WFIR News Express: Roanoke City Council Race & Virginia's Crime Reduction Efforts

In today's edition of WFIR News Express, we explore Evelyn Powers’ first campaign for Roanoke City Council, highlighting her extensive background in city government and her stance on key issues, including recent rezoning decisions. We also report on Virginia's significant progress in reducing violent crime through Operation Ceasefire, with Roanoke seeing notable decreases in gun-related incidents. Additional stories include Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order on wildfire preparedness, ongoing voter roll controversies, and efforts to preserve Virginia’s Civil War battlefield lands. Tune in for these stories and more updates from across the Commonwealth.