John Ogle
John Ogle
John Ogle began his career in broadcast journalism while still in high school. In nearly 50 years on the radio he has worked as a news anchor for the ABC, NBC, and Mutual networks and as News Director of radio stations in Richmond, Miami, Washington, and New York City. After ten years as News Director of WCXR, Alexandria, John returned to Richmond in 1993 and organized The Richmond Times Dispatch Broadcast News Service. In its 12 year history, the network’s programming was heard on 20 radio stations across Virginia. John retired from the Times Dispatch at the end of 2004 but is still heard daily as a freelance Correspondent on WCVE Public Radio and on the ABC Radio Network.

Stories from John Ogle...

Third suspect arrested in Petersburg shooting

Petersburg police have a third suspect in custody in connection with an incident on Saturday the 18th.

Henrico Police Chief to retire

Henrico County Chief of Police Col. Henry W. Stanley, Jr. has announced his retirement effective the 8th of April.

Colonial Heights Fire Department to add heavy rescue truck

Bids are being accepted until tomorrow to supply Colonial Heights with a new multipurpose fire and rescue unit.

St. Paul’s to honor homeless dead

Historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at Capitol Square will memorialize homeless people who died this year with a service this afternoon.

Poll finds wide support for public schools

VCU's annual education poll results have been released.

Traffic stop ends in shooting death

State Police are investigating a shooting in Petersburg that involved a city police officer.

James River Association plans ecology school

The James River Association has launched a campaign to build an ecology school.

Man charged in 2006 murder of his wife

A 36 year old Greene County man has been charged with murdering his wife in 2006.

Man accused of eight murders is competent to stand trial

A man accused of killing his sister and seven other people in Appomattox has been declared competent to stand trial.

UR opens transportation center on campus

The University of Richmond has launched a new transportation initiative intended to make travel easier for students, faculty and staff to get to community, cultural, and social events.