Hopewell Police issue public safety alert after sick fox spotted
Hopewell Police are asking residents to avoid and be on the lookout for a sick fox roaming the area.
Man killed in South Richmond shooting overnight, police say
A man was killed in a South Richmond shooting overnight Wednesday, according to the Richmond Police Department.
“Chunky” mini horse was on the loose in Chesterfield
A pint-sized horse sporting the same kind of side-swept bangs that made Justin Bieber famous was briefly on the loose in Chesterfield. Why it matters: The county's animal shelter is trying to make her one less lonely girl — by finding the owner. Driving the news: The mini horse was spotted Wednesday afternoon at Elkhar
Surveillance video shows floodwater rushing through Hopewell business
Surveillance video from James River Tackle Co. shows floodwaters rushing into the business from both the front and back doors quickly filling the store with more than a foot of water.
Keanu Reeves returns to Richmond after 2024 viral moment
Keanu Reeves is back for another round in Richmond. Why it matters: Last time he visited, he went viral for smoking a cig on the sidewalk before his concert at The National — like a true Richmonder. Driving the news: "The Matrix" star is once again performing at the...
Local student places second at national debate tournament
Incoming Eastlake High School freshman Keshav Arun placed second nationally in Lincoln-Douglas Debate at the 2026 National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) Middle School National Tournament, which took place from June 16 to 19 in Richmond, Virginia. The NSDA competition attracts thousands of debaters nationwide. Linc
Richmond police investigating death in Carytown
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond police say a part of Carytown is closed while officers conduct a death investigation. According to a post on X, officers they are securing the area in the 3400 block of Parkwood Avenue in Carytown for a death investigation. West Cary Street is still open.
VDOT to repair Willey Bridge damage found during routine inspection
Virginia Department of Transportation crews will install new pipes at the Willey Bridge in Richmond after routine inspections found damage to the structure.
Hopewell teacher funds classroom snacks for students in need
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - A teacher at Patrick Copeland Elementary School has made it her mission to ensure her students have snacks throughout the school day, using her own money and community fundraising to keep her classroom stocked. Ms. Morris, who teaches first grade, began incorporating snack time into her...
HCA Virginia hospitals named among nation’s best
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Several Central Virginia hospitals are being recognized among the nation’s best. Chippenham Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital and Henrico Doctors’ Hospital have been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals list. The facilities also ranked among the top regional hospitals in

















