Accident near Bottom’s Bridge backs up traffic 4 mi on I-64 E
HENRICO CO., Va. (WRIC) — An accident on I-64 eastbound in Henrico County near Bottom’s Bridge has traffic backed up four miles. The crash occurred at mile marker 204. The left shoulder and left lane...
View ArticleBurglars invade Westover Hills homes while families are asleep
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – A prowler is on run after entering at least two Richmond homes, while the families were sleeping during the early morning hours on September 4. The burglar even went into a...
View ArticleMostly cloudy skies throughout Saturday; Upper 80s and sunshine expected on...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — It won’t be feeling like summer is on its way out over the coming days here in central Virginia. Although the humidity has been pushed out and temperatures will be a bit cooler...
View Article1 killed, another hospitalized after wrong-way crash in Henrico
HENRICO CO., Va. (WRIC) — Henrico Police are investigating after an accident Friday night left one driver dead and other hospitalized. According to police, a pickup truck was exiting I-295 north on to...
View ArticleMessage in a Bottle: Family trip to Yorktown Beach leads to exciting discovery
YORKTOWN, Va. (WRIC) — Twelve-year-old Austin Webb was playing on some rocks when he spotted something that caught his eye. “I found this little water bottle wedged in the rock and it looked like...
View ArticleByron Thweatt’s debut as head coach of Virginia State crashed by Cal (PA), 35-16
ETTRICK, Va. (WRIC) — A year removed from winning the CIAA in 2014, new head coach Byron Thweatt understands he will be judged on whether or not he can deliver another conference championship in his...
View ArticleCalls for gun control prompt more gun buying
This August goes down as one of the busiest on record for gun shops across the nation. USA Today reports this past month had the highest number of background checks for August ever. WKRG anchor Chad...
View ArticleK-State marching band formation causes social media stir
MANHATTAN, Kansas – The Kansas State marching band is taking social media by storm following its halftime performance Saturday. Kansas State officials have apologized for a marching band routine...
View Article2, 977 flags placed outside local fire dept. as powerful reminder of 9/11...
Nearly 3,000 American flags have been placed outside the Forest Junction Fire Department in honor of those killed in the September 11 terrorist attacks. The memorial serves as a reminder to never...
View ArticlePope: Vatican will shelter 2 families fleeing war, hunger
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican will shelter two families of refugees who are “fleeing death” from war or hunger, Pope Francis announced Sunday as he called on Catholic parishes, convents and...
View Article10 year-old reunites with stolen puppy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A puppy that was stolen off its leash outside a south Nashville home in August was returned to the residence early Saturday morning. The owners told News 2 that “Boomer” was...
View ArticleDeputies: Husband murders wife with children in the home
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — A man shot and killed his wife inside their home while the couple’s two children were inside, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office. Mark Freel, Jr. allegedly shot...
View ArticleIn will, NYC millionaire bequeaths $100,000 to 32 cockatiels
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City millionaire who died this summer has bequeathed a $100,000 trust fund to care for her 32 pet cockatiels. The New York Post reported Saturday (http://bit.ly/1N9PcID )...
View ArticleMan and woman killed in VB officer-involved shooting
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)–Two people were killed during an officer-involved shooting in Virginia Beach. Police said a suspect shot at officers, who returned fire. It happened outside the 7-Eleven at...
View ArticleAccident involving RV in Dinwiddie leaves one dead
Dinwiddie County (WRIC) – A Florida woman died Saturday evening after the RV she was traveling in ran off the road and struck several trees. The crash occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. on Interstate...
View ArticleNavy sailor murders wife with children in the home
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — A Navy sailor shot and killed his wife inside their home while the couple’s two children were inside, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office. Petty Officer First...
View ArticleHenrico pursuit into the city results in arrest and long list of charges
Henrico, Va. (WRIC) – Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding around 2am Sunday morning on I-64 East bound at Dickens. After initially stopping, the driver then fled in his vehicle before eventually...
View ArticleWoman identified in deadly bike accident in Hanover
HANOVER CO., Va. (WRIC) – Police have identified the woman who was killed after being struck by a car while riding her bike in Hanover on Saturday. The accident happened at approximately 11 a.m. near...
View ArticleHenrico CASA in need of volunteers for FY 2015-2016
HENRICO CO., Va. (WRIC) — Henrico CASA, the organization of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, is looking for volunteers to make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children...
View ArticlePolice seek man who robbed Chesterfield Food Lion
CHESTERFIELD CO., Va. (WRIC) — Police are searching for a man who robbed the Food Lion in the 6000 block of Belmont Road in Chesterfield at roughly 4 p.m. on Sunday. No one was injured during the...
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