Boy hit by driver while trick-or-treating in Colonial Heights
A boy was hit by a driver while trick-or-treating on the Boulevard in Colonial Heights Friday, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett.
Old-school costumes rule Richmond’s Halloween
Rumi from Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" is the Halloween costume Richmonders are searching for the most this year, per Google data. Why it matters: Other than Rumi, Richmonders went old school on their costume searches for the second year in a row. Last year, it was Oscar the Grouch.
3 injured after I-95 wreck in Richmond; crews work to remove flipped box truck
Crews are working to clear a three-vehicle wreck on a busy exit ramp along Interstate 95 south in Richmond that left three people hurt Friday morning.
Chester food pantry seeks help after $10,000 donation check stolen from mail
A Chester food pantry is asking for community help after a $10,000 donation check was stolen from the mail, leaving the organization uncertain about providing holiday meals to families in need.
Where to find Halloween tattoo specials in Richmond
Richmond's tattoo shops are doing Halloween flash events this month, part of a nationwide trend of tat spots offering discounts for the holiday. Why it matters: What's spookier than permanently inking your body with something that will stay there forever ... and ever ... and ever???. That is, unless you...
Richmond SPCA’s longest-staying dog gets her own mural
One of Richmond's newest murals celebrates a local dog named Lenora and her love of Starbucks pup cups. Why it matters: She was in the SPCA's care longer than any other dog they've sheltered, until she found her forever home in 2018. The big picture: Lenora now sits on the...
Experts urge families to be safe trick-or-treating
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Thousands of children will take to Central Virginia neighborhoods this weekend for trick-or-treating. The spooky celebration is prompting safety officials to issue warnings about what statistics show is the deadliest night of the year for child pedestrians. The Virginia Department of Motor...
Halloween 2025: Share your photos and videos
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Happy Halloween from 12 On Your Side! We’d love to see your photos and videos of your costumes past or present, jack-o-lanterns and decor. Tap on the “Add Media” button below to get started. You may see your photos on our social media pages or on TV.
Dominion Energy Christmas Parade returns to Richmond Dec. 6 with extended route
The Dominion Energy Christmas Parade returns to Richmond on Saturday, Dec. 6, with an extended route and new features designed to spread Christmas joy throughout the community.
Richmond Area Leaders and Feed More Take Action to Support Local Families Facing Possible...
The City of Richmond, Chesterfield County, and Henrico County are working with Feed More, Central Virginia’s food bank, to address possible disruptions to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to a potential federal government shutdown. The shutdown could affect SNAP benefits starting November...
