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5+ min ago (56+ words) Robey shares her HOT LIST of new Richmond-area restaurants with Scott on the December episode of Eat It, Virginia available now on Spotify, YouTube, and WTVR.com. Robey shares her HOT LIST of new Richmond-area restaurants with Scott on the December episode of Eat It, Virginia available now on Spotify, YouTube, and WTVR.com....

5+ min ago (153+ words) The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office says the woman made threats after entering school property to get her loose dog. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office has increased patrols around Richmond School in the village of Lisbon after deputies say a 70-year-old woman threatened school staff Monday afternoon. The incident happened around 1 p.m., when, according to investigators, the woman went onto school property to retrieve her loose dog. Deputies say some students attempted to catch the dog, and the woman made physical contact with two of them. Sheriff's officials say she then directed threats toward school staff before leaving the area. Deputies later located the woman and took her into custody. She was booked into the Waukesha County Jail on recommended charges of terroristic threats, intimidation of a witness and disorderly conduct. The sheriff's office says additional patrols will be present in the…...

8+ min ago (38+ words) An NFL stadium looks "completely empty" at kickoff on Sunday. The NFL's Week 13 Sunday slate is a rough one. With three games on Thanksgiving and one on Black Friday, there is a lack of big-time games ......

26+ min ago (78+ words) Police from two counties swarmed an address in Norwich. A large police presence was spotted in Kirklees, off Ipswich Road, on Sunday (November 30). It has now been confirmed that Norfolk officers were called to assist their colleagues from Lincolnshire. Two men were arrested in connection with a burglary in the east of Lincolnshire. They both remain in police custody for questioning. A third man was arrested at the same address days later on Tuesday morning (December 2)....

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (438+ words) December 2, 2025, 3:44 PM It is the time of year for Christmas festivals where families gather to drink hot chocolate, check out gifts from local artisans and, of course, get a chance to put the kids on Santa's lap. On Friday, Christmas festival with a focus on inclusivity for those with disabilities will take over a few blocks in Arlington, Virginia, to bring on the holiday fun. Melwood has been hosting "Miracle on 23rd Street" for around 40 years, and while the event features the usual holiday market you may see anywhere else, this festival pays particular attention to children and adults with disabilities, such as mobility and sensory issues, as well as those who are deaf or blind. The event includes a quiet sensory room filled with nice furniture for attendees who may be overly stimulated by the live music and large crowds....

2+ hour, 3+ min ago (162+ words) Brooklyn courts sentenced a man to serve 22 years to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of his pregnant wife in their Williamsburg apartment. According to court records, Timothy Taylor, 38, pled guilty to second-degree murder in October, and Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Warin sentenced him to a term that will run consecutively to the life sentence he is already serving for the murder of his former wife in upstate New York. The defendant was previously sentenced in July of this year after a guilty plea to second-degree murder for the death of Tishawn Folkes-Taylor, his former wife, in her Schenectady home in May of 2023. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez condemned Taylor's actions and emphasized the severity of the crimes. Gregg, who worked as a police officer with the city's Department of Homeless Services, was three months pregnant at the…...

4+ hour, 56+ min ago (285+ words) Tom Raeburn named chief of city fire department that handles 6,000 emergency calls per year and has 205 staff. Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services Chief Tom Raeburn stepped into his new position on Dec. 1. Tom Raeburn became Richmond Hill's latest fire chief on Monday, Dec. 1 " but could he be the last person to ever have the job? York Region has eight fire departments and its municipalities, which share a police force and a paramedic service, have talked about handling fires the same way. In 2020, before Raeburn's predecessor Bryan Burbidge became chief, Richmond Hill was among the York municipalities supporting study of a merger. Opposition from Vaughan, Markham and King kept a merger from happening, but the idea has resurfaced since. Burbidge, whose term began on Oct. 12, 2021, retired this fall and Richmond Hill city council appointed Raeburn, who had been deputy chief…...

5+ hour, 49+ min ago (377+ words) Ontario auditor general finds province not properly overseeing doctor billings Norfolk fire department warns of hazardous batteries after Walsh, Ont. fire City staff to propose 10-year revitalization plans for Hamilton Wednesday Hamilton police search for man last seen over a week ago in west end F1 title fight down to final round as Verstappen capitalizes on McLaren mistake in Qatar The Norfolk County Fire Department is warning about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after a structure fire in Walsh, Ont. on Monday night. Firefighters say that just before 9:30 p.m. they responded to a fire at a former auto repair shop that is now used as a hobby shop for electric bikes, carts and equipment. They say that the occupants of the building lived in the apartment above the shop and reported hearing a loud boom coming from below. The people in the…...

6+ hour, 38+ min ago (209+ words) A local charity will be raising awareness of bereavement support services in Winchester's High Street during Grief Awareness Week. Winchester Bereavement Support (WBS) will be stationed at St Maurice's Covert on Winchester High Street on Thursday, December 4 to highlight its services during National Grief Awareness Week (December 2 to 8). The charity, formed in 1982, will be giving out pins featuring its distinct blue jigsaw heart logo in exchange for donations. Leonie Mountley, chair of WBS, said: "Christmas is a celebration when families come together so it's a particularly challenging time for anyone who has lost a loved one. "Grief Awareness Week is an opportunity to let local people know we are here and not just for Christmas. "To date, we've helped over 2,700 bereaved people through what is a time of great sadness in their lives, and we hope to support many more…...

6+ hour, 56+ min ago (96+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. State Sen. Mark Peake said he'll step down Dec. 31 as chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia after eight months in the role, following big election losses. RICHMOND " The chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia said Monday that he'll step down from the position at the end of the year as GOP leaders regroup following heavy losses in the Nov. 4 statewide elections....