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At least 48 people die, including 12 in Va., as result of snowstorm
(WRIC/AP) — At least 48 people have died as a result of the mammoth snowstorm that pounded the Eastern U.S. The deaths included car accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning and heart attacks while...
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Chesterfield Fire and EMS assuring residents road conditions won’t keep them...
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — With many secondary streets still a mess throughout Central Virginia, how are emergency crews able to reach your home? Kathy Tilbury lives in the Village Woods...
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Shots fired during arrests in Oregon standoff; 1killed
BURNS, Ore. (WRIC/AP) — Authorities say shots were fired during the arrest of members of an armed group that has occupied a national wildlife refuge in Oregon for more than three weeks. In a statement...
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Detective’s quick response helps save man, dog from creek in Stafford County
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A man was hospitalized Thursday morning after he fell into a creek in Stafford County while attempting to rescue his dog. According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s...
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Toddler goes viral for adorable ABCs video
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Hannah Marlin always knew her son was a special gift from God. Now, an adorable video of John David saying his ABCs with pure joy is spreading his gift around the internet....
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Police: Suspect leaves store after being told ‘no’ to robbery request
(WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an armed robbery suspect caught on video. The robbery took place on Thursday, January 14 at 9:35 p.m. at the...
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Virginia State names Justin Harper interim head football coach
ETTRICK, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State has named Justin Harper interim head football coach, the University said in a release Wednesday. Harper temporarily replaces Byron Thweatt, who resigned Tuesday to...
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#16 Louisville outshoots Virginia Tech 91-83
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) – Damion Lee scored 29 points and No. 16 Louisville used sharp shooting from behind the 3-point arc to overcome foul trouble and beat Virginia Tech 91-83 on Wednesday night. Lee...
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Virginia State, Virginia Union sweep CIAA men’s and women’s games
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — WOMEN: Bowie State 46 VIRGINIA STATE 66 F Elizabeth City State 57 VIRGINIA UNION 86 F MEN: Bowie State 58 VIRGINIA STATE 69 F Elizabeth City State 68 VIRGINIA UNION 73 D
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Ovechkin to miss NHL All-Star Game
The following comes directly from the Washington Capitals: ARLINGTON, Va. – Alex Ovechkin will miss the 2016 NHL All-Star Game due to a lower-body injury that would be better served by rest, the...
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Governor’s star ‘TURN’ reflects support for Hollywood
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC/CNS) – The governor’s schedule doesn’t leave much room for watching television, but Terry McAuliffe makes time for AMC’s Revolutionary War series “TURN: Washington’s Spies.” While...
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Judge won’t dismiss charges in reserve officer’s slaying
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A federal judge has denied a defense motion to drop several charges in the slaying of a Waynesboro auxiliary police captain. The Daily Progress reports that U.S. District...
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Richmond City Councilman: ‘We will implore the administration’ to have roads...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond City Councilman Jon Baliles says residents have been calling his office complaining about the roads not being clear after last weekend’s winter storm dumped snow on the...
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Nexstar to purchase Media General
RICHMOND, Va. (AP/WRIC) – Combined, Nexstar and Media General reach 39 percent of U.S. households. Before 2016 ends, the two companies will be reaching those viewers under the same umbrella. It was...
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Virginia State Police searching for missing and endangered Blacksburg girl
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSLS) – The Blacksburg Police Department is looking for 13-year-old Nichole Madison Lovell. Police say she was last seen Wednesday in the Lantern Ridge area of Blacksburg between...
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Appeals court hears Virginia transgender teen’s case regarding bathroom use
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC/AP/WAVY) — A federal appeals court heard arguments Wednesday in a Gloucester County transgender student’s lawsuit challenging his school’s restroom policy. Gloucester High School...
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2 adults, 1 juvenile arrested after pursuit in Chesterfield County
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Two adults and one juvenile were arrested Wednesday morning following a brief pursuit that began on I-95 in Chesterfield County. The incident began at around 9:50...
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Mechanicsville man sentenced 11 years for fatal hit-and-run on I-295
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Mechanicsville man who was found guilty in connection to a fatal hit-and-run on I-295 south in 2014 was sentenced to 11 years in prison Wednesday. 31-year-old Dwayne...
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Man charged in race plot pleads guilty to robbery conspiracy
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – One of three Virginia men charged in an alleged plot to attack synagogues and black churches has pleaded guilty to a robbery conspiracy. U.S. District Court records show that...
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House passes ‘Tebow Bill’ to help home-schoolers
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC/CNS) – For the third year in a row, the Virginia House of Delegates has passed a version of the “Tebow bill,” opening the door for home-schooled students to participate in...
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