After nearly a week of searching for a suspect in the hit-and-run death of an 81-year-old St. Helena, California woman this summer, police found and arrested a...
As lawmakers consider Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposal to provide vehicle tax relief for Virginians and ultimately eliminate the property tax, policymakers can find comfort after repeals...
Virginia’s child welfare system grapples with a surge of unfounded reports that critics say stem from overly broad mandatory reporting laws, disrupting families and straining resources....
The U.S. Department of Education on Dec. 20 signaled it would withdraw a proposed rule that would have set a regulatory standard for how schools limit...
Virginia’s booming data center industry is driving unprecedented energy demands, straining the state’s natural gas infrastructure and prompting calls for new pipelines. A Joint Legislative Audit...
Virginia families are grappling with mounting financial stress as the state’s weak debt collection laws push some to the brink of poverty. A recent report by...
In a historic verdict, Vernon Lorenzo Gay was convicted in Norfolk for a 1992 rape, marking the first jury conviction achieved through Virginia’s Sexual Assault Kit...
Virginia lawmakers are preparing to reintroduce bipartisan legislation aimed at creating a regulated and taxed adult-use cannabis marketplace in the state. The renewed push comes after...
With the holidays upon us and 2025 just around the corner, Virginia State Police are urging all travelers in the Commonwealth to prioritize safety on the...
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats released details early Thursday on how much federal disaster aid each state would lose if Republicans drop it from a stopgap spending...
With a new presidential administration taking office in January, Gov. Glenn Youngkin expressed optimism about potential fiscal benefits for Virginia, even as Democratic lawmakers voiced concerns...
The Virginia State Police are investigating a significant number of tips regarding drone activity this December, with the Virginia Fusion Center (VFC) logging over 150 reports...
Virginia could soon make history as the home of the world’s first nuclear fusion power plant, state officials and private sector leaders announced Tuesday. Commonwealth Fusion...
On the cusp of his last full year in office, Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping budget proposal that he hopes will define his...
Today, Virginia’s 13 electors gathered in the historic House Chamber at the State Capitol to fulfill their constitutional duty of casting ballots for president and vice...
UVA Health University Medical Center has been ranked Virginia’s No. 1 hospital on Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2025 list. This recognition underscores the hospital’s commitment to providing...
Ahead of his annual budget presentation to lawmakers next week, Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday announced a proposal to block state funding from any locality implementing...
To enhance public safety and address evolving threats, the Virginia State Police (VSP) has established the Homeland Security Division (HSD). This new division represents a critical...
Top officials from all the Chesapeake Bay states and the federal government gathered in Annapolis Tuesday to reiterate their commitment to cleaning up the historically and...
Jill Norton, an education policy adviser in Massachusetts, has a teenage son with dyslexia and ADHD. Shelley Scruggs, an electrical engineer in the same state, also...
The Virginia Department of Transportation estimates that it will take about three to six months to collect debris from Hurricane Helene, the storm that took the...
Seven people lost their lives in vehicle crashes across Virginia during the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to preliminary data from Virginia State Police. While this...
The Virginia Board of Education has no plans to delay the implementation of the new accountability framework to determine if students and schools are meeting state...
The State Board of Elections officially certified this year’s election on Monday, affirming the results of local, congressional and national contests in the commonwealth. “The bottom...
The 83rd Annual Commonwealth’s Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Virginia War Memorial’s Shrine...
An investigation into allegations of misuse of public resources by Richmond General Registrar Keith Balmer and his office has confirmed 25 of 26 claims of waste,...
RICHMOND, Va. — Federal and state lawmakers have introduced legislation to strengthen support for and better protect sexual assault victims on college campuses, but the progress...
Rural electric cooperatives are joining in on the deployment of electric vehicle charging stations statewide, after Virginia Energy announced $1.1 million in awards to two co-ops...
RICHMOND, Va. — A Senate bill was introduced on Nov. 21 to abolish the U.S. Department of Education, something President-elect Donald Trump promised on the campaign...
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is helping holiday travelers with a smoother journey by suspending most lane closures and work zones from noon on Wednesday,...