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...

Charges Filed in 1965 Hopewell Murder

Police in Hopewell have charged a man with killing his wife 45 years ago.

Richmond Taking Applications from Minority Businesses

Richmond’s Office of Minority Business Development and Economic and Community Development Department are accepting Contractor Assistance Loan Applications.

DNA Clears Man in 1980s Rape Case

DNA testing has excluded Thomas Haynesworth in the rape of a Richmond woman 25 years ago.

Dinwiddie School Survey Comes Up Short

The 2010 Youth Prevention Needs Assessment of six through 11th graders in Dinwiddie was presented at the last meeting of the County School Board, but the results won’t be useful.

Science Matters: NASA Administrator visits Math Science Innovation Center

On Friday, the 25th anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger, astronaut Charles Bolden spent time at The Math Science Innovation Center in Richmond.

Arrest made in Colonial Heights double murder

Colonial Heights Police have made an arrest in the murders of Joseph and Evelyn Bland.

Trucker dies in 295 crash

A truck accident on Route 295 Saturday claimed the life of a Miami man. It happened just north of Route 460.

Agreement Reached on Reservoir Project

The Henrico County Board of Supervisors and Cumberland County have approved a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a proposed reservoir project.

No Fluvanna Water Deal for Louisa

Louisa County Supervisors say they’re not going to count on a deal with Fluvanna County to bring water to the Zion Crossroads area and will explore other options.

Petersburg Police Investigating Triple Shooting

Police in Petersburg are investigating an incident that left a woman and two men with gunshot wounds on Sunday night.