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'Wild at Heart' fundraiser in Richmond helps families in need keep their pets Hundreds of animal lovers gathered at Maymont tonight for the "Wild at Heart: A Party for the Animals" fundraising event, donating money to help keep pets in loving homes.

Hundreds of animal lovers gathered at Maymont tonight for the "Wild at Heart: A Party for the Animals" fundraising event, donating money to help keep pets in loving homes.

Bram Stoker's descendant dissects 'Dracula' with Richmond fans A descendant of Bram Stoker, author of "Dracula," appeared in Richmond Friday night to take fans on a deep-dive of the iconic Gothic horror novel.

A descendant of Bram Stoker, author of "Dracula," appeared in Richmond Friday night to take fans on a deep-dive of the iconic Gothic horror novel.

Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by car near VCU campus A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on West Main Street near the VCU campus Saturday morning, according to Richmond police.

A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on West Main Street near the VCU campus Saturday morning, according to Richmond police.

Petersburg bridge to reopen after three years of detours A Petersburg bridge closed since 2022 will reopen with a temporary solution in March, ending 3 years of mile-long detours for Oak Hill residents.

A small bridge on Oak Hill in Petersburg that has been closed to traffic since 2022 due to structural concerns will finally get relief with a temporary bridge expected to open in mid to late March.

Coastal storm brings wind and rain to Richmond Rain takes over tonight and through Sunday with heavier amounts east of Richmond, coastal low impacts will be felt through Monday

Rain takes over tonight and through Sunday with heavier amounts east of Richmond, coastal low impacts will be felt through Monday

E‑bikes, phones and trash trucks: How lithium‑ion batteries can trigger dangerous fires Public safety officials are offering safety tips to prevent emergencies during Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year is “Charge Into Fire Safety - Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home.”

Public safety officials are offering safety tips to prevent emergencies during Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year is “Charge Into Fire Safety - Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home.”

Why Henrico-based Home Care Delivered is planning to lay off 73 workers Home Care Delivered sells diabetes testing supplies, adult diapers, wound dressings and other similar medical and health items, which are delivered to customers’ doors.

Home Care Delivered sells diabetes testing supplies, adult diapers, wound dressings and other similar medical and health items, which are delivered to customers’ doors.

Coastal storm expected to bring some weekend rain to Richmond Tonight will be mostly cloudy and cool, with lows in the low to mid 50s. A coastal storm will continue to develop off the coast of Florida and Georgia coast overnight

Tonight will be mostly cloudy and cool, with lows in the low to mid 50s. A coastal storm will continue to develop off the coast of Florida and Georgia coast overnight

Police Chief defends officer after viral video gets 100K views Prince George County Police Chief Keith Early defended one of his officer after a viral YouTube video.

Prince George County Police Chief Keith Early defended one of his officer after a viral YouTube video.

Final Score Friday Week 7 scores and highlights Lane Casadonte and Sean Robertson will have scores and highlights from high school football games across Central Virginia.

Lane Casadonte and Sean Robertson will have scores and highlights from high school football games across Central Virginia.

Inmate found after walking away from Virginia correctional facility Jeremy Paul Bushey, 27, left a farm property at Greensville Correctional Complex in Greensville County while working, according to VADOC officials.

Jeremy Paul Bushey, 27, left a farm property at Greensville Correctional Complex in Greensville County while working, according to VADOC officials.

Family remembers 20-year-old shot, killed on I-85: 'He took my future from me' A Virginia family is grieving the loss of their 20-year-old son, who was shot and killed on I-85 in late August while returning from visiting his grandmother.

A Virginia family is grieving the loss of their 20-year-old son, who was shot and killed on I-85 in late August while returning from visiting his grandmother.

Dozens of dogs and cats from rural Virginia shelters seek adoption in Richmond Dozens of dogs and cats from rural Virginia shelters were brought to the Richmond Animal League for the organization's second annual Rescue Round Up event, hoping to find their forever homes.

🐾 Dozens of dogs and cats from rural Virginia shelters were brought to the Richmond Animal League in Chesterfield for the organization's second annual Rescue Round Up event on Friday, hoping to find their forever homes. 🐾

Bed sores, abuse, and biohazards: What inspections reveal about care and conditions at Henrico nursing home Reports from the Virginia Department of Health detail its most recent cycle of inspections of Parham Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

When state inspectors entered a Henrico County nursing home in late August, they were met with a dead cockroach upon entrance, a strong smell of urine just beyond the lobby, and flies and gnats throughout the building.

Breast cancer survivor turns personal battle into mission to help other young mothers Richmond breast cancer survivor LaDonna Lewis creates nonprofit to help young mothers battling cancer after her own diagnosis at 27.

Richmond breast cancer survivor LaDonna Lewis created a nonprofit to help young mothers battling cancer after her own diagnosis at 27.

Chesterfield Police officer arrested for putting tracker on someone's car A Chesterfield Police officer was arrested for placing a tracking device on the car of someone he knew, according to the Chesterfield County Police Department.

A Chesterfield Police officer was arrested for placing a tracking device on the car of someone he knew, according to the Chesterfield County Police Department.

At least 19 unaccounted for following explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer An explosion has happened at the Accurate Energetic Systems in the Bucksnort area in Hickman County, Tennessee.

At least 19 people are unaccounted for following an explosion at a Tennessee explosives manufacturer on Friday, officials said.

Mary Munford’s Greg Muzik continues to recover after life-threatening crash Dozens of Mary Munford Elementary students and their parents on bikes and wheels gathered at Movement Church on Patterson Avenue for a .6 mile trek to their school on Westmoreland Street.

Mary Munford Principal Greg Muzik gave CBS 6 an update on his recovery process after he was hit by a car while riding his bike in March.

Forward RVA puts spotlight on Richmond creative scene After spending the week celebrating local works and creators, Forward RVA is now wrapping up. The event is put on by Style Weekly in conjunction with artoberVA.

After spending the week celebrating local works and creators, Forward RVA is now wrapping up.

Walk with purpose: Richmond Heart Walk returns with a life-saving mission The American Heart Association’s Central Virginia Heart Walk this weekend will bring people together on a mission to fight heart disease, the number one killer of Americans.

The American Heart Association’s Central Virginia Heart Walk this weekend will bring people together on a mission to fight heart disease, the number one killer of Americans.

Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes effect after U.S.-brokered deal A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas starts as both sides prepare for hostage returns and shifts in Gaza’s governance.

The Israel Defense Forces announced that a ceasefire with Hamas began at noon local time Friday.

Banana Ball returns to Richmond next year In 2026, the Firefighters will face the Indianapolis Clowns at CarMax Park on Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2.

Banana Ball is returning to Richmond next year.

Man with 'distinctive tattoo' wanted for murder near Virginia State University Chesterfield Police seek Latrell Creighton, 19, for murder in fatal shooting near Virginia State University.

Police seek an "armed and dangerous" murder suspect with a "distinctive tattoo" after a fatal shooting near Virginia State University.

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/latrell-creighton-wanted-oct-10-2025 

Henrico School Board removes parts of redistricting plan after capacity concerns Henrico County's School Board decided to remove portions of the Quioccasin Middle School rezoning changes from its proposed redistricting plan during Thursday's work session.

Henrico County's School Board decided to remove portions of the Quioccasin Middle School rezoning changes from its proposed redistricting plan during Thursday's work session, which spent over an hour discussing the topic.

Candidates in Virginia governor's debate clash over shutdown, violent rhetoric epublican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger faced off for the first and only time on the debate stage Thursday night in Virginia's high-stakes gubernatorial race.

Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger faced off for the first and only time on the debate stage Thursday night in Virginia's high-stakes gubernatorial race.

Woman seriously hurt, 2 others injured in East Henrico fight, Crime Insider sources say Three people were injured in a violent fight Thursday night, with one rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett.

Three people were injured in a violent fight Thursday night, with one being rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett.

Tour de Midnight bike ride event brings hope and help to Virginians with epilepsy It's your annual opportunity to get on a bike and explore the spectacular fall countryside in Goochland and Hanover counties and support a great cause.

It's your annual opportunity to get on a bike and explore the fall countryside in Goochland and Hanover counties and support a great cause. Next Saturday, the Tour de Midnight bike rides will head out from Goochland's Midnight Brewery to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia.

Mayor asks Virginia Governor for $80 million to help prevent another Richmond water crisis Richmond Mayor Avula requests $80 million in state funding to improve water infrastructure after January's crisis.

Richmond Mayor Danny Avula asked Governor Glenn Youngkin Wednesday for $80 million dollars over the next two fiscal years to enhance Richmond's Waterworks.

United Network for Organ Sharing furloughs 90 employees amid shutdown The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), a Richmond-based federal contractor overseeing organ transplants in the U.S., has furloughed 90 employees as a result of the federal government shutdown.

The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), a Richmond-based federal contractor overseeing organ transplants in the U.S., has furloughed 90 employees as a result of the federal government shutdown.

Petersburg restaurants, businesses expand hours ahead of Live! Casino Resort and Hotel Petersburg businesses extending hours and changing operations ahead of new casino opening. City expects 100,000 monthly visitors like Danville.

As the opening of Live! Casino Resort and Hotel in Petersburg draws closer, the city wants to make sure downtown and Olde Towne businesses are ready for the influx of visitors. Many may need to change their business model because of the 24 hours a day, 7 days a week nature of the casino.