Virginia Tech’s YMCA is holding an event to celebrate Healthy Kids Day in Blacksburg on Saturday, April 26.

A new Virginia Tech research study revealed a gene mutation in bed bugs that may have contributed to their insecticide resistance.

The death of Pope Francis has shaken Catholics worldwide, including at Virginia Tech.

The Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts will be presenting an adaptation of “Little Women,” the famed novel by Louisa May Alcott, from April 23 - 26

The twins who graduated Salem High School will look to finish their college careers elsewhere.

April 16, 2007 will forever be a day we were all Hokies.18 years later, the tragedy is still a defining memory for Southwest Virginia and Hokie Nation.

On Saturday, 36 Warm Hearth Village residents, family members, volunteers and staff walked 3.2 miles through the Village in remembrance of those lost in the 2007 Virginia Tech tragedy.

The Virginia Tech community is coming together to honor the 32 lives lost in the tragic campus shooting on April 16, 2007.

This summer, Virginia Tech will celebrate the life and legacy of the renowned poet and former Virginia Tech professor, the late Nikki Giovanni.

Hokies softball gets fourth consecutive ACC series sweep with 15-1 win over Notre Dame

Hokies extend win streak to 16 and officially clinch a spot in the ACC Softball Tournament.

Multiple 4th down stops and two interceptions returned for touchdowns highlighted the defense.

Hundreds of people took part in this year’s Run in Remembrance at Virginia Tech.

12 Virginia Tech students will be honoring Daniel Foster, the late Blacksburg-based luthier, with a stringed concert utilizing instruments he made.

This week, seven international students from Virginia Tech and two alumni had their visas revoked. In a letter from Virginia Tech President Tim Sands, the students were informed that their Student and Exchange Visitor Information Records had been revoked and terminated, meaning they must leave the U.S. immediately.

After a new study at Virginia Tech, some professionals have identified hantavirus as having “pandemic potential.”

Timothy Sands, the current president of Virginia Tech, issued a statement on Thursday regarding multiple students who have had their legal status revoked.

Thanks to Matthew McPherson for sending today’s Picture of the Day from Blacksburg.

Thanks to Matthew McPherson for sending today’s Picture of the Day from Blacksburg.

Hokies Bre Peck becomes program leader in homeruns and RBI’s

Changing lives, one step at a time, a Blacksburg nonprofit is working to provide prosthetics to soldiers and civilians in Ukraine who are now amputees due to the war with Russia.

Emma Lemley racked up 9 strikeouts in the Wednesday night victory.

A Blacksburg nonprofit is gearing up for a mission to Ukraine aimed at providing prosthetic legs to some of the estimated 100,000 soldiers and civilians who have lost limbs due to the ongoing war.

"One of our philosophies is adaptability and being able to mold what they're good at," said Siefkes.

A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in Blacksburg on Saturday afternoon, according to the police department.

Virginia Tech students will see a 2.9 percent increase in their tuition for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year, following approval from the Board of Visitors earlier this week.

"I feel like I've been waiting on this moment for years now," said Hokies wide receiver Ali Jennings.

On Tuesday, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors voted to cancel the Student Life Village project, which was intended to provide housing for more than 5,000 students.

Virginia Tech’s Clothesline Project is back, an opportunity to help people heal.

Hokies of all kinds joined hands to march on Virginia Tech’s campus to protest President Trump’s executive order to end all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors voted to cancel plans for the student life village on Virginia Tech’s Campus Tuesday.

Today, students are gathering at Burruss Hall to support diversity, equity and inclusion at Virginia Tech.

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors is meeting on Virginia Tech’s campus for its quarterly meeting, and a crucial vote on the agenda could have significant implications for the town of Blacksburg.

Acclaimed author Charles Yu will be holding an onstage interview at Virginia Tech’s Moss Arts Center on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a warning due to critical fire conditions today, March 23.

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a warning due to critical fire conditions today, March 22.

The Hokies beat North Carolina A&T 61-45.

Blacksburg’s long-awaited transit center is now officially open, marking the realization of a 30-year dream for the town.

On Thursday morning, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication to celebrate the recently completed Blacksburg Transit Center.

Montgomery county public schools need to make some hard decisions as they are short almost 3 million dollars in their budget.

Virginia Tech’s Pamela VandeVord and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Gunnar Brolinson recently recieved a $2.17 million grant from the National Institute of Health.

WBIT BOUND: Hokies are No. 1 seed in Basketball Invitation Tournament

The Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry is now feeding nearly 400 families every month. To restock their shelves, the food pantry is holding a canned food drive from March 16 through March 30.

Blacksburg Police Chief Todd Brewster announced he will be retiring in July, 2025. Brewster has been serving in BPD as an officer since 1999, and has been police chief since July 2022.

The development will be located on North Main Street, just outside of Virginia Tech’s campus, along Kabrich Street and Winston Avenue.

The Blacksburg Interfaith Food Pantry is organizing a canned food drive from March 16 to March 30 to address a significant increase in demand. With a 98% rise in families seeking assistance since 2022, the pantry aims to collect 30,000 cans.

Zoe Yaeger hit two home runs in the Hokies 6-1 win Saturday.

Members of the crowd were invited to tell their stories while rallying for the causes that they believed in, such as women’s rights, voting rights, Medicaid, abortion and the SAVE Act.

Students at Kipps Elementary in Blacksburg are hoping to get the attention of an iconic rock band that’s had Hokie football fans jumping for decades.

Hokies are helping Hokies create delicious treats everyone can enjoy. Whitley’s Peanut Factory, known for its chocolate-dipped peanut clusters, faced a challenge keeping up with high demand.

Jaydon Young and Ben Burnham scored 12 points each for the Hokies.

Elementary schoolers at Margaret Beeks Elementary School in Blacksburg got to participate in the “Beeks Book Garden” on Monday!

A Blacksburg bookstore is looking to provide a local outlet for children and families to explore reading.

Freshman Ben Hammond had a career-high 21 points off the bench, he and Jaydon Young combined for 15 points in overtime, and Virginia Tech outlasted Syracuse 101-95. The Hokies scored 19 points in the extra period. Hammond scored seven, including a big 3-pointer for the Hokies’ final lead, and Young, who finished with a game-high 26 points, scored eight in overtime. Hammond had seven rebounds and seven assists. Mylyjael Poteat’s turnaround jumper put the Hokies up by three with 27 seconds left in regulation but twice in the final seconds the Hokies made only one of two free throws. Trailing by three with four seconds left, Syracuse’s Jaquan Carlos took advantage, hitting a 3-pointer from about 25 feet to force overtime, beating the buzzer by half a second.

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for many counties and cities in our area on Saturday.

The Virginia Tech softball team will be one of many competing at the Moyer Sports Complex in Salem.

Two months after her death, poet Nikki Giovanni has been awarded one of the top honors for her art form, the Frost Medal for lifetime achievement.

Cardinals won their sixth straight and for the 16th time in 17 games.

Virginia Tech is home to over 30,000 people. To get the opinions of the people on campus, I set up two chairs, placed a microphone down, and invited people to talk and share their thoughts.

Did you know that honey bees aren't just buzzing around randomly? They're actually dancing to communicate

Virginia Tech women beat Cal on Senior Day, 87-84

The Hokies defeated No. 7 North Carolina State 21-10 Friday night in Cassell Coliseum.

The snow came down consistently all morning for the second time this month, and for the folks living in the New River Valley, it’s been a love-hate relationship with all this weather.

Nobody likes dealing with power outages, especially for days on end, but ongoing research at Virginia Tech could help that go away.

With the recent impacts of winter weather causing tens of thousands of people across Virginia to be without power for days, some wonder about the transition from above-ground power lines to underground.

Virginia Tech Football has hired Philip Montgomery as its new offensive coordinator. Announced on Monday, this decision brings a seasoned coach with a rich history of success in collegiate football to the Hokies’ staff.

Isaac McKneely scored 22 points and Virginia held off Virginia Tech 73-70. Tobi Lawal scored 23 points on 7-for-11 shooting for Virginia Tech. Ben Burnham missed a 3-pointer from the left wing with three seconds left to end it.

The Hokies won game one 19-0 against the Bison.

Blacksburg Town Councilman Liam Watson was censured by Town Council Members Tuesday night.

Virginia Tech's Emma Lemley earns ACC Pitcher of the Week after perfect game

Cross, Harris lead SMU past Virginia Tech 81-75

Tyler Bowen spent three seasons as the Hokies offensive coordinator since 2022.

Virginia Tech president Timothy Sands delivered the state of the university address this afternoon.

A hearing date has been set for a Blacksburg Town Council Member accused of election fraud.

Virginia Tech moves to 6-5 in ACC with win over SMU

Bill Brown was an important figure for many in the New River Valley, specifically in the Town of Blacksburg.

The funeral for former police chief Bill Brown will be held Saturday in Blacksburg.

The Fighting Irish won their 13th straight game and beat Virginia Tech for the seventh consecutive time.

A rare but deadly accident in the skies led to the loss of at least 67 lives in the D.C. area early this morning. We spoke to Dr. Ella Atkins, an aerospace engineer at Virginia Tech regarding the incident.

The Blacksburg Police Department has made an arrest in an ongoing sexual battery investigation.

Brent Pry hires current Arizona Cardinals linebacker coach to lead Hokies defense

We’re months away from prime wedding season, so Sunday was the perfect day for brides-to-be to get a jump on preparations.

Clemson wins 5th straight game, beats Virginia Tech 72-57 behind Wiggins' 16 points

Former Blacksburg Police Chief Bill Brown, a trailblazer for black officers in the New River Valley, is remembered for his inspiring leadership and enduring legacy.

For over a week, the Hodge family has been living in anguish, facing every parent’s worst fear—not knowing if their child will survive the night. On January 11th, Ashton Hodge and his friends went to the Jefferson Forrest National Park to enjoy the fresh snow where Ashton hit a jump and crashed.

A former professor of communications at Virginia Tech has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography, according to the Department of Justice.

Star Center and current Las Vegas Ace Liz Kitley returned to her home court today as Virginia Tech retired her number 33 jersey.

The upcoming TikTok ban could set a new precedent in the social media landscape.

The Demon Deacons turned 14 turnovers into 14 points and six offensive rebounds into 16 second-chance points.

The Magic School Bus, a popular kids' book series, is being researched for its blend of fantasy and science education.

The Cavaliers used a big third quarter to propel them to their first road win in Blacksburg since 2020.

Almost one month after a road rage incident turned violent, both parties have received warrants for alleged assaults.

Hokies women’s basketball beats Wake Forest for third straight ACC win

As wildfires continue devastating parts of California, residents like Leah Gay are on high alert.

Terrifying moments for a Blacksburg uber driver as he was followed and attacked after he dropped off his passenger.

Bhayshul Tuten, Antwaun Powell-Ryland among the half-dozen that will make the trip to Indy.

Virginia Tech men's basketball beats Miami, snaps a 4-game losing skid to the Hurricanes

Ice is expected across the region, and that means the potential for power outages, but if you do have a power outage, it’s important you have the right items with you at home to stay warm and safe.

Friday night will mark the third time in program history Virginia Tech will have played a bowl game in Charlotte.

As winter weather looms, nearby communities are preparing for the possibility of a wintry mix in the coming days. With road safety a top priority, local public works departments are taking action to ensure streets remain clear.