Tyra Whitney
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Northam says strong economy means more money for state budget
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is telling lawmakers that a stronger than expected economy means they will have an extra $180 million to spend when crafting a state budget. → Read More
Drivers should expect delays on I-95 South due to crash involving tractor trailer
There is currently a 3 mile backup so drivers should expect delays and avoid the area if possible. → Read More
Crews battling blaze in Hopewell
Crews went to South 13th Avenue around 6 p.m. Sunday Evening for a fire and saw flames shooting from the home. → Read More
Man critically hurt in Petersburg shooting
Officers went to Sixth and Accomack Streets at approximately 3:00 a.m. for a reported shooting. They found a black man lying in the street with a gunshot wound. → Read More
Woman rescued from Petersburg building fire
Petersburg fire crews were called to the 100 block of South Sycamore Street at 7:22 p.m. for reports of a building fire. → Read More
2 killed in motorcycle crash on I-95 South in Richmond
Two people are dead following a motorcycle crash. It has travel lanes blocked on I-95 South near Maury Street. → Read More
Shooting investigation underway on Richmond’s Southside
RPD says they went to the 800 block of Spaine Street and found a person suffering from gunshot wounds. → Read More
Metal debris damages ‘several’ cars, causes backup on I-295 in Chesterfield County
Debris from a Tractor-Trailer shut down all lanes on I-295 North. → Read More
Teen critically hurt in Gilpin Court shooting, police say
A teen has life-threatening injuries following a shooting in Richmond's Gilpin Court. → Read More
Ric Ocasek dead at 75
Ric Ocasek, the front man and lead singer of the rock band The Cars has died. → Read More
Man identified in Southside parking lot shooting
Richmond Police say a man died in a parking lot in Southside Richmond from a gunshot wound. → Read More
Illinois man in coma after being hit in head with bowling ball
An Illinois man is in a medically-induced coma following a brawl at a bowling alley where he was hit in the head by a thrown bowling ball. → Read More
Man wounded in shooting on Richmond’s East End
Officers said they went to the 1200 block of Nelson Street in the Fulton Hill Neighborhood around 10:12 p.m. → Read More
University of Tennessee selling T-shirt with bullied boy’s original, homemade design
A boy in Florida who not only inspired Vol Nation to rally support after his teacher posted about his being bullied for his homemade Vols shirt – has now inspired an actual T-shirt based on his original design. → Read More
Toyota recalling SUVs due to faulty backup cameras
RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) — Toyota is recalling the RAV4 because of the backup camera malfunctioning. The automaker says the back-up camera on certain regular and hybrid models doesn’t always engage when the car is in reverse. The malfunction can cause a crash if drivers aren’t being cautious. Toyota is notifying affected owners. The company will […] → Read More
Walmart suing Tesla, claims solar panels caught fire on store roofs
In a complaint filed Tuesday, Walmart accused Tesla of negligence. According to the complaint, Tesla’s solar panels allegedly ignited fires on the roofs of seven Walmart stores. → Read More
Man shot after disturbance in Richmond’s Southside
RICHMOND, Va (WRIC) — Richmond Police say an altercation lead to one man being shot and another injured. In a release sent to 8News, officers arrived at the 6000 block of Glenway Court, and found two men suffering from non-life threatening injuries. Police say a disturbance happened prior to the shooting between the pair. Both […] → Read More
One dead, one hurt in two separate shootings on Richmond’s East End
A man is fighting for his life after being shot in Richmond’s East End on Friday according to a police spokesperson. → Read More
8 local schools rank best in the state
Several Central Virginia high schools have been ranked among the best in the commonwealth. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More
Family: Teen critically injured in Richmond shooting expected to survive
The teen remains hospitalized in stable condition. . News, weather, sports, headlines for Central Virginia and beyond. → Read More