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Another chilly night expected in RVA
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Clear skies and another chilly night with a low of 33 with light northerly winds. Tomorrow features sunny skies and a high of 57. Winds stay light out of the N/NE at 4-8mph....
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Young Spina Bifida patient finds help, comfort in canine companion
(PICKAWAY COUNTY) WCMH — An eight-year-old girl with spina bifida is making big improvements with the help of a Canine Companion. For years, the Watton family struggled to find a service dog they...
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Liberty University president urges students to arm selves
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — The president of Liberty University urged students at the Christian school to carry concealed weapons on campus to counter any possible armed attack like the mass killings in San...
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Christmas display disappears from family’s front yard
MECHANICSVILLE, Va (WRIC) – Shawn and Melissa Radley were furious after a ‘Grinch’ reportedly snuck onto their property overnight and took a large inflatable Santa display. They first realized Santa...
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Emporia officer recovers after shooting incident Sunday morning
EMPORIA, Va. (WRIC) – Emporia Police responded to the 700 block of Main St. at the Smoove Operators Nightclub early Sunday morning after reports of shooting. When they arrived, police were told that,...
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Police arrest mother of newborn baby who was buried alive
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities have arrested the mother of a baby who was buried alive near a Southern California bike path. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Sgt. Bob Boese said Sunday the woman was...
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Homeless woman moved to tears by stranger’s act of kindness
CALIFORNIA (WISH) — A California woman’s act of compassion is resonating with hundreds of thousands of people. Carmen Mendez shared the story on her Facebook page on Thanksgiving. She wrote that a few...
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Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, the Weeknd up for top Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — Kendrick Lamar is the king of the Grammys: The rapper is the leading nominee for the 2016 awards with 11, including album of the year for “To Pimp a Butterfly” and song of the year for...
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Henrico Police seek suspect in armed robbery Saturday
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Police are investigating after an armed robbery took place Saturday night. Authorities say officers were called to the 8400 block of West Broad Street for a robbery at...
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U.S. Justice Department to investigate Chicago police
CHICAGO (AP) — Attorney General Loretta Lynch has announced a federal civil rights investigation of the Chicago police department. The investigation will search for patterns of unconstitutional...
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Santa signs with little girl who has trouble speaking
(KTRK/WRIC) — This video from England of a little girl’s visit to see Santa is absolutely heartwarming. The video took place at the Cleveland Centre shopping mall in Middlesbrough. The little girl has...
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Richmond man’s car stolen after being shot in leg
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A Richmond man is recovering after being shot in the leg Sunday morning. Police say he was sitting in his car when two suspects approached him, shot him in the leg, and then fled...
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RPD searching for two armed robbery suspects
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond police are searching for two armed robbery suspects who robbed the Dollar General located in the 2100 block of Hull Street Road on Saturday night. Police say one of the...
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Doctors: Latest brain scan is good news for Jimmy Carter
ATLANTA (AP) — A recent MRI showing no cancer on Jimmy Carter’s brain is “very positive” news for the former president but will not end his medical treatment, doctors said. Carter, 91, announced Sunday...
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8News Poll: Who do you think will win the Redskins vs. Cowboys game?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Washington Redskins will host the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football. The two teams are NFC East rivals and the Redskins are currently in the division’s driver seat....
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Deadly triple shooting suspect’s arraignment moved again
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The suspect in a triple shooting that happened on the city’s southside had his arraignment pushed back again on Monday. Anwar “Wawa” Phillips is accused of shooting three people...
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Muslim students react to Falwell’s gun comments
RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) — Controversy is brewing after the president of Liberty University urged students to arm themselves in light of the mass shootings in California. Jerry Falwell Jr. made the...
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Man in court over London Tube attack; police step up patrols
LONDON (AP) — A man who allegedly screamed “this is for Syria” as he slashed a passenger’s neck in a London subway station had images associated with the Islamic State group on his mobile phone,...
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Pres. Obama: ‘I have no doubt America will prevail’
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – In a rare prime-time televised address from the Oval Office, President Barack Obama promised Americans the federal government is prepared to stop the spread of terrorism...
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Some Va. schools closed today as search for wanted man continues
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WSLS) – A man believed to be armed and dangerous is on the loose in Rockbridge County. Police are searching for 35-year-old William Evan Hall, 8News sister station WSLS...
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