A runaway emu gave animal control officers in Prince George County a workout on Thursday.

Months after a 38-year-old Richmond man was killed in Henrico County, the FBI is offering up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of the man believed to be responsible.

Week 6 of the high school football season kicked off on Thursday, Oct. 1. How did Central Virginia schools stack up this week?

Several Richmond high schoolers are at the center of an investigation into alleged criminal sexual misconduct, nonconsensual sharing of photos and other concerning behaviors.

An 83-year-old inmate died after being found unresponsive at Haynesville Correctional Center in Richmond County in late September.

A 20-year-old man previously wanted on a dozen charges, including abduction, burglary and malicious wounding, has been arrested by Henrico County authorities.

Derek Hough of “Dancing with the Stars” is waltzing into Richmond with his new holiday live dance production in early December.

A 16-year-old boy is facing murder charges after a 17-year-old girl was shot and killed inside a Richmond apartment on Sunday.

A 33-year-old New York man died Monday after a Tesla caught fire in a single-vehicle crash in Cumberland County.

Do you know an inspiring woman making a difference in Central Virginia? You can nominate them for the chance to be honored as a 2027 Remarkable Woman.

All three distances of the Allianz Richmond Marathon weekend have sold out.

Farmers across the commonwealth can now transport larger bales of hay Thursday under a state carrier exemption during a statewide shortage due to the drought.

8News was joined by several special guests with the new play “Dog Mom” on Thursday to talk about how people can support shelter animals and local theater.

8News got a visit from chief meteorologist Matt DiNardo, one of Central Virginia’s five “Leaders of Impact,” to discuss the launch of specialty cookies benefiting heart disease research.

A 61-year-old Glen Allen man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Hanover County late Friday night.

In the quiet halls of the Henrico Doctors’ Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where every tiny cry marks a monumental milestone, Nurse Shaunique Songui moves softly through her nig…

Starting Oct. 1, Virginia has increased hunting, fishing and trapping licenses by $5.

As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins, a Richmond woman is using her experience as a survivor to empower others.

Warm October 1st and 2nd; Wet Weekend ahead

A man is fighting for his life after a shooting in Richmond’s Northside on Wednesday.

A new class of synthetic opioids is raising alarms in hospitals and in the drug recovery field.

The family of Jim Ukrop is sharing his legacy after his death last week.

A bat found inside a Hopewell resident’s bedroom has tested positive for rabies, state health officials said.

A celebration of arts and culture will return this October with opportunities to enjoy the local art scene all month long.

Virginia State University is facing a federal lawsuit after two student Christian groups say they’re being discriminated against. They claim the university updated its policy and put the school min…

A missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen getting into an Uber in King George County could be in danger.

A second feral cat has tested positive for rabies in Lancaster County within the month of September.

A local nonprofit is providing Richmond-area students with access to period products.

In this episode of 8News Reel Talk, Julia Broberg is joined by Liz Carey to discuss Lance Oppenheim’s “Primetime.”

Week six of the high school football season brings a ranked-versus-ranked dominion district clash as the No. 6 Manchester Lancers head to Midlothian to take on the Trojans.

Week Six of the 2026 high school football season kicks off on October 1st, and each week the 8Sports team releases the 8Sports Blitz Great 8 Rankings and Podcast. This week Midlothian debuted in th…

Police have identified the suspect as Marvin Grant, a coworker. Grant fled the scene in a gray Toyota with North Carolina plates.

Jennie Dean Elementary School was placed on a “secure the building” status Wednesday morning, prompting police activity and road closures in Manassas.

The Library of Virginia will host a tour of its archival storage on Saturday for American Archives Month.

A 21-year-old man was arrested late Tuesday night after an employee at a Richmond business was found shot and killed Saturday morning.

October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. A special guest joined 8News at 9 on Wednesday to share about a business helping women cope with loss ahead of an event on Remembrance…

The death of a one-month-old girl was caused by cocaine toxicity, and her manner of death has been ruled a homicide, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The baby’s parents …

The Lakeside Halloween Market will feature local treats, food trucks and more this weekend.

An employee is hurt after being covered in bleach during an incident at a mill in King William County’s West Point area on Tuesday.

An inmate died at River North Correctional Center late Monday night following what the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) called “an apparent attack” by another inmate.

A 35-year-old Richmond man will spend 11 years behind bars after trafficking about 1 kilogram of cocaine and fentanyl, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is holding a full-scale emergency response exercise at the Siegel Center on Wednesday.

Warm and sunny through Friday; Rain for the weekend

A Chesterfield County parent says she’s “disgusted” after school officials say a Midlothian High School student made an image showing a Huguenot High School football player’…

A beloved psychiatrist and three of her family members were tragically killed during deadly flash floods along the Nepal-China border. The Richmond residency community says the world is a darker pl…

One person is in the hospital and others are without a home after an apartment fire in Chesterfield County on Tuesday.

A Virginia preschooler has died due to complications from the flu, marking the third such death the state has seen this flu season.

There’s controversy over the Trump administration’s new advertisements, which the Associated Press describes as “taxpayer-funded advertisements that glorify President Donald Trump.”

A community partner is speaking out after confusion filled a Richmond City Council meeting Monday night, with members unable to reach a resolution on a solar panel project.

Richmond City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday, directing the mayor’s administration to develop a trust policy that would formally limit the city’s cooperation with federal immigrat…