Crime Insider: Thieves demanded mailbox keys from mailman robbed at gunpoint
A mail carrier was robbed at gunpoint in Glen Allen as thieves demanded mailbox keys, part of a concerning trend of postal worker robberies across the region.
Police searching for suspect in convenience store robbery
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Police are searching for a man suspected of robbing a convenience store in Chesterfield early Sunday morning. According to police, around 10 a.m., a man entered the Refresh convenience store at 100 E Hundred Road, approached the counter, and stole cash while threatening an employee with a...
Plant nursery’s tips for dealing with invasive spotted lanternflies
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As you tend to your gardens this summer, there’s a re-emerging threat to be aware of: the Spotted Lanternfly. These destructive pests feed on the sap of plants, especially prominent on trees and vines, leaving behind a sticky fluid that causes mold and damage. The...
Man shot overnight in the Fan
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Police are investigating after a man was shot overnight in the Fan. Officer arrived on scene at 12:57 a.m. Saturday and found a man with gunshot wounds in the 2100 block of West Main Street. Police say he was taken to the hospital with serious...
Two upcoming Endless Summer of Pride events with Ball of Fire
Two upcoming Endless Summer of Pride events with Ball of Fire are coming later this July, bringing fun competition and prizes.
Sunday Forecast: Scattered showers and storms
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - An active weather pattern begins today with daily storm chances through next weekend. Sunday: Rain from Tropical Storm Chantal is moving through now. Rain and thunder continues through the afternoon. Rain will likely be heavy at times. Drier this evening and overnight. Highs in the mid-80s....
Va. FD celebrates 75th anniversary of first Black career firefighters
RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond hired the commonwealth’s first professional Black firefighters 75 years ago. On Tuesday’s anniversary, the community commemorated them. “They studied the craft, they excelled at the craft and they shared the knowledge that they gained with anyone that was willing to accept it in the...
Man pistol-whipped at Chesterfield birthday party, Crime Insider sources say
Two people were arrested after uninvited guests showed up at a birthday party in Chesterfield's Bellwood area, leading to a confrontation where weapons were displayed and one person was injured.
Tropical Storm Chantal will bring muggy conditions, scattered storms to Virginia
It will be muggy day with scattered showers and storms around as Tropical Storm Chantal moves up through the Carolinas.
PHOTOS: Fourth of July takes over Central Virginia
This Fourth of July, Central Virginians gathered together to celebrate America's independence with food, fireworks and fun.
