Episodes

  • Richmond News Today — June 11

    Richmond News Today — June 11
    Jun 11 2026
    Richmond's Local Wire faced technical issues preventing today's full report from being generated. Listeners are advised to check back tomorrow for the complete local news roundup.
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  • Richmond: Man gets life sentence for killing 8-year-old girl in Hopewell | June 10

    Richmond: Man gets life sentence for killing 8-year-old girl in Hopewell | June 10
    Jun 10 2026
    Richmond — A man sentenced to life in prison for killing 8-year-old P'Aris Moore in Hopewell and a deadly crash in Richmond involving a car crashing into a building have dominated local headlines. Public health officials also warn of a measles outbreak in Virginia, urging unvaccinated residents to get immunized.
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    2 mins
  • Richmond: Car crash leaves three hospitalized, nurse sentenced for abuse, and more in R... | June 09

    Richmond: Car crash leaves three hospitalized, nurse sentenced for abuse, and more in R... | June 09
    Jun 9 2026
    Richmond — A serious crash in Chesterfield County left three hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into a shopping center, and a former NICU nurse in Henrico County received a three-year prison sentence for abusing premature babies. A lost dog found in a Richmond mailbox and a banned basketball coach in Henrico County also made headlines.
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  • Richmond: Multiple shootings reported in Richmond overnight, including a fatal incident | June 08

    Richmond: Multiple shootings reported in Richmond overnight, including a fatal incident | June 08
    Jun 8 2026
    Richmond police are investigating three shootings and a fatal stabbing in the East End and bus stop areas over the past 8 hours, raising safety concerns in vulnerable neighborhoods. Meanwhile, Hopewell's new city manager is working to rebuild trust after a leadership change, while Richmond's Right In My Back Yard Festival celebrated local culture and community spirit.
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  • Richmond: Henrico Hospital faces scrutiny over NICU abuse investigation | June 07

    Richmond: Henrico Hospital faces scrutiny over NICU abuse investigation | June 07
    Jun 7 2026
    Richmond's latest Local Wire update covers a Henrico Doctors’ Hospital probe into a former NICU nurse convicted of abusing nine infants, a fatal I-64 crash in Goochland County, and a deadly two-vehicle collision in Chesterfield County. A fire in Prince George County displaced residents, while the Ashland Strawberry Faire highlighted local agriculture.
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    2 mins
  • Richmond: Beloved Richmond historian, LGBTQ+ activist dies suddenly | June 06

    Richmond: Beloved Richmond historian, LGBTQ+ activist dies suddenly | June 06
    Jun 6 2026
    Richmond's beloved historian and LGBTQ+ activist Romayne "Beth" Marschak has died, leaving a major cultural loss, while a former NICU nurse received a three-year prison sentence for child abuse. Authorities are also investigating a man's death in Richmond amid concerns over flood response delays and a listeria outbreak linked to Maryland ricotta cheese.
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  • Richmond: Man drowns in Lake Anna State Park, found unresponsive by visitors | June 05

    Richmond: Man drowns in Lake Anna State Park, found unresponsive by visitors | June 05
    Jun 5 2026
    Richmond: A man died after drowning at Lake Anna State Park, prompting officials to warn swimmers about safety risks. Meanwhile, Virginia's rural healthcare system faces a critical crisis as one-third of rural hospitals risk closure or financial strain.
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  • Richmond: Man Arrested After Girlfriend's Body Found in Buckingham Home | June 04

    Richmond: Man Arrested After Girlfriend's Body Found in Buckingham Home | June 04
    Jun 4 2026
    Richmond authorities arrested a man in Buckingham County after his girlfriend's body was found, while a Richmond couple faced charges for illegally possessing handguns near Niagara Falls. A Scottsville man is accused of child sex crimes, and officials warned of hurricane season risks as schools face budget cuts.
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