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1 dead, 3 hurt in Metrobus crash on Richmond Highway in Fairfax County
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (48+ words) Officers shut down part of Richmond Highway in Fairfax County after a driver died and three people were injured in a collision on Monday. Officers shut down part of Richmond Highway in Fairfax County after a driver died and three people were injured in a collision on Monday....
Shots fired during fight outside Richmond school, police say
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (196+ words) December 15, 2025 / 3:26 PM PST / CBS San Francisco A search for a suspect is underway after shots were fired during a fight outside a school campus in Richmond during the noon hour, police said. Shortly after 12:05 p.m., officers were called to the 800 block of Chanselor Avenue following multiple reports of a fight. As officers responded, additional callers said shots were fired. When police arrived, they found a large group of people outside Sylvester Greenwood Academy located at 831 Chanselor Avenue. According to a preliminary investigation, what police described was a "large fight" took place outside the school, with both students and adults involved. During the incident, police said a suspect produced a firearm and fired at least one round. The school building was struck by at least one bullet and sustained minor damage. No injuries were reported. Police said the suspect fled the scene…...
MVSB invests in PMAC’s vision to restore Portsmouth South Meeting House
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (598+ words) PORTSMOUTH " The Portsmouth Music and Arts Center is a longtime staple in the Seacoast community, providing high-quality music and visual arts education programs. PMAC is fundraising to renovate the historic South Meeting House in Portsmouth as a second facility dedicated to visual arts. Meredith Village Savings Bank recently purchased $5,000 in tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support the efforts." PORTSMOUTH " The Portsmouth Music and Arts Center is a longtime staple in the Seacoast community, providing high-quality music and visual arts education programs. PMAC is fundraising to renovate the historic South Meeting House in Portsmouth as a second facility dedicated to visual arts. Meredith Village Savings Bank recently purchased $5,000 in tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support the efforts. "We are so thrilled to be embarking on this project, which will…...
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (713+ words) This story was originally published on LincolnChronicle.org and is used with permission. Oregon's two senators and the congresswomen representing Lincoln County got a letter of reassurance Friday from the U.S. Coast Guard's commandant that he intends to permanently keep its rescue helicopter in Newport. But the attorney representing the two organizations suing the Coast Guard in federal court says "show us" by asking that the government drop opposition to its lawsuit. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and Rep. Val Hoyle on Friday released a two-page letter they received just hours before from Adm. Kevin Lunday, the Coast Guard's acting commandant, and issued a joint news release touting the commandant's statement. In it, Lunday said his "intent is to permanently maintain" a helicopter operating from the Guard Guard's air facility in Newport "except when maintenance, crew readiness, or emergent mission…...
Newport News man arrested in shooting death of 15-year-old boy
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (340+ words) Police say suspect identified through technology and community tips in late November homicide. NEWPORT NEWS, VA " A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy late last month in the city's East End, Newport News Police announced Monday. According to investigators, the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, when officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 700 block of Lance Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a teenage male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and died on December 2. Following an intensive investigation, detectives identified Jamar Miguel Davis, 24, of Newport News, as the suspected shooter. With assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, Davis was taken into custody on Monday, December 15. Police said Davis is charged with second-degree murder, shooting into an occupied dwelling, use of…...
Developer Plans to Convert Building in Williamsburg Into 99 Apartments
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (349+ words) A Brooklyn-based developer plans to turn a church-affiliated building in Williamsburg into new housing. David Grunfeld, through the entity GW Infinity, filed plans to demolish the two-story building at 277 North Eighth Street and build a 17-story, mixed-use building in its place, according to a recent filing with the New York City Department of Buildings. If approved, the new building would include 99 residential units, as well as 2,713 square feet of commercial space and 66,718 square feet for community facilities, the filing shows. Grunfeld and a spokesperson for Kao Hwa Lee Architects " the listed architect on the project " could not be reached for comment. Grunfeld filed plans to demolish the existing vacant building between Meeker Avenue and Havemeyer Street in June, according to records. The property is currently home to the Carmel Residence, which is linked to the adjacent Roman Catholic church Shrine…...
Richmond unveils new cast-iron art gateway at Gilpin Community Farm
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (41+ words) Former Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore appeared in court on Friday, facing multiple charges. Moore, who was Michigan's head coach for two seasons, was charged with felony home invasion, ... Richmond unveils new cast-iron art gateway at Gilpin Community Farm...
Here’s how much Norfolk’s temporary casino made during its first month
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (205+ words) Norfolk's temporary casino made over $1 million during its first month of operation. The Interim Gaming Hall brought in more than $1.4 million in revenue in November, according to the latest revenue figures released Monday by the Virginia Lottery. The temporary casino opened Nov. 7. It is housed in a 3,600-square-foot tent-like facility and has 132 slot machines. Also in November, Rivers Casino Portsmouth earned about $25.8 million in revenue. The number is a 5.5% decrease from October, when the casino took in around $27.3 million in revenue.The revenue data provides a first look at how the two Hampton Roads casinos will perform against one another. Norfolk's revenue is far less than the roughly $12 million Danville's temporary casino earned in its first two weeks. Bristol's temporary casino, which opened July 8, 2022, earned $11.7 million in revenue during its first month. Norfolk casino operators Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey…...
Rock N' Willow Ranch to host Wake Up Alexandria event Dec. 19
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (323+ words) Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little or no reporting. At times, this byline is used when a news story includes numerous authors or when the story is formed by aggregating previously reported news from various sources. If outside sources are used, it is noted within the story. Rock N' Willow Ranch to host Wake Up Alexandria event Dec. 19 The event will take place from 7:30-8:30 a.m. ALEXANDRIA " Rock N' Willow Ranch, located at 3725 County Rd. 36 NE., Parkers Prairie, will host the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Wake Up Alexandria event on Friday, Dec. 19 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wake Up Alexandria is a chamber networking event that is open to…...
Two people hospitalized after a Norfolk Police car struck
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (138+ words) NORFOLK, Neb. (KTIV) - Multiple people were injured after a vehicle struck a Norfolk Police car. According to the Norfolk Police Division, in the early morning hours of Dec. 14, a Norfolk police officer was transporting a person to jail when they were struck from behind. The officer was southbound on Highway 81 approaching the intersection of 829th Road. As the officer was slowing down to make a right turn they were struck from the rear by a pick-up truck. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and took both drivers and the arrestee to Faith Regional Hospital. Both drivers were transferred to Omaha area hospitals for further treatment. The arrestee was treated and released. The accident remains under investigation by the Nebraska State Patrol and the Madison County Sheriff's office. Norfolk police say possible charges are pending....