Richmond Juvenile Detention Center to Reopen

The city of Richmond has received certification from the State Board of Juvenile Justice to reopen the city's Juvenile Detention Center as a new facility.

Democratic Candidates Ready to Face “Tea Party Ticket”

The Democratic statewide ticket appeared for the first time together yesterday at a unity breakfast the Hippodrome Theater in Richmond and told supporters the November election will be a referendum on the Tea Party. Craig Carper reports.

Triple-A Study Examines Distracted Drivers

A new study finds hands-free technologies for drivers may be convenient, but such distractions while driving can be deadly.

Driver Study Proves Hands-Free Not Risk-Free

Triple-A released a study yesterday that provides scientific evidence that distracted drivers are dangerous drivers, even if using "hands free" devices.

Richmond Police Impersonator Robs Victims He Pulls Over

Richmond Police are looking for an impersonator who pulled over and robbed two victims at night, along Jefferson Davis Highway.  Charles Fishburne reports.

New Triple-A Research Says Hands-Free Devices Not Safe For Driving

Triple-A MidAtlantic has just released what it calls a landmark study on the dangers of distracted driving, and they say the notion that "hands free" devices are safe is just not true. 

Democrats Select Northam for LG and Herring for AG

The Democratic ticket is set for the November election. The three statewide candidates will hold a unity breakfast this morning at the Hippodrome Theater in Richmond.

Kaine Makes Immigration Reform Plea in Spanish

Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) delivered a 14-minute speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate yesterday in favor of the "Gang of Eight" immigration reform bill, entirely in Spanish.
 

VDH Warns of Health Risks From Floods

The Virginia Department of Health warns homeowners with wells and septic systems to take precautions due to recent heavy rains and flooding -- and more on the way. 

Chesterfield Police Officer Charged With Embezzlement

Chesterfield County Police have arrested and charged one of their own with felony embezzlement.