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Traffic stop leads to high-speed pursuit in Henry County
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (240+ words) HENRY COUNTY, Va. " Two arrests were made after a traffic stop led to a high-speed pursuit in Henry County early Saturday morning, Henry County Sheriff's Office said. HCSO said they attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Tahoe…...
Islamic militants abduct more than 300 people in northeastern Nigeria, officials say
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (269+ words) ABUJA " Islamic militants attacked a town in northeastern Nigeria on Friday, abducting more than 300 people, including women and children, local officials said. No one immediately claimed responsibility for Friday's attack. Nigeria is battling a complex security crisis from different armed…...
Man killed in Bedford County hit-and-run; State Police seek suspect vehicle
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (180+ words) Man killed in Bedford County hit-and-run; State Police seek suspect vehicle'WSLS Man killed in Bedford County hit-and-run; State Police seek suspect vehicle Suspect identified in Roanoke double homicide at church parking lot, arrested on unrelated charges Hot temps and a…...
Bedford man arrested and charged after drug investigation related to cocaine distribution
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (143+ words) Bedford man arrested and charged after drug investigation related to cocaine distribution'WSLS Tuco's Taqueria in Roanoke permanently closing effective immediately WATCH: Natural Bridge Safari Park ready for 2026 season 5 Virginia Bills You Need to Know About Right Now Hill City FC…...
They have a nose for finding people. Bloodhounds and their low-tech sniffers help police track
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (886+ words) FARGO, N.D. " The North Dakota Highway Patrol's newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and an amazing knack for finding people. Beau, a 12-week-old puppy, is joining a band of bloodhounds who are in demand for difficult cases across the upper…...
Campbell County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies peacefully conclude barricade incident Wednesday night
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (116+ words) CAMPBELL CO., Va. " The Campbell County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that it had successfully resolved a barricade situation that resulted in the peaceful apprehension of a suspect. Officials said that teams were able to safely resolve the incident and take…...
US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (453+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether Gregory Bovino, the one-time architect of President Donald Trump's large-scale immigration crackdown, made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith of the U.S. attorney for Minnesota. "Following a letter from…...
Roanoke police investigating shooting outside Valley View restaurant
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (98+ words) Roanoke police investigating shooting outside Valley View restaurant'WSLS Roanoke police investigating shooting outside Valley View restaurant Roanoke Police are investigating after a shooting injured one outside of a Valley View restaurant Tuesday night. Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | 11 p.m. - March 3, 2026 Northwest Roanoke…...
Northwest Roanoke shooting scene
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (85+ words) Northwest Roanoke shooting scene'WSLS Northwest Roanoke shooting scene RPD on the scene of shooting that hospitalized one in Northwest Tuesday. Send in your 'Signs of Spring' to Pin It Centra to close Bedford Hospice House in April Google Data Center,…...
Two suspects sought following February home invasion in Roanoke
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (171+ words) ROANOKE, Va. " Two suspects are being sought following a home invasion that occurred in February, Roanoke Police Department said. RPD said they responded to reportsof a robbery in the 400 block of Riverland Road SE around 9:19 p.m. on Feb. 17. Upon arrival, the…...