Groundhog saw his shadow: Here’s what that means for Richmond, Virginia
On February 2, 2026,Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. According to tradition, that means six more weeks of winter. Richmond residents are wondering what this playful prediction means for Central Virginia’s actual weather. Most residents are not happy about the predication. This is the second week of cold temperatures...
The Buddhist monks’ arrival and departure from Richmond, Virginia
After writing about the Buddhist monks arriving in Richmond on Monday, February 2, the 100th day of their 2,300-mile journey to Washington, D.C., I wondered whether they would walk back to Texas. Since I had that question, I figured others might as well. So, here is the answer along with the explanation.
Major Mexican Restaurant Begins To Shut Down Locations
The wave of restaurant closures that plagued 2025 is continuing in 2026, this time affecting multiple locations across Ohio, Georgia, Arizona, and Texas.
StormTracker8: Highs Stay Above Freezing
Highs near 40 through Wednesday; Wintry Mix possible Tuesday Night
First Alert Forecast: Sunny and above freezing Monday
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Ice and snow slowly melt this week. Today: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Tuesday: Our *Verified* Best Weather Day of the Week. Mostly sunny. Lows in the mid to lower teens, highs in the low to mid 40s. Rain and snow showers arrive towards the evening & overnight. (Evening Precipitation...
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’s State of Emergency lifts after winter weather
The State of Emergency declared at the end of January for Richmond due to winter weather has ended on Monday, according to city officials.
Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace to host gathering in Richmond
A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace will make their way to Richmond on their sixth day in Virginia.
Virginia woman Jada Samitt dies when Lily Jean sunk off Massachusetts coast
Jada Samitt was identified by her family in Richmond, Virginia as one of the crew members who died when the fishing vessel Lily Jean sank off the coast of Massachusetts.
2 kids sledding hit by car in Chesterfield neighborhood, sources say
Two children on a sled were struck by a car in a Chesterfield neighborhood on Sunday afternoon, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett.
