How the Broken Men Foundation hopes to help men heal: ‘You’re not alone’
The Broken Men Foundation and VCU offer a free 8-week course for men ages 18–35 starting June 16, 2026.
Annual 222 for 22 ride through Central Virginia honors fallen veterans
APPOMATTOX, Va. (WFXR) – About 22 veterans die each day to suicide, according to Virginia nonprofit Trail to Recovery. That’s a number the 222 for the 22 Ride honors each year as a convoy makes the 222-mile trek from Richmond to Lynchburg. The motorcade stops at military cemeteries and monuments across Central Virginia
City of Richmond unveils initiatives to distinguish local police from ICE
The city of Richmond has announced several new initiatives in an attempt to solidify community trust and distinguish local police from federal immigration enforcement.
Richmond 911 debate: Mayor, Ambulance Authority clash over EMS call handling
Richmond Ambulance Authority is now responding to a letter Mayor Danny Avula wrote to City Council last week.
Richmond leaders debate who should answer 911 EMS calls
When you're having a medical emergency, who should answer your call?
Glen Allen mosque responds after teens kill three at San Diego Islamic center
Two teenagers suspected of killing 3 people at a San Diego Islamic center met online and shared hateful views, investigators say. A Virginia mosque responded with new security measures.
Richmond limits access for ICE agents
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond officials are limiting what access federal immigration enforcement agents have in the city. The Richmond Police Department said it will no longer share data captured from the license plate reader cameras it operates with any localities that are working with ICE. Already, RPD said it...
Virginia State Police honors 67 fallen officers at annual memorial service
Gov. Abigail Spanberger served as keynote speaker as VSP recognized all 67 officers who died in the line of duty, including Trooper Chad Dermyer, 10 years after his death.
Thousands without power in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Nearly 2,500 customers across Virginia are currently without electricity Wednesday morning, according to PowerOutage.us. As of the latest update, 2,491 homes and businesses statewide are experiencing active power outages. Virginia currently ranks ninth in the nation for the total number of outages and 11th n
‘Go get checked’: Retired corrections officer encourages people to prioritize their health after surviving...
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Every day, you can find Thomas Eckert walking in the neighborhood with his dog, Giant, a stroll becoming a sacred part of his routine. “As the years go by and you work, sometimes you don’t think to take care of yourself,” he said. The...
