Fire officials offer safety tips after space heater sparks blaze
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Officials are urging residents to operate space heaters safely after a Thursday night house fire. “Last night, our firefighters responded to a house fire that was later determined to be caused by a space heater,” Chesterfield Fire and EMS said in a social media post. “Fire investigators...
When the ice melts, structural damage, potholes could be left behind
When this ice finally does melt, it could leave behind structural damage and potholes. Damage stems from snow expanding when it freezes, leaving behind cracks.
Richmond activates first 4 red light cameras, 30-day grace period starts Friday
Richmond drivers will need to pay closer attention to traffic signals starting this weekend as the city activates its first batch of new red light cameras.
Ice-covered roads hurt businesses as city works to clear streets
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Icy roads and limited parking continue to impact businesses in Church Hill, with some shops, like The Beet Box on Jefferson Avenue, seeing reduced customer traffic. “Some of the obstacles have been just the icy roads on the hill. Coming down [Shockoe] Bottom, coming up to...
Nightlifee Beyond the Bar Scene: 9 Non-Alcoholic RVA Activities
The Richmond Region may be known for its craft beer and award-winning wine, but when the sun goes down, there’s no shortage of fun beyond the bar scene. With spine-tingling ghost tours, energetic pickleball meetups, and many places to catch a performance or movie in a historic locations, the region offers plenty of...
94 Virginia state troopers graduate in largest class in 8 years
Ninety-four Virginia State Troopers graduated Friday from VSP's training academy in the largest class since 2018, representing 13 states and five countries.
GRTC proposes bus service adjustments to boost reliability
GRTC plans temporary bus service changes beginning February 22, 2026, to improve reliability and reduce last-minute cancellations, the transit agency announced on January 27. The proposed adjustments are pending approval by the GRTC Board of Directors and are intended to better align scheduled service with available...
Richmond businesses close and donate sales to protest ICE
Dozens of Richmond businesses on Friday either closed down or donated a portion of their sales to a local nonprofit supporting families affected by ICE raids. Why it matters: The action was part of a nationwide strike against immigration enforcement — and one of the largest coordinated showings yet of local...
Chesterfield supervisors opt against Otterdale Road land purchase — for now
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors chose earlier this week not to proceed with plans to purchase about 99 acres off Otterdale Road. “The consensus of the board is not to act on the proposed purchase, and continue to act on other options,” Chair Mark Miller said at Wednesday night’s meeting.
Crash closes lanes of Hull Street Road in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - A crash closed “several lanes” of eastbound Hull Street Road near Genito Road on Friday afternoon. Chesterfield Fire and EMS posted just before 3 p.m. that firefighters remained on the scene and urged drivers to avoid the area. “Thankfully, there were no serious injuries,”...
