Trending

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary

All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.

Features

4 hours ago in Sports

Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

4 hours ago in Sports

March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.

16 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Lacrosse rallies to upset No. 19 Virginia, 11-10, in Charlottesville

Trailing by as many as four, James Madison lacrosse completed its comeback bid and knocked off No. 19 Virginia, 11-10, at Klockner Stadium on Wednesday night.

16 hours ago in Local, Sports

No. 13 Bridgewater takes down No. 19 Christopher Newport, 8-7

The 13th-ranked Bridgewater College baseball team delivered an offensive surge to hold off No. 19 Christopher Newport at home Wednesday by a final score of 8-7.

What's Happening

March for Meals 2026

Harrisonburg Media Group and Steven Kia are teaming up with support from other Valley Businesses, to raise funds and collect…

Thank You!: Over $25k Raised for the Valley Cares for Kids Radiothon

The Valley Cares for Kids radiothon was a huge success!  In total, Harrisonburg Media Group raised $25,632 for UVA Health…

Shen Valley Deals

Spend Less. Have More. Shen Valley Deals and your favorite local merchants have partnered together to bring you savings! We’ll…

Local News from Rocktown Now

29 minutes ago in Local

UPDATE: Bull has been captured

Fresh

HPD reports that the bull has been tranquilized by a veterinarian and will be taken home safely once he is fully asleep.

4 hours ago in Local

Firefighters extinguish house fire in Shenandoah County

Firefighters prevented a fierce structure fire from spreading to the surrounding area this morning in Shenandoah County.

8 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local

One of three arrested at Harrisonburg Home Depot sentenced 2 years in jail

One of the three people who was arrested in Harrisonburg as part of large-scale financial crime ring has found out her fate.   

16 hours ago in Local, Sports

JMU Lacrosse rallies to upset No. 19 Virginia, 11-10, in Charlottesville

Trailing by as many as four, James Madison lacrosse completed its comeback bid and knocked off No. 19 Virginia, 11-10, at Klockner Stadium on Wednesday night.

16 hours ago in Local, Sports

No. 13 Bridgewater takes down No. 19 Christopher Newport, 8-7

The 13th-ranked Bridgewater College baseball team delivered an offensive surge to hold off No. 19 Christopher Newport at home Wednesday by a final score of 8-7.

Now Playing

 

Entertainment

5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Fetty Wap has a lot to say on ‘Zavier.’ It’s his first album since being released from prison

Fetty Wap is beaming so big, it is almost as if his smile enters the room before he does. And these days, the Paterson, New Jersey-born melodic rapper and singer has a lot to be happy about.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie

Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.