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Spanberger orders termination of ICE agreements with law enforcement
Spanberger orders termination of ICE agreements with law enforcement
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has ordered the termination of U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) agreements with law enforcement on Wednesday in an attempt to establish principles for agen…
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February 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Spanberger orders termination of ICE agreements with law enforcement
‘The right answer for human health’: Bill to ban PFAS in biosolids used on land advances amid growing health concerns
‘The right answer for human health’: Bill to ban PFAS in biosolids used on land advances amid growing health concerns
As concern grows over the presence of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) substances, a new bill would prohibit the land application of biosolids that contain these so-called ̶…
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February 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM
‘The right answer for human health’: Bill to ban PFAS in biosolids used on land advances amid growing health concerns
Only On 8: Richmond mother, children lose everything in apartment fire
Only On 8: Richmond mother, children lose everything in apartment fire
A Richmond mother says all of her family’s belongings were destroyed after a fire burned through Ashley Oaks Apartments Monday afternoon, displacing dozens of residents.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Only On 8: Richmond mother, children lose everything in apartment fire
McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms, spokesperson says
McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms, spokesperson says
The news came as McConnell missed Senate votes on Monday and Tuesday.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:12 PM
McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms, spokesperson says
StormTracker8: Wintry Mix and Light Snow Possible Today
StormTracker8: Wintry Mix and Light Snow Possible Today
Very Low snowfall accumulations possible tonight
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February 4, 2026 at 11:06 AM
StormTracker8: Wintry Mix and Light Snow Possible Today
Most employees aren’t saving time with AI, even though CEOs think they are, report says
Most employees aren’t saving time with AI, even though CEOs think they are, report says
When it comes to artificial intelligence, there’s a growing disconnect between CEOs and their employees.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Most employees aren’t saving time with AI, even though CEOs think they are, report says
Man who made 82,000 PB&J sandwiches for migrants becomes basis of documentary
Man who made 82,000 PB&J sandwiches for migrants becomes basis of documentary
Somewhere between 2023 and 2024, Samuel Schultz says he made at least 82,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for migrants who had crossed the border near Jacumba, California.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Man who made 82,000 PB&J sandwiches for migrants becomes basis of documentary
Dog found shot dead between Richmond buildings
Dog found shot dead between Richmond buildings
A dog was found shot dead between two Richmond buildings on Monday.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Dog found shot dead between Richmond buildings
VIDEO: Ohio wrestling coach faces charges after altercation with referee turns violent
VIDEO: Ohio wrestling coach faces charges after altercation with referee turns violent
A coach faces charges after an altercation involving a referee turned violent during a local youth sporting event.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:42 PM
VIDEO: Ohio wrestling coach faces charges after altercation with referee turns violent
LIST: Central Virginia schools going virtual, delayed on Wednesday due to dangerous roads
LIST: Central Virginia schools going virtual, delayed on Wednesday due to dangerous roads
Some Central Virginia school districts will shift to virtual learning or operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday due to dangerous roads.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:36 PM
LIST: Central Virginia schools going virtual, delayed on Wednesday due to dangerous roads
StormTracker8: More Wintry Weather Possible
StormTracker8: More Wintry Weather Possible
Possible Wintry Mix and Snow on the way; light accumulations possible.
www.wric.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
StormTracker8: More Wintry Weather Possible
Trump suggests GOP should ‘take over’ voting process in multiple states ahead of midterms
Trump suggests GOP should ‘take over’ voting process in multiple states ahead of midterms
“The Republicans should say, ‘We want to take over — we should take over the voting — the voting in at least many, 15 places,’” Trump told former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino in an i…
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February 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Trump suggests GOP should ‘take over’ voting process in multiple states ahead of midterms
Former Secretary of Education Anne Holton appointed to fill vacant Richmond School Board seat
Former Secretary of Education Anne Holton appointed to fill vacant Richmond School Board seat
Anne Holton has been appointed to fill the vacant Sixth District Seat on the Richmond School Board following the resignation of Shonda Harris-Muhammed in early December 2025.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Former Secretary of Education Anne Holton appointed to fill vacant Richmond School Board seat
‘Working around the clock’: All Henrico subdivision roads should be treated for ice by tomorrow
‘Working around the clock’: All Henrico subdivision roads should be treated for ice by tomorrow
The Henrico County Department of Public Works said all subdivision roads will be treated with a 50/50 sand and salt mix by tomorrow if it hasn’t been treated already.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:12 PM
‘Working around the clock’: All Henrico subdivision roads should be treated for ice by tomorrow
Spanberger marks 100th day of Walk for Peace for visiting Buddhist monks with first proclamation
Spanberger marks 100th day of Walk for Peace for visiting Buddhist monks with first proclamation
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) marked the 100th day of the Walk for Peace monks’ journey through Central Virginia by proclaiming Monday as Walk for Peace Day.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Spanberger marks 100th day of Walk for Peace for visiting Buddhist monks with first proclamation
StormTracker8 Beyond the Forecast: Groundhog Day
StormTracker8 Beyond the Forecast: Groundhog Day
On this episode of StormTracker8 Beyond the Forecast, meteorologists Madison Olms and Jessica Kirk talk about Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
StormTracker8 Beyond the Forecast: Groundhog Day
LIST: Central Virginia schools closed, going virtual Tuesday due to hazardous roads
LIST: Central Virginia schools closed, going virtual Tuesday due to hazardous roads
Some Central Virginia school districts will remain closed or shift to virtual learning on Tuesday due to the continuous icy roads from the winter storm.
www.wric.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:54 AM
LIST: Central Virginia schools closed, going virtual Tuesday due to hazardous roads
22-year-old Henrico graduate among 7 killed in fishing boat tragedy
22-year-old Henrico graduate among 7 killed in fishing boat tragedy
A 22-year-old Richmond-area native and Deep Run High School graduate was among the seven people killed in a commercial fishing boat tragedy in late January.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:48 AM
22-year-old Henrico graduate among 7 killed in fishing boat tragedy
Judge won’t order federal investigators to preserve Alex Pretti evidence
Judge won’t order federal investigators to preserve Alex Pretti evidence
A federal judge declined to compel federal officials to preserve all evidence in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, voicing confidence Monday that court intervention isn’t needed. …
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February 2, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Judge won’t order federal investigators to preserve Alex Pretti evidence
Fetterman warns anti-ICE protesters: ‘Don’t ever, ever dox people’
Fetterman warns anti-ICE protesters: ‘Don’t ever, ever dox people’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) warned protesters in Minnesota against doxing federal immigration agents amid the Trump administration’s crackdown in the state.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Fetterman warns anti-ICE protesters: ‘Don’t ever, ever dox people’
VCU parts ways with women’s basketball coach Beth O’Boyle
VCU parts ways with women’s basketball coach Beth O’Boyle
VCU Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin announced that women’s basketball coach Beth O’Boyle will not coach for the remainder of the 2025–26 season and will not return to the pro…
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February 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
VCU parts ways with women’s basketball coach Beth O’Boyle
DHS locks down detention center hit by measles outbreak
DHS locks down detention center hit by measles outbreak
As of Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed 588 measles cases in the U.S. so far this year
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February 2, 2026 at 5:24 PM
DHS locks down detention center hit by measles outbreak
Richmond’s State of Emergency lifts after winter weather
Richmond’s State of Emergency lifts after winter weather
The State of Emergency declared at the end of January for Richmond due to winter weather has ended on Monday, according to city officials.
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February 2, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Richmond’s State of Emergency lifts after winter weather
‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother missing in Arizona
‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother missing in Arizona
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother is missing, and authorities are asking for the public’s help.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:12 PM
‘Today’ show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother missing in Arizona
StormTracker8: Highs Stay Above Freezing
StormTracker8: Highs Stay Above Freezing
Highs near 40 through Wednesday; Wintry Mix possible Tuesday Night
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February 2, 2026 at 11:06 AM
StormTracker8: Highs Stay Above Freezing