{"podcast":{"title":"Roanoke News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890","podcast_index_feed_id":7608890,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2238,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Roanoke News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Roanoke with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From regional developments to local issues, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Roanoke. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Roanoke News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T18:19:29.618748+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890"},"episode":{"title":"Helicopter Crash in Pocahontas County | Roanoke News","slug":"helicopter-crash-in-pocahontas-county-roanoke-news","published_at":"2026-07-11T01:20:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/helicopter-crash-in-pocahontas-county-roanoke-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/df2a7c6338912af5","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/bce4d648-baae-48fa-b6f0-c8df3a9e766e.mp3","summary":"A tragic helicopter crash in Pocahontas County claims the life of 57-year-old pilot Leo Basile, the only person aboard the Sikorsky S76D when it went down near Marlinsville Friday morning. Owned by Waco Oil & Gas, the aircraft’s cause remains under investigation by West Virginia State Police, the NTSB, and the FAA as they work to uncover the circumstances behind this devastating accident. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/df2a7c6338912af5","meta_description":"A tragic helicopter crash in Pocahontas County claims the life of 57-year-old pilot Leo Basile, the only person aboard the Sikorsky S76D when it went down…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":68,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/episodes/helicopter-crash-in-pocahontas-county-roanoke-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890/helicopter-crash-in-pocahontas-county-roanoke-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}