First Alert Forecast: A dip in humidity today
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - After a pleasant summer day today, big heat/humidity return. Tuesday: *Verified* Best Weather Day of the Week. Mostly sunny with low humidity. Highs near 90°. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, hot and more humid. Lows in the upper 60s, highs in the mid 90s. Heat index around...
Cobra One Social Club to host backpack giveaway and scholarship event
As families prepare for a new school year, the Cobra One Social Club is giving back to the community by helping students start the year with the tools they need to succeed.
Richmond housing advocates call for affordable housing action
As Richmond works through its lengthy rezoning overhaul known as Code Refresh, a coalition of affordable housing advocacy groups is calling on the city to act before that process is complete.
Driver who stopped to help on I-85 issued summons after Petersburg crash
A three-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer shut down Interstate 85 in both directions for several hours early Tuesday in Petersburg, according to Virginia State Police.
Richmond activists hold vigil, call for justice after deadly ICE-involved shootings
Dozens of people gathered in Richmond on Monday for a community vigil commemorating those who've been killed in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)-involved shootings.
The Incredible Virginia State Fair That Draws Hundreds of Thousands of Visitors Every Autumn
The smell of fried dough and popcorn hangs in the air. The music of the midway mixes with the screams of riders on the Zipper. This incredible Virginia State Fair draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every autumn, a celebration of agriculture, food, and fun that has been a tradition for generations. I walked the fai
Third Thursday Sunset Series brings live music and history to downtown Hopewell
Downtown Hopewell's Cawson Street will shut down for a few hours this Thursday evening as the city's monthly Sunset Series returns.
Wild Ginger restaurant honors Jacob Baldwin with commemorative plaque
A local restaurant is honoring the life of Jacob Baldwin, the man who was killed after a fight in Scott’s Addition in 2024.
Summer heat can shrink EV range and hybrid efficiency, AAA says
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Summer heat can be tough on you — and it can also be tough on your car. If you drive an electric vehicle or a hybrid, experts say high temperatures can cut into your range and fuel efficiency. Those sunny, hot days may be what...
Richmond couple fights $1,800 water bill pulled from account without warning
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A retired Richmond couple says they are now out nearly $1,900 because of an unusually high water bill. The Montgomery’s did not notice the amount until it was too late, because they keep their account on auto-pay. Three months later, they have yet to see...
