Social media post sparks 4-day search for missing puppy in Mechanicsville
HANOVER, Va. (WWBT) - A Facebook post sparked a four-day search that involved trail cameras and infrared, heat-seeking drones before concluding with a happy reunion. The search began on Christmas Eve and continued through Sunday Dec. 28. The manhunt was for River, a 5-month-old golden doodle who escaped from her...
73-year-old man dead after house fire in Richmond’s Southside
A 73-year-old man is dead after officials said a house fire occurred along Schutte Avenue in Richmond's Southside Tuesday morning.
Virginia DMV launches new online system for highway safety grants
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is rolling out a new online grant application system ahead of its annual highway safety funding cycle, a move officials say will simplify and modernize how hundreds of safety-focused projects are reviewed and funded each year. Beginning in February, applicants seeking federal...
Virginia health centers sue state over 25-year Medicaid underpayment claim
VIRGINIA, USA — A group of community health centers across Virginia is suing the state, claiming they have been underpaid for Medicaid services for nearly 25 years. The lawsuit was filed Dec. 19 in U.S. District Court in Richmond against the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) and its director,...
Richmond marks 20th anniversary of Harvey family murders
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - This week marks the 20th anniversary of one of Richmond’s most heartbreaking crimes. On Jan. 1, 2006, an entire family was murdered in their own home. Parents Bryan and Kathryn Harvey and their two daughters, Stella and Ruby, were killed in what became part of a week-long crime spree.
75,000 Hope Packs are being delivered to inmates across US including the DMV
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — A Richmond, Virginia-based organization called Global Good News is delivering nearly 75,000 Hope Packs to incarcerated individuals, correctional staff, and, where permitted, families of inmates around the world. Many of the Hope Packs are being sent to prisons and jails in Virginia and...
Bill surprises longtime Feed More volunteer with gift card, pantry donation
The CBS 6 Month of Giving made possible by Virginia Credit Union is underway. Watch for a new surprise every day in December on CBS 6 News.
Richmond changes process for opening CARITAS Surge Shelter after low temperatures on Saturday
After the Richmond area saw lower temperatures on Saturday than were expected, and the new CARITAS Surge Shelter remained closed, the process to open the shelter has changed to allow for possible forecast changes.
Richmond Mayor Dr. Danny Avula reflects on first year in office
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As 2025 comes to a close, Richmond Mayor Dr. Danny Avula is also wrapping up the end of his first year in office, a period that included navigating a water crisis just days into his term and implementing significant leadership changes throughout city government. Even on...
Rise in flu cases puts strain on Virginia hospital system
Richmond doctors are monitoring growing numbers, and the Virginia Department of Health shows overall emergency department visits for the flu have gone up nearly 10 percent.

















