How to save $$$ on your energy bill in scorching summer temperatures
(WRIC) — Even when the temperature goes up, your energy bill doesn’t have to. Here are a few ways you can save money while still beating the heat… Experts say the most important way to save on your...
View ArticleMischievous monkey steals camera, takes perfect selfie video
Just when you thought Kim Kardashian had perfected the selfie, a monkey comes along to one-up her. Check out this sassy primate named Donna. She snagged a British tourist’s camera to say cheese, lick...
View ArticleStudy: Viewing cat videos boosts energy, positive emotions
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Watching a cat video might be the “purrfect” thing to cure your midday blues. A new study by Indiana University shows watching the videos does more than entertain. According to...
View ArticlePolice: Woman reports drug deal rip-off, ends up charged
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a South Florida woman who called 911 to report that she was getting stiffed in a drug deal ended up reporting on herself: She now faces charges including...
View ArticleSecond suspect in Fredricksburg stabbing in police custody
FREDRICKSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Police have arrested a second suspect for his involvement in the incident that led to the stabbing of three men early Sunday morning in Fredricksburg. The second suspect is...
View ArticleRemains of missing Richmond mom found; person of interest identified
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — New information was made available Tuesda on the missing Richmond mom who’s body was discovered on Friday. Police now have a person of interest in the case. Police say that...
View ArticleGrand jury indicts suspects in murder of Hopewell cab driver
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A grand jury in Hanover County indicted Dyshawn Simpson and Alisa DeJesus of first degree murder and abduction with intent to extort money on Tuesday. Last August, James...
View ArticleJesse Matthew, Jr. wants new judge to preside over Hannah Graham trial
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Jesse Matthew, Jr. wants a new judge presiding over the Hannah Graham trial. Matthew’s attorney filed a motion on Tuesday to recuse Judge Cheryl Higgins on grounds that...
View ArticleFormer students petition to rename Thompson Middle School
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — When Elkhardt Middle School students move into Thompson Middle School next year, they will call it by a different name. As administrators toss around name ideas for the newly...
View ArticleCity officials say overall crime in Richmond is down
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Despite recent violent crime cases, there have only been 13 homicides this year to date in Richmond compared to 20 for the same time period last year. That’s a 36 percent...
View ArticleProsecutor to discuss evidence in UVA student Martese Johnson’s arrest
A prosecutor is set to release more details about an arrest that left a University of Virginia student bloodied and prompted a public uproar. Just last week we learned Charlottesville Commonwealth’s...
View ArticlePolice: 1 man shot after attempted robbery early Wednesday in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning in Richmond. Authorities are investigating the incident as a breaking and entering case and attempted...
View ArticleSouthside Regional Medical Center ranks 38th nationally with highest markup...
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — A local hospital has landed itself on the top 50 list, but it’s not something to brag about. Southside Regional Medical Center ranked 38th with the highest markup of prices,...
View ArticlePolice search for male robbery suspect in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WRIC) — Police are searching for a man who robbed the Circle K at 7100 Hull Street Road on Saturday morning. According to reports, the suspect entered the business, approached the...
View ArticleTemps in the 90s for the next 8 days with scattered thunderstorms daily
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Partly sunny skies will be over the region today and it will be hot and humid with highs in the lower 90s. There is a chance of some scattered late afternoon thunderstorms with a...
View Article2 suspects attempt armed robbery, lead Richmond Police on pursuit overnight
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Police are looking for two men in connection to an attempted armed robbery and chase overnight in Richmond. The robbery happened in the 3000 block of Jefferson Davis Highway...
View ArticleWitness testifies he saw Pastor G zipping pants in alleged sex abuse victim’s...
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas (WRIC) — Witnesses are continuing testifying Wednesday in the trial for a former Richmond mega church pastor accused of sexually abusing two Texas teens. The prosecution began to...
View Article2 men rescued after scaffolding falls from downtown Richmond construction site
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Two workers were left hanging from the side of a building after some scaffolding fell at a downtown Richmond construction site on Wednesday. The incident happened at a...
View ArticleColumbus Crew eliminates Richmond Kickers 3-1
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Columbus Crew defeated the Richmond Kickers 3-1 Wednesday night at City Stadium to eliminate the Kickers from U.S. Open Cup contention. The following information comes...
View ArticleKFC says deep-fried rat claim is a hoax
Can deep frying make foods take suspicious shapes? Devorise Dixon, a 25-year-old California man, has taken to Facebook to share pictures and a video of what he is claiming to be a deep-fried rat he was...
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