Former governor Bob McDonnell asks to remain free during appeal
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has asked a federal appeals court to allow him to remain free while he appeals his public corruption convictions to the U.S. Supreme Court....
View ArticleSuspect on the loose after discharging firearm during traffic stop in...
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A suspect is on the loose after discharging a firearm during a traffic stop in Chesterfield overnight. Authorities say an officer was on patrol near the intersection...
View ArticlePolice search for man with Alzheimer’s missing from Henrico adult care facility
HENRICO, Va. (WRIC) — Police are searching for a man with Alzheimer’s that went missing Thursday from an adult care facility in Henrico. Authorities say 64-year-old Francis Claiborne walked out of an...
View ArticlePolice searching for man who stole shoes, cash from Hanover store
HANOVER CO., Va. (WRIC) — Hanover Police are seeking information of a man who stole a pair of shoes and money from the Famous Footwear in the 7200 block of Belle Creek Road on Wednesday. The robbery...
View ArticleHopewell police arrest armed robbery suspect; items returned to owner
HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) — Hopewell Police have arrested the suspect who robbed a woman at gunpoint earlier this week. At roughly 3:24 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, police say a woman exited her vehicle in...
View Article3-year-old boy in Central Va. dies of meningitis
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A child has died from meningococcal meningitis according to the Chickahominy Health District. The 3-year-old boy’s death was reported to the health department on Wednesday. Dr....
View ArticleVOTE: Will you try them? Pecan Pie M&Ms spotted at Walmart
(WRIC) — Mars has tried peanut butter, mint and even crispy centers for their M&Ms, so why not try a pecan pie filling for the approaching holiday season? This photo was posted on The Impulsive Buy...
View ArticlePolice dog dies at PGA Championship; air conditioner failed
Wisconsin authorities say a police dog assigned to the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits died after the air conditioner failed in his partner’s squad car. The K-9, named Wix, was a 3-year-old male...
View ArticleVa. War Memorial to honor 70th anniversary of V-J Day
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Today marks the 70th anniversary of V-J day or Victory Over Japan Day. The War Memorial will host ceremony to honor the day. It will be a 20 minute ceremony and will include the...
View ArticleChinese firefighter pulled from rubble of port explosions after being trapped...
TIANJIN, China – Rescuers pulled out a firefighter who was trapped for 32 hours after responding to a fire and huge explosions in the Chinese port city of Tianjin as authorities moved forward gingerly...
View ArticleFederal experts: This El Nino may be historically strong
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal meteorologists say the current El Nino is already the second strongest on record for this time of year and could be one of the most potent weather changers of the past 65...
View ArticleBoston ‘Baby Doe’ mystery: Pollen tests reveal new break in the case
ABC Latest News | Latest News Videos While authorities in Massachusetts work to unravel the mystery of a young girl found dead in a trash bag earlier this summer, new tests have revealed that the girl...
View ArticleAmerican flag raised over newly opened U.S. Embassy in Cuba
HAVANA (AP) — The Stars and Stripes rose Friday over the newly opened U.S. Embassy for the first time in 54 years, making a symbolically charged victory lap for the Obama administration’s new policy of...
View ArticleFundraiser tonight to help bring 1984 Henrico cold case killer to justice
HENRICO, Va. (WRIC) — Friends and family are hosting a fundraiser on Friday for Donna Hall and Mike Margaret — two Henrico High School students killed back in 1984. Loved ones are hoping to make a...
View ArticleProsecutors to respond to ex-governor’s bid to remain free
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court is waiting for prosecutors to respond to former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s request to remain free while he appeals his public corruption convictions. The...
View ArticleHeads up! Traffic restrictions in place for VCU’s move-in weekend
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — It’s a big day at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). The school’s largest freshman class yet starts moving in Friday. 31,500 students are enrolled at VCU this fall and of...
View ArticleSunny and comfortable today with excellent weekend weather
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — We’re in for a repeatable forecast for the next several days; this is a good thing, especially since the forecast is so favorable! High pressure will dominate our skies right...
View ArticleMan allegedly got behind wheel intoxicated with 3 children in car
HENRICO, Va. (WRIC) — A man was charged with driving under the influence after police pulled him over from driving intoxicated with three juveniles in his. Authorities say an officer observed a Ford...
View ArticleA farm stand helping patients is Positively Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Joy Carrington travels downtown three times a week for occupational therapy following a stroke. She’s making great strides in the hospital but also finds some of the best...
View ArticleState regulators say Dominion charging excessive rates
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC/AP) — Did you have a higher power bill over the past two years? The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) say Dominion Virginia Power customers should get a $64 million...
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