Chesterfield home destroyed by fire
Feb. 2, 2026 — CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield Fire and EMS is investigating a house fire that destroyed a home on Bradley Bridge Road early Sunday morning. Emergency responders were dispatched to the 13300 block of Bradley Bridge Road just before 1:30 a.m. A Chesterfield Police Officer who...
More than 20 people displaced by Richmond Apartment fire
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - An apartment fire at Ashley Oaks Apartments displaced 8 adults and 17 children today. The fire started around 12 p.m. on Monday. Reports say there were several fire trucks at the scene battling the fire. The Red Cross is now helping multiple families displaced by the...
Virginia lawmakers seek ban on toxic chemicals used in cosmetics
By Stef Anderson/Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers want to remove toxic chemicals from cosmetics to better protect public health, something advocates say is also better for the environment. Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra, D-Fairfax, introduced the Humane and Toxin-Free Cosmetics Act, or House Bill 122....
Virginia shines at 68th annual Grammy awards
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Virginia made a notable impact at the 68th annual Grammy Awards with several remarkable achievements by artists with ties to the Commonwealth. Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams was honored with the prestigious Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. Meanwhile, Pusha T and Malice earned five Grammy...
Richmond woman trapped by ice misses critical heart appointments
Richmond woman with heart condition trapped by icy roads for over a week, missing critical doctor appointments as city struggles with snow removal.
22-year-old Henrico graduate among 7 killed in fishing boat tragedy
A 22-year-old Richmond-area native and Deep Run High School graduate was among the seven people killed in a commercial fishing boat tragedy in late January.
‘Steamroller’ Patches, formerly 40-pound fat cat, nears weight loss goal
Patches, the once 40-pound cat Kay Ford adopted from Richmond Animal Care and Control nearly three years ago, is closing in on his next weight loss goal after losing nearly 24 pounds.
Henrico Police seek missing juvenile
Henrico Police officials are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing runaway juvenile from the Fairfield District. Sixteen-year-old Rason Amun Koch last was seen Jan. 27 in the 600 block of Rivanna Hill Road at about 4:15 p.m. leaving on foot in an unknown direction.
8 apartments impacted after fire breaks out in Richmond’s East End
Eight apartment units are impacted after a fire broke out in Richmond's East End on Monday, officials at the scene told CBS 6.
Richmond rapper Mad Skillz wins first Grammy for spoken word album
RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond-based rapper and poet Mad Skillz has won his first Grammy Award, taking home the honor for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. Mad Skillz earned the win for Words For Days Vol. 1, marking a major milestone in a career...

















