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.
JLARC: Gun violence down across the state, though homicides in some cities ‘relatively high’
Virginia’s nonpartisan research committee met for the last time this year in Richmond. The Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission was presented with new information Tuesday about a range of topics, including gun violence and its effects in the Commonwealth. Since 2022, gun violence has decreased across the...
Pedestrian killed in fatal collision
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Henrico Police say a person is now dead after a fatal crash at the intersection of Glenside Drive and Inglewood Street. For now, Northbound Glenside Drive is shut down from Bethlehem Road to Cloverdale Street. There’s no word yet on the person’s identity as police wait...
Christmas tree recycling program offers greener alternative to curbside disposal
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority and local jurisdictions have brought back their free Christmas tree recycling program as an alternative to curbside disposal. Henrico’s Government Center in the West End is among the many locations where residents can drop off trees at no charge.
Richmond man to test his luck on Wheel of Fortune
A Richmond man will spin the Wheel of Fortune on Tuesday for a chance to win big.
20-year-old shot and killed while walking in Richmond
A 20-year-old man was shot and killed in Richmond's East End while walking to a convenience store on December 22, turning what should have been a day of celebration into a tragedy for his family.
The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU: Making a Dream Children’s Inpatient Center a...
The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU wanted to establish a destination for health and well-being for children of any age, create a clinical care environment that enhances interprofessional team collaboration, and engage each stakeholder—from staff members and patients to their families and the...
Richmonders remember longtime Valentine director Bill Martin after his tragic death
Richmonders are mourning the sudden death of the Valentine's director, William "Bill" Martin. The 71-year-old was hit and killed while crossing the street in Richmond over the weekend.
‘I wouldn’t wish this on anybody’: Neighbors react after Richmond fire kills 73-year-old
Neighbors say they're scared and saddened by the death of their elderly neighbor in an early morning fire on Tuesday.
Richmond police chief warns against celebratory gunfire ahead of New Year’s Eve
Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards is issuing a stern warning ahead of New Year's Eve: don't celebrate with gunfire or officers will find and arrest you.

















