Collin Shannon threw for three touchdowns and VMI was never challenged in a 42-7 win over Division II-member Ferrum

It’s a tradition nearly two centuries strong - Matriculation Day at VMI marks the beginning of the rat line, a grueling and transformative journey for the new cadets.

Alexis Sherard named next Liberty women's hoops coach.

"I’m excited to make plays out there."

Cadets are starting classes back at the Virginia Military Institute, and they will have something new to enjoy at sporting events this year. Famed Mascot Moe the Kangaroo got a complete makeover over the Summer. 10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore has the story.

“This team has a little edge to it, a little chip on their shoulder.”

School divisions have spent the past few months making safety upgrades. Those efforts are getting a boost from millions of dollars in state grants.

Summer vacation is winding down, and parents across the region are getting their kids ready for the new year.

The man accused of killing two women at a Kentucky church and wounding a state trooper in separate shootings had been expected in court for a domestic violence hearing the next day.

Two women were killed in a shooting at a Lexington, Kentucky, church in a shooting rampage that began after a state trooper was shot and wounded, authorities said.

The City of Lexington is preparing for a big event on Saturday.

A man was arrested after a long string of thefts that occurred in Rockbridge County and the surrounding region, Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office said.

Jerry Hall reeled in a new record fallfish weighing 3 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring nearly 20 inches. Hall landed the record-breaking fish in the Jackson River near Covington.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources announced Thursday that a new record fallfish weighing in at 3 pounds, 13 ounces and measuring nearly 20 inches was caught by a Lexington man.

Rockbridge girls lacrosse wins 5th straight Region 4D title

Washington and Lee students are soaring 50 feet in the air, turning walls into their stage in a jaw-dropping aerial dance performance.

Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is investing millions of dollars in security upgrades to enhance safety on campus.

The Virginia Military Institute is preparing for a major leadership change as Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, the school’s first Black superintendent, will step down at the end of June. The Board of Visitors voted in February not to renew his contract — a decision Wins says he didn’t expect.

Excitement is in the air for the graduating class at the Virginia Military Institute.

Alumni from the Virginia Military Institute were honored Thursday during the annual VMI Alumni Memorial Parade, which commemorates the sacrifices made by those affiliated with the institution.

For almost 75 years, Hull’s Drive-In has been a place for the community to gather and watch movies through a medium that once was an icon of American culture: drive-in movie theatres.

More rain, but sunshine on the horizon!

If you’re hearing gunfire in Lexington over the next week, it may be for VMI’s graduation celebrations.

President Donald Trump’s push to eliminate diversity initiatives on college campuses didn’t stop minority students at the University of Kentucky from staging their own celebration.

The Virginia Military Institute Board of Visitors recently approved tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 academic year during their spring meeting held from May 1 to 3. Tuition will remain the same, while fees will see a 3% increase.

A Kentucky woman was in a sticky mess when she found stacks of boxes containing lollipops on her doorstep.

Generals defeated the Hornets 13-12

At least two people have died as slow-moving thunderstorms flooded roads across parts of Oklahoma and Texas.

Tens of thousands of people flocked to Lexington, Massachusetts, to witness a reenactment of how the American Revolution began 250 years ago.

The Keydets hoops coach signs an extension through the 2029-2030 season.

There are plenty of Easter events for the whole fam to enjoy across the region.

Washington and Lee University’s campus kitchen is expanding its “backpack program” to fight food insecurity among local children.

Two people are displaced after a house fire in Roanoke Tuesday. Crews were notified through a digital alert system, which is something that the Lexington Fire Department is hoping to put in place.

Years of bracket chaos have given way to the year of the power conference.

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl began his postgame NCAA Tournament news conference on Saturday night by advocating for the release of Edan Alexander, the last living American being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas.

Georgia Amoore scored 34 points, including three free throws in the final 10 seconds for fourth-seeded Kentucky, which nearly blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead but held on for a 79-78 victory over 13th-seeded Liberty in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.

Attention, movie lovers! Hull’s Drive-in Theatre is kicking off its 2025 season just in time for the weekend.

Miles Kelly made seven 3-pointers and scored 23 points, All-American Johni Broome added 14 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 1 seed Auburn beat 16th-seeded Alabama State 83-63 on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Jamiya Neal scored a career-high 29 points and had 12 rebounds, Steven Ashworth connected from well beyond the arc on the way to 22 points, and ninth-seeded Creighton beat No. 8 seed Louisville 89-75 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

GOING DANCING: 13-seed Liberty women set to face 4-seed Kentucky in first round of NCAA Tournament

Hull’s Drive-In Theater in Lexington announced the start of their 2025 season and a concert series that will be coming to the venue.

Washington and Lee University announced they will be lending their portrait of George Washington to the Virginia Museum of History and Culture for an upcoming exhibition.

A 79-year-old woman died in a Rockbridge County crash on Saturday, according to Virginia State Police.

The college basketball season has wound down toward the end, with some conference tournaments already starting.

The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is facing controversy after its Board of Visitors voted not to renew the contract of Superintendent Maj. General Cedric T. Wins. The decision has sparked debate, with some questioning whether race played a role, while others argue it was necessary for the school’s future.

The VMI Board of Visitors decided not to renew the contract of Superintendent Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins in a meeting Friday.

President Donald Trump’s new pick for chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs Staff has ties to our region.

Keydets held to just 25 percent shooting in the Wednesday night home loss.

Close to a foot of snow fell in Lexington and surrounding areas as of Tuesday afternoon, followed by ice leading to dangerous road conditions.

Bradley scores 23, VMI takes down Citadel 82-70

Rockbridge County Fire-Rescue is launching the PulsePoint app on Feb. 14 to enhance community health and engagement in Rockbridge County and the cities of Buena Vista and Lexington.

At Washington and Lee University, learning doesn’t stop when you graduate.

VMI falls to UNCG Saturday

A group of cadets and student-journalists from the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they covered President Donald Trump’s Inauguration.

The MLK March planned for Monday in Lexington has been cancelled due to weather conditions, CARE Rockbridge said.

The Presidential Inaugural Committee notified the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), that due to weather and the movement of the events indoors, VMI would not be participating in the inaugural events this year.

Koby Brea scored 23 points and hit seven 3-pointers off the bench to lead No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida 106-100, handing the Gators their first loss of the season.

Lord Botetourt grad AJ Hampton has been promoted as the Keydets offensive coordinator.

Gary Sinise, the actor who portrayed Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump, made a surprise visit to the cadets on post at Virginia Military Institute Friday for Founder's Day celebrations. Sinise sat down with 10 News Anchor Rachel Lucas to talk about the visit and his charity work for veterans through the Gary Sinise Foundation.

The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Lexington here.

Three people were killed and eight others were injured in central Mississippi when someone opened fire into a group of young people on a trail who were celebrating a school’s homecoming football game.

Rockbridge faces a childcare crisis with limited facilities and a growing waitlist, impacting local families and the economy, as efforts to address the issue are underway through community surveys and discussions.

"We continue to work together, remain united," said VMI head coach Danny Rocco.

A Lexington home was significantly damaged in an overnight fire, according to the Lexington Fire Department.

Fincastle Baptist Church is helping those in the wake of Helene’s devastation.

A Justice Department investigation has found that police in a majority-Black Mississippi city discriminate against Black people, use excessive force and retaliate against people who criticize them.

The Keydets failed to sustain a rhythm in their latest home game with the Spartans.

The VMI Cadets hosted their 9/11 Stair Climb today, the event took place at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The Wildcats rolled into the stadium on Friday night hoping to beat their archrival, but the Fighting Blues had other plans.

Another Class of rats has started at VMI and is undergoing its new initiation and training exercises.

"We push each other. It's a competitive room and that's how I love a room.," Rice said.

"The behaviors and the mentality I had, I had to get rid of. I had to change my thinking."

"Our relationships are a lot different, a lot stronger," Rocco said.

Summer vacation is winding down, and parents across the region are getting their kids ready for the new year.

Incoming VMI Cadets eager to get a head start in their military career are taking part in a summer transition program.

According to Washington and Lee, the bomb threat has been cleared.

If you’re still looking for 4th of July plans for the fam, don’t worry - we’re here to help you out.

VMI welcomed a new service dog Monday that will help assist people to cope after a traumatic event or overly stressful environment.

June 19th, or Juneteenth, is a state holiday honoring the end of slavery.

HOPE House can host up to eight men in the house all while offering peer support.

WSLS 10 is working for you with team coverage all day long leading up to the eclipse.

There are fewer cases of colorectal cancer in Southwest Virginia, but more people are dying from it in our area.

You’ll soon be seeing two new special members of the Lexington Police Department trotting downtown.

St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend, and if you’re feelin’ lucky, there are plenty of events happening across our region that’ll help you get your green on.

Plans for Wawa convenience stores keep popping up around our region and Lexington is the latest proposed location.

Super Tuesday, the day people cast their ballots for the Democrat or Republican candidates they want to see on the General Election ballots in November, is here.

A jury has decided the state was justified in seizing 71 out of 100 animals they took during a search at Natural Bridge Zoo last December.

On Day 5 of the Natural Bridge Zoo case, the defense called their first witnesses.

10 News is back in the courtroom for day four of the jury trial for the Natural Bridge Zoo.

Thanks to Gene for today’s Picture of the Day from Lexington.

On Wednesday, we heard from more of the state’s vets who recommended the seizure of the almost 100 animals in December.

Day two of Natural Bridge Zoo’s jury trial is underway after the state raided the zoo and seized nearly 100 animals in December.

The trial to determine the fate of the animals seized from Natural Bridge Zoo began on Monday with jury selection.

Virginia Military Institute hosted the 7th annual Commonwealth Cyber Fusion and Virginia Cyber Cup Competition, a state-wide collegiate cyber security competition.

The Mock Con held by students at Washington and Lee University have selected former President Donald Trump as this year's Republican presidential candidate.

Rockbridge County school leaders are taking legal action against popular social media sites, with plans to join a lawsuit alongside over 400 school divisions nationwide.

Washington and Lee is continuing political history this weekend as students are prepared to predict the next presidential nominee with its Mock Con.

Several notable speakers, including Donald Trump Jr. and Gov. Glenn Youngkin, will be in Lexington this weekend for Washington & Lee’s Mock Convention.

February is Black History Month, and all month long, 10 News will be telling the stories and honoring the legacies of notable figures from our region.

February is Black History Month, and all month long, 10 News will be telling the stories and honoring the legacies of notable figures from our region.