Category Archives: WPTF News

RALEIGH, N.C.-A suspect as been arrested in connection to the shooting of a 15-year-old boy that caused a lockdown at Moore Square Middle School Monday afternoon. Raleigh police responded a shooting i...

If you missed Tuesday’s show, we have you covered! Remember, you can listen to the “WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett” live from 6-9 AM on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF.com or the WPTF app. T...

DURHAM, N.C.- Durham Police arrested and charged two people in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Taqon Jayshon Blake.On Sept. 27 at 3:44 p.m., police responded to a report of a gunshot wound i...

RALEIGH, N.C.- The 2023 N.C. State Fair finished its 11-day run with a strong final weekend that totaled attendance to 926,425.Fair manager Kent Yelverton says the ending of this year’s fair is ...

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.- An armed suspect is in custody after a standoff that lasted an hour early Tuesday morning, police say. At 1:35 a.m., officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to t...

RALEIGH N.C.- Interactive digital kiosks are coming to Downtown Raleigh this fall. According to the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, the kiosks are “designed to help residents and visitors explore the...

If you missed Monday’s show, we have you covered! Remember, you can listen to the “WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett” live from 6-9 AM on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF.com or the WPTF app. Th...

If you missed Thursday and Friday’s show, we have you covered! Remember, you can listen to the “WPTF Morning Show with Rob Connett” live from 6-9 AM on 98.5FM, 680AM, WPTF.com or the...

RALEIGH, N.C.- A Raleigh man has been sentenced to more than four years for conspiracy and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Basilio Rafael Garcia, a resident of ...

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.- Fayetteville police say a Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of two suspects using a residence to sell and distribute drugs. On Sept. 26, detectives with the Fayetteville police ...