Ohio officer shot and killed overnight; suspect in custody
DANVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio police officer was shot and killed overnight. According to the Knox County Sheriff David Shaffer, Officer Thomas Cottrell was killed in the line of duty late Sunday...
View ArticleRichmond’s cold weather day warming site open today as temps drop
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The wind chill is forcing temperatures down into the teens this week. These chilling temperatures have prompted Richmond City officials to open the cold weather day warming site...
View ArticleDeath investigation in Richmond after human remains found
RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) – Richmond Police detectives are conducting a death investigation after human remains were discovered in a residence on the city’s north side. Saturday, at approximately 3:53 p.m.,...
View ArticleArctic air today with wind chills in the teens
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — It will be a cold day today with highs in the upper 20s and winds out of the northwest from 10 to 20 mph which will give us wind chills in the teens for much of the day. Our...
View ArticleSeveral local events planned Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — There are tons of events going on in Richmond today to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. To launch the National Day of Service in Richmond, the City’s Neighbor-to-Neighbor...
View Article1 dead, 2 injured after overnight shooting in Richmond night club
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — One person is dead and two others are injured after a shooting at a club overnight in Richmond. Shortly after 1 a.m. Monday, police say a man was shot and killed on the dance...
View ArticleDoor frozen shut? Ice in the lock? Creative tips to beat winter car conundrums
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – If your vehicle needs service, Ben Tarnish from Mills Chevrolet in Iowa says to get it done now. “Make sure your battery is up to snuff, check your cooling system,” he said....
View ArticleReport: Richest 62 people control same wealth as poorest half of world’s...
(WRIC/ABC) — The richest 62 people in the world control more than half of the world’s money, according to a new report. That means that those 62 people have the same collective wealth as the world’s...
View ArticleTrader Joe’s recalls raw cashew pieces due to possible salmonella contamination
(KRON) — Trader Joe’s has recalled their raw cashew pieces due to a possibly that one particular lot of the item might be contaminated with salmonella. The product was sent to Trader Joe’s stores in...
View ArticleSupreme Court sets election-year clash on immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has agreed to an election-year review of President Barack Obama’s executive orders to allow up to 5 million immigrants to “come out of the shadows” and work legally...
View ArticleTransparency caucus urges open government
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC/CNS) – Two first-term legislators, a Republican and a Democrat, announced the formation of a new bipartisan caucus Monday, one targeted to make the Virginia General Assembly more...
View ArticleGas price hits 47 cents a gallon in Michigan after price war
(WRIC) — The price of gas hit a stunning low — just 47 cents — in Michigan on Sunday. Michigan was the first state to have gas under $1 a gallon in likely over a decade, Patrick DeHaan, senior...
View ArticleGun laws take center stage at General Assembly session
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Gun laws took center stage in the Rotunda on Monday as pro-gun groups and gun control advocates both held rallies. The debate on guns is expected to be a big talker during this...
View ArticleNeighbors relive tragic Chesterfield Co. house fire that killed 5: ‘It was...
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Five lives were lost over the weekend after a Chesterfield County home that housed four generations of family members went up in flames. The fire started around 3:15...
View ArticleDriver facing eluding, gun charges after leading police on pursuit through...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Two people were arrested following a pursuit that began in Chesterfield County and ended in Richmond’s southside Monday evening. At approximately 4:35, a vehicle was spotted...
View ArticleTips for preparing your home for the cold weather
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Inside Ervin and Lynette Baldwin’s home in Chesterfield County, Ervin Baldwin prepares for a cold night. But in his house, he knows one thing his wife says is off...
View ArticleSuspects accused in Richmond robbery, New Kent carjacking in court Tuesday
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Four suspects in a New Kent County carjacking are expected in a Richmond court Tuesday. Anthony Williams Jr., Colin Dugger, Davis Jackson and Javanta Lightfoot are accused of...
View Article8News Daily Poll: Will you boycott the Oscars?
NEW YORK (AP) — Calls for a boycott of the Academy Awards are growing over the Oscars’ second straight year of all-white acting nominees, as Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett Smith each said Monday that they...
View ArticleStone Brewing Co. hosts job fair Tuesday
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Stone Brewing Co. is holding a job fair today in Richmond. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. at the Powhatan Community Center (The Hut), 5051 Northampton...
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