Friday, May 17 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:09:44 GMT
Fugitive Fridays tracks down Central Virginia's most wanted. Take a look at the photos and see if you can help police track down these suspects.More >>
Fugitive Fridays tracks down Central Virginia's most wanted.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:25 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:25:55 GMT
All lanes of Interstate 95 south are closed and expected to remain that way past noon, due to a crash at mile marker 133. The crash caused a hazardous material leak, forcing HazMat teams to respond. TheMore >>
Traffic is beginning to move once again on Interstate 95 south after a tractor-trailer crash closed all southbound lanes Friday morning. More >>
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in New Jersey.More >>
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in New Jersey.More >>
A few dozen reproductive rights activists clad in pink T-shirts quietly picketed alongside Democrats in the rain outside the Virginia Republican Convention that will nominate anti-abortion Attorney General Ken...More >>
A few dozen reproductive rights activists clad in pink T-shirts quietly picketed alongside Democrats in the rain outside the Virginia Republican Convention that will nominate anti-abortion Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli for...More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:00:43 GMT
A man is in serious condition at VCU Medical Center after he was dragged by another car for four miles in New Kent County. James City County Police say two cars were racing each other on Richmond Road,More >>
A man is in serious condition at VCU Medical Center after he was dragged by another car for four miles in New Kent County.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:00:30 GMT
NBC 12 has received more information regarding an accident in Western Virginia, where up to 60 people were hurt when a car drove into a parade crowd.More >>
NBC12 has received more information regarding an accident in Western Virginia, where up to 60 people were hurt when a car drove into a parade crowd.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:56:05 GMT
Richmond police say they have a suspect in custody in a fatal stabbing that happened just before 9 p.m. Saturday. Police say a man in his 50's was found stabbed multiple times in the road on East 29thMore >>
Richmond police say they have a suspect in custody in a fatal stabbing that happened just before 9 p.m. Saturday.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:50:46 GMT
Source: Chesterfield County Police
Chesterfield County Police have arrested a woman who left three children under the age of eight in a vehicle while she went shopping. Police say 27 year old Joy Gresham was arrested when she returnedMore >>
A woman faces felony child neglect charges after police say she left three children in her car while she went shopping.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:48:56 GMT
Lightning strikes a home in Chesterfield County home early Saturday morning. Fire officials say it happened in the 12600 block of Buffalo Nickel Drive. Corrine Czyzewski, her granddaughter, and theirMore >>
Lightning strikes a home in Chesterfield County early Saturday morning.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:46:22 GMT
Breaking News from the Dominion Riverrock Festival, where the leader of the band "Toots and the Maytals" was rushed to the hospital! While the band was performing just before 10:30 tonight, someone inMore >>
Breaking News from the Dominion Riverrock Festival, where the leader of the band "Toots and the Maytals" was rushed to the hospital!More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:45:03 GMT
Ken Cuccinelli is the official nominee for Governor for the Republican Party of Virginia. The Attorney General officially accepted his party's nomination in front a crowd of 8,000, this afternoon atMore >>
Ken Cuccinelli is the official nominee for governor for the Republican Party of Virginia.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 1:16 PM EDT2013-05-18 17:16:04 GMT
Source: Dolphin VFD Facebook
Call: 6:00 Minimal Damage… Trooper says 5, 000 in damage to bus…was drivable Driver charged: reckless driving Driving south on 85 Charter bus carrying church group from Baltimore to chester sc. CarryingMore >>
Nearly a dozen people are taken to the hospital after a charter bus runs off the road on Interstate 85 in Brunswick.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:28 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:28:12 GMT
Severe weather has caused problems for at least one family in Chesterfield after lightning causes a fire at their home. This happened in the 12600 block of Buffalo Nickel Drive early this morning. FireMore >>
Severe weather has caused problems for at least one family in Chesterfield after lightning causes a fire at their home. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:55:33 GMT
A Richmond man is barking mad. He claims he and his dogs were attacked by a pit bull in his own neighborhood. Anthony Gerheart says the city is not doing anything to get the dangerous animal off theMore >>
Anthony Gerheart says the city is not doing anything to get the dangerous animal off the streets. It happened at the corner of Tarpley Road and Faye Street.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:15:06 GMT
Crooks are hijacking computers with a scheme called Ransomware. If they gain access, they can lock your computer and make it appear you are in legal trouble and you need to pay a fine. If you are victimMore >>
Crooks are hijacking computers with a scheme called Ransomware. If they gain access, they can lock your computer and make it appear you are in legal trouble and you need to pay a fine.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:05:19 GMT
A Henrico church is buzzing with a big problem - hundreds of honey bees at the Four Mile Creek Baptist Church on New Market Road. The bees swarm right near the church's daycare and one child has alreadyMore >>
A Henrico church is buzzing with a big problem - hundreds of honey bees at the Four Mile Creek Baptist Church on New Market Road.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:00:29 GMT
Thieves, armed with green thumbs, are on the run after they stole two dozen potted plants from a Richmond man's front porch. It happened at a home on West Cary Street near Mulberry Street. Chris MoranoMore >>
Thieves, armed with green thumbs, are on the run after they stole two dozen potted plants from a Richmond man's front porch. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:55:18 GMT
Clean-up continues after a student's actions set off a sprinkler at Chesterfield's Cosby High School. The incident happened in the middle of some major tests students are taking. Now, officials are discussingMore >>
Officials are discussing how to replace student belongings damaged in the flood.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:45:15 GMT
Demonstrators in Richmond gathered Friday afternoon to oppose allowing openly gay kids into Boy Scouts. This comes in anticipation of a landmark decision expected next week. The head of the Boy ScoutsMore >>
The rally comes in anticipation of a landmark decision expected next week. The head of the Boy Scouts in Central Virginia says delegates won't be revealing how they'll vote. However, protesters say the majority of people in the organization, across the country, are against allowing young scouts to be openly gay.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:00:49 GMT
NBC12 is learning more about a cigarette smuggling investigation happening right now in western Henrico. Police say they found cartons of cigarettes at a home in the 7500 block of Woodman Road last week.More >>
According to that warrant among the items investigators seized included: 907 cartons of cigarettes, a blue tub containing cigarettes and cash.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:58:11 GMT
After almost three hours of deliberations in the federal gang trial of alleged local MS-13 leader Jose Bran, jurors went home for the night. They told the judge they could not reach a ruling on the fiveMore >>
After almost three hours of deliberations in the federal gang trial of alleged local MS-13 leader Jose Bran, jurors went home for the night.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:42:04 GMT
Members at a West Point church will have a place to worship this Sunday. There were obvious concerns after lightning struck West Point First Baptist Church - setting it on fire. Church staff say theyMore >>
Members at a West Point church will have a place to worship this Sunday. There were obvious concerns after lightning struck West Point First Baptist Church - setting it on fire.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:38:54 GMT
City leaders will be talking trash next Tuesday, when Petersburg council members vote on a fine for leaving trash bins out after pickup. According to the proposed City ordinance, a $50 fine will be chargedMore >>
City leaders will be talking trash next Tuesday, when Petersburg council members vote on a fine for leaving trash bins out after pickup.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:24 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:24:13 GMT
A New Kent church is cleaning up after lightning sparked a fire in the building during Thursday night's storms. It happened just after 6 p.m. at West Point First Baptist Church. No one was hurt inMore >>
A West Point church is cleaning up after lightning sparked a fire in the building during Thursday night's storms.More >>
These days practically everyone has a cell phone, and it goes everywhere you do. But that also means it's picking up every germ you encounter, too. "I carry my cell phone around," said dermatologistMore >>
These days practically everyone has a cell phone, and it goes everywhere you do. But that also means it's picking up every germ you encounter, too.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:17 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:17:38 GMT
A Roanoke County high school student is under investigation. He is accused of using his smart phone to take pictures up the skirts of several students and teachers. A search warrant reveals a teacherMore >>
A Roanoke County high school student is under investigation, accused of using his smartphone to take pictures up the skirts of several students and teachers. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:06 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:06:39 GMT
It's one thing for a state health inspector to catch restaurant workers not washing their hands before they touch food. But in this edition of the Restaurant Report, the inspector wrote that it happenedMore >>
It's one thing for a state health inspector to catch restaurant workers not washing their hands before they touch food. But in this edition of the Restaurant Report, the inspector wrote that it happened again when he went back.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:00:59 GMT
A Richmond babysitter will be behind bars for 20 years after the death of an infant in her care. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, 25-year-old Gabriela Gonzales got the maximum sentence, afterMore >>
A Richmond babysitter will be behind bars for 20 years after the death of an infant in her care.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:00 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:00:09 GMT
A retired VCU dental professor almost got away with stealing more than $100,000 from the VCU Dental Faculty Practice Association. According to the Times Dispatch, James E. Hardigan was caught after heMore >>
A retired VCU dental professor almost got away with stealing more than $100,000 from the VCU Dental Faculty Practice Association. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:44 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:44:42 GMT
The debate over allowing gays in the boy scouts is coming to Richmond. A group is expected to rally against the controversial change Friday. No word yet on how many people will rally at the RichmondMore >>
The debate over allowing gays in the boy scouts is coming to Richmond. A group is expected to rally against the controversial change Friday.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:48 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:48:00 GMT
Drivers who use I-95 can expect major delays beginning Sunday night over the Lombardy Street Bridge. Crews will begin replacing the bridge on the southbound lanes. This is going to be a mess for driversMore >>
Drivers who use I-95 can expect major delays beginning Sunday night over the Lombardy Street Bridge.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:04 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:04:42 GMT
The State GOP Convention is Friday at the Richmond Coliseum, and it may cause traffic issues for people driving in that area around lunch time. The convention starts around noon and continues into Saturday.More >>
The State GOP Convention is Friday at the Richmond Coliseum, and it may cause traffic issues for people driving in that area around lunch time.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:48 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:48:24 GMT
Richmond Police are investigating an accident on I-95 that left one car flipped over early Friday morning. This happened around 2 a.m. near the Broad and Franklin Street exits, in Downtown Richmond.More >>
Richmond Police are investigating an accident on I-95 that left one car flipped over early Friday morning. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:16 AM EDT2013-05-17 04:16:09 GMT
Police are at the scene of a standoff in Richmond. This is happening at an apartment complex in the 1300 block of North 19th Street. Police say a man with emotional difficulties is threatening to hurtMore >>
Police were at the scene of a more than 4 hour standoff in Richmond on Thursday night.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:42:38 GMT
Another river rescue at the James for Richmond Fire crews. Around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, two women in a kayak overturned near Riverside Drive and West 42nd Street, close to the Reedy Creek entrance. TheMore >>
Three kayakers had to be rescued from the James River -- in the middle of Thursday's storm. It was a scary situation, but thanks to some quick thinking and a talented swift water crew everyone is okay tonight. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:38:31 GMT
Runners of the Boston marathon who couldn't complete the race because of the bombings are being invited back to finish what they started. That includes more than 5,000 runners who had to stop when twoMore >>
Runners of the Boston marathon who couldn't complete the race because of the bombings are being invited back to finish what they started.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:36:21 GMT
Chesterfield police are investigating how an inappropriate photo of a young girl ended up online. The problem is, law enforcement says, this case is one of many in our area. Richmond police say, theyMore >>
Chesterfield police are investigating how an inappropriate photo of a young girl ended up online. The problem is, law enforcement says, this case is one of many in our area.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:20:07 GMT
Two years ago, human bones were found near the Cloverleaf Mall site. Early research shows they likely belonged to a small African-American cemetery - possibly family members from the early to late 1800s. "IfMore >>
Two years ago, human bones were found near the Cloverleaf Mall site. Early research shows they likely belonged to a small African-American cemetery - possibly family members from the early to late 1800s.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:16:19 GMT
A shocking story of abuse sparks an instant response - and tonight, a severely disabled man is getting the help he needs. Josh Wilson tried his luck at winning a national contest for a wheelchair-accessibleMore >>
Josh Wilson tried his luck at winning a national contest for a wheelchair-accessible van after his personal care aids betrayed him. He lost the contest - but won support from a Richmond company.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:08:04 GMT
Crews are in motion setting up new obstacles and even more competitions for this year's Dominion Riverrock Festival. Thousands of people will descend on Brown's Island and Historic Tredegar for the fifthMore >>
Crews are in motion setting up new obstacles and even more competitions for this year's Dominion Riverrock Festival. Thousands of people will descend on Brown's Island and Historic Tredegar for the fifth annual event.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:18:13 GMT
When you need them, they're there. Now the Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad needs you. The agency says it's on the verge of closing its doors if more donations don't come in. The first responders don'tMore >>
When you need them, they're there. Now the Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad needs you.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:12:55 GMT
State and federal agencies are now looking into Richmond business because of an NBC12 investigation. Wednesday, we raised questions about stimulus money given to Cephas Industries. Half a million ofMore >>
NBC12 raised questions about how $500,000 of your tax payer money was used after it was awarded to Cephas Industries. Now, state and federal agencies are looking into the Richmond business.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:00:54 GMT
Leaders of Richmond's problem-plagued juvenile detention center are now breathing a small sigh of relief. They made it through the state audit required to get their license back. The visit comes just weeksMore >>
Leaders of Richmond's problem-plagued juvenile detention center are now breathing a small sigh of relief. They made it through the state audit required to get their license back.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:55:12 GMT
Art Museum Day Saturday, May 18, 2013 Cost: Free admission to Pop Art and Beyond: Tom Wesselmann Phone: 804-340-1400 Information:http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Default.aspx Copyright 2013 WWBT NBC12.More >>
On May 18, VMFA will offer free admission to the special exhibition Pop Art and Beyond: Tom Wesselmann as part of the American Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD) Art Museum Day.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:44:08 GMT
Six Henrico County schools just ranked best in the nation. Now, NBC12 is finding out how one high school did it. With a student population of about 1,600 students, it's not always easy to stand out.More >>
With a student population of about 1,600 students, it's not always easy to stand out. But as long as Henrico High School's principal Ronald Rodriguez has his way, students won't be lost in the crowd.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:45 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:45:27 GMT
The Richmond Tea Party is one of a handful of groups at the center of the ongoing scandal involving the Internal Revenue Service. NBC12 obtained a seven-page letter sent to the Richmond Tea Party by theMore >>
The Richmond Tea Party is one of a handful of groups at the center of the ongoing scandal involving the Internal Revenue Service.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:03:03 GMT
Kings Dominion aims to hire 400 seasonal jobs in the next nine days as part of a hiring blitz before the park opens for the season. The theme park usually hires 3,500 positions for the season, but willMore >>
Kings Dominion aims to hire 400 seasonal jobs in the next nine days as part of a hiring blitz before the park opens for the season.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:45 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:45:03 GMT
A remote control airplane struck a fire sprinkler at Cosby High School in Chesterfield causing minor flooding in a classroom, according to Chesterfield Fire. Crews were on scene shortly after being notifiedMore >>
A remote control airplane struck a fire sprinkler at Cosby High School in Chesterfield causing minor flooding in a classroom, according to Chesterfield Fire.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:37 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:37:32 GMT
It's the new face of child pornography: molesters are downloading cartoon images of children having sex with adults. Officers across the Commonwealth, including in Richmond, are actually rescuing childrenMore >>
It's the new face of child pornography: molesters are downloading cartoon images of children having sex with adults. Officers across the Commonwealth, including in Richmond, are actually rescuing children by using these offensive cartoons.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:10 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:10:07 GMT
The next Powerball drawing will be for over half a billion dollars! No one bought a ticket matching all the numbers in Wednesday night's drawing: 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 and a Powerball of 32. Strong salesMore >>
No one bought a ticket matching all the numbers in Wednesday night's drawing - so the next Powerball drawing will be for over half a billion dollars!More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:01:19 GMT
Richmond parents will have a chance to offer their input later this month on the closing of three City schools. The Richmond School Board scheduled the public hearing for May 28 at 5:30 p.m. at ThomasMore >>
Richmond parents will have a chance to offer their input later this month on the closing of three City schools.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:26 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:26:25 GMT
A Chesterfield County father could soon be off the hook for openly carrying a handgun into his daughter's elementary school. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, a judge agreed to have the chargeMore >>
A Chesterfield father could soon be off the hook for openly carrying a handgun into his daughter's elementary school. More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:11:12 GMT
Source: WAVY
A Hampton woman wants to let everyone know what some burglars did to her dog. She put up a sign on her front yard that reads, "Home invaders killed my dog." Police say that this week the woman cameMore >>
A Hampton woman wanted to let everyone know what some burglars did to her dog. So, she put up a sign on her front yard that reads, "Home invaders killed my dog."More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:58:27 GMT
A Virginia Beach homeowner catches a burglar sleeping in his home. The homeowner told police he entered his home, and found a teen sleeping in his bedroom. Police say 19-year-old Ryan Kelly woke up,More >>
A Virginia Beach homeowner caught a burglar sleeping in his home.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:56 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:56:51 GMT
The race for Virginia's next governor remains tight with Democrat Terry McAuliffe with a slight lead over Republican Ken Cuccinelli. McAuliffe has opened up a slight 43 – 38 lead over Cuccinelli, accordingMore >>
The race for Virginia's next governor remains tight with Democrat Terry McAuliffe holding a slight lead over Republican Ken Cuccinelli.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-05-16 11:38:58 GMT
An 18-year-old Matoaca High School student is facing charges after police say he brought a knife to school. Police say Ryan Beasley had a folding knife on him, with about a three and a half inch blade.More >>
An 18-year-old Matoaca High School student is facing charges after police say he brought a knife to school.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:09:44 GMT
Fugitive Fridays tracks down Central Virginia's most wanted. Take a look at the photos and see if you can help police track down these suspects.More >>
Fugitive Fridays tracks down Central Virginia's most wanted.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:46:22 GMT
Breaking News from the Dominion Riverrock Festival, where the leader of the band "Toots and the Maytals" was rushed to the hospital! While the band was performing just before 10:30 tonight, someone inMore >>
Breaking News from the Dominion Riverrock Festival, where the leader of the band "Toots and the Maytals" was rushed to the hospital!More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:56:05 GMT
Richmond police say they have a suspect in custody in a fatal stabbing that happened just before 9 p.m. Saturday. Police say a man in his 50's was found stabbed multiple times in the road on East 29thMore >>
Richmond police say they have a suspect in custody in a fatal stabbing that happened just before 9 p.m. Saturday.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:00:43 GMT
A man is in serious condition at VCU Medical Center after he was dragged by another car for four miles in New Kent County. James City County Police say two cars were racing each other on Richmond Road,More >>
A man is in serious condition at VCU Medical Center after he was dragged by another car for four miles in New Kent County.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:50:46 GMT
Source: Chesterfield County Police
Chesterfield County Police have arrested a woman who left three children under the age of eight in a vehicle while she went shopping. Police say 27 year old Joy Gresham was arrested when she returnedMore >>
A woman faces felony child neglect charges after police say she left three children in her car while she went shopping.More >>
Witnesses described a frantic scene and close calls after an elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a small Virginia mountain town's parade.More >>
Witnesses described a frantic scene and close calls after an elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a small Virginia mountain town's parade.More >>
An emergency official says about 50 to 60 people were injured after car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in a small Virginia town. Washington County director of emergency management Pokey Harris said Saturday that no...More >>
Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a parade. Several people appear to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known.More >>
Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a parade. Several people appear to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known.More >>
A Kansas City animal shelter is caring for a puppy that authorities say survived in a locked car that was impounded for nearly a month in a city lot.More >>
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