9 shot in 48 hours in Richmond; man’s wife learns of his murder on social media
RICHMOND, Va. – The wife of a man found shot to death on a Richmond sidewalk Friday morning learned about his death via social media just hours after the killing, according to CBS 6. Officers heard...
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Missing Richmond firefighter from Newport News found dead
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – Missing Richmond firefighter Daniel Lewis has died, according to the Richmond Fire Department. “It is with great sadness that the Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency...
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Richmond craft brewery announces new brewpub coming to Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. – A Richmond craft brewery is coming to Norfolk! The Veil Brewing Co., announced the expansion Monday in a Facebook post. The company said they hope to open their modern brewpub in the up...
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Kings Dominion unveils water park updates for 2020
DOSWELL, Va. — Kings Dominion unveiled renovations and changes planned for the Coconut Shores section of its Soak City water park for the 2020 season. “Lighthouse Landing is set in an oversized wading...
View ArticlePetersburg man killed in head-on collision in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. - Police have identified the Petersburg man killed in a head-on crash on the Chippenham Parkway Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred at approximately 3:40 p.m., just north of the...
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Son of Virginia woman found murdered in tub: ‘Live your life with love’
RICHMOND, Va. - The son of Suzanne Fairman, the Richmond woman who was found murdered inside her Tanglewood Road home in May, is relieved police have arrested a person of interest in the case. "I'm...
View Article‘Helping the best people on the worst days’ Richmond Police officers cut...
RICHMOND, Va. - A man who travels the country mowing lawns for people in need returned to Richmond for the second time this year. Rodney Smith Jr. has been traveling state-to-state mowing lawns with...
View ArticleVirginia man killed after being shot while carrying a hammer
RICHMOND, Va. – Police have identified the Midlothian, Virginia, man shot to death while carrying a hammer Sunday morning in South Richmond. Police received a call of an assault in the 4500 block of...
View ArticlePublic voices opinions during gun reform discussion in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia Crime Commission held a two-day discussion in Richmond about possible gun reform in the Commonwealth, with the public weighing in on Tuesday. Advocates on both sides of...
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Virginia police to review incident after handcuffed prisoner kicked his way...
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) - The Richmond Police Department will review an incident after a prisoner escaped police custody by kicking his way out of a police car near VCU on Monday afternoon. Police are...
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Joe Biden making visit to Virginia next week for fundraiser
RICHMOND, Va. — Former Vice President Joe Biden will host a fundraiser in Richmond next week, campaign officials announced Wednesday. Former US Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the First State...
View ArticleVirginia health officials warning of severe lung illness impacting those who...
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health is investigating severe lung illness that is believed to be linked to vaping. Officials in the Commonwealth are warning Virginians after the Centers...
View ArticleVCU police identify two ‘persons of interest’ in Snapchat sex assault
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia Commonwealth University police released photos Tuesday of two "persons of interest" in their investigation of a sexual assault that was recorded and shared on Snapchat. "VCU...
View ArticleMan sentenced to 5 years for killing dog set on fire in Virginia park
RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – The man who admitted to killing Tommie the dog was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison. Jyahshua Hill pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty after being found competent...
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Gov. Northam issues state of emergency for Virginia ahead of Hurricane Dorian
RICHMOND, Va. - Gov. Ralph Northam issued a state of emergency Monday in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian's effects on southeastern Virginia. ATLANTIC OCEAN - SEPTEMBER 1: In this NOAA GOES-East...
View ArticlePolice believe they know the identity of the masked man leaving vintage TVs...
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- Police believe they have identified the masked person leaving vintage TVs on porches throughout Glen Allen, according to WTVR. The search warrants for the suspect's western...
View ArticleRichmond teens step up to the plate to help the Bahamas after Dorian
RICHMOND, Va. - Abner Doubleday is credited as the founder of baseball. But it’s a safe bet Mr. Doubleday never would have imagined his game would teach a group of Richmond teens about how precious...
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Family loses 17 cats in Virginia house fire: ‘I just wanted my kids out’
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. - A family grieved the loss of more than a dozen cats that burned inside of a Chester home Thursday evening. Shannon Squires Lt. Jason Elmore said his firefighters arrived at...
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ODU administrator tapped by Gov. Northam for new role focusing on diversity...
RICHMOND, Va. – The Director of Diversity at Old Dominion University will be taking over a similar position that will have her making impacts on the whole Commonwealth. Dr. Janice Underwood. Photo...
View ArticleVirginia starts live ‘Elk Cam’ for Virginians to view
Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia’s Department of Game and Inland Fisheries recently started an “Elk Cam” that...
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