Powerful US bomber flies over S. Korea as standoff deepens
OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AP) — A powerful U.S. B-52 bomber flew low over South Korea on Sunday, a clear show of force from the United States as a Cold War-style standoff deepened between its ally...
View ArticleMexico formally launches process to extradite Guzman to US
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican officials on Sunday formally launched the process to extradite drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to the United States, starting what could be a lengthy road full of legal...
View ArticleGolden Globes should provide traction in Oscar race
Without a runaway favorite for this year’s top Academy Award, a handful of key contenders will be looking to Sunday night’s 73rd annual Golden Globe Awards for a little traction on the road to the...
View ArticleVirginia, D.C.-area residents among State of Union guests
WASHINGTON (AP) – A Delaware school student and two Washington-area residents are among First Lady Michelle Obama’s guests for the president’s State of the Union address Tuesday. Twelve-year-old...
View ArticleVirginia 2016 legislative session to start Wednesday
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Virginia lawmakers are set to head back to Capitol for start of the 2016 legislative session. The session is scheduled to start Wednesday. It marks the mid-point of Democratic Gov....
View ArticleOfficials recovered 7 guns at Richmond airport in 2015
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Officials say they stopped seven guns from getting through security checkpoints at Richmond International Airport last year. The Transportation Security Administration said this...
View ArticleFatal accident near Wistar Road in Richmond’s West End leaves one dead
HENRICO, Va (WRIC) – Sunday morning at about 3am Henrico Police Officers responded to a traffic crash on Wistar Road at the intersection with Walkenhut Drive. When police got on scene they located a...
View ArticleHAVOC Haven: VCU vs Saint Louis
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — This will be a tough one: VCU @ Saint Loius, Washington vs. Packers, Capitals (and Ovi’s 500 goal) vs. Ottawa. Oh, and VCU is facing a tough test as well. The Rams will have to...
View ArticlePolice investigate fatal crash on I-64 EB in Goochland County
GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Police are investigating a fatal vehicle accident that occurred Sunday afternoon on I-64 eastbound at mile marker 167. Police say a 2001 Lincoln Town car was travling on...
View ArticleChilly week ahead for RVA
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A passing cold front will clear skies overnight, and return the cold air. Tonight’s low will be 28, with west winds 10-15mph. Wind chills early tomorrow morning will be in the...
View ArticlePowerball jackpot rises to $1.3 billion
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Powerball jackpot is making record breaking history after the new jackpot is estimated at $1.3 billion. The jackpot has grown tremendously since its Nov. 4 starting point of...
View Article26-year-old Richmond inmate dies while in custody
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of a 26-year-old inmate at the Richmond City Justice Center. Officials say 26-year-old Gregory Hill is believed to have had...
View ArticleU.S. Supreme Court to consider appeal in McDonnell corruption case
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — On Monday, we could learn whether the U.S. Supreme Court will hear former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s case. McDonnell has been appealing his corruption conviction in an effort...
View ArticleThis video of a panda cub yawning is too cute
(WRIC/ABC) — Cuteness alert! A new video of a baby panda born at the Toronto Zoo was recently released, making animal lovers around the globe swoon. The panda cub in the video and its twin were born...
View ArticleCoyote predation on the decline in Virginia
BERRYVILLE, Va. (AP) — Fewer farmers in Virginia reported losing livestock to coyotes in fiscal year 2015. The Winchester Star reports during the past year, farms lost 218 sheep and 60 calves – a 24...
View ArticleFat squirrels: One consequence of warm start to winter
HUBERT, N.C. (WNCT) – Many of us struggle with packing on the pounds this time of year. Some of our furry friends are having the same issue. Toni O’Neil, director of the Possumwood Acres Wildlife...
View ArticleDMV unable to provide vital records during system upgrade this weekend
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be unable to issue birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates on Saturday, January 16 due to necessary infrastructure...
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