Tree falls on power line sparking fire, causing power outages in Richmond
Dozens of people lost power after a tree fell on a power line, which sparked a fire in Richmond on Saturday evening.
Woman with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by van in Chesterfield
A woman was hospitalized after being hit by a van in Chesterfield County, according to our sources.
Richmond Folk Festival says they’re prepared for poor weather
Friday was the "calm before the storm" in Richmond, as remnants of Hurricane Isaias may hit RVA late Saturday into early Sunday. The risks for rain across Central Virginia coincide with the beloved Richmond Folk Festival this weekend.
Funeral service for Henrico firefighter killed in hit-and-run held at Richmond cathedral
The funeral service for Ashtain David, a Henrico County firefighter who was killed in a hit-and-run in September, was held on Saturday afternoon at a Richmond cathedral.
One of 5 suspects in Virginia mass shooting to be sentenced to 25 years...
One of the five suspects in a Shockoe Bottom mass shooting that left two people dead and several others hurt will be sentenced to 25 years or less as part of a plea deal reached in court on Friday.
Funeral service held for Henrico Firefighter killed in hit-and-run
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Emotional tributes were on full display at firefighter Ashtain Davis’s funeral service. Davis, 28, was killed in a hit-and-run in September while riding his motorcycle. Davis was a recent graduate from the Fire Academy, where his instructors said he was top of the class. On...
Man dies in hospital after stabbing in Richmond
A man died in the hospital after he was stabbed in Richmond on Friday.
Richmond’s Mayo Bridge is losing two lanes
Richmond is about to test whether the Mayo Bridge can handle traffic with half as many car lanes. Why it matters: The experiment could determine whether that change becomes permanent when the bridge is replaced, affecting the roughly 20,000 vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists who use it daily. Driving the news: The city will resurface the 113-year-old bridge Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Oct. 23 , closing two of its four lanes daily from 9am-6pm. After resurfacing, crews will restripe the bridge to t
One of 5 suspects in Shockoe Bottom mass shooting to be sentenced to 25...
One of the five suspects in a Shockoe Bottom mass shooting that left two people dead and several others hurt will be sentenced to 25 years or less as part of a plea deal reached in court on Friday.
Richmond Folk Festival returns to Brown’s Island amid $30 million renovation
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Richmond Folk Festival returns this weekend, bringing music fans back to Brown’s Island as the riverfront destination temporarily reopens amid a $30 million renovation. The free, three-day event marks the first time in months the island has welcomed the public. Construction is still underway,...
