Richmond’s new animal cruelty registry hopes to prevent convicted felons from doing more harm
Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) has officially launched its animal cruelty registry, a move advocates have said will help keep convicted offenders from harming animals again.
Wendy’s set to close up to 350 restaurants, which might include some in Virginia
Wendy’s plans to close 200 to 350 underperforming U.S. restaurants between now and 2026. Some of those closures are expected to affect the Wendy's restaurants in the city of Richmond and the state of Virginia. However, no specific closures have been announced yet.
Two people dead following high speed chase in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Two people are dead and two others are injured following a high-speed police pursuit that ended in a fiery crash in Petersburg early Saturday morning, authorities said. According to the Colonial Heights Police Department, the incident began around 1:20 a.m. when an officer monitoring traffic in the 100...
Richmond native returns home to thank Puritan Cleaners’ ‘Coats for Kids’ program
Inside the bustling backroom of Puritan Cleaners on Staples Mill Road, the steady hum of machines and the hiss of steam fill the air and so does the feeling of kindness.
Richmond Residents: Salvation Army Shelter Opens Early to Provide Warmth During Cold Weather
The City of Richmond and The Salvation Army will open the Inclement Weather Shelter early at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue. This decision is due to forecasts of low temperatures. The shelter will offer overnight accommodations starting Thursday, November 6, 2025.
Richmond leaders share update on city supporting residents during federal shutdown
Richmond Mayor Danny Avula and other city leaders provided an update Friday morning on the city's support of residents during the federal government shutdown.
Man killed in motorcycle crash on Otterdale Road in Chesterfield
A man died after a motorcycle crash into a tree off Otterdale Road in Chesterfield Friday evening, according to Chesterfield Police.
CCPD: Motorcyclist dies after crashing into tree
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield Police say a man has died after he crashed his motorcycle into a tree Friday evening. Police responded to the crash at the intersection of Otterdale and Old Hundred roads around 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 7. The motorcyclist was taken to Chippenham Hospital where he...
2 treated for injuries after fire at DoubleTree Hotel in Chesterfield
Chesterfield Fire and EMS crews responded to a fire alarm at the DoubleTree in the 1000 block of Koger Center Parkway at 9:27 p.m.
Fatal incident under investigation outside New Kent hospital
A man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound outside VCU Health Emergency Center in New Kent County Friday afternoon.
