Traffic deaths drop significantly in Virginia during 2025
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Fewer people died on Virginia roads in 2025, according to preliminary data from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The DMV preliminary report showed 747 traffic fatalities statewide in 2025, representing about a 15% decrease compared to 2024. According to the DMV Traffic Crash Facts report, the...
Man hit and killed by dump truck driver near Richmond elementary school
A pedestrian was hit by a dump truck in Richmond's Carver neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, according to Richmond Police.
Comedian Nikki Glaser to stop in Richmond on new tour
Comedian Nikki Glaser is bringing her new "The Stunning Tour" to Richmond in October, and tickets go on sale this Friday.
Stores make plastic bag tax mistakes in Henrico
A 5-cent tax on disposable plastic bags took effect in Richmond on Jan. 1, but Henrico County does not charge such a tax.
Valentine making plans to honor Bill Martin
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Valentine says January “will be a quieter month” at the museum after the death of its Director Bill Martin. The museum says it will reschedule several events, with the exception of its ”Life, Liberty & Happiness" lecture, which will take place as planned on Jan. 16 at the Library of Virginia.
Mayor Avula’s top priorities for Richmond in 2026
After a year focused on stabilizing City Hall, Mayor Avula says his 2026 priorities center on housing affordability, development and an efficient finance department. Why it matters: Avula tells Axios that affordable housing and movement on long-stalled development sites are critical to growing and keeping the city's...
Retired Chesterfield Police chief tapped to lead Virginia State Police
A retired chief of Chesterfield Police has been tapped by Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger to be the next superintendent of the Virginia State Police. Col. Jeffrey Katz was among a list of appointments Spanberger's transition office announced on Jan. 5. Katz retired in 2024 after six years at the Chesterfield helm and...
Tommie Fund raises over $155,000 for Virginia animal shelters
Richmond Animal Care and Control's Tommie Fund raised over $155,000 through license plate sales to support 27 Virginia animal shelters.
Community calls for road improvements after woman killed in hit-and-run crash
A woman was killed Saturday night in a hit-and-run crash on Semmes Avenue in Richmond, leaving families once again in that area calling for safety improvements.
Glen Allen man dies in Chesterfield crash
A 22-year-old Glen Allen man died Jan. 4 when the vehicle he was in ran off the road and crashed in Chesterfield County. Police identified the man as Bayram Badalov. The incident happened shortly before 9 p.m. in the 11600 block of Old Stage Road. The vehicle hit a
