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Today's Forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m.

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Henrico County

Henrico cancels Fourth of July celebration at Crump Park

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

Richmond

Dock Street, Capital Trail closed as CSX work to stabilize derailed train cars

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Richmond

Richmond water main repair work set to begin Monday after pressure restored

Kelsey Jones

Local News

Suspect still at large 4 days after man killed in Richmond home

Jon Burkett

Local News

July 4 events in Central Virginia 2026: Where to watch fireworks and more

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

Henrico knew about toxic gas release day it happened. Why didn't the public?

Tyler Layne
3 arrested in $1M fraud scheme targeting Virginia seniors

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Virginia drought shows subtle shift after late June rainfall

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DirecTV has removed CBS 6 – Here’s how to keep watching

National News

Trump kicks off America 250 celebrations with speech warning of communism

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Entertainment

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in Madison Square Garden ceremony

AP via Scripps News Group

Local News

Henrico adjusts Fourth of July events, opens cooling centers amid heatwave

A.J. Nwoko

Local News

PHOTOS: Grain rains from tracks after 3 freight cars plunge off bridge into Richmond canal

Richmond

3 train cars carrying corn derail into canal in downtown Richmond

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Tri-Cities

Staying safe in triple-digit heat in Central Virginia

Wayne Covil
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Richmond news and weather update for Saturday, July 4, 2026

Extreme heat and severe storms: Saturday's dangerous forecast

Parts of Virginia, DC upgraded to Enhanced Risk (Level 3) for severe weather on Fourth of July

Hanover man charged with child sexual abuse, domestic assault granted bond

Dog adopted weeks after being found in Richmond mailbox

3 train cars carrying corn derail into canal in downtown Richmond

High heat and humidity leads to scattered storms on Saturday

Suspect still at large 4 days after man killed in Richmond home

DRONE VIDEO: 3 train cars carrying corn derail into canal in Richmond

Henrico knew about toxic gas leak the day it happened. Here's why they didn't notify the public.

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National News

Extreme heat disrupts some Fourth of July festivities

Jay Gray

Richmond

Dog adopted weeks after being found in Richmond mailbox: 'We love her'

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Health

West Nile cases surge in 2026 as CDC issues holiday advisory

Justin Boggs
Local News

Famous fat cat Patches will undergo dental surgery: 'His mouth is a mess'

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Richmond

Richmond Animal Care and Control offering $4 adoptions Friday

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  Descendant of Washington's enslaved cook says America's story should include all
  
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  Gov. Wes Moore sidesteps 2028 talk while defining what patriotism means to him
  
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America 250

Mechanicsville family keeps July 4 traditions alive with Big Blast Fireworks

Greg McQuade

Local News

Heat remains top concern for Independence Day travelers

Brendan King

Hanover County

Hanover man charged with child sexual abuse, domestic assault granted bond

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National News

Scorching temperatures force changes to some July 4 events

AP via Scripps News Group

Today's Forecast

Extreme Heat Warnings continue through Saturday

The Weather Authority

Local News

Richmond group packs supplies for Venezuela earthquake victims

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

Henrico County

Family remembers man killed in hit-and-run: 'He was the life of the party'

Kelsey Jones

Chesterfield County

2 people injured in South Chesterfield crash

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Tri-Cities

Petersburg's $50,000 remote-operated mower gets to work at Blandford Cemetery

Wayne Covil

Chesterfield County

Chesterfield officers shot in May discharged from hospital, recovering at home

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

Henrico County

Missing Henrico 13-year-old found safe

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

Weather News

What is corn sweat and why it is making Virginia's heat wave worse

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

Sports

As Diamond District takes shape, a youth baseball league says it was left behind

Lane Casadonte
Richmond

Richmond reacts to Dogwood Dell fireworks cancellation

A.J. Nwoko

America 250

America 250 v. Freedom 250: What's the difference?

Jay Gray

Local News

HVAC experts on how to protect your AC system as temperatures hit triple digits

Joi Fultz

National News

Chris Brown must pay $13 million to housekeeper who was attacked by his dog

Scripps News Group

Local News

Skimming device found on gas station ATM off I-95 in Virginia

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Richmond

Nebraska family's 15-year quest to visit all 50 state capitals ends in Richmond

Tali Hayes
National News

16 children rescued from Ohio home were 'almost feral,' authorities say

AP via Scripps News Group

Contests

Win $50 gift card to Eazy's Kitchen and Bar in Amelia Court House!

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Scripps News Life

Recall of potato chips upgraded to FDA's highest level due to salmonella risk

Kelly Broderick

Local News

Virginia breast surgeon facing dozens of malpractice lawsuits surrenders license

Melissa Hipolit

Local News

AAA warns drivers about extreme heat dangers ahead of Fourth of July weekend

Kristen Luehrs

International News

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises as hospitals face collapse

AP via Scripps News Group
Richmond

Police investigate gunfire near Richmond apartment building

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Richmond

Benny’s Pizza now serving slices in Scott’s Addition

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Today's Forecast

Extreme Heat Warning continues Friday and Saturday

The Weather Authority

Local News

Tim Reid reflects on WKRP in Cincinnati and Clint Eastwood's advice

Mike Bergazzi

Tri-Cities

How the Clements family has shaped Bank of Southside Virginia for 4 generations

Wayne Covil

Local News

Man accepts plea deal in case involving threat to kill former Virginia delegate

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Local News

Richmonders pack City Stadium to watch USA advance to World Cup round of 16

Kelsey Jones

Richmond

Crime Insider: Man seriously injured in South Richmond shooting

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Henrico County

Auto store partially collapses after driver loses control, hits side of building

WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff

Henrico knew about toxic gas release day it happened. Why didn't the public?

3 arrested in $1M fraud scheme targeting Virginia seniors

Virginia drought shows subtle shift after late June rainfall

DirecTV has removed CBS 6 – Here’s how to keep watching

Trump kicks off America 250 celebrations with speech warning of communism

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in Madison Square Garden ceremony

Henrico adjusts Fourth of July events, opens cooling centers amid heatwave

PHOTOS: Grain rains from tracks after 3 freight cars plunge off bridge into Richmond canal

3 train cars carrying corn derail into canal in downtown Richmond

Staying safe in triple-digit heat in Central Virginia

DirecTV has removed CBS 6 – Here’s how to keep watching

Extreme heat disrupts some Fourth of July festivities

Dog adopted weeks after being found in Richmond mailbox: 'We love her'

West Nile cases surge in 2026 as CDC issues holiday advisory

Famous fat cat Patches will undergo dental surgery: 'His mouth is a mess'

Richmond Animal Care and Control offering $4 adoptions Friday

National News

DC marks America’s 250th birthday with flyovers, fireworks and dangerous heat

Descendant of Washington's enslaved cook says America's story should include all

Gov. Wes Moore sidesteps 2028 talk while defining what patriotism means to him

Mechanicsville family keeps July 4 traditions alive with Big Blast Fireworks

Heat remains top concern for Independence Day travelers

Hanover man charged with child sexual abuse, domestic assault granted bond

Scorching temperatures force changes to some July 4 events

Extreme Heat Warnings continue through Saturday

Richmond group packs supplies for Venezuela earthquake victims

Family remembers man killed in hit-and-run: 'He was the life of the party'

2 people injured in South Chesterfield crash

Petersburg's $50,000 remote-operated mower gets to work at Blandford Cemetery

Chesterfield officers shot in May discharged from hospital, recovering at home

Missing Henrico 13-year-old found safe

What is corn sweat and why it is making Virginia's heat wave worse

As Diamond District takes shape, a youth baseball league says it was left behind

Richmond reacts to Dogwood Dell fireworks cancellation

America 250 v. Freedom 250: What's the difference?

HVAC experts on how to protect your AC system as temperatures hit triple digits

Chris Brown must pay $13 million to housekeeper who was attacked by his dog

Skimming device found on gas station ATM off I-95 in Virginia

Nebraska family's 15-year quest to visit all 50 state capitals ends in Richmond

16 children rescued from Ohio home were 'almost feral,' authorities say

Win $50 gift card to Eazy's Kitchen and Bar in Amelia Court House!

Recall of potato chips upgraded to FDA's highest level due to salmonella risk

Virginia breast surgeon facing dozens of malpractice lawsuits surrenders license

AAA warns drivers about extreme heat dangers ahead of Fourth of July weekend

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises as hospitals face collapse

Police investigate gunfire near Richmond apartment building

Benny’s Pizza now serving slices in Scott’s Addition

Extreme Heat Warning continues Friday and Saturday

Tim Reid reflects on WKRP in Cincinnati and Clint Eastwood's advice

How the Clements family has shaped Bank of Southside Virginia for 4 generations

Man accepts plea deal in case involving threat to kill former Virginia delegate

Richmonders pack City Stadium to watch USA advance to World Cup round of 16

Crime Insider: Man seriously injured in South Richmond shooting

Auto store partially collapses after driver loses control, hits side of building

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