Richmond VA

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Sunday wasn’t a normal day for Richmond Animal Care and Control after a dog was taken to the vet high on cocaine. It started when they got a call about a dog walking with a wobble. Police went to the scene and found a pit bull vomiting.

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield police are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile hospitalized Sunday afternoon. It happened along Cosmic Road just after 3 p.m., police said. The victim was transported to a hospital with minor injuries and is expected to recover. Investigators said the shooter fled the...

In a year that saw a record number of producers entering a record number of wines, the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup went to Valley Road Vineyards of Afton for its 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve. The award was announced by Governor Abigail Spanberger during the annual Virginia Governor's Cup Gala...

We asked you to vote for the best 'classic' restaurant in the Greater Richmond Region and the results are in. We hope some of you found a new place to dine after gathering some classic restaurants in The Progress-Index readership area and beyond. The winner, with a little over 28% of the vote, was Griffin Lounge...

Tens of thousands of race fans headed to Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County on Saturday for a day of betting and excitement, with Incredibolt winning the $500,000 Virginia Derby by four lengths.

Stepping inside this modest stone house tucked away in Virginia feels like opening a hidden door to Edgar Allan Poe’s most haunting tales. The moment you cross the threshold, the creaking floorboards and shadow?filled rooms whisper stories of love lost, madness, and mystery, all wrapped in the quiet charm of an old...

A group of Virginia lawmakers is organizing a new effort aimed at protecting and promoting the state’s two NASCAR race tracks. Members of the Virginia General Assembly recently announced the formation of a NASCAR Caucus, a bipartisan group designed to highlight the economic and cultural impact of stock car racing in...

The city of Richmond will activate its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Monday morning ahead of the severe weather.

In its first full month of operation, Petersburg's Live! Casino Virginia generated more than $15 million in adjusted gross revenue and $2.7 million in state tax revenue, according to data released March 13 by the Virginia Lottery Department. For the month of February, the department reported, Live! Casino's total AGR...

For anyone who truly loves animals, It’s painful to realize how many dogs face abandonment, neglect, or harsh treatment every day. For rescuers who encounter these situations up close, each case leaves a lasting emotional mark. Not long ago, the team at the SPCA of Petersburg and Colonial Heights...