Deadly Roanoke Crash, U.S. Military Strike Questions, & 86 Pounds of Drugs Seized in Virginia

On this Monday, December 15, 2025, WFIR News Express delivers the latest developing stories from Southwest Virginia and beyond.In today’s update:• One person is killed and three others hospitalized after a serious crash near Franklin Road in Roanoke.• A United Airlines flight suffers an engine failure during takeoff at Dulles before safely returning.• U.S. Senator Mark Warner calls on the Trump administration to release full video and documentation related to U.S. military boat strikes in the Caribbean, raising questions about transparency and potential war crimes.• Senators Warner and Kaine endorse Elaine Luria and Tom Perriello, citing their national security experience.• Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger challenges President Trump’s economic claims as new polling shows declining approval.• Cold weather increases demand for shelter services, as RAM House announces a new matching-donor challenge.• Pulaski Police arrest a suspect accused of placing a fake 911 hostage call to evade capture during a shoplifting investigation.• Racing is set to return to Pulaski County, with plans underway to reopen a historic speedway in 2026.• Virginia State Police seize nearly 86 pounds of narcotics and multiple firearms during a multi-day statewide enforcement operation.🎧 Quick, clear, and credible — this is WFIR News Express.