From sprains and fractures to overuse injuries, young athletes face a range of potential problems that can sideline them. Consumer Reports has some important advice for parents on how to help prevent these more common, and often avoidable, sports injuries.

From sprains and fractures to overuse injuries, young athletes face a range of potential problems that can sideline them. Consumer Reports has some important advice for parents on how to help prevent these more common, and often avoidable, sports injuries.

Roanoke hospitals are emphasizing the importance of sledding safety as they report a significant increase in injuries among children, urging parents and guardians to take necessary precautions.

The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire and a ‘public altercation with injuries’ at an apartment building late Friday night.

VSP is investigating a crash involving three pedestrians in Botetourt County on Tuesday.

A woman and a boy were killed, and one boy was injured after being hit by a train in Roanoke, Roanoke Police Department said.

Have you ever been to a doctor or chiropractor and been somewhat startled when the doc delivered this news? “You have one leg that is an inch shorter than the other.”

Virginia State Police responded to a “63 vehicle chain-reaction accident” with 35 reported injuries Sunday morning. According to WAVY, they received a call at 7:49 a.m. for a crash on I-64 westbound near the Queens Creek Bridge. Peter Glagola with Riverside Regional Medical Center tweeted that they were treating 35 patients from the wreck. Police confirmed several people are injured and two of them have injuries that are considered life-threatening. The Virginia Department of Transportation tweeted that all westbound lanes are closed for the incident.