Kaitlyn Dillon
Digital Producer
Kaitlyn is a recent graduate of Virginia Tech and a Roanoke native. She joined the WDBJ7 team in March 2023 and is excited to cover her hometown station.
Kaitlyn is the weekend and nightside digital news producer; she creates content for the web and social media.
Kaitlyn received her degree in Communications from Virginia Tech in December 2022, majoring in Multimedia Journalism with a minor in sociology. She previously worked for Getty Images through the Emmy’s fellowship program, where she edited photos and created content for the Getty Images social media profiles.
When not at work, she enjoys photography, video games, and playing with her pet corgi.
Please feel free to say hello through email!
A man has died in recent flooding in Bland County, according to the Bland County Sheriff’s Office.
A woman is accused of pouring gasoline on a victim who was sitting on a couch, burning her to death.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order for Friday, September 20, in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day.
WDBJ7 obtained search warrants that reveal the events allegedly leading up to the incident.
A man has died after being shot by Roanoke Police on Thursday, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
An Eagle Rock man who died in a July 30 crash in Botetourt County was found to apparently have been beaten before the crash, search warrants reveal.
Applications are open through September 6 for the 2024 Beehive Distribution Program.
Medics at Lynchburg Fire Department Station 1 welcomed a thankful visitor.
Blacksburg Town Council member Liam Watson is declining to step down after being formally advised to take a leave of absence amid his election fraud investigation, according to Blacksburg Vice Mayor Michael Sutphin.
A man who had been critically injured returned to thank Botetourt County responders on Saturday for saving his life after a motorcycle crash.
Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slight lead in Virginia over former President Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election, the Roanoke College Poll finds.
A Giles County man has been charged with distribution of child pornography, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.
The Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport has received $253,626 in federal funding for maintenance and repairs, Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced Tuesday.
The former D.A.R.E. officer was convicted of sex crimes against children and drug distribution charges in May.
$934 million in Virginia Lottery profits will be allocated to K-12 public education, Governor Youngkin announced Wednesday.
A cow located in Bland County has tested positive for rabies, according to the Virginia Department of Health
A Wythe County man was sentenced Wednesday for the May 2023 death of his wife,
The missing girls have been found and they are safe, according to the sheriff’s office.
A World War II sergeant from Lynchburg has been identified 80 years after his death, according to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command.
The missing girl has been found safe, according to the sheriff’s office.
Wythe County is under a drought warning advisory by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the Wythe County Board of Supervisors announced Tuesday.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered all Virginia Flags to be flown half-staff in honor of the man killed on Saturday during a rally for former President Donald Trump.
The victim who was electrocuted at Smith Mountain Lake has been identified,
One person is dead after an electrocution, two others are hurt. According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office the incident occurred at a home on Smith Mountain Lake early Thursday morning.
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) announced new legislation that will go into effect starting July 1.
According to police, the woman was not hurt, but was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
The girl has been found safe, according to the sheriff’s office.
The County of Pulaski has announced the hiring of the fire chief for its first paid fire department.
A man shot by police after allegedly leading them on a chase has been identified by Virginia State Police.
Two people are dead and five are injured after a Friday crash in Prince William County, according to Virginia State Police.
The three men were ejected into the water and were not wearing life jackets at the time of the incident, according to the DWR.
Appalachian Power issues a warning for rising water levels in rivers downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams.
The head baseball coach for Roanoke College announced his resignation on Friday, according to the college’s athletic department.
WDBJ7 pays tribute to the man known as “Mr. Fitness,” who shared his passion for healthy living with audiences across our hometowns for over 25 years.
A Louisiana man was arrested on Wednesday for the death of a four-month-old boy in Craig County, according to Virginia State Police.
A Rocky Mount man was indicted on child pornography and bestiality charges on Monday, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
According to a GoFundMe account created for the family, the girl sustained a serious brain injury.
U.S. Army Sergeant Mayburn L. Hudson, 21, was killed during World War II in 1944.
Shots were fired during a traffic stop.
The company that operated a beagle breeding facility in Cumberland County has agreed to pay a $35 million fine for violating the Animal Welfare Act and the Clean Water Act.
The Pulaski County Board of Supervisors announced plans to open the first paid Fire-Rescue Department in Pulaski County.
The Virginia Tech community is mourning the loss of Irving Peddrew III, who died at the age of 88 on May 11.
According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, 133 pounds of marijuana and cocaine were seized as well as 13 guns from two pop-up shops.
Police say no other criminal charges are expected.
A Franklin County deputy and K-9 located a missing 89-year-old woman on Thursday.
The Pulaski Police Department is in search of a missing 33-year-old man last reported seen on May 6th.
An 18-year-old has been charged for pointing a fake pistol at people in Wytheville on Monday, according to the Wytheville Police Department.
Richard Boone Willard, Jr., 60, is being held at the Botetourt-Craig Regional Jail without bond.
The four puppies are presumed to have been born over the weekend.
