Dunkin’ may soon offer doughnut delivery
(WPRI) — If you’ve always wished coffee and doughnuts could be delivered right to your doorstep, that dream may soon become reality. According to Dunkin’ Donuts’ CEO, the company is conducting a...
View ArticleWoman sues Caitlyn Jenner over deadly California car crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A woman who was injured in a February traffic collision is suing Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce. Jessica Steindorff filed the lawsuit Monday in Los Angeles, seeking...
View ArticleService dog throws self in bus’ path to protect blind owner
BREWSTER, N.Y. (AP) — A service dog threw himself in front of a mini school bus to try to protect his blind owner and stayed by her side as emergency responders tended to the injured pair, authorities...
View ArticlePolice say they were told to patrol site of Gray’s arrest
BALTIMORE (AP) — Lawyers for six Baltimore police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray demanded the removal of the city’s top prosecutor from their case on Tuesday, saying she was the one who...
View ArticleSummer Meals Programs to Feed Hungry Kids
Most students can’t wait for summer break, but for some, no school means they will go hungry. Many local jurisdictions have begun operation of a summer feeding program to prevent hunger within...
View ArticleChippenham & Johnston-Willis Hospitals plan a new freestanding ER
Richmond, Va. (WRIC) — HCA Virginias Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospitals will soon begin construction on a new free standing emergency department to be built in west Chesterfield on Hull Street,...
View ArticleBomb threats prompt evacuations in White House, Senate building
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WRIC) — The Secret Service interrupted a live, televised White House press briefing earlier Tuesday shortly after 2 p.m. because of a telephoned bomb threat. Journalists were allowed...
View ArticleRacial comments may have caused Wal-Mart fight
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A video of a fight between two shoppers at a Beech Grove Wal-Mart has gone viral. Now, one of the women involved in the brawl is speaking out about what happened moments before...
View ArticleState Tournament schedules for local schools
State tournament action this weekend across Virginia. A look at the match-ups for schools where you live at the moment: Baseball: 5A Semifinal (Friday): Douglas Freeman vs. Stone Bridge, 7:00 pm at...
View ArticleD.C. mayor avoids saying ‘Redskins,’ wants to speak to owner
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) – District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser is once again referring to the Washington Redskins without mentioning the team’s full name. But she still wants to talk to the team...
View ArticleVirginia Primary Elections open until 7 p.m. Tuesday
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Primary Elections are being held around Virginia on Tuesday. Voters are determining who they want as their candidates to run in the General Assembly races in the fall. It's...
View ArticleHanover County Deputy killed in vehicle crash
HANOVER, Va. (WRIC) — A Hanover County Deputy was killed in an off-duty vehicle crash on Sunday, June 7 in Middlesex County. Mark “Alex” Moore was a passenger in a vehicle when it ran off the road and...
View ArticleElephant Auto Insurance to expand in Henrico County, creating 1,000+ new jobs
HENRICO, Va. (WRIC) — Governor Terry McAuliffe announced on Tuesday that an insurance company will invest $2 million to expand its U.S. headquarters in Henrico County, creating 1,173 new jobs....
View ArticleBird flu causing egg-spensive shortage for local businesses
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Egg prices are on the rise due to a large bird flu outbreak, causing millions of chickens to be killed and leading to a nationwide egg shortage. “They’ve been going up, the...
View ArticleMinor injuries reported after GRTC bus and box truck collide
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – Police were called to the 2200 block of Laburnum Avenue on Tuesday shortly after 5 p.m. when a GRTC bus was rear-ended by a box truck. The Box Truck driver was charged with...
View ArticleVirginia’s high court temporarily blocks closure of Sweet Briar College
RICHMOND, Va. (AP/WRIC) — The Supreme Court of Virginia has temporarily blocked the planned closure of 114-year-old Sweet Briar College, a private school for women. The decision Tuesday sends the case...
View ArticleDay 2 of Jesse Matthew’s trial focuses on investigators of 2005 Fairfax rape
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The second day of Jesse Matthew’s trial about an alleged rape in Fairfax began on Tuesday morning. Today was all about the people who investigated the 2005 attack. Matthew is on...
View ArticleHenrico Police Seeks Larceny Suspect
On Tuesday, Henrico Police responded to the 1400 block of N. Parham Road for a larceny. The victim reported the suspect entered the business, placed merchandise in a bag, and exited without making...
View Article1 car accident on Powhite Parkway sends 5 to the hospital
RICHMOND, Va – (WRIC) The accident happened around 6:30pm Tuesday night. Richmond Police are saying a single vehicle heading northbound on Powhite Parkway lost control and hit the jersey wall and flips...
View ArticlePrimary Day In Virginia – Latest in local races
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) – Virginia GOP House Speaker William J. Howell has won re-election in the GOP primary, easily dispatching a tea party foe who was once his political protege. With 100 percent...
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