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...

Pope John Paul II exhibit at Holocaust Museum

An exhibit that opens today at the Virginia Holocaust Museum may be a bit of a surprise.

Episcopal Bishop announces retirement

The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia held its 216th annual Council in Reston over the weekend.

Petersburg Police search for murder suspect

The search continues this morning in the Petersburg area for a man suspected of shooting a teenager to death.

Truck Stopped on 288 Struck by Vehicle, Traffic Snarled

An wreck just before 9:30 Tuesday morning tied up traffic on southbound Route 288 for hours.

Virginia Voice Offers Read-a-Thon

Virginia Voice is hosting an reading event on Saturday featuring some well known local voices.

Arrest Made in Colonial Heights Fatal Accident

The driver of a car in which a teenager died early Saturday has been arrested.

Report Says Wind Power More Viable

Science Matters:  A report released yesterday by Oceana, a worldwide group focused on ocean restoration, claims the potential of offshore wind power in the Atlantic is far greater than other energy sources.

State Police Investigate Two Fatal Wrecks

State Police investigated two fatal interstate crashes over the weekend.

Robbin Thompson Band Releases CD and DVD

The musicians who made up the Robbin Thompson Band decided last year that they would reunite and play another concert or two. The result was a new CD and DVD Live at the National.

Science Matters:VCU’s Rice Center Adding 150 Acres on the James

A major land gift will add about 150 acres to Virginia Commonwealth University’s Rice Center on another part of the James River.