Melrose Plaza will be adding a new wellness center, adult learning center and a museum of African American culture. Meanwhile, Roanoke Police Department gave updates on the Roanoke Operations and Crime Control Center that moved into their 911 center in early July.

Roanoke City Council is considering a significant annual operational fee for specialty tobacco and vape shops, a move Councilman Phazon Nash says is aimed at promoting public health and business diversity in the Star City.

Monday’s City Council meeting saw the Roanoke City Council make a move towards clearing up those city maintenance issues, passing a Line of Credit Bond Anticipation Note - or LOCBAN for short - worth $25 million.

Budget ordinances occur regularly as adjustments are necessary. Taxes and other revenue sources get tweaked so that City Council can have the right amount of cap space in the budget.

Budget ordinances occur regularly as adjustments are necessary. Taxes and other revenue sources get tweaked so that City Council can have the right amount of cap space in the budget.

On June 2, Roanoke City Council members discussed a proposed hotel tax abatement program.

The “Mayor’s Hope and Home Task Force” would develop “comprehensive, actionable and measurable” solutions to the issues of homelessness in the community.

Roanoke overspent its budget by more than $ million last fiscal year, and now a newly elected Council is working to restore accountability and prevent it from happening again.

Bernadette Lark, the mother of Anton Brown, spoke in front of the Roanoke City Council on Monday.

A new meals tax hike is leaving a bad taste in the mouths of Roanoke restaurant owners. This week, the City Council approved an increase in the meals tax from 5.5% to 6.5%. Now, some local business owners say the city is taking too big of a bite out of their profits.

The Roanoke City School Board will be meeting today after the Roanoke City Council made changes to how the city funds public schools.

The new budget keeps funding from the city the same for city schools; meals tax will also increase, at least temporarily

Roanoke City Council is voting today on its proposed budget of more than $403 million in general funds that could impact schools, public safety, and the meals tax.

The proposed increase for the meals tax - which currently sits at 5.5% - could range from anywhere between 1-1.5% while the property tax could go up by 7.5%.

The City of Roanoke is debating a proposed 1-1.5% meals tax increase amid budget concerns and differing opinions on its impact on local services and the community.

The city of Roanoke is considering increasing certain taxes.

Roanoke City faces what the city manager calls a “very tight budget year” and says tough choices will have to be made.

Budget conversations continue between Roanoke City and Roanoke City Public Schools.

Roanoke City schools are facing a $9 million budget shortfall, prompting concerns from officials and parents about the impact on education funding and city operations.

Discussions for Roanoke’s fiscal year 2026 budget are underway, with school funding emerging as a major point of debate.

The “Gateway Project” - a project that is designed to tackle Roanoke’s affordable housing issues - will be presented to the Roanoke City Council today for a public hearing.

Roanoke’s newest mayor and city council members were sworn in this afternoon.

If you frequently travel along Orange Avenue, there are two different construction projects you should be aware of.

If you frequently travel along Orange Avenue, there are two different construction projects you should be aware of.

The Roanoke City Council gathered for its annual summit earlier today to discuss plans for next year, including housing.

The Roanoke City Council has appointed Ms. Valmarie H. Turner as the new City Manager following a unanimous meeting on Dec. 2.

Nick Hagen will be first Republican on Roanoke City Council since 2000.

The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association hosted candidates for mayor and Roanoke City Council at a luncheon on Tuesday afternoon.

Supporters and opponents of the zoning changes spoke at Tuesday’s public hearing

On March. 19 we reported that the Roanoke City Council voted to amend a controversial zoning ordinance. The plan would put an end to single-family-only neighborhoods.

Construction is underway on a coffeehouse in Fishburn Park, following a couple years of back and forth between future owners, neighbors, and Roanoke City Council.

A hot-button issue that could provide more housing is back in the spotlight.

Council members heard the proposal to address overcrowding during a joint meeting with the Roanoke City School Board. Leaders will spend the next few months studying the issue further.

The changes were previously approved by city council in March, then repealed after a lawsuit was filed by homeowners.

Candidates for both city council and mayor rode on one of the city's bus routes to talk with riders

Until next July, city council members will still be paid $23,000, and the mayor makes $25,000.

Roanoke City Council has approved the addition of a bus shelter for one of the city's busiest and most neglected bus stops, though advocates say further improvements are needed.

The changes were proposed to better enable the creation of affordable housing in the city.

With City Manager Bob Cowell resigning, it leaves a lot of questions about what comes next.

City Manager Bob Cowell is just one of several city leaders leaving their positions.

10 News is following up on the resignation of Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell.

Roanoke City Councilman Luke Priddy is resigning from his position at the end of June.

The year-end surplus has been a big topic of discussion during city meetings.

Roanoke City Council is a week away from adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.

While the tax rate is not set to increase, many people had the assessment value of their homes increase.

A proposed budget was brought to Roanoke City Council on Monday. It comes in at nearly $380 million, more than $20 million above last year.

The Greater Williamson Road Business Association presented their 'State of the Road' to council Monday, looking ahead to several grant applications.

A controversial zoning ordinance has passed in Roanoke with a 5-2 vote.

10 News sat down with Vice Mayor Joe Cobb to understand the city's position on school funding in the event of a surplus.

The Roanoke City School Board and City Council have met over the last several months to discuss the school's budget.

Increasing pay for workers in the Star City is a big focus for Roanoke leaders in the upcoming fiscal year.

The pressure was on during Tuesday night’s Roanoke City Council meeting on Evans Spring.

A vote on the controversial development in Roanoke took a turn during Tuesday night’s city council meeting.

A controversial project looking to develop 150 acres of untouched land in Roanoke is moving forward.

Roanoke City Council is changing the city code regarding where you can carry a weapon

Monday, Roanoke city and school leaders met to discuss school funding and other policies.

Funding concerns prompted an audit of the Gun Violence Prevention Commission in 2023.

At their meeting on Dec. 18, Roanoke City Council announced the 2023 Citizen of the Year.

The idea of transforming churches into housing is becoming a trend in the Star City.

Zero. That’s the number of citations interim Chief Jerry Stokes says Roanoke City Police issued for the expanded youth curfew.

Roanoke City Council unanimously approved the revised rezoning request.

A coffee shop may soon be coming to Fishburn Park in Roanoke.

The City of Roanoke is looking at ways to revitalize the Gainsboro neighborhood.

The Roanoke Police Department is addressing recent gun violence in the Star City during a press conference on Monday evening.

Many people living nearby Evans Spring moved there after being forced from their homes during Urban Renewal.

While there is no finalized development in place, consultants are starting to get a better idea of what could go in the 150 acres of developable land.

The 150-acre plot of land is located between Valley View and the Melrose-Rugby neighborhood.

Roanoke Young Democrats gathered Monday night to protest the expansion.

Roanoke City Council voted to amend the city’s youth curfew ordinance on Monday.

Roanoke City Council heard an update on Monday morning from its gun violence prevention commission about its strategy moving forward.

Some city council members want more oversight, while the commission wants to be treated similar to other groups.

Roanoke City Council members voted against rezoning Fishburn Park.

Roanoke City council has talked about expanding the youth curfew for months, and reexamined it during Monday's meeting.

Roanoke's budget has set aside a historical amount of funds for Roanoke City Schools.

City councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds is calling on city manager Bob Cowell to do more to address gun violence.

A public hearing was held for the proposed curfew in Roanoke City on Tuesday night.

Roanoke City Council unanimously approved a resolution to support federal legislation to change the name of the Richard H. Poff Federal Building to the Reuben E. Lawson building.

Roanoke City Council unanimously approved the new complex which will be built off of Orange Avenue.

The controversial Brandon Avenue townhomes project has been approved by Roanoke City Council.

Luke Priddy is projected to win the Roanoke City Council special election race, defeating Peg McGuire.

On the heels of weekend gun violence in Star City, Roanoke City Council got a status report on October gun violence.

Democrat Luke Priddy and Republican Peg McGuire are facing off for the unexpired term of former Roanoke City Council member, Robert Jeffery Jr.

Three of the nine candidates running for Roanoke City Council include Independents David Bowers, Preston Tyler and Jamaal Jackson.

Joe Cobb, Vivian Sanchez-Jones and Peter Volosin are the three democratic candidates running for Roanoke City Council.

Republicans Nick Hagen, Maynard Keller, and Dalton Baugess are three of the nine candidates running for Roanoke City Council.

Casa Latina is a non-profit created to help address the needs of Hispanics in the area.

The parking garage will feature 600 spaces, available for both Carilion patients and staff as well as the public.

25 safety recommendations were adopted by the school board at their last meeting, including a new safety tip line, new, more secure classroom door locks, and an additional 15 school resource officers on top of the 11 already on staff.

25 safety recommendations were adopted by the school board at their last meeting, including a new safety tip line, new, more secure classroom door locks, and an additional 15 school resource officers on top of the 11 already on staff.

Former Roanoke Councilman Robert Jeffrey, Jr. has been granted bond.

The Roanoke City Council is pushing an incentive forward to increase housing opportunities in the Star City – City leaders approved a $50,000 grant from the Virginia Housing Development Authority during their session Tuesday.

Total Action for Progress says they've experienced double the amount of calls on their hotline.

On Tuesday, the Roanoke City Council discussed crime rates in our area.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

If you live in Roanoke and are paid up on your personal property taxes, some of that money will be going back in your pocket.

Here are your local primary results for our area.

The 6th District for the US House is holding a primary to determine the Republican nominee.

WSLS followed up on Monday’s heated exchange between Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea and Councilmember Stephanie Moon Reynolds.

Roanoke's Mayor Sherman Lea and councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds got into a heated exchange over the city's proposed budget.

Car owners in the Star City may see some relief this summer.