Richmond VA

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sunny and pleasant today with low humidity and light winds. Our next notable system arrives late tomorrow as a cold front moves through, bringing a chance for widespread showers and a low-confidence chance of a few thunderstorms. Rainfall totals generally look light to moderate—most areas below..

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Richmond City Council met tonight to approve a $3.4 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027. It includes a 3.25% pay hike for all city employees and a 6.73% raises for firefighters and police. Both start in July 2026. You can find other focus points in...

Nobody warned me about the line. I showed up at noon, hungry, expecting a quick lunch, and found fifteen people ahead of me spilling onto the sidewalk. No shade, no chairs, nowhere to be except right there waiting. Forty minutes later, I understood every single one of them. Virginia does...

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Henrico Fire and Water Rescue is urging boaters to check their life jackets before heading out on the water this summer. Officials say there are three key things people need to know about life jackets: know how it works, know how it fits and wear it.

A controversial permit vote for an outdoor event space in Richmond was denied by city councilmembers Monday evening after the vote had previously been delayed seven times.

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond neighbors marched through the streets to City Hall, demanding action on bike and pedestrian safety after a deadly start to the year on Richmond roads. Several dozen people walked from Richmond’s Main Library on East Franklin to City Hall to draw attention to the issue....

A new event in Hopewell will create summer vibes, as East Cawson Street will shut down for a family night packed with live music, great food and nonstop fun for all ages. Good Ship Brewing & Eatery has announced the launch of Sunset Series, for all ages. The kickoff for the event with free general admission is on May 2

An inmate escaped from custody Friday at the John Marshall Courts Building, according to a news release from the Richmond Police Department.

After nearly 11 years, a version of the original Hooray for Hopewell will return next month. The free annual festival, held in Hopewell's downtown area each September, had food vendors, live music, arts and crafts, entertainment and more. The Hooray for Hopewell History 250 Celebration, planned by the Hopewell Departme

Sound Hall Studios , a first-of-its-kind community music hub designed to serve musicians of all ages and skill levels, will open June 29 in Henrico's West End. The studios, to be located at 2821 North Parham Road, Suite 204 (across from Tucker High School), aim to offer Central Virginia&