Chesterfield officers hospitalized after May shooting return home
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The Chesterfield County Police Department ais sharing an update on the two officers injured in an officer-involved shooting last May. The shooting unfolded around 4:40 p.m. Sunday, May 31 at a home in the 12900 block of Gumfork Place. Police say a woman called for help, saying her son was sho
Audit: Richmond’s ‘incomplete and inaccurate’ data led to poor streetlight management
"Incomplete and inaccurate data" caused Richmond to mismanage a roughly $3.63 million streetlight management project, according to a final audit.
Fireworks rules vary across localities in Central Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Fireworks rules vary across Central Virginia and violations in some localities can carry steep penalties. In Hanover, Powhatan and Goochland counties, some state-approved, ground-based fireworks are allowed. That includes sparklers, fountains and pinwheels, as long as they do not fly or explode.
Charges filed in case involving pool stuck atop Norris Bridge
K’Von Tavares Evans, 30, of Petersburg was charged in Lancaster General District Court with misdemeanor reckless driving as the result of a four-vehicle crash that occurred the morning of Friday, June 5, on the Robert O. Norris Jr. Memorial Bridge and tied up traffic for about an hour. According...
VCU Massey Brings Breakthrough to Brain Tumor Patients
RICHMOND, Va. -- May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month. For thousands of patients and families each year, a brain tumor diagnosis can be life-changing, making access to advanced effective treatment especially important.VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, one of only two NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in V
Dominion gives tips on beating the heat without breaking the bank
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As temperatures rise, Dominion Energy is urging customers to adjust their thermostats and use household features to reduce energy costs and strain on their systems. The company said that HVAC sysyems are the number one consumer of energy on a bill, so they recommend setting thermostats...
Police investigate gunfire near Richmond apartment building
Police are investigating an exchange of gunfire near a West Marshall Street apartment building in downtown Richmond,
Royal Farms to Expand in Virginia
The chain's new Chester, Va., location will open at the end of the month. Royal Farms recently announced that it will open its newest location in Chester, Va., on July 27. The brand-new store, according to a statement from the retailer, will provide 24/7 access to high-quality, fresh food, fuel, and convenience items.
Richmond reacts to Dogwood Dell fireworks cancellation
The City of Richmond canceled its annual Dogwood Dell fireworks show Wednesday, citing a potential 110-degree heat index forecast for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Richmond opens cooling centers due to extreme heat during the Fourth of July
The city of Richmond will open several cooling centers amid extreme heat during the Fourth of July holiday.
