Salem veteran imprisoned in Russia, Iran war debate, and Roanoke homelessness response — WFIR News Express 3/19/26

A Salem Navy veteran’s imprisonment in Russia is drawing attention from Virginia lawmakers, while Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine raise new concerns over national security and the war in Iran. Also in today’s WFIR News Express: redistricting referendum turnout trends, a major Henry County fentanyl arrest, Roanoke’s homelessness response, a new Virginia Tech kidney stone treatment, and Salem’s new fire engine. Get a fast local news update from Roanoke, Salem, and across Virginia.