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Grieving daughter wants justice after mother killed in hit-and-run
AMELIA COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Police and the Amelia County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help to track down a hit-and-run suspect. The wreck tragically ended the life of a...
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Missing 9-year-old King William County boy found safe
KING WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A 9-year-old boy who went missing Friday afternoon in King William County has been found. Before being found, the child was last seen getting off the school bus Friday...
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Mexico: Guzman talk with Sean Penn led to his whereabouts
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Recaptured drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s secret interview with U.S. actor Sean Penn helped authorities locate his whereabouts, a Mexican law enforcement official said late...
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Mozambique park sees wildlife numbers grow in wake of war
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Lions are getting pregnant and the waterbuck population is soaring at one of Mozambique’s main national parks, once the scene of fighting during a civil war which virtually wiped...
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Officers find marijuana, crack cocaine in RPS employee’s car
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Police Department has arrested a Richmond Public Schools employee for possession of narcotics on school property. At roughly 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, police say...
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8News Daily Poll: Should marijuana be decriminalized in Va.?
(WRIC) — Under current Virginia law, people caught in possession of a small amount of marijuana could have their license suspended, be sent to jail for up to 30 days or even a year if they’re a repeat...
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Former friend of ‘Jackie’ describes catfishing before UVA rape allegations
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WRIC) – Text messages at the center of Rolling Stone magazine’s University of Virginia rapes story have revealed a possible motivation for the gang rape allegations. This week,...
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State police release name of victim in fatal 288 crash
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Police are investigating after 38 year old Stephen R. Wolford, of Chesterfield County died at the scene in a two-vehicle accident on Route 288 South in...
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Henrico fire respond to fire at apartment complex on Rocliffe Rd.
HENRICO, Va – Henrico Fire responded to the 2300 block of Rocliffe Rd in Henrico County’s West End for an apartment fire at 8:50 Saturday morning. The occupant in the apartment was not at home at the...
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Maryland, Virginia, Wisconsin governors make playoff wager
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – The governors of Maryland, Virginia and Wisconsin are making a friendly wager with local delicacies to support their teams in Sunday’s playoff game between the Washington Redskins...
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1 person killed in early morning fire in Dinwiddie
DINWIDDIE, Va (WRIC) – An early morning fire kills one person. Fire crews tell us it happened after midnight in the 1800 block of Flatfoot Road in Dinwiddie. When crews arrived at the scene the house...
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8News Poll: Should Donald Trump apologize for Muslim woman being thrown out...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – An advocacy group is seeking an apology from GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign after a Muslim woman standing in silent protest was heckled and then escorted out...
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Police investigate overnight shooting in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in the 500 block of North 27th Street. Officers say when they arrived on the scene they found a...
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Martin’s recall children cough medicine because of incorrect dosage markings
Carlisle, PA – Following a recall by Perrigo Company plc, GIANT Food Stores, LLC and MARTIN’S Food Markets announced it removed from sale Care One Children’s Mucus Relief Cough due to incorrect dosage...
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VCU pulls away in the second half to beat Saint Louis 72-56
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mo Alie-Cox had 16 points, Melvin Johnson had 12 of his 15 in the second half on Sunday and VCU pulled away from Saint Louis 72-56 after a strange first half. VCU scored the first 13...
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Family blames social media post for burglary
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – Many people post on social media and while friends may know the latest updates in your life, thieves may also be keeping a close watch. One West Lafayette family thinks...
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Seahawks escape with 10-9 win over Vikings after Walsh miss
By DAVE CAMPBELL, AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks needed more than three quarters to warm up at Minnesota, their quest to avenge last year’s Super Bowl...
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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin scores 500th goal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 500th goal Sunday night, becoming the 43rd player in NHL history to reach the milestone. Ovechkin reached the mark in vintage fashion, scoring from just...
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8News Poll: Do you plan to buy Powerball tickets…again?
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Disappointed you didn’t win the Powerball jackpot this weekend? Don’t be. Lottery officials say the prize has now swelled to an estimated $1.3 billion – the world’s largest, ever....
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