Man Who Stole Richmond Police Car and Died in Crash Was Armed With BB Gun

Richmond Police say the man who stole a police car Monday and died in a fiery crash had been armed with a BB gun. 

Oceana Cancels Air Show; Blue Angels Grounded by Budget Cuts

The annual air show at Oceana Naval Air Station has been canceled as a result of federal budget cuts and the grounding of the Blue Angels. 

Richmond Council Approves Back-Yard Chickens

Richmond City Council has amended the city zoning code to allow residents to own up to four chickens as pets and for egg production.

Richmond Public Schools Begin Earning Through Learning Program

Governor Bob McDonnell and Mayor Dwight Jones have announced a new Earning by Learning initiative for Richmond Public Schools. 

McDonnell Says Gifts to Family ‘Not Reportable'

Speaking to reporters yesterday, Governor Bob McDonnell said that gifts to his family members are not reportable under current state law.

Richmond Shakespeare and Henley Street Theatre Combine

The Henley Street Theatre and Richmond Shakespeare are joining forces, vowing to work together to be the “cornerstone of classical theatre” in Richmond.

Dinwiddie School Bus Driver Charged After Crash

A Dinwiddie County school bus was involved in a crash yesterday morning. Only minor injuries were reported.

Chesterfield Teacher Named Nation's Top Health Teacher

A Chesterfield County teacher has been named the nation's top health teacher by the American Association for Health Education. 

Armed Suspect Steals Police Car, Dies In Fiery Crash

Police say a man stole a Richmond police car and died in a fiery crash trying to escape.

Herring Announces LGBT Agenda

Democratic State Senator Mark Herring, a candidate for Attorney General, has announced a pro-gay-rights agenda.