Kaira Willis is a Reporter at WDBJ7. With a strong background in covering criminal trials and community issues, Kaira is passionate about storytelling in areas such as law and legal affairs, education, and regional interests. She has been featured in various outlets including KHQA, FOX 55/27 Illinois, and WICS-TV, and looks forward to engaging with the Roanoke Valley community.
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Kaira Willis focuses on local news, particularly in Illinois and Sangamon County. She covers a wide range of topics including government announcements, community events, education, and business & industry. Sources with insights into local government initiatives or policies affecting the mentioned geographic areas could be valuable to her coverage.
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By: Kaira Willis
Henry County Public Schools is marking Virginia's 250th anniversary celebration with a hands-on history lesson for students. On Tuesday HCPS held an event at the New College Institute, combining a VA250 celebration with an Advanced Manufacturing Expo.
By: Kaira Willis
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Student behavior during the school year is an issue all across our hometowns. During the school year in Pulaski County, leaders saw a mixed picture as behavior changed throughout the school year. It got better as the year came to a close. WDBJ7 talked with school leaders about what they did and what they learned.
By: Kaira Willis
Despite that, at Tuesday night's special meeting, the school board called an audible. They voted to reappropriate the funding from the learning cottages to long term maintenance.
PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) - A number of our Hometowns are looking for ways to create new revenue and draw visitors. In Pulaski, a community that has been impacted by a changing economy, there is a new plan for a financial shot. That shot comes in the form of a Rosie's Gaming Emporium, a big move that will need community support.
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Radford City Schools is moving to tighten the rules for anyone coaching or helping lead student teams. Leaders want every adult—paid or volunteer—working with students after school to go through the same, full background check process, including fingerprints, to add another layer of protection for kids and peace of mind for parents.
SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - One more sleep and then America's Largest Free Gate Fair opens for business at the Salem Civic Center; the Salem Fair. Last year, the fair was a success, but the city did note hot temperatures, and stormy weather did put a damper on things. The heat is back again, just in time for all the fun. WDBJ7 spoke with organizers as the last touches are being put on all the rides and games.
By: Kaira Willis
LEXINGTON, Va. (WDBJ) - More than 200 incoming cadets are getting a head start at the Virginia Military Institute this month, through a program that's equal parts academics and physical training. The Summer Transition Program is meant to help ease the transition before they officially report in August. WDBJ7 spoke with incoming cadets about what they're learning and how it's already making a difference.
By: Kaira Willis
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - With back-to-school just weeks away, health officials are urging families not to wait until the last minute for required shots and school physicals. The Roanoke City and Alleghany Health District said appointments are already filling up and if kids aren't up to date, they could be delayed from starting class.
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A discovery inside the Western Virginia Water Authority's headquarters has turned into an unexpected donation for a local nonprofit. During renovations, crews found a night deposit bag from Tudor's Biscuit World that went missing more than 30 years ago and now, that money is going toward suicide prevention and mental health support through Tudor House.
By: Kaira Willis
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke City Public Schools students are celebrating the end of a new, month-long summer camp aimed at helping transition-age students with disabilities explore careers in manufacturing. The inaugural “Dream It, Build It, Work It” camp — sponsored by SparkForce — wraps up Thursday at the DayTech Center, with a welding demonstration for families and business partners.
