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(WDBJ) - A suspect has been identified in a shooting from Saturday Police are investigating the shooting on the 200 block of Market Street SE Police say they found evidence of a shooting in a parking lot three men arrived at a hospital as walk-ins with gunshot wound injuries Police say an arrest warrant for possession by a felon and shooting in the city has been issued He will be formally arrested once his condition improves Police say a second shooter has not been identified and anyone with information is asked to call Roanoke Police at (540) 344-8500 will transform the 2nd Street Bridge into an 800-foot waterslide General admission tickets are $35 per person while tickets for children aged 4 to 12 are $10 Kids must be at least 4 years old to participate children under 46 inches or kids younger than 7 years old must have a registered adult to accompany them on the slide An adult-only time slot will be available on Saturday The slide will be located at the intersection of Gainsboro Road NW You can purchase your tickets here. Copyright 2025 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings by Sam Becker (WSET) — Three men are being treated for gunshot wounds officers responded to the 200 block of Market St SE for the report of a shooting they found evidence that a shooting had occurred in a parking lot three men arrived at a local hospital as walk-ins with gunshot wound injuries Officials say they are currently expected to recover Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 540-344-8500 RPD said they responded to reports of a two-vehicle crash around 4:10 p.m. on Friday at the 3100 block of Peters Creek Road Northwest. Upon arrival, they found the driver of one vehicle, 79-year-old Kathleen Witt. Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin has been notified. Authorities said the occupants of the second vehicle, two women, were taken to a local hospital for injuries. They are currently in stable condition. RPD said a preliminary investigation shows that Witt’s vehicle was traveling on the wrong side of the road, and eventually hit the second vehicle head-on. Authorities believe that Witt was experiencing a medical emergency while driving, which resulted in her vehicle drifting onto the wrong side of the road. We will update you with more information as it becomes available. 2025 3 p.m.: Roanoke police updated the genders of the two people transported from the wreck as two women The originally published article has been updated An elderly woman died and two other people were injured in a head-on collision on Peters Creek Road on Friday afternoon The crash happened when a single-occupant vehicle appears to have been traveling on the wrong side of the road and collided head-on with a second vehicle carrying two women The vehicles collided at approximately 4:10 p.m in the 3100 block of Peters Creek Road Northwest near the interchange with Interstate 581 The driver of the first vehicle died at the scene The two in the second vehicle were taken to a hospital for treatment No identities were released and the crash remains under investigation Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter Family and friends will gather at Roanoke Country Club on Tuesday afternoon to remember and celebrate the life of the Roanoke native more than… The council unanimously voted to approve the proposal upon first reading during its meeting Monday Holland Perdue III has been filed in a disputed estate case Joseph Richard Walker said he accepted responsibility for the crime Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInROANOKE, Ind. (WPTA) - The Huntington County Coroner’s Office has ruled the shooting Thursday evening in Roanoke an apparent murder-suicide involving a father and son The Huntington County Sheriff’s Office says officers were called around 9 p.m about a shooting at a home on Allen Street they found two people with gunshot wounds who were pronounced dead at a Fort Wayne hospital The Huntington County Coroner’s Office has now identified those involved as 46-year-old Brandon L The coroner says Brandon shot Richard before taking his own life The report says they believe an argument took place between the two before the incident The incident remains under investigation by the sheriff’s office and Indiana State Police You can watch our previous report below To be the first to get the latest breaking news alerts Download for both iPhone and Android devices can be found here Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInROANOKE (WDBJ) - A woman died Friday afternoon in a crash in NW Roanoke officers responded to the 3100 block of Peters Creek Rd NW The woman driving the first vehicle died at the scene Two women in the second vehicle were taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries (Police earlier reported a man and a woman were in the second car.) Preliminary investigation indicates the driver of the first vehicle was driving on the wrong side of the street and hit the other vehicle head-on The name of the woman who died has not been released Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/DRI Release) - Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) is transforming a bridge into an 800-foot waterslide as a fundraiser for its Ambassador Program the team of eight ambassadors has worked more than 300 hours a week to help improve the look and feel of downtown “We just have found our ambassadors to be really transformational they help the people we have here to the services we have here in Roanoke we have really noticed a difference just even their presence downtown giving people directions and welcoming them,” said Joya Garris Director Of marketing & communications DRI raised more than $7,600 for the Ambassador Program They’ve now secured funding through 2026—but they’re still looking for long-term support to keep the momentum going “Participants can enjoy spectacular views of Downtown Roanoke during an adrenaline-pumping ride down the 2nd Street Bridge,” says DRI The slide will be open June 28 from 10 a.m Tickets include tube rental and two hours of unlimited sliding Sliders must be at least 4 years old to participate Children under 46 inches tall or those who are 7 years old and younger need registered adults to accompany them on the slide An adults-only time slot is available Saturday Tickets are on sale through Etix at DowntownRoanoke.org The slide will be the intersection of Gainsboro Road NW Downtown Lynchburg will host the Hill City Slide this summer The slide, sponsored by United Way of Central Virginia The slide is a 700-foot slip n’ slide ride New this year are Friday night time slots and Adults-Only Night Slides For more information and to purchase tickets, visit hillcityslide.com (WDBJ) - UPDATE: One person was displaced by the fire ORIGINAL STORY: No injuries were reported in a house fire Saturday to reports of a house fire on the 900 block of Mason Mill Road NE Smoke was visible in the area and the call was upgraded to a working fire crews searched the residence and extinguished the fire Firefighters say the fire was fully extinguished at 5:03 p.m The cause of the fire is under investigation Residents and city officials, like Councilmember Phazon Nas, are concerned about walking around downtown Roanoke at night. “[When] me and my fiancée are down there, particularly later at night, when my younger cousins are down there, I’m concerned, and it’s because of the track record,” Nash said. Residents such as Dian Bolling looked to offer some words of advice, such as keeping one’s head on a swivel, especially late at night. “You have to have some street smarts,” Bolling said. “You don’t go and hang out with people who look like they have nothing better to do than to get in trouble.” Other residents believe that guns, when mixed with the emotions that alcohol can bring, can result in violence. “We allow guns to be concealed and carried on people,” Robert Bolling said. “When you mix ego with drinks and guns, things can go wrong.” Nash is also on the city’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission. He says that while gun violence concerns aren’t as high as the summer of 2023, one incident is still too many. Nash also says efforts are being made to keep Roanoke residents safe downtown, as evidenced by the quick response by the Roanoke Police Department early that morning. “It’s a way to deter crime from occurring, but it’s also a great way to respond immediately as you can,” Nash said. Jason Freund is a Multimedia Journalist with WSLS 10 who had spent two and half years reporting in West Texas before moving to Roanoke in January 2025. ROANOKE but the celebration is already heating up in the Star City returns this weekend for its third and biggest year yet — and WSLS is proud to be a sponsor This year’s event takes place at the Berglund Center The festival will feature live Latin music and tacos from some of Roanoke’s favorite local restaurants and food trucks The Zona para Niños (Kids Zone) is back with fun Passanante’s Home Food Service joined us in the studio Sunday to talk about their taco offerings ahead of the event Ticket information can be found here. VIP entry begins at 10:30. The event runs from 12-5 p.m. Sunday. Abbie Coleman officially joined the WSLS 10 News team in January 2023. (WDBJ) - Three people were injured in a shooting in downtown Roanoke Officers found evidence of a shooting in a parking lot but said no victims were there when they arrived three men arrived at a hospital as walk-ins with gunshot wounds What led to the shooting is unclear as police continue to investigate ROANOKE, VA – Update: One of the three people injured in a shooting in Downtown Roanoke early Saturday was the “primary aggressor” in the altercation, Roanoke Police said Sunday evening. Ke’ajhae Tyrik Cooper, 27, faces an arrest warrant for possession by a felon and shooting in the city. He will be formally arrested once he recovers from his injuries. According to police, officers responded to a shooting in the 200 block of Market St. SE for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police located evidence that a shooting had occurred in a parking lot, but no victims were found. Police say three men later arrived at a local hospital as walk-ins with gunshot wound injuries, and they are all expected to recover. Police said a second shooter had not been identified, and anyone with information is asked to call police at 540-344-8500. 10 News is looking into a large police response that took place early Saturday morning in downtown Roanoke near Market Street. A viewer contacted us around 1:00 a.m., describing a frantic scene with people running in multiple directions. Photos from the area show police tape blocking off a wide section, stretching from the parking lot of 202 Social House to Corned Beef & Co. At this time, it’s unclear if anyone was seriously injured. We’ve reached out to Roanoke Police for more information and will update this story as we learn more. ROANOKE, Va. – No injuries were reported after a fire in Northeast Roanoke on Saturday, according to Roanoke Fire & EMS. Officials said first responders were dispatched by the E-911 Center to reports of a house on fire in the 900 block of Mason Mill Road NE at 4:30 p.m. While en route, Engine 3 reported visible smoke in the area, and the call was upgraded to a working fire. Upon arrival, crews went to work searching the residence and extinguishing the fire. Roanoke Fire and EMS said the fire was under control at 5:03 p.m. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Duncan Weigand joined WSLS 10’s digital team in June 2024, weeks after graduating from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s in communication studying multimedia journalism and a cognate in marketing. According to authorities, during the three-day operation, law enforcement served 37 felony warrants, 17 misdemeanor warrants, and two protective orders. In addition to this, three firearms and 12 grams of methamphetamine were also seized. The Virginia State Police, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Bedford Police Department and the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office were all involved in the operation. A 79-year-old woman apparently had a medical emergency that caused a wreck that killed her as she drove the wrong way down a Roanoke street died at the scene of the crash Friday afternoon in the 3100 block of Peters Creek Road Witt’s car collided head-on with a second vehicle sending two woman occupants to the hospital for treatment laurence.hammack@roanoke.com  Email notifications are only sent once a day an Athletes Unlimited Softball League draft pick belted two solo homers in Sunday’s win over Florida State Virginia Tech sophomore Zoe Yeager had a two-run homer and an RBI single in the win over Florida State Cori McMillan and Emma Lemley each learned which pro team she will be joining next month they helped their current team knock off Florida State McMillan belted two solo homers and Lemley earned the save as the 13th-ranked Virginia Tech softball team beat seventh-ranked Florida State 8-6 in front of 1,346 fans at Tech Softball Park 18-3) had won the first two games of the series with FSU clinching the ACC regular-season title on Friday and FSU’s Jazzy Francik throwing a no-hitter on Saturday 18-6) bounced back in the regular-season and series finale snapping a seven-game losing streak against the Seminoles “Yesterday I … said we didn’t have enough fight in us I think today we had that fight that we usually have,” Lemley said and to know that that’s back … at this point in the season … we all felt like we had to do too much in our at-bat,” McMillan said “We were all trying to hit that five-run home run The point of a team is that no one has to do it by themselves We had to talk about how much we trust each other and how good we know we are … To have that reminder before the game I think really flipped a switch for us.” “(We were) trying to get everybody on the same page again,” Lemley said McMillan and Lemley had gathered with teammates and family members in a Lane Stadium lounge Saturday night to watch the Athletes Unlimited Softball League draft on ESPNU The new league had already announced the 12 seniors who had been drafted but they did not know the round or team until Saturday’s telecast Lemley and McMillan were selected with back-to-back picks in the first round “Back-to-back in the first round was something we could’ve never imagined.” Lemley (Jefferson Forest) was taken by the Blaze with the third overall pick while McMillan went to the Bandits with the fourth overall pick “Cori and I were sitting next to each other and I think I climbed on top of her two times,” Lemley said with a laugh “It was just great to have everybody you love in one room with you at that moment All games in the inaugural season will be played at neutral sites McMillan is in her second season at Tech after transferring from Radford She never imagined pro ball was in her future when she began her college career “The thought of that being able to happen wasn’t even remotely in my mind,” she said McMillan’s two homers Sunday extended her Tech single-season record to 29 Tech banged out nine hits Sunday after being held hitless Saturday ‘We didn’t forget how to hit,’” Tech coach Pete D’Amour said “We were just one pitch away from feeling good again.” who trailed 3-0 midway through the second inning beat a ranked foe for the 10th time this year Tech’s Jordan Lynch had an RBI double in the fourth inning to tie the game at 4 Virginia Tech grabbed a 7-4 lead in the fifth so it was nice to finally contribute offensively,” Yaeger said FSU cut the lead to 7-6 on Isa Torres’ two-RBI single with two outs in the sixth Jahni Kerr hit a fielder’s choice grounder to shortstop Annika Rohs who dove for the ball while keeping a foot on second base to get the final out of the inning Tech added an insurance run in the seventh on Yaeger’s RBI single “I know I can play with anyone in the country,” she said Emma Mazzarone pitched the first six innings to get the win The win will give Tech a good boost going into the ACC tournament “This was a must-win game for us … (for) our confidence level,” Yaeger said Virginia Tech reaped the third seed and a first-round bye The Hokies will face sixth-seeded North Carolina or 11th-seeded Notre Dame in a quarterfinal at 7:30 p.m Tech’s Michelle Chatfield left Sunday’s game in the first inning after hurting her wrist while playing first base mark.berman@roanoke.com The first-round picks in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League draft (first three rounds on ACC Network; final on ESPN) departing ROA in the morning and returning from ORD in the evening on a dual-class Embraer 175 aircraft “American is thrilled to bring new nonstop service from Roanoke to our Chicago O’Hare hub,” said Jordan Pack American’s Director of Domestic Network Planning “Complementing existing service to Charlotte this new service will make it easier for travelers to reach cities in the Midwest and Western United States “American Airlines was the first airline to operate scheduled service from Woodrum Field back in the 1930s and it remains a fantastic partner to ROA and the flying public of western and southern Virginia This announcement reflects their dedication to the Roanoke-Blacksburg region and our growing economy,” said Mike Stewart Executive Director of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission By flying ROA their support helps enable new routes and enhanced capacity at their hometown airport This new service will help open up connections to American Airlines’ vast global network and make travel to the Midwest and West Coast more convenient.” Tickets for the new service will be available for purchase on aa.com or through American’s mobile app starting May 5 by Robert Locklear (WSET) — A crash that left a woman dead and two others injured may have been caused by a medical emergency RPD said their office is investigating after the crash took place on Peters Creek Road NW around 4:10 p.m Police said their officers first responded to the site for the report of a two-vehicle crash RELATED: Woman killed, two others injured in head-on collision in Roanoke "Two women in the second vehicle were transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries." Police identified the woman who died as 79-year-old Kathleen Diane Witt and said they believe she suffered a medical emergency leading up to the crash it appears the decedent had a medical emergency and began traveling on the wrong side of the street before colliding head-on with the second vehicle," RPD said by Sarah Irby (WSET) — One woman was killed Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Roanoke officers with the Roanoke Police Department responded to the 3100 block of Peters Creek Road NW for the report of a crash RPD said two women from the second vehicle were taken to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries It did not specify the severity of their injuries the department said it appeared the first vehicle was traveling on the wrong side of the street when it hit the second vehicle head-on The identity of the victim has not yet been released RPD said the crash remains under investigation One of three men injured in a shooting in downtown Roanoke early Saturday has been identified by police as the primary aggressor officers responded to reports of shots fired in a parking lot in the 200 block of Market Street Police found evidence of a shooting in the parking lot according to a news release Sunday night from the Roanoke Police Department three men showed up a local hospital as walk-in patients All three are expected to recover from gunshot wounds 27-year-old Ke’ajhae Tyrik Cooper of Roanoke is believed to have been the primary aggressor in an incident that involved a second shooter who has not yet been identified Arrest warrants for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and shooting in the city have been issued against Cooper Police are continuing an investigation and ask that anyone with information call them at 540-344-8500 Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email Zachary Alan Bishop will be sentenced later for the felony murder of his girlfriend's son The German shepherd was struck by a police car early Friday morning Damon Tyler Mills will face up to life in prison on the drug-related charge An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death of Richard Jeffrey Sprinke was built in the 1790s and was listed with the National Register of Historic Places in 1969 A proposal has been made for the development of a subdivision on the Fotheringay property adjacent to Eastern Montgomery Elementary High School and Elementary School in Elliston Plans to develop new housing on historic plantation land in Elliston are being met with resistance from Montgomery County residents A comprehensive plan amendment for Fotheringay is not the final step before development is allowed to begin said members of the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors during its meeting Monday night The board approved the plan amendment by a 5-2 vote with supervisors Sara Bohn and Anthony Grafsky dissenting Blacksburg-based Stateson Homes sought a change to the county’s comprehensive plan for the approximately 633-acre Fotheringay property located off Roanoke Road between Crozier Road and Graham Street A 1790s-built plantation home on the land was listed with the National Register of Historic Places in 1969 The request would designate about 326 acres as planned medium-density residential with the other 307 acres set as open space Redistricted to permit medium-density uses the land would fit about 250 single-family residential dwelling units A stream of residents from Elliston and Shawsville spoke during public address to express their concerns “The historic value of Fotheringay way outweighs putting any kind of development there,” said Henry Bryant a historic re-enactor and lifelong Elliston resident People said they were concerned about flooding Some people said there are unmarked graves from deceased slaves on the property whose resting places would be disturbed by development Other people said they just don’t want to look at a housing development where the historic plantation land is Resident Kitty Rakes said there is a petition with 1,000 signatures opposing the rezoning and we don’t want this subdivision,” Rakes said “Would you like a high-rise complex right beside your property line?” Some people said it seemed like the board of supervisors had already made its decision But the supervisors bounced several questions toward Brea Hopkins the county’s planning and GIS services director “We have had a lot of questions,” Hopkins said “By-right development would still be permitted whether it’s approved tonight or not.” The land — even after the supervisors’ vote Monday night — is still zoned for agricultural uses which based on the property’s size would permit about 52 residential dwellings she said in response to a question by Supervisor Steve Fijalkowski “The comprehensive plan is basically for planning to determine where any homes — any subdivision — could be built,” Fijalkowski said “This particular one has water and sewer moved out to it.” A rezoning request for the property has been put on hold at the request of the applicant Supervisors said the land still would have to be rezoned before any development could happen luke.weir@roanoke.com Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly The county board of supervisors voted to approve a hotel in the Catawba district and a housing development in the Hollins district Recreation The Washington Senate has passed a bill to try and stop habitual speeders in their tracks A teenager who admitted being "addicted to speed" behind the wheel had totaled two other cars in the year before he slammed into a minivan at 112 mph in a Seattle suburb killing the driver and three of the five children she was transporting for a homeschool co-op After sentencing Chase Daniel Jones last month to more than 17 years in prison the judge tacked on a novel condition should he drive again: His vehicle must be equipped with a device that prevents accelerating far beyond the speed limit Chase Daniel Jones cries as attorney Brad Barshis gets up to read a letter Jones wrote to the families of his victims at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent Virginia this year became the first state to give its judges such a tool to deal with the most dangerous drivers on the road already is using it and similar measures await governors' signatures in Washington state and Georgia New York and California also could soon tap the GPS-based technology to help combat a recent national spike in traffic deaths "It's a horror no one should have to experience," said Amy Cohen who founded the victims' advocacy group Families for Safe Streets after her 12-year-old son was killed by a speeding driver in front of their New York home more than a decade ago the minivan driver who was killed when Jones ran a red light was building a backyard greenhouse with her husband to help educate several kids who shuttle between homes during the school day Also killed in the March 2024 crash near Hudson's home in Renton were Boyd "Buster" Brown and Eloise Wilcoxson Hudson's two children were sitting on the passenger side and survived "You always hear of these horrific accidents comforts Rivka Wilcoxson after Wilcoxson spoke about her family's loss during Chase Daniel Jones' sentencing on April 25 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent who reached out to offer condolences and tell him she was sponsoring legislation to mandate intelligent speed assistance devices as a condition for habitual speeders to get back their suspended licenses Leavitt predicts it will have an even more powerful impact than revoking driving privileges citing studies showing around three-quarters of people who lose their licenses get behind a wheel anyway the state saw a 200% increase in drivers cited for going at least 50 mph over the speed limit according to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission "I guess I don't understand why someone is compelled to want to drive that fast," Leavitt said "But if they choose to drive that fast with the speed limiter which Washington legislators passed last month and Democratic Gov using the first letters of the names of the four victims: Buster didn't receive a speeding ticket in his two previous crashes he likely wouldn't have been required to use the speed-limiter ahead of the fatal one And because it could be 2029 before the law takes effect the judge's requirement at sentencing only applies to his time on probation after being released from prison Competing tech companies that joined forces to lobby for ignition interlock requirements for drunken drivers have been working in unison again the last few years to pitch intelligent speed assistance chief government affairs officer at one manufacturer said fleet vehicles including school buses in the nation's capital have been trying it out for years But it took a lot of refinement before the GPS technology could instantly recognize speed limit changes and compel vehicles with the devices installed to adjust accordingly "We've got a lot more satellites in the sky now," said Ken Denton a retired police officer who is the chief compliance officer at Cincinnati-based LifeSafer for a vigil honoring the four people killed in a car crash the devices would prevent cars from exceeding speed limits or whatever threshold regulators set An override button allows speeding in emergencies but states can decide whether to activate it and authorities would be alerted any time the button is pushed which beeps to alert drivers when they are going too fast is required for new cars in the European Union Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar proposal last year explaining vehicle safety requirements are set by the federal government and he was concerned a patchwork of state laws could stir confusion near where a speeding motorist crashed into a minivan killing four people and seriously injuring two Patrick Hope agreed to sponsor the proposal in the Virginia Legislature which was calibrated to not go more than 9 mph over the speed limit "That was my first question: Is it safe?" Hope said Not only did he come away convinced it was safe Hope is now pondering whether to install it on the cars of his three children the price could be hefty: $4 per day and a $100 installation fee The fee would be reduced for low-income offenders which provides support services to the loved ones of crash victims knows firsthand the kind of impact slowing down speeders can make A year after her son was struck and killed in front of their New York apartment SearchLog in / Sign upRoanoke Woman Dies in Head-On Crash; Police Suggest Medical Emergency as CauseBTW2111 minutes ago1 min readROANOKE (BTW21) — A tragic crash on the afternoon of May 2 claimed the life of 79-year-old Kathleen Diane Witt of Roanoke County Authorities believe a medical emergency may have caused Witt to veer into oncoming traffic The crash occurred in the 3100 block of Peters Creek Road NW According to a preliminary investigation by Roanoke Police Witt's vehicle crossed over into the opposite lane before colliding with another car Emergency responders were called to the scene shortly after the incident but Witt was pronounced dead from her injuries Police suspect Witt may have experienced a medical emergency while driving though the exact nature of the emergency has not yet been confirmed Two women from that vehicle were transported to a local hospital for treatment but their injuries were not life-threatening Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has additional information to come forward as the investigation continues This incident serves as a somber reminder of the unpredictability of medical emergencies while driving and authorities urge drivers to take necessary precautions including ensuring regular medical checkups Chrissy Houlahan and CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison and Kristen Soltis Anderson discuss Trump saying he doesn’t know if he has to uphold the Constitution as well as growing concerns over his handling of the economy — President Donald Trump is circumspect about his duties to uphold due process rights laid out in the Constitution saying in a new interview that he does not know whether U.S citizens and noncitizens alike deserve that guarantee President Donald Trump holds a document with notes about Kilmar Abrego Garcia as he speaks with reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on April 18 in Washington He also said he does not think military force will be needed to make Canada the “51st state” and played down the possibility he would look to run for a third term in the White House interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press" came as the Republican president's efforts to quickly enact his agenda face sharper headwinds with Americans just as his second administration crossed the 100-day mark according to a recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research made clear that he is not backing away from a to-do list that he insists the American electorate broadly supported when they elected him in November Here are some of the highlights from the interview with NBC's Kristen Welker that was taped Friday at his Mar-a-Lago property in Florida and aired Sunday Critics on the left have tried to make the case that Trump is chipping away at due process in the United States they cite the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia a Salvadoran man who was living in Maryland when he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and imprisoned without communication Trump says Abrego Garcia is part of a violent transnational gang The Republican president has sought to turn deportation into a test case for his campaign against illegal immigration despite a Supreme Court order saying the administration must work to return Abrego Garcia to the U.S citizens and noncitizens both deserve due process as laid out in the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution I don’t know,” Trump said when pressed by Welker The Fifth Amendment provides “due process of law,” meaning a person has certain rights when it comes to being prosecuted for a crime the 14th Amendment says no state can “deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” and they are going to obviously follow what the Supreme Court said.” He said he was pushing to deport “some of the worst most dangerous people on Earth,” but that courts are getting in his way “I was elected to get them the hell out of here and the courts are holding me from doing it,” Trump said The president has repeatedly threatened that he intends to make Canada the “51st state.” Fareed assesses the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term with Jon Meacham Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential biographer Before his White House meeting on Tuesday with newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Trump is not backing away from the rhetoric that has angered Canadians told NBC that it was “highly unlikely” that the U.S would need to use military force to make Canada the 51st state He offered less certainty about whether his repeated calls for the U.S to take over Greenland from NATO-ally Denmark can be achieved without military action “Something could happen with Greenland,” Trump said we need that for national and international security economy is in a “transition period” but he expects it to do “fantastically” despite the economic turmoil sparked by his tariffs He offered sharp pushback when Welker noted that some Wall Street analysts now say the chances of a recession are increasing some people on Wall Street say,” Trump said Some people on Wall Street say that we’re going to have the greatest economy in history.” He also deflected blame for the 0.3% decline in the U.S “I think the good parts are the Trump economy and the bad parts are the Biden economy because he’s done a terrible job,” referring to his Democratic predecessor Trump doubled down on his recent comments at a Cabinet meeting that children might have to have two dolls instead of 30 denying that is an acknowledgment his tariffs will lead to supply shortages “I’m just saying they don’t need to have 30 dolls The president has repeatedly suggested he could seek a third term in the White House even though the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution says that “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.” Trump told NBC there is considerable support for him to run for a third term “But this is not something I’m looking to do,” Trump said “I’m looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody Trump's previous comments about a third term sometimes seem more about provoking outrage on the political left The Trump Organization is even selling red caps with the words “Trump 2028.” he has suggested he was seriously looking into a third term Vice President JD Vance waves waves as he departs Charleston after touring Nucor Steel Berkeley in Huger Trump said in the interview that Vice President JD Vance is doing a “fantastic job” and is “brilliant.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio whom Trump last week tasked to simultaneously serve as acting national security adviser But Trump said it is “far too early” to begin talking about his potential successor He is confident that his "Make America Great Again" movement will flourish beyond his time in the White House The limited-edition nutcrackers titled "Resolute Desk of the President," featuring a seated figure signing a "presidential proclamation," is seen at the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg A woman works on nutcrackers of a cowboy at the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg A woman uses hairspray to fixe the hair on a nutcracker titled "Resolute Desk of the President," featuring a seated figure signing a "presidential proclamation," at the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg manager and owner of the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory Fabrics for nutcracker costumes are stored on the shelf at the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg Nutcrackers are displayed at the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg The desk of the limited-edition nutcracker titled "Resolute Desk of the President," featuring a seated figure signing a "presidential proclamation," is seen at the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg A nutcracker commemorating the coronation of Britain's King Charles III stands alongside other nutcrackers at the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg A man walks on the road near the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg A man works on a lathe in the carpentry of the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg Two limited-edition nutcrackers titled "Resolute Desk of the President," featuring a seated figure signing a "presidential proclamation," are seen on a table at the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg A woman fixes a coat on a nutcracker titled "Resolute Desk of the President," featuring a seated figure signing a "presidential proclamation," at the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg An Uncle Sam nutcracker with an American flag stands between other nutcrackers at the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg nutcrackers showing Britain's King Charles III Statue of Liberty and Uncle Sam are displayed at the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg A woman combs the hair on a nutcracker titled "Resolute Desk of the President," featuring a seated figure signing a "presidential proclamation," at the Steinbach-Volkskunst nutcracker factory in Marienberg Guacamole has been spared from tariffs for now and Kristen Soltis Anderson discuss Tru… ROANOKE, Va. – Just a day before Cinco de Mayo, the third annual Taco Ritas celebration, in partnership with WSLS 10, took place at the Berglund Center on Sunday, giving people a chance to savor some of the best tacos in the area. Vendors from across the region brought their flavorful best, serving up tasty treats to hungry crowds. Attendees also enjoyed live music, creating a festive atmosphere perfect for an early Cinco de Mayo celebration. “It’s a great environment to be in. Everyone is together, everyone is enjoying the music, enjoying the food, sharing a laugh, and sharing a conversation. It’s just good fun, man — good fun for the family and for everyone to enjoy,” said Mekai Bethel, of El Gordo’s Kitchen. Organizers say hosting the event at the Berglund Center gives them the flexibility to move indoors in case of rain, ensuring the party goes on, rain or shine. The Blink Optometry crew taking an afternoon break at The Strawberry Fest The annual Strawberry Festival is back in Roanoke's Elmwood Park on Saturday. The event, a fundraiser for Community School, opened Friday and drew fans of strawberries, shortcakes and ice cream to downtown. For more information, visit www.strawberryfestivalroanoke.org or visit Elmwood Park's South Lawn between 10 a.m Community School’s 45th Annual Strawberry Festival is taking place this weekend at Elmwood Park The Mulder family enjoys strawberry shortcake dessert on the Main Library lawn Friday afternoon The festival also has chocolate-dipped berries and Joule Johann prepare strawberry shortcake for eager Strawberry Festival-goers on Friday and the classic shortcake desserts are plentiful at the Community School's 45th Annual Strawberry Festival this weekend The calendar is full of exciting arts events in the Roanoke Region in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains it's never difficult for art lovers to find something to do during a metro mountain adventure we have exceptional live music and first-class theater Learn more about our music scene by taking a look at our Music Calendar Even the wineries of Virginia's Blue Ridge occasionally get in on the fun by hosting events that combine the beauty of art with the exciting experience of wine tasting Many special events occur throughout the region at different points of the year and this helpful calendar keeps you informed about all the live performances and other types of arts & cultural events in the Roanoke Region You can also check out our Exhibits Calendar for information about the local exhibits on display Where great live music is on the schedule any night of the week Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE Roanoke Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is committed to cultivating an atmosphere that welcomes and celebrates the unique backgrounds As our region’s only destination marketing organization we have a responsibility to showcase the best the Roanoke Region has to offer and those assets and strengths come in varied forms and all the intersecting identities that make Virginians and visitors alike so unique We believe our differences make us stronger– and better.