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Richmond, VA

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As the investigation into Tuesday’s mass shooting intensifies, Richmond Police are ramping up for a big weekend and summer. “We are short-staffed. That’s not a secret right now. So we need all of our friends to pitch in, pull in the same direction so we can just do better for our city,” said Acting Chief Rick Edwards, Richmond Police Dept.

In wake of mass shooting, Richmond Police kickoff Operation Safe Summer to curb violence

Richmond Public Schools held its first graduation ceremony since this week’s deadly shooting outside the Altria theater. In wake of mass shooting, Richmond Police kickoff Operation Safe Summer to curb violence. Updated: 3 hours ago. As the investigation into Tuesday’s mass shooting intensifies, Richmond Police are ramping up for...

Sportable River City Slam wheelchair tournament this weekend

In wake of mass shooting, Richmond Police kickoff Operation Safe Summer to curb violence. As the investigation into Tuesday’s mass shooting intensifies, Richmond Police are ramping up for a big weekend and summer. Virginia man sentenced to 6 years imprisonment in January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection. Updated: 3...

‘Bittersweet’: RPS resumes graduation days after deadly shooting

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -There is still a little smoke and haze lingering in downtown Richmond. Doctors say the intensity does vary throughout Virginia. They warn that poor air quality can affect your health if you’re not paying attention to how long you’re outside. “Just look outside like visually...

Doctors share impact of Code Red air quality alert due to Canada wildfires

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -The City of Richmond announced new parking decals for Fan Restricted Parking District residents are on sale for $25 each. The current Fan parking permit expires on June 30. Both mail-in and in-person renewal options are available for qualifying residents. Residents must display the Fan permit on...

Fan District parking permits available for purchase

In wake of mass shooting, Richmond Police kickoff Operation Safe Summer to curb violence. As the investigation into Tuesday’s mass shooting intensifies, Richmond Police are ramping up for a big weekend and summer. Updated: 1 hour ago. Richmond Public Schools held its first graduation ceremony since this week’s deadly...

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Chesterfield County, VA

Chesterfield, VA

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield residents will have the opportunity to get their vote in early for the Virginia Primary Election on June 20. On June 10 and June 17, the Chesterfield County Registrar’s Office will be open for registered voters to cast their ballot early ahead of the primary election. The office will be open for in-person voting from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will continue to accept early votes on weekdays through Friday, June 16.

Chesterfield offers early voting for June Primary election Saturday

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Here’s a look at the top headlines to start your day:. Multiple lanes are blocked on I-95 South near the Willis Road exit due to police activity. The family of Shawn Jackson and Renzo Smith are speaking out after the two were shot and killed during Tuesday’s mass shooting outside the Altria Theatre following a graduation ceremony for Huguenot High School. 19-year-old Amari Ty-Jon Pollard from Henrico is being held without bond after being charged with two counts of second-degree murder in relation to the shooting. Richmond Police say Jackson and Pollard had an ongoing, year-long dispute.

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RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Richmond school leaders aren’t holding back their emotions tonight after a shooting that took place after a high school graduation killed two and injured five. They’re sad and angry. Many RPS school leaders were walking out of the Altria Theater after handing out diplomas to...

School, state leaders react to Monroe Park shooting that killed 2, injured 5

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - On Thursday evening, dozens gathered in Monroe Park to pray for healing in Richmond following Tuesday’s deadly mass shooting outside the Altria Theater, where Shawn Jackson and his stepfather, Renzo Smith, were killed following Huguenot High School’s graduation ceremony. TiMya Emanuel and her friends...

‘We have to heal as a community’: Dozens gather to pray in Monroe Park following mass shooting

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Cries to end gun violence continue to echo through the city, as groups gathered Wednesday afternoon from City Hall to Capitol Square to demand action after an 18-year-old Huguenot High School graduate and his stepfather were killed moments after a graduation ceremony at Altria Theater. “We...

Parents, community members demand change following Monroe Park mass shooting

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - As the French Open wraps up this weekend, another tennis event will start in Richmond. One of the fastest-growing wheelchair sports in the world is tennis. This weekend, Sportable is hosting nationally ranked wheelchair tennis players representing states all over the country at the third annual River City Slam tournament.

River City Slam returns this weekend

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond officials have provided new details about the mass shooting that left two people dead and injured five others in Monroe Park after Huguenot High School’s graduation ceremony. “A day that should have been a moment of joy and celebration with friends and family was...

Richmond Police: Suspect and graduate victim had on-going, year-long dispute

Doctors share impact of Code Red air quality alert due to Canada wildfires. Doctors say the intensity does vary throughout Virginia. They warn that poor air quality can affect your health if you’re not paying attention to how long you’re outside. Superintendent Jason Kamras gives update on how...

Question remain following mass shooting outside Altria Theater

There's a new face in charge of Colonial Heights Public Schools. Richneck Elementary School now has a new principal and vice-principal.

'Can you imagine the grief?': Huguenot graduation attending calls for change

'Can you imagine the grief?': Huguenot graduation attending calls for change. 'They were very special to us all': Family members remember Shawn Jackson, Renzo Smith. Family of graduate, father killed in shooting following graduation ceremony speak out. 19-year-old Monroe Park mass shooting suspect arraigned on 2 counts of murder. 19-year-old...

“Richmond has a pandemic of violence,” 6 sent to VCU Medical Center after graduation mass shooting

Loved ones remember father and son killed in Richmond graduation shooting. The city of Richmond continues to wrestle with the trauma of what unfolded in Monroe Park Tuesday. 19-year-old Monroe Park mass shooting suspect arraigned on 2 counts of murder. Updated: 2 hours ago. 19-year-old Amari Ty-Jon Pollard appeared in...

Richmond officials provide new details about mass shooting

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Jason Alexander went to the Altria Theatre to see his son graduate from Huguenot High School. However, he witnessed terrifying moments unfold after the ceremony when gunshots rang out in Monroe Park. “We’re in the process of waiting for my son to come out,” said Alexander....

‘You just kept hearing shots’: Witnesses recount mass shooting in Monroe Park

'They were very special to us all': Family members remember Shawn Jackson, Renzo Smith. Family of graduate, father killed in shooting following graduation ceremony speak out. “Richmond has a pandemic of violence,” 6 sent to VCU Medical Center after graduation mass shooting. Loved ones remember father and son killed...

Huguenot High School teacher describes mass shooting

'They were very special to us all': Family members remember Shawn Jackson, Renzo Smith. “Richmond has a pandemic of violence,” 6 sent to VCU Medical Center after graduation mass shooting. Loved ones remember father and son killed in Richmond graduation shooting. The city of Richmond continues to wrestle with...

Family of graduate, father killed in shooting following graduation ceremony speak out

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - In the parking lot of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, several family members gathered to remember the lives of their loved ones, Shawn Jackson and Renzo Smith, who were shot and killed during Tuesday’s mass shooting outside the Altria Theatre following a graduation ceremony for Hugenot High School.

Family members mourn loved ones killed in mass shooting following high school graduation

Loved ones remember father and son killed in Richmond graduation shooting. The city of Richmond continues to wrestle with the trauma of what unfolded in Monroe Park Tuesday. Police say suspect and graduate victim had on-going dispute. Updated: 5 hours ago. A grieving community leaving behind flowers and other mementoes...

19-year-old Monroe Park mass shooting suspect arraigned on 2 counts of murder

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - In a message to the community Wednesday evening, Richmond Public Schools Superintendant Jason Kamras provided updates on end-of-the-year operations following the fatal mass shooting after Huguenot High School’s graduation ceremony Tuesday. In a statement to families, Kamras said that schools will be closed for students...

RPS provides update on remaining high school graduations

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Virginia 911 operators now seeking feedback through text

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Emergency Communications is seeking feedback in a new way to ensure callers are receiving excellent emergency services in...

Virginia 911 operators now seeking feedback through text

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