Gretchen Ross
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11-year-old Indiana boy dies after fireworks accident
His mother said he loved his younger sister more than anything and he protected her like any big brother should. → Read More
11-year-old Indiana boy dies after fireworks accident
His mother said he loved his younger sister more than anything and he protected her like any big brother should. → Read More
Destination Indiana: Wesselman Woods offers 200 acres of urban old growth forest
Wesselman Woods in Evansville is made up of 200 acres of urban old growth forest. → Read More
WWII history in Southern Indiana: The LST 325
EVANSVILLE, Ind (WEHT) The LST 325 is the only WWII ship of its kind in operation, and it’s docked in downtown Evansville. The ship was used during D-Day in France. Tours of the LST offer families a history lesson and a fun experience without having to leave the Hoosier state. “There’s no ship in the […] → Read More
City of Richmond hosts 15th annual Imagine Multicultural Festival
RICHMOND, Va., (WRIC) — The city of Richmond’s Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted the 15th annual Imagine Festival. Nearly 60 community vendors and organizations were on hand throughout the afternoon offering food, music, and health screenings to folks. The event also featured activities for kids and a soccer tournament. The goal is to offer the […] → Read More
Two men stabbed with box cutter after fight
Police responded to the 2900 block of N. Arthur Ashe Blvd at 8:52 p.m. Saturday evening for reports of a stabbing → Read More
Measures could soon improve road safety near Forest Hill Avenue
At the intersection of Taylor and Forest Hill Avenues, there is a bus stop but no crosswalk. Safety measure changes could soon come to the area to get drivers to slow down and share the roadway. → Read More
Workplace memorial honors Chesterfield employee killed during tornado outbreak: ‘I never want to forget him’
One year ago Tuesday, 11 tornadoes touched down in Virginia -- with 10 of them hitting Central Virginia. → Read More
Kitty litter being dumped at Pony Pasture: ‘It’s so toxic to the river’
For close to a year, the James River Park System has been on the hunt for whoever is throwing plastic bags of kitty litter along Riverside Drive in Pony Pasture. → Read More
Chesterfield parents express concern with school bus schedule uncertainty
Classes are underway in Chesterfield County but parents say bus routes and transportation for students has not been reliable so far this school year. Some told 8News Monday that they are worried about their children's safety. → Read More
City of Emporia warns residents to stop using discolored water
In a social media post, the City of Emporia is warning residents to stop drinking or using water through Sunday at midnight. → Read More
‘Crush the Crisis’: HCA Virginia Hospitals host opioid take-back day
Hospitals offered folks a chance to get rid of unused or expired opioid medications Saturday morning. → Read More
Navy Hill proposal has big plans for historic Blues Armory
The proposed Navy Hill development plan for downtown Richmond could bring jobs and a possible economic boost to the area. On Wednesday, 8News toured a centerpiece of the project: the historic Blues Armory. → Read More
First large-scale ‘superstreet’ coming to Chesterfield County
Chesterfield County will break ground on the state’s first ‘superstreet’ project next month in Chester. → Read More
Community gathers for ‘Prep 4 Success’
Before students head back to school, a radio station and other community leaders teamed up to help families shop for school supplies. → Read More
Bacteria, E.coli levels in James River violate state water quality standard
Last week a test from the James River Association revealed that the river bacteria and E. Coli levels are in violation of the state's water quality standard. → Read More
‘It’s a privilege, not a right’: Mom, son hit by truck concerned over reckless driver’s ‘light sentence’
A Richmond mother and her son were hit by a truck in November and they say they're still looking for justice. → Read More
‘Daddy went swimming’: 3-year-old girl found alone on boat in Texas lake
A 3-year-old girl was found alone on a boat in Hood County, Texas on Friday. → Read More
RPS superintendent talks poverty rates, ways to improve after SOL scores released
The standardized test scores of Virginia's students were released Tuesday by the Virginia Department of Education. The data revealed that SOL test scores dropped in several subject areas and many students in Central Virginia didn't improve their pass rates from the year before. → Read More
‘A car is not a holster’: RPD Chief says community can help keep neighborhoods safe
Richmond Police Department is taking the opportunity during National Night Out to help residents from becoming victims of crimes. → Read More