WTVR-TV (Richmond, VA)

WTVR-TV is a historic CBS affiliate situated on West Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia. As the first television station in the South, it is owned by the E. W. Scripps Company. This station began broadcasting on April 22, 1948, making it the first TV station to receive a license south of the Mason-Dixon line. Additionally, it was the 16th television station to launch in the United States and the eighth to be awarded a broadcast license.

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At least 3 people, including teen, injured in Northside shooting, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett

16 hours ago | wtvr.com | Jon Burkett

RICHMOND, Va. — At least three people were injured in a shooting on Richmond's Northside Wednesday night, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett. The shooting happened along East Brookland Park Boulevard around 9:30 p.m.A man, a woman and a teenage boy were shot, sources say. They have all been taken to area hospitals. CBS 6 is working to get an update on the extent of their injuries. This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.
Man injured in Petersburg shooting that ended with crash

18 hours ago | wtvr.com | Jon Burkett

PETERSBURG, Va. — A man was injured in a shooting in a parking lot in Petersburg on Wednesday night. Witnesses told CBS 6 Crime Insider Jon Burkett that they heard a lot of gunshots in the parking lot of Petersburg East apartments along Lakemont Drive. One man was shot and drove away from the scene. He was then involved in a crash on an Interstate 95 overpass. The severity of his injuries is not known at this time. The other driver involved in the crash suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Gov. Youngkin announces over 500 arrests in Virginia immigration enforcement efforts

2 days ago | wtvr.com | Tracy Sears

RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday that more than 500 people have been arrested as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration and organized crime since the establishment of the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force.
Virginia Military Institute hosts 60th reunion: 'Old Yells in the barracks'

5 days ago | wtvr.com | Julie Bragg

LEXINGTON, Va. — Hundreds gathered in Lexington this week to relive the old days. Virginia Military Institute held a big reunion for five classes that graduated years ago. The event ran from Sunday, April 13 through Tuesday, April 15. CBS 6’s Julie Bragg was there. She and her sisters took their father, Clyde, to meet up with his fellow classmates from the Class of 1965. The reunion also included alumni from the Classes of 1950, 1955, 1960 and 1970.
'Absolutely ridiculous:' Virginia private security businesses frustrated over state licensing delays

5 days ago | wtvr.com | Tyler N. Layne

RICHMOND, Va. — They're the people who keep us safe at work, church, entertainment venues, and so forth: private security officers. To do the job, security guards must be trained, qualified, and licensed through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, their regulatory agency. But some in the industry are reporting months-long frustrations and difficulties remaining properly certified due to the state's transition to a new credentialing system called Lotus in December 2024.
Viral mother-son singing duo Avie and Uma to perform free concert in Petersburg

5 days ago | wtvr.com | Wayne Covil

PETERSBURG, Va. — A viral singing duo will take the stage in Petersburg this weekend. For nearly a century, the Petersburg Area Art League (PAAL) has had artists of all capabilities and ages gracing its walls, becoming a major force in the art community in its nine decades. One of the keys to success, according to president Bill Nicholson, has been introducing the community to new forms of art.
Kidnapped by pirates and abandoned in Virginia, Peter Francisco was George Washington's 'one-man army'

6 days ago | wtvr.com | Greg McQuade

RICHMOND, Va. — When you enter Shockoe Hill Cemetery on Richmond’s Northside, the modest monument doesn’t command attention, which is surprising considering the transcendent figure buried below. Peter Francisco turned heads 250 years ago. Time hasn’t been kind to the most uncommon soldier, who even impressed the Founding Fathers. The story of Peter Francisco may have ended in Richmond, but it began in the Azores, which is 3,000 miles away from Richmond, right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Richmond nonprofit offers cooking class for seniors on healthy, balanced meals

6 days ago | wtvr.com | Maggi Marshall

RICHMOND, Va. — There’s no time like the present to learn new things, especially if it could improve your longevity. That’s the message a Richmond nonprofit hopes to convey to a group of seniors. The Underground Kitchen Community First is serving up a new program to help seniors learn healthier cooking techniques. “I learned this in the third class. Cottage pie... delicious,” one participant said, showcasing their dishes.
Funeral director speaks out after deadly graveside shooting in Richmond

6 days ago | wtvr.com | Jon Burkett

RICHMOND, Va. — A day after shots rang out at a graveside service in Richmond, killing the uncle of the person being buried, CBS 6 Crime Insider Jon Burkett spoke to the funeral director about safely moving forward. Joe Jenkins from Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home said his brother was officiating the service at Oakwood Cemetery Wednesday afternoon. "He wasn't so much scared for himself, but he had elderly folks, there were children there, so when it happens, there's not much we can do.
How you can help create a safe haven for human trafficking survivors in Central Virginia

6 days ago | wtvr.com | Wayne Covil

PETERSBURG, Va. — A Central Virginia woman is determined to raise awareness about human trafficking in the region while providing a safe haven for its victims. Linda Hawkins hopes her initiative, Recover Hope, will create a secure and private environment for victims of human trafficking from Chester to the North Carolina border. This week, Hawkins met with Petersburg Police to discuss how to identify signs of human trafficking. “One of the biggest ones is timidity by the victim,” Hawkins said.