Route 220 traffic delays, Roanoke crime trends, gas station robbery arrest & data center impact — WFIR News Express 4/6/26

Today’s WFIR News Express covers major traffic impacts along Route 220 tied to wind farm transport, along with new Roanoke crime statistics showing trends in violent and property crime. We also report on an armed robbery arrest in Roanoke, growing concerns over data center impacts including rising tech costs, and updates on local infrastructure projects. Plus a Bedford County crash, NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, and community developments across the Roanoke Valley. Get fast, reliable local news from Roanoke and across Virginia.