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Police are investigating the death of a woman who had been shot early Thursday morning in Petersburg.

The forecast for Thursday is hot, which is also the forecast for the rest of the summer. Check out these free options to cool off at a local splash pad. State of play: The city has two splash pads at its public pools, and both — plus all seven of Richmond's pools — are now open daily. Fairmount and Battery Park splash pads are open weekdays from 1-8pm, Saturdays from noon-5pm, and Sundays from 1-5pm. The spray park at Eastern Henrico Park. Photo courtesy of Henrico County Never to be outdone, Henrico County has four splash options — with a fifth opening at the end of summer. Dunncroft/Castle Point.Eastern Henrico.Short Pump.Twin Hickory. Hours: Daily, 9am-7pm. The spray park at Twin Hickory Park. Photo courtesy of Henrico County Plus there's the Pop Jet Fountain at Stony Point Fashion Park.Yep, it's still there. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11am-7pm, and Sunday, noon-6pm.

PETERSBURG — A woman who died in a hospital emergency room of a gunshot wound early Thursday morning is the city's 10th homicide of the year. Kadesha Williams, 26, of Petersburg, was one of two shooting victims brought to the ER at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center shortly after 4 a.m. Thursday. Police said the victims drove themselves to the hospital. ...

Petersburg Police are investigating a shooting that killed a woman and left a man with injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Petersburg/Dinwiddie Crime Solvers at (804) 861-1212.

A Virginia man appears to have died by suicide after discovering his child had accidentally died inside his car, according to authorities. The Midlothian father and his 18-month-old son were both found dead Tuesday at the father's home, according to a news release from the Chesterfield County Police Department. Police...

Police are still looking into a multi-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate 64 that shut down several lanes Wednesday evening and left one car on top of another vehicle.

One Richmond man will go to bed tonight half of a million dollars richer after matching the winning numbers in a Virginia-exclusive lottery game. His winning numbers? 13-14-15-16-17-18. The Bonus Ball in that drawing was 19, but he didn’t need it to win big.

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - New laws take effect July 1 in Virginia, and one of them will make it easier for people to purchase medical marijuana. Current law requires a medical cannabis card issued by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy, but starting Friday, patients will only need a written certification from a registered practitioner.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information related to this incident is asked to call Detective Truong at 804-646-1067 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

Walk inside any hospital and it's easy to spot people who are dedicated to their jobs. But inside Johnston Willis Hospital, is someone whose career has spanned over six decades.

Two Richmond police officers indicted on three misdemeanor counts of assault and battery during civil unrest in 2020 have had all charges against them dismissed after fulfilling an agreement with the city's top prosecutor.

July 1 marks the beginning of a long list of new laws going into effect in Virginia. 8News spoke with members of the community to hear their thoughts on some of these new laws and to gauge which ones held the most weight on the minds of Virginians in the area.

On March 9, 2017, Delecia Waddy went to the Kings Dominion Camp Wilderness Campground in the 10000 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard in Doswell, Virginia. 24-year-old Delecia attempted to bargain for a space on the campground but failed to secure a spot. The same day, Delecia created a post on her Facebook page that read: "Its never too late to do the right thing. Don't get discouraged. (Speaking to myself also)."

Police say a Virginia toddler left in a vehicle for hours died and his father was found dead in an apparent suicide at their home.

FIRST ON FOX: A Virginia coffee shop owner is speaking out after his business was targeted online in response to him expressing his pro-life views on the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Ajay Brewer, the owner of Brewers Cafe in Richmond, Virginia, spoke with Fox News Digital on Monday after...

Police have identified the man and woman who were killed early Tuesday morning on S. 13th Avenue as 33-year-old Jerrell Lynwood of Hopewell and 35-year-old Amanda Horner of Powhatan.

A look at some of the new laws going into effect in Virginia starting July 1, 2022. The new laws cover everything from THC edibles to hunting on Sundays.

A trio of Richmond brothers -- Yahkee, Robert and Malik Johnson -- who were once basketball stars at their former high schools in Virginia is hosting a free youth basketball clinic today and tomorrow.

An 18-month-old boy is dead after his father left him in a car in Chesterfield.

Gather friends and family to watch spectacular fireworks at one or more of the many events celebrating Independence Day in our area. Shepherd Stadium On July 1 and July 3, the Tri-City Chili Peppers will wow the crowd with fireworks after the games. The Tri-City Chili Peppers take on the Native American National...