SAFETY

Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts has confirmed a rabid skunk they say was found in Troutville.

Attorney Ben Crump, co-counsel Mark Krudys, and the family of Irvo Otieno will speak out following the public release of the video of Irvo’s death and in anticipation of the results of the case being presented before a grand jury.

Roanoke County Police Department and Roanoke County schools are prioritizing safety in the classroom.

Sheriff Lane Perry with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced his retirement on Wednesday.

An Amherst County High School student has been disciplined after a shotgun, ammo, a knife, and alcoholic beverages were found inside a vehicle on campus, according to Amherst County Public Schools.

A public hearing was held for the proposed curfew in Roanoke City on Tuesday night.

Car seat technology has improved dramatically since they were first introduced decades ago.

First crew on scene were members of the Green Sulphur District Volunteer Fire and Rescue squad.

The Radford City Police Department is trying to meet national law enforcement accreditation standards and is asking for the community’s help.

The group One Community One Voice organized the vigil to honor the life of a 12-year-old girl killed in a shooting.

Multiple community members addressed concerns regarding the gun violence prevention commission.

The leader of a community group in Lynchburg that works to prevent violence said he’s shocked and saddened by recent events.

Montgomery County School Resource Officer, Deputy Steven Parks was recognized for saving the life of an Auburn Middle School student by performing the Heimlich maneuver.

The Danville Police Department is emphasizing the importance of their virtual training program, MILO.

Thanks to the Salem Homeless Program, 125 veterans now have permanent homes, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

“As parents, we’re always worried.”

According to UVA Health, calls to the Blue Ridge Poison Center for children unintentionally consuming edible marijuana products have nearly tripled from 26 in 2021 to 77 in 2022.

Millions of people get sick each year from contaminated food, and finding the source of the contamination isn’t easy ... But that could be changing.

The new safety app was one of 25 safety measures the district is working on implementing.

A woman with a disability in Christiansburg is fighting for fair housing after she claims a political leader violated her rights as a tenant.

Consumer Reports revealed some information about the tasty treat – some chocolate bars contain toxic heavy metals.

Roanoke County Fire and Rescue has created its first-ever three-year strategic plan, which outlines its improvements and goals through 2025.

With the holidays and winter weather, the Rescue Mission of Roanoke is seeing an increase in the number of people who are in need of their services.

Four lots of Quinapril Tablets are being recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. due to the presence of a nitrosamine impurity, N-Nitroso-Quinapril, according to the FDA.

One horse was lifted from a frozen pond to safety, thanks to the Bedford Fire Department.

Over the years, people have looked to various tools to try to stay safer online, including anti-virus software or virtual private networks, but you can get a false sense of security from some VPNs.

After 36 years in law enforcement, Roanoke County Police Chief Howard Hall is turning in his badge.

The dangerous temperatures have arrived and will remain at least through the holiday weekend – that’s why warming shelters across our area are preparing for visitors.

Crews are trying to make sure those who don’t have power, or may lose power, have emergency plans in place.

Staff warns that any wet roads will freeze overnight on Dec. 23 because of the extremely low temperatures, and the main trouble spots are bridges and overpasses.

With colder weather here, we’re working for you to share some safer heating alternatives.

The central gym in Pulaski County has been transformed into a warming center, just in time for frigid temperatures in the region.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year but your Christmas could go up in flames if you don’t keep safety top of mind.

The Lynchburg Police Department is asking the community to participate in a newly launched safety survey.

The Lynchburg Police Department is working to reduce violent crime in the community with its newly announced crisis response team and partnerships.

The job is just beginning for the new officers. Their next step in the process is going through some in-house training.

A decade after the Sandy Hook tragedy, for some those feelings of grief and fear are still being felt.

Yan Rachinsky, from rights group Memorial, tells the BBC he ignored the order from the Kremlin.

Safety expert Chris Ragone sits down with Virginia Today on the weekend to make sure people know what to do to make sure they are safe for the holidays.

A Nelson County bus driver has been sentenced for driving a school bus under the influence last Nov., according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel Rutherford.

The State of the County Address in Roanoke County touched on education where the school board said their public schools were among the very few that maintained a high level of in-person instruction throughout the pandemic and it paid off.

Each backpack will have a foldable tarp and a first aid kit, plus much-needed supplies, including hygiene items, sunscreen, hats, and gloves.

For survivors of domestic violence, getting out of an abusive relationship is just the start.

TRIAD is a program made up of local law enforcement, senior citizens and agencies that focus on protecting seniors from crime.

Attorney General Jason Miyares toured where the organization serves hot meals, offers a safe place for kids to hang out and resources for teen parents.

Landlords will now be required to install smoke alarms in rental properties to comply with the ordinance passed at Monday night’s meeting.

The person was taken to hospital on Saturday after becoming unwell, says the Home Office.

The Western Virginia Water Authority says water is safe to drink for residents in Roanoke County.

The DEQ said they received information from the Western Virginia Water Authority that results of the water found GenX, a type of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance, also known as PFAS, in source water and drinking water from the South Fork Roanoke River watershed.

Cyclists from Virginia’s Blue Ridge’s TWENTY24 team were invited to Virginia Tech to check out the lab and get a hands-on learning experience.

The child likens an overcrowded facility in Kent to a prison, in a letter thrown over its fence.

It is the first acknowledgement of fault from officials after the incident that killed 155 people.

The supermarket is joining other chains in removing barbecues from its shelves for safety reasons.

A man has been taken to hospital following the blaze on a double decker bus in Glasgow.

The One Direction star is among those to postpone Moscow shows due to the conflict in Ukraine.

A hole in the venue's fabric will still be visible for some time, bosses say.

With a teachers strike looming at Proviso High School District 209, student walk-outs, protests and fires ignited in school bathrooms this week have prompted officials to shutter the district’s three high schools Thursday and abruptly shift to remote learning.

Some in Kenosha are concerned about possible threats from self-styled militias. Others say law enforcement will be prepared to tamp down violence.

Colin Pitchfork was jailed in 1988 for raping and murdering two 15-year-old girls in Leicestershire.

The risk of cancellation amid the extended Covid restrictions is too great, organisers decided.

Search teams confirmed the safety of 151 out of 172 participants, with eight reportedly hospitalized.

The inventive singer-songwriter-guitarist’s tribute to the past rarely rises above loving pastiche.

Safety in metals? Escalating violence in Iraq and a rise in inflation is causing gold prices to surge. CBS MoneyWatch contributor Anthony Mirhaydari explores whether the up trend will continue.