VCU defeats Villanova 70-61, advance in NIT

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WRIC) — The Virginia Commonwealth University Men’s Basketball team has upset the 1-seed Villanova…

U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas case on politically motivated arrests

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Virginia Union University addresses old Richmond Community Hospital demolition controversy

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Following weeks of controversy surrounding the fate of the first Black-owned hospital…

Louisa residents take shelter at middle school after evacuation ordered due to fires

LOUSISA COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A local state of emergency has been declared in Louisa County…

Fire in Orange County spreads to 70 acres, 0% contained

ORANGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Crews are responding to a large fire in the area of…

Evacuation declared in Albemarle as crews respond to around 10 active fires

UPDATE: According to the Albemarle Department of Fire Rescue, crews responded to three major fires Wednesday.…

Wildfires rage in Rockingham County, one covers 1,200-acre area

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Several wildfires are raging in Rockingham County on Thursday after they…

Youngkin vetoes 22 more bills, citing public safety

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that he has taken action on…

Minnesota jail punished for denying food, water to feces-smearing inmate

The Minnesota Department of Corrections has penalized a county jail for depriving an inmate of food…

Controversial Indonesian defense minister wins presidential election

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has been elected president, with his victory being declared Wednesday. Subianto,…