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Richmond police chief warns against celebratory gunfire ahead of New Year's Eve
5+ hour, 5+ min ago (525+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Richmond Police Chief Rick Edwards is issuing a stern warning ahead of New Year's Eve: don't celebrate with gunfire or officers will find and arrest you. With New Year's Eve just one day away, Edwards addressed the expected…...
NKY child dies from flu; first juvenile flu death in Kentucky this season
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (209+ words) KENTON COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - Health officials in Kentucky said that a child from Kenton County has died of the flu. It's the first reported death of a juvenile from the flu this season in the commonwealth. The child did not…...
Court orders Kentucky to release records in driverâs license fraud investigation
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (1091+ words) Years of delays implementing the new federal Real ID licenses have led to long lines at driver licensing regional offices, but amid the chaos, there's a sweeping fraud investigating in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) --A court ruled…...
Train derailment in Kentucky prompts shelter-in-place order as hazmat crews respond
11+ hour, 19+ min ago (130+ words) At least 20 train cars derailed in Trenton, Kentucky, prompting officials to issue a shelter-in-place order as hazmat crews work to contain potentially dangerous materials on Tuesday morning. TRENTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " At least 20 train cars derailed in Trenton, Kentucky, prompting officials…...
Person killed, firefighter injured in South Richmond house fire
14+ hour, 56+ min ago (107+ words) One person died in a South Richmond house fire overnight Tuesday and a firefighter suffered minor injuries while responding. " One person died in a South Richmond house fire overnight Tuesday and a firefighter suffered minor injuries while responding.Flames and…...
Virginia updates vehicle inspection stickers for 2026, introduces new rejection sticker design
17+ hour, 47+ min ago (162+ words) As the calendar turns to 2026, Virginia will roll out updated vehicle safety inspection stickers featuring new colors and improved security features, Virginia State Police announced. The most significant change for 2026 involves the rejection stickers. Previously pink, the rejection stickers will…...
David Teel: Entering first clash of season, UVA, Virginia Tech winning despite injuries
20+ hour, 52+ min ago (29+ words) Last basketball season was the first since 1998-99 in which Virginia and Virginia Tech had losing records. There will be no sequel this season. More in Sports Columnists...
Virginia minimum wage rises to $12.77 an hour starting 2026
22+ hour, 52+ min ago (244+ words) ROANOKE, Va. " As Virginia welcomes 2026, a significant change is coming to paychecks across the state. Starting Monday, the minimum wage will increase to $12.77 an hour " a 36-cent raise. Starting January 1, Virginia workers will see more money in their paychecks. Jacob…...
Kentucky basketball's Braydon Hawthorne redshirt a thorny issue
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (798+ words) LEXINGTON " The zero-sum game for Kentucky basketball and coach Mark Pope is what occurs on the court. Did the Wildcats win or lose? Simple. Yet a fascinating scenario continues to transpire off the court, centered around the player who might…...
Retail recap for 2025: Store openings and closings across the Richmond region
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (846+ words) Jack Jacobs December 30, 2025 0 A handful of local retailers moved into brick-and-mortar locations in 2025 after previously doing business as pop-ups. Meanwhile other homegrown shops changed hands or expanded, as new-to-market companies made their entrances into the region during the year. And…...