WFXR-TV (Roanoke, VA)

WFXR is a Fox-affiliated TV station that operates on virtual channel 27 (UHF digital channel 17) and is based in Roanoke, Virginia. It is owned by Nexstar Media Group and works alongside WWCW, a CW affiliate that is licensed in Lynchburg, creating a duopoly. Both stations have their studios located at the Valleypointe office park on Valleypoint Parkway in Hollins, close to the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The transmitter for WFXR is situated on Poor Mountain in the southwestern part of Roanoke County.

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#277599

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#66899

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Around 100 firefighters respond to Northwest DC house fire

2 days ago | wfxrtv.com | Kaitlyn Dillon |Anna Chen

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) - Over 100 firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Northwest D.C., according to DC Fire and EMS (DCFD). Firefighters responded to reports of a house fire in the 3800 block of Albamarle St. NW, where heavy flames could be seen coming from the home. The fire had started in the basement and then extended to all floors of the two-and-a-half-story home. According to firefighters, the bulk of the flames have been extinguished and it took about 30 minutes.
Infant found safe in Franklin County

3 days ago | wfxrtv.com | Rhian Lowndes |Erin Arthur

UPDATE 6/4 5:30 A.M. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. ( WFXR) - Virginia State Police has reported the infant has been found safe. There is currently no further information at this time. -UPDATE 9:12 P.M. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. ( WFXR)- Virginia State Police has issued a CODI alert for the missing infant in Franklin County. Police say six-day-old Bryson Gray Walker was last seen around 9 a.m. on Tuesday near Circle Creek Road in Penhook, VA.
FAA demands investigation into latest SpaceX test launch

3 days ago | wfxrtv.com | Sydney Jaxtheimer
Giant Saharan dust cloud forecasted to hit parts of southern US

3 days ago | wfxrtv.com | Sydney Jaxtheimer
US under more pressure to reach nuclear deal with Iran

3 days ago | wfxrtv.com | Sydney Jaxtheimer
Urgent search for missing infant in Franklin County

3 days ago | wfxrtv.com | Rhian Lowndes

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) - The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to locate a missing six-day-old infant. They believe the child is with his grandfather, Ronnie Howell Jr., a 45-year-old resident of Rocky Mount. Their whereabouts are unknown. (Images of six-day-old Bryson Gray Walker and grandfather Ronnie Howell Jr. courtesy of FCSO.)Howell is believed to be driving a black or purple 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 with Florida license plates.
Gaza cease-fire talks

3 days ago | wfxrtv.com | Sydney Jaxtheimer |Brandon VanSickel
Gaza cease-fire talks

4 days ago | wfxrtv.com | Sydney Jaxtheimer |Brandon VanSickel
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4 days ago | wfxrtv.com | Brandon VanSickel |Sydney Jaxtheimer
Missing Roanoke teen found safe

5 days ago | wfxrtv.com | Rhian Lowndes

UPDATE 2:42 P.M. ROANOKE, Va. ( WFXR) - Brooklyn has been found safe. -ROANOKE, Va. ( WFXR) - Virginia State Police have issued a CODI alert on behalf of Roanoke City Police. Brooklyn Gloria Walker is 13 years old, 4'11", with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen on on Sunday, June 1, around 8:45 a.m. on 17th St. Southeast. VSP says she's believed to be on foot, and her disappearance poses a credible threat to her health and safety. If you see Brooklyn, call 911.