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Daily 2-minute local news for Richmond, Virginia (USA): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.
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Richmond: Inmate dies in Petersburg federal prison | June 22
Richmond residents are facing a wave of recent violence with two juveniles fatally shot in Petersburg and two more shootings in Albemarle County and downtown Richmond, prompting calls for stronger safety measures. The city also grapples with a prison inmate death at the Federal Correctional Institution in Petersburg and a fatal motorcycle crash in Henrico County.
21 Jun 2026
Richmond: Motorcycle community honors 9-year-old after potential drowning death | June 21
Richmond — A local tragedy involving 9-year-old King Overton's drowning at a pool in Henrico County sparked a community tribute and calls for water safety education, while a 17-year-old faces charges after a car crash involving Virginia State Police on I-64. State lawmakers also reached a budget agreement to prevent a government shutdown, ensuring funding for education and public services.
20 Jun 2026
Richmond: Virginia lawmakers finalize budget to avoid shutdown | June 20
Richmond lawmakers reached a budget deal to avoid a government shutdown, funding education, healthcare, and infrastructure while cutting state parks. A dump truck driver who killed a pedestrian in a crosswalk faces no jail time, sparking debate over public safety and legal leniency.
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