Sierra Krug
8News WRIC Richmond
Richmond, VA, United States
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‘Babies are killing babies’: Aunt begs for change after nephew fatally shot by accident
Within the span of just 24 hours, four Richmond Public School students were impacted by gunfire. Now, the aunt of a 13-year-old student killed in an accidental shooting is speaking out. → Read More
A cold-blooded, but heart-warming reunion as a family reunites with their lost pet snake
A Norfolk family had a heartwarming reunion on Friday when they made the trip to Henrico to pick up their pet snake that had just made a solo journey by U-Haul. → Read More
Pet snake hitchhiking across Virginia ends up in Henrico, owner plans to reunite
A local U-Haul manager was in for a slithery surprise when she opened a rental truck’s door to find a 2-3 ft. python on the vehicle’s floor. With the help of social media, Virginia’s Wildlife Management and Control team learned the reptile was a Newport News pet. → Read More
Making an early splash, City of Richmond hiring lifeguards before summertime
It’s not unusual for March temperatures to rest around 30 degrees in Central Virginia. Therefore, you may not be thinking about slathering on the sunscreen or gathering your pool gear just yet. But the City of Richmond has opened lifeguard applications early this season. → Read More
‘Nutzy’s Block Party’ kicks off a new year of Flying Squirrels baseball
It’s been a rollercoaster building up to this year’s Flying Squirrels baseball season and the wait isn’t over just yet. On Saturday, March 4, Squirrels fans had some fun and went nuts at Nutzy’s Block Party — the first day to buy single game tickets. → Read More
Do you know who your children are talking to online? Police warn of influx in social media scams targeting teens
A recent influx of scams targeting teenagers prompted Chesterfield County Police to urge parents to keep a closer eye on their children’s devices. Victims have been kids as young as 11 or 12 years old. → Read More
Richard Bland College’s Women’s basketball team has a slam dunk inaugural season
They shoot and, usually, they score. With less than a year of practicing together, Richard Bland College’s new Women’s Basketball team has been almost undefeated in their inaugural season. They’re currently ranked 16th in the country and first in the region as part of the National Junior College Athletic Association. → Read More
Richmond residents seek City support as utility prices continue to rise
If you’ve been feeling the heat of those high utility bills, you’re not alone. Temperatures are dropping, but those prices have been on the rise across the Commonwealth. The Department of Public Utilities hosted an event on Saturday, Feb. 25 geared towards providing support to Richmond residents struggling to pay off their bills. → Read More
Richmond adds 13 new 911 operators amid shortages
911 operators are your first line of help in crisis. On Friday, Feb. 24, the city of Richmond officially added 13 new staffers to their team. This group graduated their training and is the largest class in about seven years. → Read More
Experts say Central Virginia is in for an early and severe allergy season
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — While a few famous groundhogs predicted a late spring this year, that hasn’t stopped weather, tree pines and pollen from prompting an early start to a different season — allergy season. Local allergists like Dr. William Hark with Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists confirm they’ve seen an uptick in allergy patients […] → Read More
Cards only: Flying Squirrels ditch cash for upcoming baseball season
Richmond’s Flying Squirrels baseball team is in preparation mode for the upcoming season launching on April 7. For the first time, the Squirrels urge spectators to leave the cash behind. They’ll have to use credit or debit cards to purchase food, drinks, tickets, and parking. → Read More
Blood drive honors Richmond firefighter battling Leukemia
Richmond firefighter, Jonathan Clarke, has dedicated his life to saving others. With the help of a blood drive, he’s calling on others to do the same. This effort started with a blood drive held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Wednesday, February 15. → Read More
Farmers raise awareness about crime in rural parts of Central Virginia
Living in agricultural communities can come with a certain sense of security, but with more land — and fewer bystanders around — farmers in Central Virginia say it’s important to resist getting too comfortable. → Read More
Farmers raise awareness about crime in rural parts of Central Virginia
Living in agricultural communities can come with a certain sense of security, but with more land — and fewer bystanders around — farmers in Central Virginia say it’s important to resist getting too comfortable. → Read More
Voters turn out for first Saturday of early voting in 4th Congressional District special election
Voters across Central Virginia turned out to the polls on Saturday to cast their early ballots in Virginia’s 4th Congressional District special election, with many people appreciating how weekend voting hours made the process more accessible. → Read More
Richmond implements second set of modernized traffic lights to improve pedestrian safety
The City of Richmond installed a second set of modernized traffic lights geared towards improving pedestrian safety downtown. → Read More
Local JMU alumnus devastated to hear about crash that killed three students
People across the Commonwealth remain in mourning after a car crash Thursday night claimed the lives of three James Madison University sophomores and sent two, including the driver, to the hospital in critical condition. → Read More
Stroke survivor supports Richmond’s effort to become a ‘Stroke Smart City’
Spot a stroke, stop a stroke, save a life. That is a motto the city of Richmond is following as it partners with groups like VCU Health in efforts to make the city a “Stroke Smart City.” → Read More
Riverfront amphitheater opening delayed 1 year
“Tapping into the water line here, sewer systems, and designing it to the landscapes to take advantage of the topography,” Smith explained. “It’s taken a little bit longer to do design work, engineering.” → Read More
Student death sparks conversation on pedestrian safety at VCU
In the wake of a Virginia Commonwealth University student being hit and killed by a car near Laurel and West Main Streets on Friday, university students are opening a dialogue regarding pedestrian safety on campus. → Read More