Riley Wyant

Richmond

Weekend Anchor and Reporter at WWBT-TV (Richmond, VA)

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Sisters undergo double mastectomy surgery to prevent breast cancer

2 weeks ago | wsaz.com | Riley Wyant

(InvestigateTV) — Doctors told them they had a 97% chance of being diagnosed with the disease. Ivy and Lexie Hunt were in their early 20s when they underwent genetic testing because of a family history of breast cancer. “The doctor called me first and told me that I was positive,” Lexie said. “Of course, like, I really hope my sister doesn’t have this as well.”“Unfortunately, we both came back with BRCA 2,” Ivy said.
Richmond area’s water crisis: A timeline of what happened

Jan 11, 2025 | ourcommunitynow.com | Riley Wyant

Share 7:30 A.M. Richmond’s water treatment plant experiences a power outage. This automatically triggers a secondary power system — but the transfer switch didn’t work. A technician is called in to check out the problem. That person tries to manually connect to the secondary power system. Yet again, it did not reconnect, which led to water valves getting stuck. This then triggers a separate backup battery that unknowingly and unfortunately had a limited life.
Ways to exercise caution at large gatherings

Jul 22, 2024 | nbc12.com | Riley Wyant

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -It’s hard to say how any of us would react if the worst happened at a rally, concert or large gathering. You often hear about “fight or flight” responses in emergenciesof. But there are some things you can do to put your mind at ease and even help with reaction time should it be necessary. Security expert Cliff Lent is a veteran and former police officer and was as shocked as anyone when he heard about the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump last week.
A look at leash laws in central Virginia

May 20, 2024 | nbc12.com | Riley Wyant

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -This beautiful weather may encourage you to spend more time outside with your pets. But are you following your area’s leash laws to protect your neighbors and your pup? Leash laws in central Virginia vary from county to county, but animal advocates say they all have one thing in common: Most people aren’t following the rules.
The dangers of posting your young children on social media

Apr 10, 2024 | nbc12.com | Riley Wyant

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - We’ve seen the pictures all over our social media feeds. From first-day school photos to pregnancy announcements to first birthdays, our youngest generation has quite the digital footprint. However, experts warn that this never-ending stream of seemingly innocent photos could put your child or grandchild at risk. “Parents are super excited, and they want to just scream it out to the world,” said social media safety expert Marcy Thornhill.
Popular destinations under travel advisories ahead of Spring Break

Mar 8, 2024 | nbc12.com | Riley Wyant

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -The United States urges travelers to take extra precautions when leaving the country this Spring Break. As a part of the On Your Side Safety initiative, here are some problem areas and what you can do to stay safe. Travelers should exercise increased caution in the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and parts of Mexico. But if you want to go to Jamaica, you should rethink your travel plans entirely.
The Richmond ‘gun hole’ is gone

Jan 31, 2024 | nbc12.com | Riley Wyant

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A viral sensation in Richmond is now gone. The Richmond “gun hole” gained tons of attention on social media over the past week. Now it’s been patched up. Check out our original story: “You’re not a Richmond-ite unless you’ve seen the gun hole,” Richmond resident Scott Boastfield said earlier this week. The “gun hole” was simply an indentation on the sidewalk shaped like a gun.
New sculpture in Richmond’s West End honors local civil rights hero

Jan 30, 2024 | nbc12.com | Riley Wyant

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A new sculpture was unveiled in Richmond’s West End on Tuesday, but there’s a deeper significance behind the work of art. The sculpture was erected to honor the person who single-handedly desegregated Westhampton Junior High School back in 1961 at the young age of 12: Daisy Jane Cooper, now known as Jane Cooper Johnson. She was just 9 years old when her mother, Bettie, decided she wanted an equal-opportunity education for her daughter.
The story behind the viral Richmond gun hole

Jan 29, 2024 | nbc12.com | Riley Wyant

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - You may have heard of the viral “rat hole” that’s become a massive sensation in Chicago. Now, Richmonders have discovered something just as bizarre on a sidewalk in The Fan. The iconic ‘Richmond gun hole’ began gaining tons of attention on social media over the weekend. “You’re not a Richmond-ite unless you’ve seen the gun hole,” Richmond resident Scott Boastfield said. It’s simply an indentation on the sidewalk, shaped like a gun.
‘We’re not going to let it go:’ Richmond bakery vows to keep running amid redevelopment rumors

Jan 24, 2024 | nbc12.com | Riley Wyant

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - In Richmond, there’s now a push from the West End community to save local businesses that could potentially be forced out of their building. Developers are looking to demolish the structure and build a new one. One of those businesses is the iconic Westhampton Pastry Shop, which has been there for more than 70 years. “It hit us as a surprise initially until we saw it in the newspaper. We thought it was just talk and gesture,” Owner George Oley said.