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3 missing women found in Ohio, 3 brothers arrested

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State calls for "corrective actions" at juvenile correction centers

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Your tax dollars are being misused. That was the accusation from a Department of Juvenile Justice whistle blower. She is talking about ...

Shoplifting spree arrests in Henrico and Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD, VA (WWBT) - A rash of shoplifting cases has local business owners on alert. Police say over the weekend, thieves hit several stores in Chesterfield ...

Convicted boys coach reportedly skirted background checks

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - NBC12 has learned that a local basketball coach, convicted twice for having sexual contact with teenage players, is reportedly looking for a ...

NBC12 investigates speeding in Museum District

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - NBC12 investigated speeding after a scary crash in Richmond's Museum District, Sunday. Neighbors say they'd like to see more police clocking cars ...

On Two-Year Anniversary of Deadly Crash, Police and Family Search for Answers

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Homeowners May See Rise of Bugs Due to Warm Weather

STAUNTON, Va.--Pest control businesses are seeing more customers as the weather warms up. Valley Termite and Pest Control Manager Todd Stanley said ants are common during ...

Hiker in Augusta County Missing Since November

This week marks six months since a hiker went missing on Shenandoah mountain in Augusta County. Robert Fitzgerald was last seen on Nov. 12. He lost ...

Weather Postpones VDOT Work Near Afton Mountain

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va.---The Virginia Department of Transportation postponed the emergency work on Interstate 64 at Afton Mountain due to weather. The project started on April 22, ...

Senate passes bill letting states tax online sales

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The ...

Glen Allen father accused of exposing himself to children

HENRICO, VA (WWBT) -  A Henrico officer arrests a West End man and charges him with exposing himself to children. Henrico Police say it happened at Randye ...

Body Found is That of Missing Woman, 83

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Authorities say searchers have found the body of an 83-year-old woman who went missing after arriving at a Washington airport from Barbados. U.S. ...

Revitalization continues at former Cloverleaf site in Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD, VA (WWBT) - First it was a Kroger Marketplace. Now, now more businesses are getting ready to open up shop on the old Cloverleaf mall ...

Chesterfield Police identify body found in landfill

CHESTER, VA (WWBT) - Police have identified the body found in a Chesterfield recycling plant Friday. Now, they are trying to figure out how 55-year-old Mark Henshaw died.   Authorities say ...

Can runners be safe at Dinwiddie's Great Bull Run?

DINWIDDIE, VA (WWBT) - It's a question asked by thousands since The Great Bull Run announced the running of the bulls would be coming to Virginia: ...

Justin Bieber Faces Copyright Lawsuit in Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- A pair of Virginia songwriters is suing Justin Bieber and Usher for $10 million for copyright infringement. Devin Copeland and Mareio Overton ...

Hospital Cafeteria to Undergo Major Renovations

AUGUSTA COUNTY -- Starting on May 10th, the cafeteria at Augusta Health will undergo a major renovation, and it's expected to reopen in September. Temporary ...

McAuliffe 'Starts' Campaign 6 Months after Entry

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Democrat Terry McAuliffe is continuing statewide tour with his party's luminaries in an official launch of a Virginia governor's race he ...

12 INVESTIGATES: Stolen cars in Richmond

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - It's the worst feeling. You walk outside your home and your driveway is empty. Your car? Gone. Thieves sped away with more ...

Redskins announce dates for training camp in Richmond

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - The Washington Redskins will hit Richmond for their inaugural training camp on July 25, the team announced Monday. The 17-day camp will be ...

Maggie Walker named 14th best public high school in US

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Maggie Walker Governor's School was just named the 14th best public high school in the country by Newsweek and The Daily Beast. "Maggie ...

Woman arrested for abusing 1-month-old daughter

WILLIAMSBURG, VA (WWBT) - A Williamsburg woman faces charges of child abuse after her one-month-old daughter suffered bruises and a broken arm, according to police. A mother ...

New W.Va. Law Provides for Deputies' Body Armor

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- A fatal West Virginia shootout has prompted a new law meant to ensure that all deputy sheriffs have body armor. Legislation passed ...

New Restaurant Set to Open at Old Shoney's Location

STAUNTON-- A new restaurant is set to open at the old location of Shoney's. The restaurant will be opened by two former employees, and will ...

Maryland Father-Son IDed as Va Plane Crash Victims

SUFFOLK, Va. (AP) -- State Police have identified two men killed in a crash involving an experimental plane as a father and son from Maryland. Sgt. ...

Virginia man dressed as woman charged with assaulting teen

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - A Virginia man is facing a sexual battery charge, accused of assaulting a girl while wearing women's clothing. 46-year-old Carlos Diaz is set ...

Neighbors react to Monument Ave. crash involving over-turned car

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - A terrifying crash in the Monument District has neighbors calling for change. A car flipped onto its roof, Sunday evening, near North ...

Tree falls on Virginia boy and his grandmother in their backyard

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - A 5-year-old Virginia boy and his grandmother were left fighting for their lives after a tree fell on them. Loudoun County Police say that the two ...

Water Main Break Closes Parts of Staunton Road

STAUNTON-- A major water main break has shutdown several parts of Greenville Avenue. Staunton police said the 800, 900, and 1000 blocks of the road are ...

New Charging Station to be Dedicated at Bridgewater College

BRIDGEWATER, Va. -- People at Bridgewater College will dedicate an electric vehicle charging station on Monday morning. The new station is part of an effort to ...

Tournament honors Yeardley Love

Sunday, the One Love Tennis Tournament which aims to spread awareness about the dangers of dating violence held a tennis tournament which helped support the One Love ...

Relay for Life Sets Record For Participants

HARRISONBURG, Va.---Neighbors in our area joined the fight against cancer by participating in the Harrisonburg Rockingham Relay for Life this weekend. Event co-chair Kelsey Bourgoyne said ...

Neighbors Discuss Cinco de Mayo's Meaning and Immigration Reform

HARRISONBURG, Va.---Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. President Barack Obama stressed the importance of this holiday, as he pushes ...

On Your Side Alert: "Bluebugging" Hackers target Bluetooth

You've probably seen people walking around with Bluetooth devices attached to their ears. You may have actually thought they were talking to themselves. If you ...

Va. County Officials Angry With Immigration Change

MANASSAS, Va. - Prince William County officials are criticizing federal immigration authorities for moving to change the way illegal immigrants are investigated and detained in ... Full story

Affair Caused Submarine Boss to Fake Death

HARTFORD, Conn. - A former Navy submarine commander has been found in violation of the military's criminal code for having an affair with a woman ... Full story

25 Years Minimum for Va. Man in Capitol Bomb Plot

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A judge will decide whether a Virginia man gets 25 or 30 years in prison for plotting to detonate a suicide bomb ... Full story

Va. Reports First West Nile Virus Death in 2012

RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia health officials are reporting the state's first human West Nile virus death this year. The Virginia Department of Health says in a news ... Full story

Woman Sought to Abort Baby Found in Dryer

RICHMOND, Va. - A suburban Richmond woman accused of putting her newborn in a clothes dryer had unsuccessfully sought an abortion months earlier. That detail emerged ... Full story

Smithsonian Displays Neil Armstrong's Visor Gloves

CHANTILLY, Va. - Neil Armstrong's space suit gloves and visor worn during his historic first walk on the moon are going on temporary display at ... Full story

Couple Faces Sentenced in W.Va. Slayings

HARRISONBURG, Va. - A Virginia couple faces sentencing on charges stemming from the deaths of a West Virginia family. Sentencing hearings for Lorie Ann Taylor-Keller and ... Full story

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US tornadoes: Yet more heartbreak for Oklahoma as another massive tornado touches down in highly populated suburb

Two entire schools flattened in Moore, Oklahoma after monster tornado touched down just after 3pm local timeUp to two dozen children are trapped under debris ...

Oklahoma tornado: Harrowing tales emerge from devastating twister

As many as 51 people, including 20 children, confirmed dead, including seven at Plaza Towers Elementary SchoolTeacher hailed a hero for saving six children in ...

US tornadoes: Yet more heartbreak for Oklahoma as another massive tornado touches down in highly populated suburb

Two entire schools flattened in Moore, Oklahoma after monster tornado touched down just after 3pm local timeUp to two dozen children are trapped under debris ...

James Caan: 'Today's movies can't live up to the 1970s', says Godfather actor James Caan who is making a return to cinema screens

Caan, 73, is best known for his role as Sonny Corleone in The GodfatherRecent Hollywood films made him feel 'negative' about the industry By Francesca ...

Susan Powell: Police say Susan Powell's brother-in-law was 'heavily involved' in her disappearance as they reveal that Josh had an affair in the months before his wife vanished

Susan Cox Powell's brother-in-law Michael Powell suspected in 'helping her husband Josh get rid of the body in his car' Michael Powell, 30, lept to ...

Massive tornado rips through Moore, Oklahoma killing 51 including 20 children

A devastating, two-mile-wide tornado touched down near Oklahoma City on Monday, killing at least 51 people—including at least 20 children—decimating homes, businesses and a pair ... Full story

Firefighters use a ladder truck to rescue a BEAR stuck in a neighborhood tree

By Jessica Montoya Coggins PUBLISHED: 20:25 EST, 20 May 2013 | UPDATED: 21:50 EST, 20 May 2013 Firefighters in Colorado Springs had quite the operation when they rescued a black ...

Firefighters use a ladder truck to rescue a BEAR stuck in a neighborhood tree

By Jessica Montoya Coggins PUBLISHED: 20:25 EST, 20 May 2013 | UPDATED: 21:50 EST, 20 May 2013 Firefighters in Colorado Springs had quite the operation when they rescued a black ...

'You will die you f**ks!': Bat Mitzvah chaperone's total meltdown after kid throws candy on a school bus

'Ever do that again and you will bleed, out of your f**king nose!''Drunk' brother of host goes on expletive-filled tirade, while one of the 'spoiled ...

'You will die you f**ks!': Bat Mitzvah chaperone's total meltdown after kid throws candy on a school bus

'Ever do that again and you will bleed, out of your f**king nose!''Drunk' brother of host goes on expletive-filled tirade, while one of the 'spoiled ...