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Truly tired of having to deal with antiblackness within medical care as a black disabled patient in VA it's taking a toll on me and has been since childhood but it's costing me so much now especially this weekend with VCU&HCA's care teams.

Mayor Avula sits down with Jon Burkett after spike in Richmond crime: 'We've had a string these last few days' Violent crime stats for 2025 in the city were the best Richmond has seen in more than a decade up until Jan. 27, when the city recorded its first homicide of the year.

Violent crime stats for 2025 in the city were the best Richmond has seen in more than a decade up until Jan. 27, when the city recorded its first homicide of the year.

Since that day, major crimes detectives have been busy and the violence has been consistent.

Her story has shaken up metro Detroit. It's very cold up here and she didn't get the help she needed even after calling the city and multiple agencies.

She, her mom, and her kids slept in a van. Ran out of gas.

Her 9 year old & 2 year old died from hypothermia.

I can't stop thinking about her. 💔

A reality is that a ton of nonprofit organizations & other facilities are laying-off a ton of people, and sometimes outright shuttering, because they still haven't received federal funding they were contractually promises. Many websites are still not up. And a lot more. All despite court orders.

Over 400 William & Mary Law School applicants receive incorrect acceptance letters More than 400 applicants to Willliam & Mary Law School received letters on Tuesday incorrectly telling them they were accepted to the program, a spokesperson with the school confirmed to WTKR.

More than 400 applicants to Willliam & Mary Law School received letters on Tuesday incorrectly telling them they were accepted to the program.

Winter storm wreaks havoc on Virginia neighborhoods: 'I thought something exploded' A winter storm that swept through central Virginia on Tuesday left trees coated in ice, which brought down branches and caused widespread damage and power outages.

“It was a big boom. My pole and stuff was shaking, like really, really violently, so I thought something exploded.”

Did you experience damage from the storm?

Irvo Otieno's mother supports legislation she thinks could have saved his life: 'Put a stop to this absurdity' Caroline Ouko, the mother of Irvo Otieno is putting her support behind a piece of legislation that she says could have helped saved him from being sent to jail and his eventual death.

"Put a stop to this absurdity and take care of those in a mental crisis when they need it the most," she said.

Remember that a mask does more than protect against covid.

A well fitted respirator will also keep you safe from flu, measles, TB and other airborne viruses. It will keep those around you safe if you’re sick.

It’s an easy way to demonstrate community care and solidarity.

You take antihistamines for it to help it are you allergic because I know people who do get hives do to stress and masc? And some who have to have things on stand by. Sometimes I break out. Sometimes my asthma sets off. I also have a little ouchie on hand too to help for sensory

Early morning look at Central Virginia road conditions after winter storm Virginia State Police reported more than 700 crashes statewide during the winter storm. Seventy people were injured in those crashes, but no deaths have been reported.

How are the roads where you live?

EPA report shows pages of violations within Richmond water distribution system Pages packed with violations are now uncovered in a 2022 Environmental Protection Agency inspection report about Richmond’s drinking water distribution system.

It’s a snapshot of how the system works and what inspectors say must be fixed.

Inside look at Richmond water plant flood City officials say a weather-related power outage caused flooding at the water plant, which forced service to be cut off while workers dealt with the issue.

Plant staff who have worked there for years say it's unlike anything they've seen.

‘We don’t want to have this situation happen again’: Henrico officials learn lessons from water crisis Five days into the crisis, water is coming out of the taps again in eastern Henrico, but the entire county remains under a boil advisory.

This week has been something many residents have never experienced and likely wouldn't like to again.

VDH report sheds more light on Henrico Doctor’s failure to report suspected infant abuse A newly released report from the Virginia Department of Health alleges the facility delayed reporting suspected abuse infants in 2023.

A newly released report from the Virginia Department of Health alleges the facility delayed reporting suspected abuse infants in 2023.

Celebrate Freedom: A round-up of events for MLK day in Central VA In honor of his numerous achievements, several events are taking place in Central Virginia for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Here's a list of events taking place in Central Virginia for Martin Luther King Day.

Richmond prepares for water plan investigation following crisis Monday marks one week since Richmond’s water crisis began, and now neighbors, businesses and councilmembers want answers on why it ever happened.

The water may be flowing, but the questioning is only just beginning.

Richmond mayor unveils water crisis recovery plan in council meeting Mayor Danny Avula says there are three phases to the city's water crisis recovery plan.

He added that he understands no water has impacted the community and outlined plans for the next steps.

Virginia House passes resolutions protecting abortion, voting rights, marriage equality Lawmakers in the Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions on Tuesday enshrining rights to abortion, voting and marriage equality in a critical step for Democrats hoping to amend the state’s constitution next year

The chamber, where Democrats hold a razor-thin 51-49 majority, advanced Tuesday's three proposed constitutional amendments while sister resolutions work their way through the Senate.

Virginia native experiencing California wildfires: ‘Very tragic here’ The Charlottesville native is grateful to be alive and have a home. Yet, staying in Los Angeles is becoming increasingly difficult.

"So many people are getting strep throat and bronchitis due to the air quality. It’s quite very tragic here,” Charlottesville native and VSU grad Keicon Cherry said.

Three operators considered ‘fully staffed’ when water plant lost power State officials tell 12 On Your Side that increased staffing would have made a difference at Richmond’s water treatment plant when there was a power outage.

The city said the plant was fully staffed during the power outage and flood, ultimately leading to the water crisis. Fully staffed means three operators were on site.

Richmond’s mayor addresses water crisis in one-on-one interview In just his first few days on the job, Richmond Mayor Dr. Danny Avula was dealing with his first crisis

Richmond's Mayor Dr. Danny Avula sat down with 12 On Your Side for a one-on-one interview on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the recent water crisis.

Watch the full interview in the link below.

‘Earthquakes happen’: Va Tech professor provides insight after two quakes rattle Central Virginia While it caught many residents by surprise, Martin Chapman, a geophysics professor at Virginia Tech, said quakes like these happen at least once every year or two.

Two earthquakes rattled portions of Central Virginia on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Richmond’s mayor addresses water crisis in one-on-one interview In just his first few days on the job, Richmond Mayor Dr. Danny Avula was dealing with his first crisis

Avula’s interview came moments after Department of Public Utilities Director April Bingham submitted her resignation.

Virginia man pleads not guilty to stockpiling largest number of homemade bombs in FBI history A Virginia man has pleaded not guilty in a federal case that accuses him of stockpiling the largest number of finished explosives in FBI history

Court documents say the man stored a "highly unstable explosive material" in a garage freezer next to “Hot Pockets and frozen corn on the cob.”

Lawmakers introduce bills requiring cardiac emergency response plan in Virginia public schools This year, Cayden Shipley and the American Heart Association are teaming up to advocate for House Bill 1695 and Senate Bill 817, which would require all Virginia public schools to have a cardiac emergency response plan in place.

House Bill 1695 and Senate Bill 817 would require all Virginia public schools to have a cardiac emergency response plan, including for student-athletes.

Metro Richmond Zoo launches the Poppy Cam If you want to see more of Poppy, the Metro Richmond Zoo has got you covered!

In case you missed it, Metro Richmond Zoo now has the Poppy Cam!

So the US government, legislative and judicial branches was able to ban a social media platform over “security concerns” but they can’t seem to find a way to ban the guns that are slaughtering thousands of people through mass shootings?

2026 is the year of political action…