WVTF-FM (Roanoke, VA)

WVTF is the National Public Radio affiliate that provides coverage for a large part of southwestern Virginia. Located in Roanoke, Virginia, the station is operated by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) via its fundraising organization, the Virginia Tech Foundation. WVTF broadcasts a variety of news and talk shows sourced from NPR, BBC World Service, Public Radio International, and various other media outlets.

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Major League Baseball lifts lifetime ban on Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson

1 day ago | wvtf.org | Russell Lewis

The commissioner of Major League Baseball has removed Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players from the sport's permanent ineligibility list. The move clears the way for Rose, Jackson and others to potentially be voted into the Hall of Fame. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision after the Rose family filed an application to change the policy following Rose's death last year at age 83.
White House welcomes Afrikaners to the U.S., but drops protection for Afghan allies

1 day ago | wvtf.org | Quil Lawrence |Tom Bowman

As many as 9,000 Afghan refugees are at risk of deportation, as the Trump administration has ended the temporary protected status (TPS) that allowed them to stay in the U.S. legally. The White House says their country is no longer dangerous for them, a contention that confounds Afghanistan watchers. "It's a death penalty for them if they return," said Zia Ghafoori, who worked as an interpreter in combat with U.S. Army Special Forces from 2002 to 2014.
How did the Mavericks beat long odds to win top overall pick in the NBA draft?

1 day ago | wvtf.org | Becky Sullivan |Juana Summers |Vincent Acovino |John Ketchum

The Dallas Mavericks have received the top pick in the next NBA Draft ... which has led to questions after the team traded away its star to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.
London police arrest suspect for fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's old home

1 day ago | wvtf.org | Lauren Frayer

LONDON — Someone set fire to the door of a house British Prime Minister Keir Starmer used to live in, and police say they've arrested a 21-year-old suspect. London's Metropolitan Police say the man was arrested early Tuesday in connection with a series of arson attacks in northern London. He remains in custody. The first fire took place Thursday last week, targeting a vehicle. The second was Sunday, with a fire at the entrance of a property associated with Starmer.
Unemployment numbers show a "slow leak," but are worse conditions on the horizon?

2 days ago | wvtf.org | Michael Pope

The latest unemployment numbers are showing where Virginia's economy might be headed. New unemployment claims are up eight percent compared to last week, and they’re up nine percent compared to this time last year. That year-to-year comparison has been pretty consistent for the last several weeks. So far, the numbers are not showing the kind of Trump effect in Northern Virginia that many people are anticipating, at least not yet.
Cardinal Conversation: Searching for answers to SWVA cancer cases

2 days ago | wvtf.org | Fred Echols

State health officials are now investigating to determine whether a cancer cluster exists in Scott County. Emily Schabacher is covering the story for Cardinal News and she talked with Fred Echols. Cardinal News is a non-profit, independent, online news organization covering Southwest and Southside Virginia.
The U.S. has a plan for getting food into Gaza. Top aid groups object to the idea

3 days ago | wvtf.org | Daniel Estrin

TEL AVIV, Israel — On the eve of President Trump's visit to Arab allies in the Gulf, the U.S. and Israel have announced a plan to allow food and essential supplies back into Gaza after a ten-week Israeli ban that aid workers say is driving rampant hunger in the territory. It is the result of pressure by the Trump administration on Israel to allow aid back into Gaza, according to a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal diplomacy.
Port of Virginia CEO says port should endure Chinese tariffs better than most

5 days ago | wvtf.org | Ryan Murphy

Port of Virginia CEO Stephen Edwards said the port is a “blueprint” for the future of the supply chain and will be able to weather the ongoing trade war with China better than others in the nation. New tariffs will certainly affect Virginia’s port, but Edwards doesn’t expect major changes as a result. “We’re in the somewhat fortunate position of being the least-exposed major U.S. port on trade with China,” Edwards told government and industry leaders at the Virginia Beach Marriott Thursday.
This year's campaign season has already started. And yes, that means ads

5 days ago | wvtf.org | Michael Pope

Yes, it's starting. The television ads. Maybe you've already seen one for the Republican candidate for governor, Winsome Earle-Sears. She has no opposition in the June primary, but this week, her campaign announced a seven-figure ad buy in Richmond and Hampton Roads, plus digital platforms. Republican operative Chris Saxman says the early ad buy might be a show of weakness.
Trump names Fox's Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. after dropping earlier pick

6 days ago | wvtf.org | Tom Dreisbach

Updated May 8, 2025 at 8:51 PM EDTPresident Trump announced Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., after withdrawing his earlier pick. "Jeanine is incredibly well qualified for this position, and is considered one of the Top District Attorneys in the History of the State of New York," Trump posted on social media on Thursday.