Gov.’s panel: ABC officers should retain arrest powers
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — An expert review panel tasked with examining issues involving the structure, policies and practices of ABC law enforcement released its final report to Governor Terry McAuliffe...
View ArticleDouble murder in Petersburg gives police fourth homicide in two weeks
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Police are conducting a homicide investigation after two people were found dead inside a vehicle parked outside of an apartment complex in Petersburg Tuesday morning. The...
View ArticleMan in critical condition after being pulled from burning car by trooper &...
GOOCHLAND CO., Va. (WRIC) — A 36-year-old Richmond man is being treated for life-threatening injuries at VCU Medical Center following a single-vehicle accident on Route 288 in Goochland County Tuesday...
View ArticleSon of former state senator kills ex’s boyfriend at hotel, then self during...
SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. (WRIC) — Police say a man fatally shot the boyfriend of his ex-domestic partner during an altercation at a Caroline County motel before fatally shooting himself on Interstate 95...
View ArticleFormer Petco workers charged in dog’s death to appear in court Wednesday
MIDLOTHIAN, Va. (WRIC)- Two former Petco workers charged with animal cruelty are scheduled to appear in Chesterfield County court September 23 for a case that made national headlines. Out of nowhere,...
View ArticleLarge, enthusiastic crowd shows up for Day 5 of UCI Championships
Thousands of people from around the world continue to fill the streets of Central Virginia to see the best cyclists in the world compete in the 2015 UCI Road World Championships. Wednesday’s session –...
View ArticleBaby found alone on beach, parents found jogging naked miles away
CAMERON, La. (KRON) — A Louisiana couple is facing charges for allegedly abandoning their 1-year-old daughter on a beach while they went on a miles long jog in the buff. Cameron Parish Sheriff Ron...
View Article3-year-old girl dies after dad throws her, siblings into lake
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – The 3-year-old girl who had to be saved from a Durham lake after her father tried to drown her and her siblings died Wednesday, Durham police said. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS...
View ArticleEvery penny counts: Coin jar contents lead to $1M lottery win in Massachusetts
BRAINTREE, Mass. (WPRI) — A Massachusetts man is $1 million richer thanks to a crammed coin jar, a new game from the Massachusetts State Lottery and a little bit of luck, of course. Gary Proulx of...
View ArticleFire crews pull car from Appomattox River; police investigating
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WRIC) — Police and fire crews are on scene with a car in the Appomattox River. Officials say that it appears that no one is with the vehicle. Police are investigating. Stay with...
View ArticleFree entry to King’s Dominion for Day 5 of the UCI Road World Championships
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Today, kids in Hanover and Henrico Counties have the day off school as the UCI Road World Championships roll through their area. The men’s elite individual time trial will...
View ArticleGreat weather today and Thursday; rain develops on Friday
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Sunny skies will return today for the first day of fall with highs in the upper 70s to near 80. It will be mainly clear to partly cloudy tonight with lows in the upper 50s to...
View ArticleLongwood University to host 2016 vice-presidential debate
FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) – Virginia’s Longwood University will host the 2016 vice-presidential debate. The Commission on Presidential Debates announced Wednesday that the sole vice-presidential debate will...
View ArticleGloomy skies into the night, partly sunny skies expected Thursday
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — While you won’t see much in the way of sunshine, Thursday is going to turn out to be a really good day in the weather, compared to what is setting up. Tonight will be mostly...
View ArticleCity of Petersburg concerned about recent spike in crime
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Petersburg Mayor W. Howard Myers,city council and city administration released a statement Wednesday to address the city’s recent influx in violent crime. Tuesday morning,...
View ArticleSecond suspect accused in Dinwiddie murder pleads guilty, sentenced to 28 years
DINWIDDIE, Va. (WRIC) — The second of two suspects charged with shooting a man to death in Dinwiddie pleaded guilty to three charges in court on Wednesday. 20-year-old Devin “Levi” Thomas pleaded...
View ArticleWATCH: Pope Francis arrives at the Basilica
A historic event was held Wednesday at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as Pope Francis canonized Junipero Serra, a Franciscan missionary who was made the first...
View ArticleVCU researcher’s invention helping some babies explore their world
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In a lab tucked away on the VCU campus, big steps forward are happening for some very special little ones. “Kids with Cerebral Palsy or Down Syndrome or any neurologic disorder...
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