Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:16 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:16:22 GMT
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cracking down on doctors performing a gross but potentially life-saving procedure. NBC12 first told you about fecal transplants in February. Now one of the onlyMore >>
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cracking down on doctors performing a gross but potentially life-saving procedure. NBC12 first told you about fecal transplants in February. Now one of the only doctors in Virginia doing the procedure has stopped, and patients are going underground to get what they need.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:06 AM EDT2013-06-12 11:06:42 GMT
As the nation braced for the fiscal cliff and massive budget cuts, last year Democrats and Republicans in the US House did agree on one thing.... there was enough money for them to travel the world onMore >>
As the nation braced for the fiscal cliff and massive budget cuts, last year Democrats and Republicans in the US House did agree on one thing.... there was enough money for them to travel the world on the taxpayer's dime.More >>
Monday, June 3 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-06-03 21:33:51 GMT
A possible medical break-through for a superbug we've been warning you about for months. A researcher at UVA Medical Center has created a promising new anti-biotic. Clostridium Difficile - C-Diff - isMore >>
A possible medical break-through for a superbug we've been warning you about for months. A researcher at UVA Medical Center has created a promising new anti-biotic against Clostridium Difficile - C-Diff.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:38:30 GMT
We go behind the scenes with the people who inspect the bridges to take a look at which ones are the worst, the oldest and the ones that are most cracked and crumbling. The government demands bridge inspectionsMore >>
We go behind the scenes with the people who inspect the bridges to take a look at which ones are the worst, the oldest and the ones that are most cracked and crumbling.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:15:09 GMT
A survey by USA Today reveals that Richmond is the third most tattoo'ed city in America. Only people in Las Vegas and Miami have more tattoos than we do. With so much "ink being done" here, there areMore >>
A survey by USA Today reveals that Richmond is the third most tattoo'ed city in America. Only people in Las Vegas and Miami have more tattoos than we do. With so much "ink being done" here, there are bound to be mistakes - or at least regrets. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:15:02 GMT
If someone violently beat and murdered your mother, could you honestly find it in your heart to truly forgive the killer? That's exactly what happened to a VCU professor. He lost his mother and eventuallyMore >>
If someone violently beat and murdered your mother, could you honestly find it in your heart to truly forgive the killer? That's exactly what happened to a VCU professor.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 >>
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 >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:15:01 GMT
Half a million of your tax dollars was supposed to bring a plant and dozens of new jobs to Richmond's south side. A ground breaking was even held. The mayor was there, but three years later - no business,More >>
$500,000 of your tax dollars was supposed to bring a plant and dozens of new jobs to Richmond's south side. A ground breaking was even held. The mayor was there, but three years later - no business, no jobs. What happened? More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:15:09 GMT
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched an investigation this month into the safety - and reported deaths - from energy drinks. They're looking into whether these drinks are linked to 18 deathsMore >>
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched an investigation this month into the safety - and reported deaths - from energy drinks. They're looking into whether these drinks are linked to 18 deaths and more than a hundred injuries.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-05-14 13:16:44 GMT
If you're an adult, you probably remember mom baking cookies or cupcakes to bring to school for your birthday, or other special occasions - but no more. Food allergies have become an epidemic among schoolMore >>
If you're an adult, you probably remember mom baking cookies or cupcakes to bring to school for your birthday, or other special occasions, but no more.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:02:04 GMT
A proposed $5 million settlement is in the works for a class action lawsuit against a "for-profit" college in Henrico County. The court is looking for people who went to the Richmond School of HealthMore >>
A proposed $5 million settlement is in the works for a class action lawsuit against the Richmond School of Health and Technology. Students say they left RSHT without any preparation for certification or licensing tests.More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-10 03:15:14 GMT
The top two crimes Richmond Police see are destruction of property and hit and run - and the neighborhood hit the most is the Fan. In 2011 and 2012 combined, RPD saw almost 7,000 (6,668) incidents ofMore >>
The top two crimes Richmond Police see are destruction of property and hit and run - and the neighborhood hit the most is the Fan.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:26:59 GMT
It's considered a game changer for small business, even in the nation's gun control debate: 3D printers that goes beyond ink and paper. "It's similar, it's similar... but just think of going in anotherMore >>
It's considered a game changer for small business, even in the nation's gun control debate: 3D printers that goes beyond ink and paper - and soon you may have one in your own home.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-08 22:24:37 GMT
While the debate continues about banning certain types of guns, a Texas group says it's found a way to make it easier for anyone to get one. This week, Defense Distributed released a video claiming toMore >>
While the debate continues about banning certain types of guns, a Texas group says it's found a way to make it easier for anyone to get one. All you need is a 3D printer. More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-08 03:15:09 GMT
If you toss and turn all night and think scrolling through Facebook will help you get tired, think again. There's a dark side to being over connected with tablets, phones and computers. It's the blueMore >>
If you toss and turn all night and think scrolling through Facebook will help you get tired, think again. There's a dark side to being overconnected with tablets, phones and computers. Blue light from the devices that makes the picture clear are causing major sleep disorders.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-07 16:09:59 GMT
NBC12 has learned that a local basketball coach, convicted twice for having sexual contact with teenage players, is reportedly looking for a way back into the game. In 2010, Antwain Fletcher was convictedMore >>
NBC12 has learned that a local basketball coach, convicted twice for having sexual contact with teenage players, is reportedly looking for a way back into the game.More >>
Thieves sped away with more than 550 vehicles in the city of Richmond last year. Sometimes, people stop by a store and leaving their car running in the parking lot. Other times, cars are taken right in front of homes.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-03 03:15:09 GMT
Curtis Hicks knows better than most what an illegal weapon in the wrong hands can do. "We were closing up to go walk to our cars in the evening. There was a gentleman waiting in ambush for the pharmacist,"More >>
Many of the most popular guns owned by law-abiding citizens are also popular among violent criminals - Richmond Police say a large number of guns seized from criminals were stolen from legal gun owners.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-02 03:15:08 GMT
Welcome to Virginia. The vanity plate capital of the US. One in every six Virginian's has vanity tags on their cars. That's more than a million Virginian's who pay an extra $10 a year to speak their mindsMore >>
Virginia is the vanity plate capital of the U.S., but not every message is welcome. We obtained the list of no-no's.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-05-01 21:26:07 GMT
A judge will hear arguments Thursday on whether state Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli can remove his office from a case that's become a political scandal. The FBI is even asking questions, and it allMore >>
A judge will hear arguments Thursday on whether state Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli can remove his office from a case that's become a political scandal. The FBI is even asking questions, and it all started with a cook in the kitchen.More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-04-26 03:15:09 GMT
Thieves broke into nearly 4,000 homes last year in just Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield Counties alone. That's, on average, 11 burglaries a day. Many home burglaries happen because thieves are ableMore >>
Many home burglaries happen because thieves are able to kick your door in. Experts tell us a better lock may be the key to keeping burglars from stealing your stuff. More >>
Thursday, April 25 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-04-25 21:25:09 GMT
A license plate in Petersburg has the Department of Motor Vehicles up in arms. The agency is asking for the tags back, but a local family is saying not so fast. They claim the DMV is violating their constitutionalMore >>
A license plate in Petersburg has the Department of Motor Vehicles up in arms. The agency is asking for the tags back, but a local family is saying not so fast. They claim the DMV is violating their constitutional right to free speech. More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-04-22 21:09:22 GMT
Ever drive through an intersection in Richmond and think it's an accident waiting to happen? It could be. Three intersections are tied for the worst this year. All of them have 15 crashes each. ThereMore >>
Three intersections are tied for the worst this year. All of them have 15 crashes each.More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-04-11 21:07:55 GMT
No amount of money can erase the loss, but a Henrico family is settling with Honda over an accident that killed a mother in front of her children. As NBC12 first reported, the West End family sued theMore >>
No amount of money can erase the loss, but a Henrico family is settling with Honda over an accident that killed a mother in front of her children. The family says her airbag exploded in her face.More >>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 5:19 PM EDT2013-04-10 21:19:58 GMT
Mo' Money Taxes is in more trouble - The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Wednesday to shut down the company and its owners, claiming they victimized the public "I'm a victim, just like the people.More >>
Mo' Money Taxes is in more trouble - The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Wednesday to shut down the company and its owners, claiming they victimized the public.More >>
Tuesday, April 9 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-04-09 22:25:21 GMT
The U.S. Postal Service says its plans to close the Norfolk plant, and bringing all that mail to Sandston for sorting will not mean new jobs. Just two years ago, 12 Investigates uncovered problems withMore >>
The U.S. Postal Service says its plans to close the Norfolk plant, and bringing all that mail to Sandston for sorting will not mean new jobs.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-04-08 22:59:46 GMT
While the rest of the country was bracing for the fiscal cliff and massive budget cuts, last fall, Congress was spending quite a bit of your money on snacks and bottled water. 12 Investigates dugs intoMore >>
While the rest of the country was bracing for the fiscal cliff and massive budget cuts, last fall, Congress was spending quite a bit of your money on snacks and bottled water.More >>
Monday, April 1 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-04-01 21:30:38 GMT
Forget open heart surgery - there's a new procedure happening in the United States and it is taking off at a local hospital. It could keep your loved ones with heart problems - especially grandparentsMore >>
Forget open heart surgery - there's a new procedure happening in the United States and it is taking off at a local hospital. It's called a Trancatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, or TAVR for short.More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-03-29 21:17:35 GMT
Council members say the mayor's office appears to be violating city law, by moving spokespeople from their departments to the press secretary's office. Some say this could hinder the public's ability toMore >>
Council members say the mayor's office appears to be violating city law, by moving spokespeople from their departments to the press secretary's office. Some say this could hinder the public's ability to get details from Richmond government. More >>
Monday, March 25 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-03-25 21:15:07 GMT
Workers across Virginia are not just bracing for furloughs because of those federal budget cuts - some could go without a paycheck all together. Companies from the Norfolk shipyards to northern VirginiaMore >>
Workers across Virginia are not just bracing for furloughs because of those federal budget cuts - some could go without a paycheck all together. More >>
Friday, March 22 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-03-22 13:05:29 GMT
An audit of the Richmond School System won't be ready until at least June, according to City Auditor Umesh Dalal. The news comes after school board members tried to stop rumors this week that the auditorMore >>
An audit of the Richmond School System won't be ready until at least June, according to City Auditor Umesh Dalal. The news comes after school board members tried to stop rumors this week that the auditor would be checking employee's personal information.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-03-20 23:06:43 GMT
The thousands across Metro Richmond who face furloughs will find out this week if they are losing pay because of those massive budget cuts. Several workers tipped me off this week that the notices forMore >>
The thousands across Metro Richmond who face furloughs will find out this week if they are losing pay because of those massive budget cuts.More >>
Monday, March 18 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-03-18 21:35:11 GMT
A Richmond family says an NBC12 investigation may have saved their newborn baby from a lifetime of health problems. Last summer, we told you about a young child in Woodland Heights - poisoned by the leadMore >>
A Richmond family says an NBC12 investigation may have saved their newborn baby from a lifetime of health problems.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-03-13 22:11:21 GMT
It's a story some city leaders didn't want you to know about - accusations the mayor's office is hindering the flow of information to the public by reorganizing government without city council's permission. WeMore >>
There are accusations that the mayor's office is hindering the flow of information to the public by reorganizing government without city council's permission. We wanted to know, how common is a move like this?More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-03-13 22:10:58 GMT
NBC12 is digging up new information on accusations the mayor's office is hindering the flow of information to the public by reorganizing government without city council's permission. We're investigatingMore >>
NBC12 is digging up new information on accusations the mayor's office is hindering the flow of information to the public by reorganizing government without city council's permission.More >>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 6:03 PM EDT2013-03-12 22:03:28 GMT
Virginia has settled with Google over the controversial street view program, where Google collected personal information without permission. Google is paying $7 million to 38 states, including Virginia.More >>
Virginia has settled with Google over the controversial street view program, where Google collected personal information without permission.More >>
A ground breaking new study from the McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond - doctors may have discovered a simple way hospitals nationwide can stop the spread of superbugs. A staph infection,More >>
A ground breaking new study from the McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond - doctors may have discovered a simple way hospitals nationwide can stop the spread of superbugs.More >>
Thursday, March 7 2013 5:52 PM EST2013-03-07 22:52:32 GMT
Sad news coming out of the Metro Richmond Zoo - one of its three remaining tigers is dying. A concerned viewer sent us video Rajah looking very frail and at times even stumbling. The tiger is slowlyMore >>
Rajah is suffering from dementia and arthritis, and there's a tough decision looming for the folks at the Metro Richmond Zoo that have cared for this tiger for the last 17 years.More >>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 5:31 PM EST2013-03-05 22:31:50 GMT
Thousands of local workers stand to lose quite a bit of money from their paychecks. 12 Investigates did some digging to figure just how much money those massive federal budget cuts could cost workers inMore >>
Thousands of local workers stand to lose quite a bit of money from their paychecks. 12 Investigates did some digging to figure just how much money those massive federal budget cuts could cost workers in central Virginia. More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 5:58 PM EST2013-02-26 22:58:46 GMT
One of our areas largest employers could be hit hard if automatic budget cuts happen this Friday. Thousands of employees at the Defense Supply Center of Richmond (DSCR) are bracing for possible furloughsMore >>
One of our areas largest employers could be hit hard if automatic budget cuts happen this Friday. Thousands of employees at the Defense Supply Center of Richmond are bracing for possible furloughs if congress doesn't act.More >>
Tuesday, February 26 2013 9:06 AM EST2013-02-26 14:06:10 GMT
Science says he's not the daddy - but a Colonial Heights man is still due in court this week to pay more than $20,000 in child support, and he could face jail time if he doesn't pay up. Dwayne ParsonsMore >>
Science says he's not the daddy - but a Colonial Heights man is still due in court this week to pay more than $20,000 in child support, and he could face jail time if he doesn't pay up.More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 11:37 PM EST2013-02-22 04:37:04 GMT
Despite what you see on TV, jury trials are rare in Virginia. Most people are just pleading guilty. "Actually, very few cases in Virginia are resolved by trial by jury," said NBC12 legal analyst StevenMore >>
Despite what you see on TV, jury trials are rare in Virginia. There were nearly 186,000 criminal cases in Virginia last year, and only one percent of the cases went to a jury. Most people are just pleading guilty. More >>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 11:45 PM EST2013-02-21 04:45:17 GMT
For 15 years, a brutal double homicide in Tuckahoe has remained a priority for Henrico detectives. It's one they remember well, because the only survivor was the victim's 3-year-old son! NBC12 takesMore >>
For 15 years, a brutal double homicide in Tuckahoe has remained a priority for Henrico detectives. It's one they remember well, because the only survivor was the victim's 3-year-old son. More >>
Monday, February 18 2013 5:33 PM EST2013-02-18 22:33:42 GMT
Thousands of part-time state workers in Virginia will have their hours cut. The Commonwealth says its just trying to follow federal law. The governor's office brings politics into the mix - saying it'sMore >>
One in five part time state workers in Virginia will see their hours limited to just 29 per week because of the Affordable Health Care Act, commonly called "Obamacare," that takes effect next January.More >>
Friday, February 15 2013 9:02 AM EST2013-02-15 14:02:41 GMT
Let's face it, these days your cell phone is your life line - but will it work when you need it most? None of us can forget June's freak storm that knocked out power to millions and killed 22 people.More >>
None of us can forget June's freak storm that knocked out power to millions and killed 22 people. In parts of Virginia, 911 failed; calls for help could not get through.More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 5:52 PM EST2013-02-14 22:52:17 GMT
Newlyweds and married couples listen up. Relationships can be tricky - especially when you talk about finances. But there's a new contract gaining steam among couples, set to help protect you. InsteadMore >>
Relationships can be tricky - especially when you talk about finances. But there's a new contract gaining steam among couples, set to help protect you.More >>
Wednesday, February 13 2013 11:15 PM EST2013-02-14 04:15:12 GMT
The offspring of flies may actually be doing the work of detectives, and not even know it. 10 years ago, NBC12 showed you VCU forensic toxicologists mixing maggots that had been feeding on pureed porkMore >>
VCU forensic toxicologists mix maggots that had been feeding on pureed pork - laced with a drug. They called it a maggot milkshake. They were trying to find out if you could figure out what kinds of drugs a person had in their system when they died.More >>
Friday, February 8 2013 6:12 PM EST2013-02-08 23:12:09 GMT
A DNA breakthrough cracked a 12-year-old cold case wide open this week. We now know who's body was found in the Mattaponi River in June of 2001 - and it's all because a 21-year old searching for her mom.@ AMore >>
A simple swab of the inside of your mouth could be the key to identifying a person's remains, by comparing your DNA to mitochondrial DNA from the bones.More >>
Friday, February 8 2013 5:43 PM EST2013-02-08 22:43:11 GMT
A 12 investigates exclusive: We broke the news police had finally identified skeletal remains found in 2001 on the Mattaponi River. Tonight we sit down with the state police special agents tasked withMore >>
We broke the news police had finally identified skeletal remains found in 2001 on the Mattaponi River. Tonight we sit down with the state police special agents tasked with solving a 12 year old murder mystery.More >>
Thursday, February 7 2013 11:40 PM EST2013-02-08 04:40:14 GMT
The mystery is over. We now know the identify of the skeletal remains found dumped in the Mattaponi River 12 years ago. You may remember, this was featured as an NBC12 investigation in November. BrendaMore >>
Brenda Gee-Knight grew up in Church Hill. She went to Armstrong High and was a well-known beautician. She was just 34 years old when she crossed paths with a killer, who left her body in the Mattaponi River.More >>
Thursday, February 7 2013 8:29 PM EST2013-02-08 01:29:48 GMT
For 11 long years, the skeletal remains of a woman found along a river bank have never had a name or a face to help police find her killer. She's still just the remains, discovered along the King AndMore >>
For 11 long years, the skeletal remains of a woman found along a river bank have never had a name or a face to help police find her killer. She's still just the remains, discovered along the King And Queen County side of the Mattaponi River, in June of 2001, near the route 628 bridge.More >>
Wednesday, February 6 2013 5:12 PM EST2013-02-06 22:12:11 GMT
Is it possible to love your pets a little too much? New science shows there are germs in your dog's mouth that could be unsanitary and a health hazard for you and your family. Rachel DePompa checks outMore >>
We love our pets in Richmond, but is there a such thing as loving your puppy too much? A new study suggests canine mouths are full of bacteria and it can spread to you.More >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 11:15 PM EST2013-02-06 04:15:05 GMT
Last year, two of the giant, green overhead signs you see up and down the interstate collapsed into oncoming traffic - leading NBC12 to ask VDOT: are Virginia's highways safe? A 2,000 pound sign and poleMore >>
Last year, two of the giant, green overhead signs you see up and down the interstate collapsed into oncoming traffic - leading NBC12 to ask VDOT: are Virginia's highways safe?More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 5:30 PM EST2013-01-31 22:30:28 GMT
On the edge of the Museum District, in the shadow of Carytown, a killer got away seven years ago. "You're a block from Carytown, all the nice shops and things, people spending money over here. you wouldMore >>
Super Sunday, February 6, 2006: 22-year-old Michael Dobbs was walking to his car from a friend's house around 1:30 in the morning. Police believe two or three people tried to rob him - when Dobbs tried to run, he was shot.More >>
Monday, January 28 2013 5:12 PM EST2013-01-28 22:12:52 GMT
You pay your bills on time to avoid late fees, and you probably expect the state to do the same. It's your tax dollars right? The state pays 99 percent of its bills on time, but it's that small percentageMore >>
You pay your bills on time to avoid late fees, and you probably expect the state to do the same. It's your tax dollars right? The state pays 99% of its bills on time, but it's that small percentage of missed payments that can really add up. More >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 9:01 AM EST2013-01-15 14:01:01 GMT
They are the new eye in the sky, making red light runners think twice. The cameras are supposed to prevent T-bone collisions. Next to a head-on collision- it's the worst kind of crash to have. As ofMore >>
As of July 1, state law no longer requires VDOT to do a study before a camera is installed, which opens the door for red light companies. They are now offering cities and towns some sweet deals.More >>
Tuesday, January 8 2013 6:24 PM EST2013-01-08 23:24:03 GMT
The debate over Virginia's first openly gay judge could start all over again. The General Assembly session begins Wednesday and Tracy Thorne-Begland's seat on the bench is up for a vote next week. Thorne-BeglandMore >>
The debate over Virginia's first openly gay judge could start all over again. The General Assembly session begins Wednesday and Tracy Thorne-Begland's seat on the bench is up for a vote next week.More >>
Monday, January 7 2013 5:15 PM EST2013-01-07 22:15:04 GMT
19-year-old Kyle Rowley ran out of gas on his way home from work around 10:30 at night on May 16th 2011. He put on his flashers and was pushing his car to the side of the road when another driver, at fullMore >>
Kyle Rowley was pushing his car to the side of the road when another driver crashed into him. Police later determined, through phone records, the other driver had been texting and opened a text message at the moment of the crash.More >>
Monday, December 31 2012 6:07 PM EST2012-12-31 23:07:01 GMT
It's the end of the year - and that also means tax season is upon us. Tax preparation ads will soon hit the airwaves - but local experts warning you to stay away from tax refund loans. Last year, hundredsMore >>
It's the end of the year - and that also means tax season is upon us. Tax preparation ads will soon hit the airwaves - but local experts warning you to stay away from tax refund loans.More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 6:05 PM EST2012-12-18 23:05:07 GMT
12 Investigates has discovered that the city of Richmond is adding photo enforcement to an intersection. It's the first time cameras will be used to catch people running red lights in the River City. TheMore >>
12 Investigates has discovered that the city of Richmond is adding photo enforcement to an intersection. It's the first time cameras will be used to catch people running red lights in the River City. More >>
Tuesday, December 18 2012 5:30 PM EST2012-12-18 22:30:05 GMT
As the investigation into the massacre at Sandy Hook School continues, the discussion in Washington and around the country has turned to gun control. While the shooting took place hundreds of miles away,More >>
While the shooting took place hundreds of miles away, we've learned stores in the Richmond-metro area are seeing an increase in sales.More >>
Thursday, December 13 2012 5:34 PM EST2012-12-13 22:34:35 GMT
Letting go of the woman at the center of a scandal dealing with the city's department of social services will cost the taxpayers money. Dr. Carolyn Graham will get almost $60,000 in severance pay and compensationMore >>
Letting go of the woman at the center of a scandal dealing with the city's department of social services will cost the taxpayers money.More >>
Wednesday, December 5 2012 4:47 PM EST2012-12-05 21:47:26 GMT
Virginia could also toughen its laws on cigarette smuggling. The State Crime Commission is recommending that traffickers caught with more than 500 cartons of taxed cigarettes be charged with a felony. TraffickersMore >>
The State Crime Commission is recommending to the General Assembly that traffickers caught with more than 500 cartons of taxed cigarettes be charged with a felony.More >>
Wednesday, December 5 2012 1:02 PM EST2012-12-05 18:02:07 GMT
The Virginia State Crime Commission meets Wednesday and could make several key recommendations to lawmakers for the upcoming General Assembly session. First up - black market smokes. Our investigationsMore >>
The Virginia State Crime Commission meets Wednesday and could make several key recommendations to lawmakers for the upcoming General Assembly session, involving blackmarket smokes, spice, and texting while driving.More >>
Thursday, November 29 2012 11:11 PM EST2012-11-30 04:11:32 GMT
It is a community taking a stand. In Colonial Heights people from all walks of life, gathered with the goal of finding a way to stop the spread of synthetic marijuana or "spice". This meeting was borneMore >>
It is a community taking a stand. In Colonial Heights people from all walks of life, gathered with the goal of finding a way to stop the spread of synthetic marijuana or "spice".More >>
(WMC-TV) - With a new name and a new commercial, Markey Granberry is back in business. The controversial former CEO of Mo' Money Taxes plans to open his new business in late December. Until Wednesday,More >>
With a new name and a new commercial, Markey Granberry is back in business. The controversial former CEO of Mo' Money Taxes plans to open his new business in late December.More >>
Wednesday, November 28 2012 5:54 PM EST2012-11-28 22:54:49 GMT
A civic group in Colonial Heights is tackling spice Thursday, holding what it hopes is the first of many meetings to get the dangerous product off the streets. Stores across Richmond are using a loopholeMore >>
A civic group in Colonial Heights is tackling spice Thursday, holding what it hopes is the first of many meetings to get the dangerous product off the streets.More >>
Wednesday, November 21 2012 6:39 PM EST2012-11-21 23:39:01 GMT
12 Investigates tracked bogus parking tickets handed out in Richmond. Drivers were ticketed for times their cars weren't even parked downtown. We profiled several people who got these bad parking tickets.More >>
12 Investigates tracked bogus parking tickets handed out in Richmond. Drivers were ticketed for times their cars weren't even parked downtown. One woman was so frustrated she just paid the ticket. Well she got a surprise in the mail this week. More >>
Tuesday, November 20 2012 11:10 PM EST2012-11-21 04:10:04 GMT
If you have a daughter under the age of six, it's a good bet that a doll of some kind is on her Santa wish list. But there's a new doll out there that many child psychologists love - that makes some parentsMore >>
There's a new doll out there that many child psychologists love - that makes some parents cringe: it's a doll that encourages breast feeding.More >>
Tuesday, November 20 2012 10:38 AM EST2012-11-20 15:38:27 GMT
According to a federal database: there were more than 125 wildlife strikes recorded at Virginia airports in the last year, 30 of those happened at Richmond International Airport. Airplanes, big and small,More >>
According to a federal database: there were more than 125 wildlife strikes recorded at Virginia airports in the last year, 30 of those happened at Richmond International Airport.More >>
Saturday, November 17 2012 10:55 PM EST2012-11-18 03:55:08 GMT
It's a problem that is sweeping the nation and there's a Black Market to back it up. Thieves are stealing cell phones right out of your hand or when you're not looking.More >>
It's a problem that is sweeping the nation and there's a Black Market to back it up. Thieves are stealing cell phones right out of your hand or when you're not looking.More >>
Friday, November 16 2012 11:38 PM EST2012-11-17 04:38:10 GMT
A former Steward School Employee, arrested on child porn charges, is free on bond Friday night, awaiting trial. Investigators say 59-year-old Michael Baynes purchased child porn on Amazon.com. BaynesMore >>
A former Steward School Employee, arrested on child porn charges, is free on bond Friday night, awaiting trial. Investigators say 59-year-old Michael Baynes purchased child porn on Amazon.com.More >>
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - In a WMBF News Investigation, we uncover the Federal Government is giving incarcerated prisoners a one way ticket for a bus or plane, without any supervision. Shockingly, theyMore >>
Over the last three years, the Federal Bureau of Prisons admits it transferred 90,000 inmates unescorted on commercial buses, taxis and planes. Meaning no handcuffs, no guard and no supervision.More >>
Wednesday, November 14 2012 10:58 AM EST2012-11-14 15:58:40 GMT
They were once nothing more than a science fiction fantasy, but now drones are a reality and their use could quickly impact your day to day life. It looks like a toy, but its potential is limitless.More >>
They were once nothing more than a science fiction fantasy, but now drones are a reality and their use could quickly impact your day to day life. It looks like a toy, but its potential is limitless.More >>
Tuesday, November 13 2012 5:35 PM EST2012-11-13 22:35:18 GMT
Virginia's Crime Commission is considering new legislation to target cigarette smugglers that would make the crime a felony. Staff told the commission today, this isn't a cigarette or tax problem, thisMore >>
Virginia's Crime Commission is considering new legislation to target cigarette smugglers that would make the crime a felony.More >>
Monday, November 12 2012 11:29 PM EST2012-11-13 04:29:39 GMT
A warning for parents after a Richmond family discovered a daily bath may have slowly poisoned their toddler. Melanie Ebsary and her husband moved into their Woodlawn Heights home three years ago. TheyMore >>
It's the silent danger - there are often no symptoms or outward signs of sickness, but lead poisoning is still a very real threat to children in greater Richmond.More >>
Monday, November 12 2012 5:45 PM EST2012-11-12 22:45:26 GMT
You probably pack your child's lunch for school to save money. But the lunch you pack could make them sick. A study found many kids' lunches are ripe for salmonella, E. coli, and listeria. When parentMore >>
You probably pack your child's lunch for school to save money. But the lunch you pack could make them sick. A study found many kids' lunches are ripe for salmonella, E. coli, and listeria.More >>
Friday, November 9 2012 5:36 PM EST2012-11-09 22:36:13 GMT
In 1995, a dog found human bones near an old barn on Angus Road in Richmond. The dog carried the remains back to a farmer, who called police. Police were able to reconstruct his face from the skull -More >>
All of the unidentified bodies found in Virginia are slowly getting a second look - a second chance at finding home.More >>
Tuesday, November 6 2012 8:06 PM EST2012-11-07 01:06:43 GMT
Parking enforcement in downtown Richmond sometimes makes mistakes. Several people in the city got bogus parking tickets for times that their car wasn't even in the downtown. This is what to expect ifMore >>
Several people in the city got bogus parking tickets for times that their car wasn't even in the downtown. This is what to expect if you decide to contest your ticket in court. More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 11:23 PM EST2012-11-06 04:23:49 GMT
Imagine you park in a two hour spot, but when you come back, within the time frame, there's a ticket on your windshield. It says you were parked there at 8:00 in the morning. Your tire is even marked.More >>
Imagine you park in a two hour spot, but when you come back, within the time frame, there's a ticket on your windshield. It says you were parked there at 8:00 in the morning, but you know you were still in your driveway at home.More >>
Friday, November 2 2012 6:21 PM EDT2012-11-02 22:21:53 GMT
It was one year ago today we broke news about major problems with mail delivery in Central Virginia. Packages, bills, letters and magazines sitting at the Sandston Distribution Center, untouched and deliveredMore >>
It was one year ago today we broke news about major problems with mail delivery in Central Virginia. Packages, bills, letters and magazines sitting at the Sandston Distribution Center, untouched and delivered weeks late. More >>
Thursday, November 1 2012 3:24 PM EDT2012-11-01 19:24:33 GMT
The internet is buzzing with conspiracy theories, after the Social Security Administration put out bids, online - to purchase hundreds of thousands of hollow-point bullets. So, why is the agency that providesMore >>
The internet is buzzing with conspiracy theories, after the Social Security Administration put out bids, online - to purchase hundreds of thousands of hollow-point bullets. So, why is the agency that provides benefits to retirees, disabled workers, and widows stockpiling ammunition? More >>
Tuesday, October 30 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-10-31 03:00:38 GMT
Parking spots are hottest commodities in the Fan District and the City's parking permit plan is only exacerbating the problem. To figure out why the issue exists, you have to go back to when the Fan wasMore >>
Parking spots are hottest commodities in the Fan District and the City's parking permit plan is only exacerbating the problem.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 11:22 PM EDT2012-10-26 03:22:19 GMT
A tick bite may be to blame for a meat allergy that nearly killed a Richmond man. The tick-induced allergy is so unusual and unknown, doctors have trouble identifying it. Emmanuel Spencer never hadMore >>
Emmanuel Spencer never had allergies a day in his life, but he went into full anaphylactic shock after eating meat while on vacation. His isn't the only bizarre case.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 5:02 PM EDT2012-10-25 21:02:46 GMT
If you have an E-ZPass, and you think you've escaped the Virginia Department of Transportation's monthly fee for the device, think again. The uproar was loud and clear when VDOT first proposed addingMore >>
If you have an E-ZPass, and you think you've escaped the Virginia Department of Transportation's monthly fee for the device, think again. More >>
Thursday, October 18 2012 8:27 PM EDT2012-10-19 00:27:49 GMT
A lawsuit calling a "for-profit" college in Henrico County a sham, may never go to trial. According to court documents, a settlement has been reached in the class action suit against the Richmond SchoolMore >>
According to court documents, a settlement has been reached in the class action suit against the Richmond School for Health and Technology. The two sides went into mediation and agreed to some sort of settlement - how much money the settlement could be is unknown.More >>
Thursday, October 11 2012 6:12 PM EDT2012-10-11 22:12:45 GMT
The state has agreed to pay the family of a Henrico County boy who died shortly after a dental procedure at VCU $100,000. 6-year-old Jacobi Hill went into cardiac arrest at the VCU School of DentistryMore >>
The state has agreed to pay the family of a Henrico County boy who died shortly after a dental procedure at VCU $100,000.More >>
Wednesday, September 26 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-09-27 03:00:28 GMT
Are more kids ending up in jail because of a traumatic brain injury? A study underway of Virginia's Juvenile Justice system recently revealed as many as 20% of the children incarcerated right now haveMore >>
Are more kids ending up in jail because of a traumatic brain injury? A study underway of Virginia's Juvenile Justice system recently revealed as many as 20% of the children incarcerated right now have a traumatic brain injury.More >>
Tuesday, September 25 2012 11:03 PM EDT2012-09-26 03:03:07 GMT
The "for lease" signs across greater Richmond are growing, if you believe the latest figures from the US Census Bureau. The agency calculates nearly 20% of apartments in greater Richmond are empty. CNBCMore >>
The US Census Bureau calculates nearly 20% of apartments in greater Richmond are empty - but local rental agencies are evicting these figures.More >>
Tuesday, September 25 2012 1:33 PM EDT2012-09-25 17:33:12 GMT
Virginia is the first state in the nation to launch an app for your smart phone or tablet. It allows you to see exactly where some of your tax dollars are going. All you have to do is download E-VA. @ WantMore >>
Virginia is the first state in the nation to launch an app for your smart phone or tablet. It allows you to see exactly where some of your tax dollars are going. All you have to do is download E-VA.More >>
Thursday, September 6 2012 9:25 AM EDT2012-09-06 13:25:48 GMT
Cigarette smugglers have their sights set on Virginia - and the state could be losing millions in tax dollars. That's what staff told members of the State Crime Commission. It's a problem our investigativeMore >>
Virginia could be losing millions in tax dollars due to cigarette smugglers, staff told members of the State Crime Commission Wednesday. More >>
Friday, August 31 2012 6:35 PM EDT2012-08-31 22:35:27 GMT
It's a story that got you talking - a gravestone controversy in Gloucester. A church is suing a family over a picture of a liquor bottle on a man's final resting place. People have been commenting onMore >>
It's a story that got you talking - a gravestone controversy in Gloucester. A church is suing a family over a picture of a liquor bottle on a man's final resting place.More >>
Friday, August 31 2012 8:35 AM EDT2012-08-31 12:35:33 GMT
Wilmer Frank Soles was just "Soles" to his friends. He died from throat cancer on June 24th of last year. He had two last wishes, to be buried next to his mother and to have a nice headstone. Now thisMore >>
Wilmer Frank Soles was just "Soles" to his friends. He died from throat cancer on June 24th of last year. He had two last wishes, to be buried next to his mother and to have a nice headstone. Now thisMore >>
Wednesday, August 29 2012 11:00 PM EDT2012-08-30 03:00:26 GMT
Following Yeardley Love's beating death in 2010, Virginia lawmakers voted to expand the Commonwealth's protective order laws. For the first time- people who are not married and just dating could applyMore >>
Following Yeardley Love's beating death in 2010, Virginia lawmakers voted to expand the Commonwealth's protective order laws. For the first time- people who are not married and just dating could apply for a court order to protective themselves from an abusive person.More >>
Friday, August 24 2012 8:59 AM EDT2012-08-24 12:59:03 GMT
This earthquake was costly for Louisa County. Damage to homes, schools and public buildings topped $80 million. 12 Investigates how Louisa County is spending the recovery money. When she wasn't hereMore >>
This earthquake was costly for Louisa County. Damage to homes, schools and public buildings topped $80 million. 12 Investigates how Louisa County is spending the recovery money.More >>
Thursday, August 23 2012 3:29 PM EDT2012-08-23 19:29:59 GMT
In 2010- Judge Henry Hudson told Donald Lacey he tarnished the badge he once wore. That was right before Hudson sentenced Lacey to 10 years in prison. This week victims of Lacey's ponzi scheme, whichMore >>
In 2010- Judge Henry Hudson told Donald Lacey he tarnished the badge he once wore. That was right before Hudson sentenced Lacey to 10 years in prison. This week victims of Lacey's ponzi scheme, which bilked investors out of more than $15 million, were told his release date was bumped up to October 24th of 2016.More >>
Monday, August 20 2012 5:22 PM EDT2012-08-20 21:22:52 GMT
Neighbors don't normally jump for joy over a foreclosure, but that's exactly what's happening in one Church Hill neighborhood. When Justin French's multi-million dollar empire came crashing down, theMore >>
Neighbors don't normally jump for joy over a foreclosure, but that's exactly what's happening in one Church Hill neighborhood.More >>
Tuesday, August 14 2012 1:08 PM EDT2012-08-14 17:08:13 GMT
Millions of dollars meant to help distressed homeowners, may never reach the intended target. The funds are Virginia's share of a $25 billion settlement by five of the nation's largest loan servicesMore >>
Millions of dollars meant to help distressed homeowners, may never reach the intended target.More >>
Thursday, August 9 2012 6:27 PM EDT2012-08-09 22:27:41 GMT
350 police, fire and EMS spent Thursday morning at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke for a shooting drill. Many of these men and women have experienced the real terror of a mass shooting.More >>
350 police, fire and EMS spent Thursday morning at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke for a shooting drill.More >>
Wednesday, August 8 2012 5:15 PM EDT2012-08-08 21:15:47 GMT
We know the world is full of germs, but we don't like it when they invade our homes. A world-renowned germ expert said he's found millions of potentially disease-causing microbes in one of the most privateMore >>
A world-renowned germ expert said he's found millions of potentially disease-causing microbes in one of the most private rooms in the house.More >>
Monday, August 6 2012 11:17 PM EDT2012-08-07 03:17:20 GMT
Nine years in federal prison... that's what a Richmond judge gave a man for trafficking untaxed cigarettes. Tonight, 12 On Your Side Investigates delves into the world of cigarette smuggling. CigarettesMore >>
12 Investigates looked into the world of cigarette smuggling and found cigarettes are the new currency for organized crime bosses. In fact, they are worth more than heroin or cocaine. Now, federal agents are busting people around the country for selling contraband smokes.More >>
Thursday, August 2 2012 5:27 PM EDT2012-08-02 21:27:00 GMT
A quarter of a million Virginians have homes that are underwater. Thousands more have dealt with foreclosure. 12 Investigates teams up with the journalism non-profit Pro Publica and takes a look at theMore >>
It's not often a state gets an extra $66,500,000. Virginia set aside roughly $7 million for aide for homeowners. The rest — $59 million — it went into the state's general fund.More >>
Wednesday, August 1 2012 5:34 PM EDT2012-08-01 21:34:18 GMT
Whether its water, electric or a credit card, most of us try to pay our bills on time. You don't want a late fee. But, as NBC12 Investigates found out, Virginia is not always the best at paying its billsMore >>
Whether its water, electric or a credit card, most of us try to pay our bills on time. You don't want a late fee. Virginia, though, is not always the best at paying its bills on time.More >>
Wednesday, August 1 2012 7:55 AM EDT2012-08-01 11:55:36 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - In a WMBF News Investigation, we uncover the Federal Government is giving incarcerated prisoners a one way ticket for a bus or plane, without any supervision. Shockingly, theyMore >>
Over the last three years, the Federal Bureau of Prisons admits it transferred 90,000 inmates unescorted on commercial buses, taxis and planes. Meaning no handcuffs, no guard and no supervision.More >>
Thursday, July 26 2012 5:52 PM EDT2012-07-26 21:52:57 GMT
After the Colorado shooting, gun sales have risen around the country — but not in Virginia. The State Police do the background checks when you buy a gun at a store. And in the five days after the theaterMore >>
Gun sales in Colorado and around the country have reportedly spiked this week — but not in the Commonwealth. The phone lines at the Virginia Firearms Transaction Center haven't been ringing off the hook.More >>
Thursday, July 26 2012 10:15 AM EDT2012-07-26 14:15:27 GMT
Police monitored more than a million cell phones last year. They were tracking customers whereabouts, keeping tabs on calls, largely without a subscribers knowledge or even a warrant. Let's face it,More >>
Police monitored more than a million cell phones last year. They were tracking customers whereabouts, keeping tabs on calls, largely without a subscribers knowledge or even a warrant. Let's face it,More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 10:28 PM EDT2012-07-26 02:28:00 GMT
The cops may be monitoring your cell phone, Keeping tabs on who you call. Tracking your every move. All, without your knowledge or even a warrant. And it's happening across the country and here in centralMore >>
The cops may be monitoring your cell phone, Keeping tabs on who you call. Tracking your every move. All, without your knowledge or even a warrant. And it's happening across the country and here in central Virginia. More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 11:08 PM EDT2012-07-25 03:08:05 GMT
He's one of the most beloved people in Richmond and he's sticking around for at least another few years. VCU's head basketball coach Shaka Smart signed his new contract in June. Through an open-recordsMore >>
He's one of the most beloved people in Richmond and he's sticking around for at least another few years. VCU's head basketball coach Shaka Smart signed his new contract in June.More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 6:13 PM EDT2012-07-24 22:13:59 GMT
The 24-year-old accused of killing 12 people and injuring dozens of other inside the Colorado movie theater was able to build his arsenal legally — and quickly — over the internet. Police said with justMore >>
Police said with just a few keystrokes and $3,000, theater shooting suspect James Holmes was able to stock up on more than 6,000 rounds of ammunition for his hand guns, assault rifle and 12-gauge shotgun.More >>
Monday, July 23 2012 11:15 PM EDT2012-07-24 03:15:45 GMT
The latest figures are in and Hopewell made another $2 million last fiscal year for nabbing speeders on a mile long section of I-295. This one-mile section of I-295 only takes a little less than 60 secondsMore >>
The latest figures are in and Hopewell made another $2 million last fiscal year for nabbing speeders on a mile long section of I-295.More >>
Monday, July 16 2012 11:15 PM EDT2012-07-17 03:15:31 GMT
They tower above, silently leading the way to your destination. And during that daily commute, the last thing you'd expect is a 2,000 pound sign and pole crashing down right in front of you! The mangledMore >>
VDOT is considering bumping up its inspections on road signs after two signs toppled onto the road within a month of each other. Both signs fell on extremely windy days and in both cases, the anchor bolts failed.More >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 8:41 PM EDT2012-07-04 00:41:27 GMT
Move over mortgages, there's a new growing threat to the economy. Student loans. Americans owe $870 billion in student loans and the number is still growing. That's higher than all outstanding creditMore >>
Move over mortgages, there's a new growing threat to the economy. Student loans. Americans owe $870 billion in student loans and the number is still growing. That's higher than all outstanding creditMore >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 6:08 PM EDT2012-07-03 22:08:16 GMT
The prolonged power outages and the heat have frustrations boiling over this week. Many have asked us to take a look at the cost of just burying all the power lines underground so trees would not beMore >>
Many have asked us to take a look at the cost of just burying all the power lines underground so trees would not be able to take them out. We've discovered — what may sound like a good idea, could cost you a lot of money.More >>
Friday, June 29 2012 5:55 PM EDT2012-06-29 21:55:11 GMT
Christian Strickland was his step-father's best friend and his mother's heart. "I miss him a lot. He made me a better person," said Amber Strickland. The cycle of life came to a painful and sudden stopMore >>
Christian Strickland was his step-father's best friend and his mother's heart. Somehow a microscopic and naturally occurring amoeba, called Naeglaria Fowleri, was forced up his nose and burrowed in his brain.More >>
Friday, June 29 2012 5:53 PM EDT2012-06-29 21:53:10 GMT
It is a murderer, who's victim died more than four decades ago. The amoebas killed a teenager in Richmond in 1968. They are being kept alive in a VCU Medical Center Research Lab. Dr. Francine CrabalMore >>
They are being kept alive in a VCU Medical Center Research Lab. Dr. Francine Cabral has spent the last 30 years trying to unlock the secrets of this rare but swift killer... Naegleria fowleri.More >>
Thursday, June 28 2012 8:58 AM EDT2012-06-28 12:58:23 GMT
Mo' Money's problems are headed for Capitol Hill. Congress will take up the issue of tax preparation scams in a subcommittee hearing Thursday morning. Mo' Money Tax Preparation is expected to be theMore >>
Mo' Money's problems are headed for Capitol Hill. Congress will take up the issue of tax preparation complaints in a subcommittee hearing Thursday morning.More >>
Tuesday, June 26 2012 5:31 PM EDT2012-06-26 21:31:06 GMT
The owner of a now-defunct Henrico County company involved in a real estate investment scam will spend five years in prison. David Silver plead guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud in a plea agreement.More >>
The owner of a now-defunct Henrico County company involved in a real estate investment scam will spend five years in prison. David Silver plead guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud in a plea agreement. More >>
Monday, June 25 2012 1:43 PM EDT2012-06-25 17:43:21 GMT
Tonight 12 On Your Side Investigates takes you inside the Huguenot bridge project. Construction is at the halfway point and next month you will be driving on a portion of the new bridge. VDOT gaveMore >>
Construction is at the halfway point and next month you will be driving on a portion of the new bridge.More >>
Tuesday, June 12 2012 8:35 AM EDT2012-06-12 12:35:40 GMT
More creditor's are making demands on former Doug Wilder's proposed National Slavery Museum. The new filings with the US Bankruptcy Court also cast doubt on whether the museum can make it out of bankruptcy.More >>
More creditor's are making demands on former Doug Wilder's proposed National Slavery Museum. The new filings with the US Bankruptcy Court also cast doubt on whether the museum can make it out of bankruptcy.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 11:20 PM EDT2012-05-17 03:20:27 GMT
Craigslist is apparently not only spreading around used furniture and cars. Researchers at New York University said they've linked a rise in sexually transmitted diseases to the website.More >>
Craigslist is apparently not only spreading around used furniture and cars. Researchers at New York University said they've linked a rise in sexually transmitted diseases to the free classified ad web site.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:15 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:15:28 GMT
In the battle of the bulge, blenders are now in the mix. "I really never expected to change my diet and feel younger," said Teresa Legrand. "I was stuck there as a chunky lady, and I didn't like beingMore >>
Some are staunch believers in the diet. Others said there needs to be more research on how it affects the body. But is a diet of only juice drinks made from organic fruits and vegetables really healthy?More >>
It's hard to believe the joy of birth and the sorrow of death can happen in the same breath. "Whether she came out breathing or not, we knew we weren't going to have Ella for years to come," said HenricoMore >>
It's hard to believe the joy of birth and the sorrow of death can happen in the same breath. Photos of dead and dying infants are quickly becoming the new way to keep memories of young lives lost — alive.More >>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 5:51 PM EDT2012-05-01 21:51:10 GMT
An update to our NBC12 investigation into football helmets used by our local high schools. The researchers involved in a ground breaking study at Virginia Tech have released new findings.More >>
An update to our NBC12 investigation into football helmets used by our local high schools. The researchers involved in a ground breaking study at Virginia Tech have released new findings.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 11:10 PM EDT2012-05-01 03:10:38 GMT
A health alert for anyone who takes a prescription drug. Medicine mix-ups at the pharmacy happen more often than you think. A Henrico family learned that first-hand after their child overdosed on a powerfulMore >>
A health alert for anyone who takes a prescription drug. Medicine mix-ups at the pharmacy happen more often than you think. A Henrico family learned that first-hand after their child overdosed on a powerful painkiller given to them by mistake.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 5:10 PM EDT2012-04-30 21:10:37 GMT
An NBC12 Investigation reveals pharmacists and technicians across Virginia are making mistakes and it happens more often than you make think. The wrong medicine or dose could make you sicker and, in extremeMore >>
An NBC12 Investigation reveals pharmacists and technicians across Virginia are making mistakes and it happens more often than you make think. The wrong medicine or dose could make you sicker and, in extreme cases, can even kill you.More >>
Friday, April 27 2012 5:15 PM EDT2012-04-27 21:15:37 GMT
NBC 12 Investigates uncovers the growing cult for the saint of death. People are now praying to a saint who's not even real, with a following among many criminals. She's gaining popularity around the worldMore >>
NBC 12 Investigates uncovers the growing cult for the saint of death. People are now praying to a saint who's not even real, with a following among many criminals. She's gaining popularity around the world — even here in Richmond.More >>
Friday, April 27 2012 3:54 PM EDT2012-04-27 19:54:31 GMT
Murder, torture, wire taps... All unfolding in our own backyards! Some of the details of this story are graphic — it's about a violent, illegal document ring that was operating here in central Virginia. MexicanMore >>
Murder, torture, wire taps, we want to warn you some of the details we've uncovered are graphic. A violent illegal document ring was operating right here in central Virginia.More >>
Friday, April 20 2012 5:41 PM EDT2012-04-20 21:41:47 GMT
Demand is rising and supply? Well, it's about to burst. We're talking about helium. There's a world wide shortage and area party stores are feeling a little deflated.
Friday, April 13 2012 5:37 PM EDT2012-04-13 21:37:33 GMT
The National Federation of State High School Associations switched to a new bat standard made of composite materials rather than pure aluminum. The ball travels about 6 mph slower. More >>
Monday, March 26 2012 5:28 PM EDT2012-03-26 21:28:16 GMT
You pay your mortgage on time, every month but your lender is sending you foreclosure notices. The company even sends your payments back. It happened to a Petersburg woman. We figured out why and helped her stop the problem.More >>
Friday, March 9 2012 7:13 PM EST2012-03-10 00:13:11 GMT
If you're on social media you've probably noticed the "Stop KONY 2012" video that has gone viral this week. The film is part of a larger online campaign by a non-profit corporation based in California called "Invisible Children". The group solicits donations to help raise awareness about Ugandan guerrilla leader Joseph Kony. 12 Investigates took a look at its financial statements to see where all the money goes.More >>
Friday, March 9 2012 10:37 AM EST2012-03-09 15:37:13 GMT
The American Nuclear Society concludes that US nuclear power oversight is adequate to protect the public health and safety but that emergency zones "should not be based on arbitrary mileage designations."More >>
Tuesday, February 28 2012 5:47 PM EST2012-02-28 22:47:30 GMT
She's lived in her house for more than three decades- tonight a 66-year-old Petersburg woman fears a mistake by her mortgage company may put her on the street.More >>
Thursday, February 23 2012 5:47 PM EST2012-02-23 22:47:03 GMT
You may remember we told you about a Chesterfield couple- getting numerous speeding tickets in the mail from the District of Columbia for a car they do not own. It turns out they had the same license plate number as someone else. While investigating their problem, 12 On Your Side has learned ticket mishaps in DC are more common than you think.More >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 11:05 PM EST2012-02-22 04:05:42 GMT
For the first time ever, the TSA has agreed to show NBC12 what their agents have kept from getting on the planes at Richmond International Airport.More >>
Friday, February 17 2012 11:10 PM EST2012-02-18 04:10:28 GMT
Cash strapped, but need a vacation? There's a new way people are finding cheap digs on the road, over seas, and even here in Richmond. It's called couch surfing.More >>
Friday, February 17 2012 5:36 PM EST2012-02-17 22:36:27 GMT
As the State Fair of Virginia scrambles to save itself from bankruptcy- local students are wondering if their scholarship money is safe. The fair awards thousands of dollars in scholarships each year.More >>
Wednesday, February 8 2012 12:06 PM EST2012-02-08 17:06:01 GMT
The Louisa earthquake raised a lot of concerns about the safety of the North Anna nuclear plant and the more than 80 aftershocks keep the questions going.More >>
Tuesday, February 7 2012 2:56 PM EST2012-02-07 19:56:07 GMT
Do you live in the dark red circle? That's the recommended 10-mile evacuation zone in case of a disaster at the Lake Anna nuclear plant. The lighter red circle shows a 50 mile radius, which is how farMore >>
Monday, February 6 2012 6:48 PM EST2012-02-06 23:48:06 GMT
Just about every teen wants one or already has one. iPhones and iPod Touches are in the hands of more and more of our kids. But but a WAVE 3 Troubleshooter investigation has uncovered, some teens are using the apps on those devices to connect a world of would be pedophiles and sexual predators.More >>
Tuesday, November 8 2011 4:06 PM EST2011-11-08 21:06:48 GMT
Our investigation uncovered that more than a dozen high schools in our area are using two of the worst football helmets on the market. They were recently rated by a Virginia Tech professor, who says these helmets should never be worn.More >>
Tuesday, November 1 2011 11:10 PM EDT2011-11-02 03:10:46 GMT
About 30% of all men carry what's known as "the warrior gene" - a tiny bit of DNA that pre-disposes them to violent behavior. A simple DNA test can identify which men carry the gene, and we put three people to the test to see if their outward personalities match their genetic make-up.More >>
Thursday, October 27 2011 5:25 PM EDT2011-10-27 21:25:48 GMT
You've heard about thieves targeting banks and jewelry stores, now they're after something that may surprise you; human hair! Across the country, these hair thieves are breaking intoMore >>
Thursday, July 21 2011 9:59 AM EDT2011-07-21 13:59:04 GMT
It has the potential to shake up women's health in Virginia in a big way. Landmark legislation to regulate abortion clinics in the commonwealth will soon become law.More >>
Thursday, June 23 2011 11:15 PM EDT2011-06-24 03:15:16 GMT
The Commonwealth received some disappointing news from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Thursday and it's leaving residents in tornado ravaged areas with questions.More >>
Thursday, February 10 2011 6:14 PM EST2011-02-10 23:14:20 GMT
A tombstone business was paid but has yet to deliver headstones to some unmarked graves. Grieving families called 12 on Your Side for help getting a marker or their money.More >>
Monday, February 7 2011 11:15 PM EST2011-02-08 04:15:51 GMT
NBC12 conducted a 3 month investigation on missing assets at two local universities Virginia State University and Virginia Commonwealth University. The two state institutions with, apparently, two very different accounting procedures - but a similar problem, a lot of missing electronics.More >>
Monday, November 15 2010 11:00 PM EST2010-11-16 04:00:23 GMT
How closely do you look at expiration dates when you're in the grocery store? The numbers are small, but they serve a big purpose. You may need to depend on your own eyes to ensure your food is up to date.More >>
Tuesday, May 25 2010 8:48 AM EDT2010-05-25 13:48:28 GMT
Food stamps aren't stamps anymore. Each month an allowance is placed on one a card that is similar to a credit or debit card. They come with enhanced security features. But just as the program has evolved, so has the fraud.More >>
Saturday, May 22 2010 6:47 PM EDT2010-05-22 22:47:41 GMT
Did you know, every single member of the Virginia General Assembly is given $15,000 a year for a district office? But is that really where the money goes?More >>
Tuesday, February 16 2010 8:04 PM EST2010-02-17 01:04:12 GMT
Firefighters have become a common site at the Honey Tree Apartments. Since the most recent blaze nearly three weeks ago, NBC 12 has received a stack of emails from residents concerned about their safety. We looked into it and found out firefighters have responded to the Honey Tree Apartments nine times in the last two years.More >>
Thursday, February 11 2010 11:05 PM EST2010-02-12 04:05:52 GMT
Tickets to first-run movies run almost $10 a pop, and matinees aren't that much cheaper. But there are people willing to sell you first-run entertainment at a bargain basement price.More >>
Wednesday, September 23 2009 11:53 PM EDT2009-09-24 04:53:17 GMT
You may have heard the ads on the radio. Local research centers looking for participants in clinical trials. The myths associated with clinical trials can make them seem as exciting as a quick and easy pay day, to as terrible as becoming a lab rat for a group of angry scientists. More >>