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Study: Bodies adapting to texting and walking
KIMT News 3 – You may have heard of the dangers while walking and using your smart devices, but one study says our bodies are adapting. Researchers with the University of Bath in the UK say...
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Family has huge birthday event for daughter with terminal cancer
(WRIC) — A little girl who has cancer celebrated her birthday with a party designed to be a prom, wedding, and birthday party. The idea to throw this huge party came after Lila May Schow’s parents...
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#8SportsBlitz Pre-Season: L.C. Bird
CHESTER, Va. (WRIC) — The L.C. Bird Skyhawks have won three-straight titles and will make a run at a fourth in 2015. The cupboard is far from bare. The departures of Dijuane Dorsey and Tyler Wilkins...
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Flying Squirrels blank New Hampshire 3-0
The following comes directly from the Richmond Flying Squirrels: RVA – Kelvin Marte pitched the Flying Squirrels (56-52) to a second consecutive shutout during a 3-0 win over the Fisher Cats (55-51)...
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Central Virginia set to kick off ‘National Night Out’
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Thousands of neighborhoods around the nation are gearing up to celebrate the 32nd annual “National Night Out” Tuesday. Hundreds of events are being held across Central Virginia....
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Richmond Police release photos of “person of interest” in May homicide
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Police are asking for the public’s help tracking down a person of interest in an investigation into a homicide on Midlothian Turnpike from May. Detectives have released...
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Authorities make arrest in connection to Hanover murder
HANOVER, Va. (WRIC) — A man has been arrested in connection to a June murder in Hanover County. Police say 25-year-old Justin Valentino Mason has been arrested and charged with first degree murder and...
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Basketball team disqualified from tournament due to girl being on team
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WRIC) — A Virginia youth basketball team got booted from a national tournament because one of their players is a girl. The Charlottesville Cavaliers say the tournament directors...
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Richmond public officials make appearances at National Night Out events
Henrico County Police celebrated National Night out by visiting over 70-neighborhoods. A huge celebration was held at Richmond International Raceway. People attended enjoyed plenty of food, music,...
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Missing Richmond man has been found safe
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Police have informed 8News that the missing man that suffers from depression has been found safe. Stay with 8News for updates....
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Investigation underway after man killed by Powhatan deputy
POWHATAN, Va. (WRIC) — A Powhatan man is dead after being shot by a sheriff’s deputy Monday night. “It just upsets me when I think about, he was out cutting grass yesterday, and now, he’s gone,” said...
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Vigil held for murder victim in Goochland County
GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Nearly a hundred people gathered Tuesday night to remember a Goochland County man murdered in March, his killer still unknown. 62-Year old Alvin Lynn Brooking was found...
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New film shows final testing for Lexus Hoverboard
TOKYO (WRIC) — Following the unveiling of the Lexus Hoverboard in June, Lexus is completing a full and final reveal of the project concluding a successful testing phase which took place in Cubelles,...
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Suspect on the run after 14-year-old shot in leg in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A 14-year-old male has been transported to the hospital after being shot in the leg Tuesday evening. Police responded to the incident on Hollister Avenue and McGuire Drive around...
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Woman crashes car into home with 7-year-old child onboard
HENRICO, Va. (WRIC) — Officers responded to a vehicle that ran off the road and struck a house located on the 5900 block of Kelbrook Lane in Henrico. Investigation reveals that 37-year-old Laurissa...
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Mayor presents new roundabout at Church Hill National Night Out event
RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) – Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones kicked off National Night Out in Church Hill Tuesday night by presenting a brand new roundabout. It sits at the intersection of 25th Street, Nine Mile...
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Police department reaching out to drug dealers on Facebook
CHARLTON, Mass. (AP) — Authorities in a central Massachusetts town are reaching out to drug dealers who want to eliminate their competition. The Charlton Police Department made a tongue-in-cheek post...
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Redskins sign former Henrico H.S. and UVa. player DreQuan Hostey
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In an attempt to add depth to the thinning defensive back position, the Washington Redskins brought in local talent DreQuan Hoskey, graduate of Henrico High School and the...
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#8SportsBlitz Pre-Season: Thomas Dale Knights
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Continuing our #8SportsBlitz Pre-Season coverage, the Thomas Dale Knights provided one of the most exciting state playoff games last year. In the opening round, they outlasted...
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Woman who crashed car in Wyndham home was driving drunk
Police say a Henrico mom was driving drunk with her 7-year-old in the back seat when she crashed into a home in Wyndham. Neighbor Chris Hawkins saw it all. He was driving home Tuesday night just...
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