The United States is in the midst of a baby formula shortage following contamination and temporary closure of a plant in the upper Midwest responsible for the majority of baby formula production in the country. WMRA’s Jessie Knadler has a look at the impacts of the shortage, and how local moms and state officials have responded.
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The advocacy group 50 Ways Rockbridge met Tuesday evening to discuss ways to protect abortion rights. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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The reorganization of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Criminal Justice Board is drawing scrutiny from justice reform advocates. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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A local artist is auctioning off a larger-than-life painting to help two charities provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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The fifth annual Rotary Strawberry Festival is back after a two-year hiatus, this Saturday in Harrisonburg. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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A drug tested at UVA Health has now been fully approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat severe COVID-19. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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A community plant swap will be held in Harrisonburg tomorrow. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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Two teenagers have been reported missing from Elkton. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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Church World Service Harrisonburg held its first Community Appreciation Breakfast and awards ceremony Thursday. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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In the wake of the Supreme Court's draft opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade, James Madison University students led a march on Monday afternoon in support of abortion rights. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.
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