Two Deaths in I-64 Crash in New Kent

Two men from Chesterfield died late Tuesday night on westbound I-64 in New Kent County.

Virginia Forestry's Seedling Store Closing For Season

The Virginia Department of Forestry is closing its doors on its popular seedling sales for the season, and as Charles Fishburne reports, for more than 90 years it has helped keep Virginia green.

Gun Safety Group Targets Cantor in Billboard Campaign

A group of gun safety advocates has launched a billboard campaign to urge House Majority Leader Eric Cantor to support the firearm background check bill, likely to pass the Senate this week.

Warner Urges Passage of Gun Control Bill

U. S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) spoke on the floor yesterday to urge fellow members to support the gun control bill before the Senate, which includes a portion known as the Campus Safety Act.

Richmond County Emergency Services Hiring Two

On the Northern Neck, Richmond County’s Emergency Services will hire two new employees, and EMS Chief Greg Baker says they’ll save money doing it.

Responding to the Unexpected

In the aftermath of Monday’s bombing in Boston, emergency medical personnel instantly organized to identify and treat victims. Richmond Ambulance Authority emergency protocols involve multiple agencies.

Fatigue Causes More Crashes, Virginia Tech Institute Finds

Virginia Tech researchers show fatigue is the leading form of distracted driving resulting in crashes and near crashes. 

Virginia Awaits The Return Of The 17-Year Cicada

After spending 17 years underground, billions of cicadas will begin emerging from the earth -- as soon as the ground temperature reaches 64 degrees. 

Brush Fire 30% Contained in Virginia Mountains

Schools in  Buena Vista were closed yesterday because of a brush fire that has burned 300 acres.  It's still burning this morning. 

Analyzing Virginia’s Transportation Funding

The nonprofit Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis says low income people will pay more in new taxes than wealthier Virginians under the transportation funding legislation adopted by the General Assembly.