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Indiana’s already impressive march through the CFP gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes.
Indiana adds to CFP dominance with crushing 56-22 Peach Bowl semifinal win over Oregon
Indiana’s already impressive march through the CFP gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes.
richmond.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Indiana’s already impressive march through the CFP gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Fernando Mendoza threw five scoring passes.
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' attempt at a seventh year of eligibility was denied by the NCAA, sources confirmed to The Daily Progress on Friday.
Sources: NCAA denies Virginia QB Chandler Morris of seventh year
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' attempt at a seventh year of eligibility was denied by the NCAA, sources confirmed to The Daily Progress on Friday.
richmond.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris' attempt at a seventh year of eligibility was denied by the NCAA, sources confirmed to The Daily Progress on Friday.
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that the government did not have a legal reason for holding back the funds.
Judge: Trump administration can't block child care, other money for 5 states for now
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that the government did not have a legal reason for holding back the funds.
richmond.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:33 AM
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York argued that the government did not have a legal reason for holding back the funds.
Benedictine QB Carson Lambert faces multiple charges after repeatedly ramming a car into a county fire station early Sunday morning. He is back in jail, won't play at Hampden-Sydney,
Benedictine QB, jailed again, loses opportunity to play for Hampden-Sydney
Benedictine QB Carson Lambert faces multiple charges after repeatedly ramming a car into a county fire station early Sunday morning. He is back in jail, won't play at Hampden-Sydney,
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Benedictine QB Carson Lambert faces multiple charges after repeatedly ramming a car into a county fire station early Sunday morning. He is back in jail, won't play at Hampden-Sydney,
"Every time we played them last year it was pretty intense. So going to their place, we definitely want to come out with a win."
No time to dwell: VCU turns page to A-10 title game rematch Saturday at George Mason
"Every time we played them last year it was pretty intense. So going to their place, we definitely want to come out with a win."
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:47 PM
"Every time we played them last year it was pretty intense. So going to their place, we definitely want to come out with a win."
The Flying Squirrels baseball team said Friday it has "ended discussions" with Virginia Commonwealth University, and the school's baseball team will not join the Squirrels at CarMax Park.
VCU baseball team won't play at CarMax Park, Squirrels say
The Flying Squirrels baseball team said Friday it has "ended discussions" with Virginia Commonwealth University, and the school's baseball team will not join the Squirrels at CarMax Park.
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:02 PM
The Flying Squirrels baseball team said Friday it has "ended discussions" with Virginia Commonwealth University, and the school's baseball team will not join the Squirrels at CarMax Park.
Libby Wiet, who served as both press secretary and communications director during Spanberger's final term in Congress, will become communications director for the incoming administration, the governor-elect announced on Friday.
Spanberger names new communications director, comptroller
Libby Wiet, who served as both press secretary and communications director during Spanberger's final term in Congress, will become communications director for the incoming administration, the governor-elect announced on Friday.
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Libby Wiet, who served as both press secretary and communications director during Spanberger's final term in Congress, will become communications director for the incoming administration, the governor-elect announced on Friday.
Legalizing still more ways Virginians can gamble and trying to tighten oversight on the ways they already do will likely be major battlegrounds in the General Assembly.
Gambling to be a big General Assembly focus
Legalizing still more ways Virginians can gamble and trying to tighten oversight on the ways they already do will likely be major battlegrounds in the General Assembly.
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Legalizing still more ways Virginians can gamble and trying to tighten oversight on the ways they already do will likely be major battlegrounds in the General Assembly.
Son of former John Marshall High and UVa standout plays for Saint Joseph's, is headed to the University of Richmond.
'Williford,' name of incoming Saint Joseph's freshman guard, sounds familiar
Son of former John Marshall High and UVa standout plays for Saint Joseph's, is headed to the University of Richmond.
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Son of former John Marshall High and UVa standout plays for Saint Joseph's, is headed to the University of Richmond.
Rob Racine picked Metal Supermarkets because it was a business that weathered recession and had what economists call high barriers to entry – it costs a lot to launch a
From Capital One layoff to Metal Supermarkets owner: a second-act success story
Rob Racine picked Metal Supermarkets because it was a business that weathered recession and had what economists call high barriers to entry – it costs a lot to launch a
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Rob Racine picked Metal Supermarkets because it was a business that weathered recession and had what economists call high barriers to entry – it costs a lot to launch a
As Maymont marks 100 years as a public space, another milestone is on the way: a new historical marker.
Maymont to receive a Virginia historical marker
As Maymont marks 100 years as a public space, another milestone is on the way: a new historical marker.
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
As Maymont marks 100 years as a public space, another milestone is on the way: a new historical marker.
The artwork in question is a sacred, consecrated painting that was removed from a 1,500-year-old monastery south of Kathmandu in 1967.
Buddhist monastery relinquishes its claim to VMFA masterpiece, resolving ownership questions
The artwork in question is a sacred, consecrated painting that was removed from a 1,500-year-old monastery south of Kathmandu in 1967.
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The artwork in question is a sacred, consecrated painting that was removed from a 1,500-year-old monastery south of Kathmandu in 1967.
The 2025 All-Metro football team honors the Richmond region's top performers on the gridiron.
The 2025 All-Metro football team honors the Richmond region's top players on the gridiron
The 2025 All-Metro football team honors the Richmond region's top performers on the gridiron.
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:31 PM
The 2025 All-Metro football team honors the Richmond region's top performers on the gridiron.
In the Wyche household, all they do is compete.
For Varina QB, All-Metro football POY Kaleb Wyche, athletic accolades run in the family
In the Wyche household, all they do is compete.
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
In the Wyche household, all they do is compete.
Lillie Pearl, the flagship restaurant from chef Mike Lindsey, is moving to the And Dim Sum space at 305 Brook Road in downtown Richmond.
Lillie Pearl restaurant moving to And Dim Sum space
Lillie Pearl, the flagship restaurant from chef Mike Lindsey, is moving to the And Dim Sum space at 305 Brook Road in downtown Richmond.
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Lillie Pearl, the flagship restaurant from chef Mike Lindsey, is moving to the And Dim Sum space at 305 Brook Road in downtown Richmond.
Awards season is in full swing, and on Sunday, we'll see who has a shot at the rest of the trophies.
Who will win the Golden Globes? ‘Hamnet,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ have momentum
Awards season is in full swing, and on Sunday, we'll see who has a shot at the rest of the trophies.
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Awards season is in full swing, and on Sunday, we'll see who has a shot at the rest of the trophies.
Miami will head home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
Miami beats Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
Miami will head home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Miami will head home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
The incident took place a day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
Immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say
The incident took place a day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
richmond.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:39 AM
The incident took place a day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
The House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
The House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
richmond.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:54 PM
The House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
In the last three weeks, drivers have hit and killed six pedestrians in Richmond. On Thursday, officials said new speed tables and left-turn hardening, among other measures, are planned.
In wake of pedestrian deaths, Richmond officials vow more traffic calming, police enforcement
In the last three weeks, drivers have hit and killed six pedestrians in Richmond. On Thursday, officials said new speed tables and left-turn hardening, among other measures, are planned.
richmond.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:39 PM
In the last three weeks, drivers have hit and killed six pedestrians in Richmond. On Thursday, officials said new speed tables and left-turn hardening, among other measures, are planned.
Police on Thursday identified a Richmond woman as the person who died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Semmes Avenue on Saturday night.
Richmond woman, 26, is victim of fatal Semmes Avenue hit-and-run
Police on Thursday identified a Richmond woman as the person who died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Semmes Avenue on Saturday night.
richmond.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Police on Thursday identified a Richmond woman as the person who died after being hit by a vehicle while crossing Semmes Avenue on Saturday night.
As another senior Democratic lawmaker accepts a new role in Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's administration, party leaders expect a seamless transition to maintain their slim Senate majority and keep major legislation moving forward.
Senate Democrats stay on track as Ebbin leaves for new role
As another senior Democratic lawmaker accepts a new role in Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's administration, party leaders expect a seamless transition to maintain their slim Senate majority and keep major legislation moving forward.
richmond.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:43 PM
As another senior Democratic lawmaker accepts a new role in Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's administration, party leaders expect a seamless transition to maintain their slim Senate majority and keep major legislation moving forward.
Authorities arrested Erin Strotman in early 2025 and charged her with 20 felony counts of child abuse and malicious wounding.
Former Henrico Doctors' NICU nurse headed to plea hearing
Authorities arrested Erin Strotman in early 2025 and charged her with 20 felony counts of child abuse and malicious wounding.
richmond.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Authorities arrested Erin Strotman in early 2025 and charged her with 20 felony counts of child abuse and malicious wounding.
The deck was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained closed after officials overhauled building security policies in response to the 2019 mass shooting at a Virginia Beach municipal building.
City officials reopen City Hall observation deck after nearly 6 years
The deck was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained closed after officials overhauled building security policies in response to the 2019 mass shooting at a Virginia Beach municipal building.
richmond.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM
The deck was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained closed after officials overhauled building security policies in response to the 2019 mass shooting at a Virginia Beach municipal building.
A 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot Wednesday morning by a federal immigration officer was a 2020 graduate of Old Dominion University.
Woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis was 2020 graduate of ODU
A 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot Wednesday morning by a federal immigration officer was a 2020 graduate of Old Dominion University.
richmond.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:33 PM
A 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot Wednesday morning by a federal immigration officer was a 2020 graduate of Old Dominion University.