This weekend, runners from across the country will be coming to Roanoke to take part in the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon.

A man who pleaded guilty to murdering an 80-year-old woman in South Roanoke has been sentenced to life in prison.

The city’s Vision Zero initiative aims to eliminate all injuries and fatalities on the roads. The plan has three components: a Safety Action Plan to reach zero deaths, a Speed Management Action Plan to address speeding, and a Transportation Bike Network to connect bike lanes.

The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon and Freedom First Down by Downtown Music Festival are just around the corner.

Police say Kurt Davis, 34, killed Susan Williams, 80 to "keep the peace" by hitting her in the head with a rock.

Roanoke’s police chief and mayor visited the neighborhood where an elderly woman was brutally murdered earlier this week, checking in with residents and offering support. The area was lined with police officers and volunteers who went door-to-door, assisting in the aftermath of the crime. The common sentiment from residents: “This never happens here.”

The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened early Wednesday morning on Yellow Mountain Road SE.

Some Roanokers are asking for the city’s help dealing with a major headache.

Play Roanoke is raising money to spruce up an old, dreary tunnel.

Alarming new numbers are shedding light on the ripple effects of the coronavirus pandemic on another public health crisis: addiction.

Join Bridget and Lindsey as they discuss the latest biopic on Aretha Franklin and the South Roanoke home that’s gone viral.

A South Roanoke home is dominating the “Zillow Gone Wild” Instagram page, which has nearly a million followers. At first glance, it looks like a beautiful home with gorgeous upgrades to the interior, including an indoor pool. But that’s not what has the comments section — it’s the fact that there’s a mini-library in the bathroom. In case you’re wondering, the home is on the market for $595,000.

ROANOKE, Va – Slushy and snowy roads did not stop people in Roanoke from taking full advantage of the winter weather at their favorite sledding spots on Sunday. Kids and their families spent the entire day making the most of the winter weather. Kids and their families spent the entire day going up and down the hills making the most of the winter weather. Erica Hubbard and her family have lived in Roanoke for about six years and said it’s something the entire neighborhood looks forward to. Other popular spots include Elmwood Park in downtown Roanoke and Riverside Park in Vinton.