Roanoke is experiencing recycling delays due to a shortage of CDL-certified drivers, leaving residents with overflowing bins and growing frustration. City officials suggest a creative solution.

To keep yourself safe outside, wear long pants and tuck them into your socks, wear light colored clothing and put on plenty of tick repellent.

Drivers are asked to avoid the 1900 block of Franklin Road in Southwest Roanoke as crews respond to a fire.

A man has been arrested after an armed robbery at a Southwest Roanoke gas station Monday afternoon, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

Roanoke’s Huddle Up Moms is gearing up to open a new diaper bank and office space to empower mothers and families in Southwest Virginia.

A store clerk suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot Thursday night at a corner store in Roanoke’s Norwich community, police said.

Roanoke Police announced Thursday that a man was injured and that the department is in search of a suspect after a shooting in Southwest Roanoke Thursday night.

Crews are currently on scene of a working fire in Southwest Roanoke, a Roanoke Fire-EMS information officer said.

Three people were displaced following a house fire that occurred in Southwest Roanoke on Saturday evening, Roanoke Fire-EMS said.

A man is facing multiple charges in connection with a drug seizure operation in Roanoke, according to Virginia State Police.

This week national small business week, and the city of Roanoke is showing its support.

The old Trinity United Methodist Church building in Roanoke is set to be transformed into new apartments for seniors and people coming out of homelessness.

A new affordable housing project called The Roanoke Gateway Project is coming to Southwest Roanoke.

A fire at Southwest Market in Roanoke resulted in significant damage to the building, Roanoke Fire-EMS Department showed on a Facebook post on Saturday.

A family was displaced following a fire in Southwest Roanoke on Saturday night, Roanoke Fire-EMS said.

Drivers are asked to avoid Morrill Ave in Southwest Roanoke as crews respond to a fire, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

Heads up, parents! A crash that has closed the Memorial Bridge in Southwest Roanoke could cause school bus delays.

A skunk found in Roanoke has tested positive for rabies, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

The Virginia Department of Health reported a cat had tested positive for rabies in Pheasant Run Circle in Southwestern Roanoke County on Tuesday, July 30.

A woman was shot early morning on Sunday, July 28.

One man is injured after a shooting in Southwest Roanoke Friday.

One man is injured after a shooting in Southwest Roanoke Friday.

The Roanoke Police Department has released more details into a Southwest Roanoke shooting that sent two people to the hospital on Wednesday, April 24.

The death of a Crystal Spring Elementary School student has devastated the Southwest Roanoke community.

A Roanoke man accused of murdering a young girl in January of 2023 has been sentenced.

Three residents were hospitalized and a cat was rescued following a house fire in Southwest Roanoke on Wednesday afternoon, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

Thanks to Dean for sending in today’s Picture of the Day from Southwest Roanoke.

Each statistic was given a face at a Roanoke City police press conference on Monday, including two homicide victims found dead in early July.

A homicide investigation is underway in Southwest Roanoke after a man and a woman were found dead inside a residence on Brandon Avenue SW Monday evening (July 3).

A man and a woman were found dead in a Southwest Roanoke home on Monday evening, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

The second suspect who was charged in connection with the murder of a Roanoke man will spend close to two decades behind bars.

Two men were shot and injured Wednesday morning just hours after Roanoke Police Chief Sam Roman reported to city council that violent crime is down so far in 2023.

On Tuesday evening, Donnie D’s Bagels and Deli announced a new Roanoke location.

A man has been hospitalized after a shooting in Southwest Roanoke on Thursday evening, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

It was a long afternoon for people living along Avenham Avenue in Southwest Roanoke as police were in a standoff for three hours.

According to Roanoke Police PIO Caitlyn Cline, the suspect has been taken into custody.

Southwest Roanoke saw two shootings within a week, including one that was deadly.

Three people are hurt and no one has been arrested after a shooting in Southwest Roanoke on Monday evening.

Thanks to Joe for today’s Picture of the Day from Southwest Roanoke.

A trial date has been set for a Roanoke man accused of murdering a young girl back in January.

A Roanoke man that was arrested in connection with the murder of a young girl back in January has been granted bond, according to court documents.

A Roanoke man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a juvenile female, according to the Roanoke City Police Department.

Virginia State Police is now in charge of investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened at Leehy Manor Apartments in Southwest Roanoke Wednesday morning, according to Roanoke City Police Chief Sam Roman.

One man is dead and another is in the hospital following a major crash in Southwest Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

One person is in the hospital and two others have been displaced following a fire Tuesday night in Southwest Roanoke, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

One company is highlighting all that Roanoke has to offer while giving back to the arts – on the ETS Recruit building, you can now see a mural featuring some of the things Roanoke is known for, like outdoor recreation and the iconic star.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting in Southwest Roanoke Friday night, police say.

The sister of a shooting victim in Southwest Roanoke spoke with 10 News and said she wants him to be more than just another victim of gun violence.

One person and a dog died in the fire, and authorities said the cause of the fire was accidental

Roanoke City Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Southwest Roanoke Saturday.

On Friday afternoon, the City of Roanoke Transportation and the City of Roanoke announced that Wiley Drive will be closed until further notice.

A fire at the Stratford Village apartment complex Tuesday left 100 displaced and one dead. Now, residents say that they are out of money with no where to go.

UPDATE - Sept. 21, 2022 at 5:32 p.m.

Another Cook Out is headed to the Star City.

The parking garage will feature 600 spaces, available for both Carilion patients and staff as well as the public.

A grease fire left $4,500 in damages to a Southwest Roanoke home on Tuesday, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

The nearly 5,000 square foot mural is located on the back of the Barrows Inc. building in Southwest Roanoke.

A man was shot after a fight led to a shooting in Southwest Roanoke early Tuesday morning, according to police.

Roanoke Fire-EMS is currently at the scene of a house fire in Southwest Roanoke.

A man is in the hospital following an overnight shooting in Southwest Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

Crews are responding to a home in Southwest Roanoke that was damaged by a fallen tree.

While it may be Monday, we’re already running toward the weekend. That’s when you can lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement for a good cause.

After over three decades of serving the Roanoke community, Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine is set to close permanently in May.

One person has been displaced after a house fire in Southwest Roanoke, officials said.

UPDATE

A man is in the hospital following a shooting in Southwest Roanoke overnight, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

Residents in Southwest Roanoke might have little to no water Saturday night following a water main break on Longview Avenue.

A man was arrested after a standoff in Southwest Roanoke Sunday morning.

The Roanoke man charged with fatally shooting a local high school student in 2019 has been found not guilty on all four felony charges, according to Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Andrew Stephens.

Two people have died after a house fire earlier this month in Southwest Roanoke, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.

Crews are currently working to repair a water line break in Roanoke, according to the Western Virginia Water Authority.

A woman is injured after a shooting in Southwest Roanoke Thursday afternoon, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

A man has been indicted after authorities said he was shot during a robbery gone wrong in Southwest Roanoke.

ROANOKE, Va. – A brand new e-library is officially open in Southwest Roanoke. On Monday, Roanoke City officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Crystal Spring e-Branch. The new Crystal Spring e-Branch opened on Monday. (WSLS)It’s located at the corner of Crystal Spring Ave and 23rd Street SW across from the U.S. Post Office. “This is just a very positive addition to round out South Roanoke as a great place to live,” said Barbara Duerk, the president of Neighbors in South Roanoke.

ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE - Dec. 27, 2020 at 6:22 p.m.A shooting in Southwest Roanoke Saturday night terrified neighbors and left a house riddled with bullet holes. The house has at least ten bullet holes and a neighbor picked up some rounds from the scene. Another neighbor further down the street described the incident as a terrifying five seconds. Officers located evidence of a shooting and property damage to a residence, but no injuries have been reported. 10 News went to the scene to find at least 10 bullet holes on the house left from last night’s incident.

ROANOKE, Va. – There are a variety of organizations across Southwest and Central Virginia making sure everyone gets a Thanksgiving meal and a gift this holiday season. One of those is Friendship House Roanoke, a community center in Southwest Roanoke offering after-school programs, refugee family housing and provides weekly fresh groceries to families. Friendship House is asking the community to donate the fixings of a good holiday meal: canned vegetables, milk, butter, eggs, frozen turkeys, gravy, stuffing or a monetary donation. Along with food, Friendship House Roanoke is also accepting toy donations for its Christmas Toy Store. Friendship House Roanoke is taking donations until Dec. 5.

ROANOKE, Va. – Authorities arrested the man they say is responsible for shooting someone early Saturday morning in Roanoke. At 2 a.m., police reported to the 700 block of Bridge Street and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds and a woman who was struck by gunfire, according to authorities. [Two hospitalized after shooting outside of a bar in Southwest Roanoke]Police arrested and charged Ahmad Mubdi, 51, for malicious wounding. Mubdi was taken into custody overnight without incident, according to authorities. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 540-344-8500.

ROANOKE, Va. – One man is in the hospital with serious gunshot wounds on Bridge Street in Southwest Roanoke. Police tell 10 news they got to the scene around 2 a.m.That’s where they found the man laying in the street with injuries across the street from 1st Down Sports Lounge. This is the second shooting outside of this bar in the last two years. Police tell 10 news there were about 75 people at the bar at the time of the shooting. Stay with us for breaking updates.

ROANOKE, Va Roanoke City Police are investigating after reports of shots fired on Day Ave. in Southwest Roanoke. According to police, an estimated 10 shots were fired around 8 p.m. No injuries have been reported, no suspects have been named. This is a developing story, stay with 10 news for for information.