It's News To Us: Recent Episodes

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WRVA News Director, Matt Demlein catches you up on today’s news in and around Richmond, Virginia and gives his insight.

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In the LIVE Wednesday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA news team talks about the overnight fatal shooting at VCU Medical Center.  They also discuss the interview given by the mother in the Richneck Elementary School shooting, and discuss a shooting on I-95.

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In the LIVE Tuesday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the update to the reconstruction of Fox Elementary School after the 2022 fire.  They also address the gun at Matoaca Middle School, and yet another pedestrian death in the area.

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In the LIVE Monday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team discusses the capture of the second escapee from Piedmont Regional Jail.  They also look into Governor Glenn Youngkin's comments on DEI, and the going dark of the COVIDWISE app.

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In the LIVE Friday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a fatal crash involving a pedestrian near the VCU campus that is impacting Virginia political circles.  They also discuss what appears to be the end of a lawsuit in a controversial traffic stop in Windsor.   Republican House leaders target DEI programs on college campuses, and WRVA takes a look, and the Covid emergency is over.

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In the LIVE Thursday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the capture of one of the escapees from Piedmont Regional Jail.  They also talk about the fact there is no official report into the hiring of "catfish cop" Austin Edwards by State Police.  Coal also keeps on catching fire in Chesterfield.

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In the LIVE Wednesday evening edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the latest hearing in the Irvo Otieno case.  They also update Tuesday's shooting of a suspect in Henrico (by a Richmond Officer).  The team also talks the debt ceiling, and the start of early voting.

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In the LIVE Tuesday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team provides more details in the search for the escapees from Piedmont Regional Jail.  They also discuss whether Governor Glenn Youngkin is bowing out of the Presidential race, and whether toll hikes are coming.  They also talk about power bills, and explain what's been going on with the WRVA signal.

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In the LIVE Monday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Sunday's tornado in Virginia Beach.  They also talk about the jail escape near Farmville, and traffic enforcement in Chesterfield.

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In the LIVE Friday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team updates two school shootings, one local, one in Newport News.  They also discuss the NAACP's issue with the Commonwealth's Chief Diversity Officer.

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In the LIVE Thursday evening edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team discussed the shooting in the parking lot of George Wythe High School.  They also update the Irvo Otieno case, and the prosecutor's desire to have just one trial.  State Police also update that bizarre abduction/pursuit/shootout from earlier this month.

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In the latest LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the court appearances in the Irvo Otieno case.  They also talk about the second arrest at the Chesterfield pre-school, and discuss a road rage shooting on the Chippenham.

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In the LIVE Tuesday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the deal for a new baseball stadium and development around the Diamond, and how long it will take.  They also talk about new driver's licenses.

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In the LIVE Monday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the trial for a Richmond Police Officer, accused of involuntary manslaughter in a crash last April that killed two people.  They also look into a hit and run of a toddler in Chesterfield, and talk about the Governor's trip in Taiwan.

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In the LIVE Friday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the weekend storm threat, Virginia Tech's tuition increase, the new Covid-19 vaccine schedule, and a treaty ceremony at the State Capitol.

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In the LIVE Thursday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about two seventh graders facing charges after a prank "active shooter" threat.  They also examine Kings Dominion's chaperone policy.

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In the LIVE Wednesday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Richmond's crime stats and preparedness for the next health emergency.  They also talk about the debt ceiling, and the reopening of Walmart in Chesapeake following the November mass shooting.

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In the Tuesday edition of "It's News to Us," reporter David Lefkowitz discusses the burn ban in effect for much of the day, as well as the upcoming change in DMV locations.  Additionally, Richmond Police are still looking for the man they think may have assaulted a woman in Shockoe Bottom in March, and Holman Middle School had something of a scare this afternoon.  

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In the Monday LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team recaps the sentencing in the Lucia Bremer case from Friday.  They also discuss the decision not to indict a fired Fairfax Police Officer for a shooting earlier this year.  In other news, the team also discusses Elections' mistake with personal data, Maggie L. Walker needing help for their robotics team, and a really bad crash in Chesterfield. 

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In WRVA's first LIVE ON SCENE "It's News to Us" podcast, the WRVA News Team talks about the lengthy and emotional sentencing in the killing of 13-year Lucia Bremer.  They also discuss the court hearing for the mother in the Richneck Elementary shooting, and Governor Ron DeSantis' appearance in Lynchburg.

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In this LIVE Thursday evening edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about LEGO's groundbreaking in Chesterfield.  They talked to Governor Glenn Youngkin about his meeting on voting rights restoration, and look into the potential sale of the Commanders.  Also, do you know who won Powerball in Dublin, Virginia?

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In the LIVE Wednesday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a firey crash claiming teen lives, charges for a north Chesterfield man, the end of the Covid emergency, and slavery.

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In the Tuesday LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the Richneck Elementary shooting charges (again), and gets an update from State Police on last week's strange kidnapping/pursuit/officer-involved shooting in northern Virginia.   They also talk about Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton's revelation that she has Parkinson's.

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In the LIVE Monday edition of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team discusses the major update in the Richneck Elementary School Shooting.  They also update the Irvo Otieno case, and if the Governor has any concerns about heading to Taiwan.  The team also looks at the upcoming veto session.

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In the LIVE (and yes, we do it live, as you will hear here) Friday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a lawsuit over voting rights restoration, and an international theft ring allegedly operating in Goochland.  They also highlight some weekend events.

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In the Thursday LIVE edition of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team talks about the Thursday storm threat, and a complicated New York abduction case that ended with an officer-involved shooting with a local tie.  The team also talked to the former head of the Richmond FBI about a new FBI headquarters.

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In the first LIVE "It's News to Us" podcast where we took some chat feeback, the WRVA News Team discussed Thursday's storm potential, a unique runaway case out of Chesterfield, and Governor Glenn Youngkin's scheduled move into foreign affairs.  David Lefkowitz and Matt Demlein also talk about sprung fire season.

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In the Tuesday LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team (David is back) talked about coverage of the arraignment of former President Donald Trump.  They then discussed Mayor Levar Stoney's proposal to give some non-profits money, and the plans to reopen the Chesapeake Walmart where a mass shooting occurred last November.

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In the Monday LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," News Director Matt Demlein talks about Abby Zwerner's lawsuit against Newport News Schools, after she was shot by a six year old.  He also looks at the official cause of death in the Otieno case, and why gas prices are in the wrong direction.

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In the Friday evening LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," (take 2), WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein talks about a Richmond officer-involved shooting.  He also looks at Dinwiddie asking for help in the Otieno case, and the possibility of power outages on Saturday.  We also hear from VCU's new basketball coach.

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In the Thursday LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about the death of a suspect in Henrico's first triple shooting of the week, and the investigation beginning in the second one.   He also talks about the arrest of a Chesterfield teacher, and Fairfax County Schools saying they've been cleared in an independent investigation of how they handle merit awards.

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In the latest LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein discusses the Irvo Otieno funeral, and Henrico searching for a suspect in a triple domestic shooting.  He also points out changes are coming to the Move Over law.

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In this latest edition of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein, despite some live difficulties,  talks about the Irvo Otieno funeral plans, Governor Glenn Youngkin's campaign staff heading south, and a wild Spotsylvania school board.

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In the first LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about doing live podcasts, the Otieno Funeral details, and Tuesday's special election,

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In News Director Matt Demlein's first "in house" podcast since his knee injury, he discusses Senator Tim Kaine's comments on the Otieno case.  He also talks about rights restoration under Governor Glenn Youngkin, the arrest of a 14-year old in the death of a 13-year old, and a coal fire finally out.

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In this latest episode of It's News to Us, the WRVA News Team talks about some of the changes Senator Mark Warner wants following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.  They also look at the firing of a Fairfax Police Officer over the killing of a Black man.  Fort Pickett gets a new name (and Matt gets to feel old), and the Squirrels sell out.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the family's reaction to the release of the video in the Irvo Otieno case.  They also discuss the new State School Superintendent, property taxes in Hanover, and organ transplants.

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In a very newsy "It's News to us,"  the WRVA News Team breaks down the now available video in the death of Irvo Otieno.  They also talk about how it became public, and where the investigation stands.   Also, for the first time, Richneck Elementary teacher Abagail Zwerner speaks after being shot by a six-year old.   The team ends with a little Richmond history as Chesterfield develops Midlothian Turnpike further.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the latest in the Irvo Otieno case.  There may be a delay in releasing video of Otieno's death, and the Governor and the NAACP have weighed in.  The team also discusses the shooting of a suspect in Innsbrook.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team discusses a settlement tied to the 2020 protests.  They also talk about the Governor's continued lobbying for tax cuts, and hit on a number of other stories, including another pedestrian death and a coal fire.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News team digests an emotional news conference from the family of Irvo Otieno, who died at Central State Hospital last week.  Ten people now face murder charges in his death, and the WRVA News Team breaks down the story.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the details that came out in court in the death of Irvo Otieno.  This evidence comes out as the seven deputies accused in his death make their first appearance.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team discusses the arrest of seven Henrico deputies for murder, tied to the transport of a patient to Central State Hospital.  They also examine a vote in Isle of Wight to ban the teaching of systemic racism.  The team also talks about Chesterfield's efforts against prescription drug abuse.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about VCU's look into teen mortality statistics, and the numbers aren't good.  They also review Senator Mark Warner's thoughts on banks, and the dangers of driving after the time change.

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In another solo episode of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about Fairfax's response to the Attorney General's allegations of discrimination.  He also looks into Governor Glenn Youngkin's comments on WRVA about his transgender model policy.  He also reflects on the State Forestry Department's first line-of-duty death, and a coal waste fire in Chesterfield.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  WRVA News Director Matt Demlein flies solo, updates his knee situation, and talks about Governor Glenn Youngkin's upcoming town hall.  He also looks at the FBI lobbying, and Attorney General Jason Miyares targeting a Fairfax school.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a Sex Trafficking bust in Hanover, the Congressional Delegation refuting Maryland's case for the FBI, and details on why Feed More is leaving Richmond.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team talks about Delegate Matt Fariss (R-Campbell)'s legal trouble.  Also, former House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn is retiring, and the team talks about why.  Chesterfield also released its proposed budget, and the team considers what that means for schools and property taxes.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Buc-ees coming to Virginia, Mayor Levar Stoney's proposed budget, and why we may never know who won the $161 million Powerball in southwest Virginia.

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In reporter Jeff Stapleton's last "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team discusses Amazon's decision to delay HQ2 in NOVA.  They also highlight a weird missing person case, and a UVA Board Member apologizes over his controversies.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team updates last week's bus crash on I-85.   They also talk about William and Mary's new testing policy, and are Virginians feeling optimistic?

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about some upcoming staff changes, and then, a major staff change in the Governor's Administration.   They also look at Governor Youngkin's upcoming national tv appearance, and talk about why there is a great need for foster parents in Hanover.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team first talks about the killing of a suspect in Charlottesville.  They then look at Richmond Police's investigation into towing practices, and Henrico's Budget.  President Joe Biden was also down in Hampton Roads, so there is a little talk of 2024.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the end of the General Assembly session, and the impact of all the retirements.  They also look at VCU's efforts to combat hazing on the two-year anniversary of the death of Adam Oakes.  Also, President Joe Biden will be in Virginia Beach tomorrow.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team looks at two local officials (Spotsylvania and Henrico) who have run into some legal issues.   The team also looks at gas prices, and a tragic ending to an accident in Nelson County.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team talks about a bus accident that occurred on I-85 in Dinwiddie.  They also look at a major retirement in the General Assembly, and Henrico's efforts to fill vacancies.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about how a fatal fire in Chesterfield turned out to be arson.  We also give an update on Fox Elementary after their fire last year, and answer why there were more officers at L.C. Bird High School.   State Police also update the tragic Dinwiddie hit and run from last week.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the Fourth Congressional District Special Election.  They also look at Henrico's recycling efforts, and a fatal fire in Moseley.

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In this President's Day edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the continuing investigation into a Dinwiddie hit-and-run that killed a former Commonwealth's Attorney.  There was also another pedestrian accident in Henrico, and the Youngkin Administration is looking into an African-American AP course.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about another six-year old bringing a gun to school in Hampton Roads.  They also discuss Richmond Head Basketball Coach Chris Mooney's health situation, and the death of a former Dinwiddie Commonwealth's Attorney.  The team also updates the Assembly session.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about "balloons" and drones, and Virginia's Senators' reaction to the recent shootdowns.  They also address the State House Democrats last-ditch maneuver on abortion, and talk about the rules for marijuana in the Commonwealth.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the defeat of the so-called "forced outing" bill in the State Senate.  They also look at Virginia's case to get the FBI headquarters, and talk about a new eastern Henrico park.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Henrico's plan to give some property tax money back.  They also update the General Assembly session, and look at a fire season already underway.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team takes a look at several announcements about prospective businesses.  Green City announces its arena operator, Ford announces where its battery plant is going after Virginia dropped out, and Virginia fights for the FBI.  We also update the Assembly session.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team updates the Broad Street shooting.  They also talk about State Police's Super Bowl plans, and Virginia Tech's insight into Valentine's Day.

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In this latest episode of "It's New to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a daylight shooting on Broad Street, the possibility of winter weather around the Super Bowl, and the latest on the General Assembly.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the two new lawsuits coming out of the Richneck Elementary School shooting.  They also look at the State Senate's moves against Governor Glenn Youngkin, and how Hanover is combating underage drinking.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about guns in schools, one close to one, and one that's made national news.  They also get a quick preview of the State of the Union from Senator Mark Warner, and update the General Assembly at "crossover."

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team talks about reaction to the shooting down of the Chinese spy balloon.  They also reflect on the State Senate giving Governor Glenn Youngkin a win and banning Chinese farmland purchases.  They also mention a tragedy in Chesterfield.

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In the latest episode of "It's New to Us," the WRVA News Team discuss the loss of three JMU students in a tragic car accident.  They also discuss the Chinese spy balloon, and Senator Mark Warner's reaction to it (Warner chairs Senate Intelligence). The team also updates the latest from the General Assembly.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the statement released by the former Richneck principal about January's shooting.  They also look into Attorney General Jason Miyares' comments about not prosecuting women seeking abortions.  Thursday's update on the General Assembly is also there.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team looks at the latest controversy surrounding State Senator Joe Morrissey.  They also examine yet another pedestrian death on Broad, and talk about Governor Youngkin's issues getting appointees approved.   The team also talks about education dollars.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News team discusses the State Education Department's big math error.  We also look at the possibility of snow, discuss why trucks hit overpasses, and talk about illegal gaming.  Also, the State Senate approved an assault weapons ban.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News team talks about the reopening of Richneck Elementary in Newport News following the shooting three weeks ago.  They also talk about the short and long-term snow forecast, and the short and long term gas forecast.  The team also discusses parole.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team gets an update on the killing of a Chesterfield teen.  They also highlight the latest stuff coming out of the General Assembly, and the talk about Senator Tim Kaine's long Covid-19 symptoms.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News team talks about an arrest in a prominent Midlothian murder.  They also talk about classified documents and Senator Mark Warner, and update you on the General Assembly, all while trying to keep cats from destroying Matt's house.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the latest shocking revelations from the shooting of a teacher in Newport News.  They also talk about the dismissal of a manslaughter case against a Henrico Police officer.  Attorney General Jason Miyares also released a report critical of the former Parole Board, and Richmond Police talked crime.  Busy day.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team talks about the House of Delegates passing Governor Glenn Youngkin's tax plan.  They also debate the Senate's defeat of a bill that could have had Virginia always on Daylight Savings Time.  The team also looks at Henrico's solar power plans.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the surprise guilty plea in the Lucia Bremer killing from 2021.  They also examine why your Dominion bill is so high, and what exactly happened with that supposed abduction at Chesterfield Town Center.  They also update the goings on at the State Capitol.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team takes a look at Tim Kaine's 2024 decision, the fate of abortion restrictions at the State Capitol, and a gun at a West End Middle School.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team discusses the potential decision Senator Tim Kaine is making Friday.  They also discuss the Ford Plant controversy which continues at the State Capitol.

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In this latest episode of It's News to Us, the WRVA News Team updates the latest coming out of the General Assembly, including breaking news regarding an ongoing Northern Virginia scholarship controversy.   The team also details a Henrico homicide, and News Director Matt Demlein's cats fight in the background.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein updates his knee situation, and covers what happened at the General Assembly.  He also details the civil verdict in the trial over a controversial traffic stop in Windsor in 2020.

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WRVA News Reporter Jeff Stapleton flies solo and talks about new developments in the Newport News school shooting from last week, State Senate Democrats talk about legislation they want to introduce in the General Assembly and there's another Mega Millions huge jackpot for tonight.

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In this latest "It's News to Us" episode, the WRVA News Team explains why they took Wednesday off, and updates you on the latest with the start of the General Assembly Session.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the MegaMillions jackpot tonight, previews the General Assembly Session which starts tomorrow, and talks about revelations in the hiring of former State Police trooper Austin Edwards.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team explains why they took a few days off, and details several breaking news stories, as well as previews the upcoming General Assembly session.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about an investigation in awards at a prominent high school, and also looks at MegaMillions and the DMV.

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In this first episode of 2023, the WRVA News Team talks about the return of rising gas prices, the return of rising jackpots, and yet another Governor Youngkin request to investigate northern Virginia schools.

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In this episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team talks about the top stories of 2022, and their favorite stories of 2022.  We'd tell you what they are but it's better if you listen.

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In this episode of "It's News to Us,"  WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about the conclusion to the Democratic Primary in the Fourth Congressional District.  He also then preps, as you should, for winter weather.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the Democratic Fourth Congressional District Primary, which still doesn't have a winner.  They also talk about the big cold snap heading our way, and what you should do to prepare.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a fatal accident involving Amtrak, an off-duty firefighter in the right place, and long lines at the polls.  Also, it's going to turn awfully cold.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about charges coming out of last week's fatal fire in Henrico (but not in the Williamsburg bus crash yet).  They also look at the Fourth Congressional District Primary for Democrats, and talk about a white Christmas.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein looks at Governor Glenn Youngkin both ordering an investigation into the State Police hiring of Austin Edwards, as well as his new ban of TikTok.  He also talks about the investigation into a fatal bus accident and a fatal fire....and looks ahead to Christmas travel.

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On this solo edition of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein looks at the "winter" weather today, as well as the Governor's budget proposal.  He also talks about a UVA Football player's family's request for gun control, as well as the quickly shifting sands in the Fourth Congressional District.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the possibility of an ice storm.  They also look at the resolution of a recent controversial raid of a restaurant over Covid regulations, and update the latest in the former State Trooper fatal catfishing case. 

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the discovery (finally) of AP Hill's remains.  They also address the latest in the Fourth Congressional District, talk some about a potential limited return of masks in some schools, and mention actions on Tik Tok.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the removal of the city's final Confederate Statue, and the reaction to it.  They also address the mad rush coming in the Fourth Congressional District, and it turns out there were indictments in Loudoun after all.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about (soccer first) the State Elections Department revealing 10,000 felons are on the voting rolls and 600 voted.    They also review the Inspector General's findings into the tourism contract involving the Governor's ad firm, and they talk about Henrico school security.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about State Police admitting human error in the hiring of Austin Edwards, who killed a family in California.  They also update the UVA football murder case...and discuss Congress' report into the Washington Commanders.  After getting side-tracked talking about the ABA basketball league, they then end with Virginia reaction to Brittney Griner's release.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team updates the Youngkin/Covid story, and the former State Trooper "catfishing" story, which broke after Tuesday's podcast.  They also talk about the funny story about Richmond's possible flights to Raleigh, and get an update on gas prices.

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In this latest issue of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team provides a good news update on the aftermath of the mass shooting in Chesapeake.  They also detail arrests in a recent attempted catalytic converter theft, and detail a major road project downtown. Note:  some of the bigger stories happened after publication, we'll get to them tomorrow.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the report by the special grandy jury that was looking into how Loudoun County handled sexual assaults.  They also talk about a sexual assault case in Chesterfield, allegedly involving a delivery driver, and the delay of Real ID again.

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In this edition of the podcast, WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton looks at Henrico Schools Superintendent Amy Cashwell's presentation to a county Board of Supervisors and School Board retreat and ways they can improve crisis response with staff and access to buildings by first responders. Also, information about a former State Trooper's Southwest Virginia home that he bought before going to California. Also street closures and no parking zones for Saturday's Christmas Parade in Richmond

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team updates Henrico's fatal shooting in a Walmart parking lot.  They also discuss Henrico Schools' requests for more school "sweeps," and talk about Virginia's first monkeypox-diagnosed death.  Also, VDOT is warning about heading north next week.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the latest information in the case of the former State Trooper accused of catfishing a California teen, before being killed by law enforcement.  Virginia also has suffered its first child flu death, and we examine what may happen with the Fourth Congressional District.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team reflects on the passing of Congressman Donald McEachin, and looks at a lawsuit over the Chesapeake mass shooting.  They also talk about the funerals in the recent quadruple homicide in Chesterfield.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a former State Trooper accused of killing three people, and taking a teenage girl, before he was killed himself.  They also update the Chesapeake mass shooting, and talk about Virginia Tech's reaction to the cancellation of the UVA-Tech football game.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News team struggles to explain how they are handling a second major multiple fatal shooting (three in total, actually).  It is a raw and emotional episode.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team offers more Thanksgiving traffic help, the Attorney General's new anti-fentanyl effort, and how a train strike could impact food and fuel and Amtrak around the holidays.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the latest with the UVA shootings, and this time it's some good news.  They also provide you tips and advice on the upcoming Thanksgiving travel.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a quadruple homicide in Chesterfield, and its book-ending of the week with the UVA incident.  They also talk about the memorial service for Saturday, and Thanksgiving travel.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein talks to the Idaho Statesman's Shaun Goodwin about the killings that occurred just off the University of Idaho's campus, just hours before the killings at UVA.  Goodwin updates the story, and talks about it's impact in Idaho, as well as how national media has possibly overlooked some of the story because of the UVA one.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the latest news to come out of the UVA tragedy.  They also talk a little more about how we are partnering with other outlets to help get information out.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about what it is like to cover the second day of an ongoing, breaking, major news story.  We also talk about the latest information to come out on the UVA tragedy.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a very stressful day covering the tragic triple fatal shooting at UVA.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team talks about Nicole's impact on today's weather, and the storms brewing among Republicans.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Virginia Republicans positioning themselves already.  They also look at the Nicole forecast, and talk about the latest Commanders news.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team finishes up election coverage, while turning its eye to storm coverage, as well as property taxes?

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In this late edition of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about election night.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team reviews how they are going to be handling Election Night, including when we will declare winners.  They then review the day's top stories.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the Powerball World Record, and the Richmond Ambulance Authority's donation to Ukraine.  They also talk about Tuesday and and the time change.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about plans to deal with Short Pump traffic.  They also discuss the revelation that the Youngkin Tipline has been deactivated, and preview some plans for next week.

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In this 100th episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team looks at the Washington Commanders possibly being sold.  They also talk about Wednesday's traffic nightmare downtown, and Henrico's daily traffic issues.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Mayor Levar Stoney's limited comments on the recent proceedings in the supposed mass shooting case.  They also talk about expansion downtown, and Governor Glenn Younkin promising again that the Petersburg Ramada Inn is coming down.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team discusses the first deep evidence we've heard about in the supposed July Fourth mass shooting plot.  They also talk about a Midlothian murder, and more election registration issues.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Governor Glenn Youngkin's comments after the attack on the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.  They also update Chesterfield's recent officer-involved shooting, and the arrest of two local law enforcement officers on sex crime charges.  Also, Covid may be coming back in a few months.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team talks about a tragic child neglect case in Ashland, the continuing fallout from the resignation of Chief Gerald Smith, and a delay in the transgender model policy.  They also talk about VCU's beer shift, and catalytic converters.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team talks about Mayor Levar Stoney's involvement in the resignation of Police Chief Gerald Smith.  They also update the shooting of two officers in Chesterfield, and the investigation into a state tourism contract.

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UPDATE:  INCLUDES ANALYSIS OF CHIEF GERALD SMITH'S RESIGNATION.

In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a West End shooting, pedestrian safety, and opposition to a VCU branded beer.  News Director Matt Demlein also forgets that Powerball is still a very large thing.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the the WRVA News Team talks about Governor Glenn Youngkin's reaction to national test scores.  They also look into News Director Matt Demlein's interview with the State Elections Commissioner, and talk about another virus we need to be worried about.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us" the WRVA News Team looks at the new information coming out in regards to the the shooting at Westover Hills Elementary.  They also talk about the political issues surrounding the CDC's decision to add the Covid-19 vaccine to the recommended list for children, and some issues with voter notices in a competitive district.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team takes a look at a gun at a Chesterfield School (disclaimer: it's one the News Director has a child attending), as well as a JV game getting postponed over security concerns.  We also check in on the transgender model policy comments.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team updates last week's chemistry experiment gone wrong in Dinwiddie, and the aftermath of Tuesday's stabbing at Brookland Middle School in Henrico.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team looks at Tuesday's serious stabbing at Brookland Middle School.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News team addresses the large fight at Highland Springs High School, as well as the arrest in Friday's fatal shooting outside Westover Hills Elementary.  They also look at gas prices.

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In this shorter than usual episode of "It's News to Us,"  WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about the fact that Richmond Public Schools has had two shootings outside their schools in less than 24 hours.

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In a solo "It's News to Us,"  News Director Matt Demlein reviews the acquittal of a Short Pump Middle School Teacher on sexual assault charges.  He also explains why WRVA had a story on Lizzo today.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about today's incident at Dinwiddie High School, and the safe return of a missing VCU star.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a missing member of the 2011 VCU Final Four team, and the quest to find him.  They also look into the trial of a teacher in Henrico.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA news team takes a look at allegations against a couple of local teachers, and an election controversy in Prince William County.  Also, former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax is back.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team looks at how an initial report of a gun at a school became an arrest for a shooting.   The team also looks at the ongoing lawsuit over a controversial stop in Windsor in 2020, and why October is the deadliest month on the roads.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team looks at Democrats request for an investigation into a tourism contract with ties to Governor Glenn Youngkin (R).  They also address the upcoming flu season, and the weekend folk festival (where News Director Matt Demlein gets confused between the folk and jazz festival).

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WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton talks about what Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith had to say about crime statistics in the third quarter. More specifically, stats regarding gun violence as it relates to juveniles. There was a fatal motorcycle crash in Chesterfield Wednesday morning and FEMA has okayed disaster relief money for businesses that suffered damage in Southwest Virginia this past July.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team looks at tourism's rebound in Virginia.  They also discuss how Tik Tok is allegedly leading to car thefts (?!) and the push for flu shots.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us, " the WRVA News Team discusses the onshore winds leading to coastal flooding.  Governor Glenn Youngkin also unveiled his energy plan, and the news team admits it doesn't understand how small reactors would work.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team takes a look at Ian impacts (yet again). They also discuss the shooting of yet another teen, this time at a bus stop.  They then finish with good news on Covid-19.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team discusses Ian, again.  They also talk about the officer-involved shooting in Henrico, and the expansion of Lewis Ginter, which leads to a discussion of why churches sell property.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team goes live to Orlando where a fellow Audacy Richmond employee is riding out Hurricane Ian.  They also discuss the latest forcast for Ian's impacts here.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the Hurricane Ian forecast for Virginia, and what preparations you should be taking.   They also check out the consistently increasing comments on the new transgender model policy, and explain the eligibility for the Monkeypox vaccine.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team talks about Hurricane Ian, and what it means for us.  They also address the opening of comments for the Youngkin re-write of the transgender model policy for schools.   The podcast ends with talk about a recent series of motorcycle accidents.

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WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton covers Governor Youngkin's response to the latest school accreditation numbers, early voting turnout in at least one Richmond area locality and the situation in Fairfax where police are looking for a person shooting from a high-rise apartment building in Bailey's Crossroads at parked cars.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team addresses the Congressional Delegation story floating around, as well as an arrest for a Hanover Road Rage incident in Montana.  They also discuss changes to recycling in Chesterfield, and higher Dominion bills.

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In this latest issue of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about delays with the new General Assembly Building, and the start of early voting.  They also discuss yet another fatal accident in the area.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team gets some legal analysis on the transgender policy re-write.   They also address how dry it is out there, and how Henrico is dealing with its teacher shortage virtually.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the latest reaction to the Youngkin re-write of school transgender policies.  They also look at Henrico's sports constructions, insider trading of bourbon, and Hurricane Fiona.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team looks at the Youngkin Administration's rewrite of transgender policies.  They also talk about the NAACP's position on the new Election Integrity Unit, and also is a storm coming?

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team explains more about Richmond Police's dealings with the media and the public.   They also address coverage of Hanover's latest controversy, and remember the 2002 Sniper Attacks as Lee Boyd Malvo is denied parole.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team takes a look at some issues in getting information with two local police departments.  They also look at the politics of Governor Glenn Youngkin's position on rail strikes.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team discusses the latest attempt to get a new baseball stadium in Richmond, as well as tax rebates headed our way.   The State Fair is near as well, so, maybe rain?

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team covers an "out of the blue" update on the traffic accident that killed Officer Trey Sutton.  We also deal with a weird school closure in Lunenburg County, and Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith's meetings this week.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Queen Elizabeth's death and its impact on the news, as well as some of our decision making on a case involving the 2020 election.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News team takes a look back at Queen Elizabeth's 2007 visit to Richmond, which News Director Matt Demlein covered (a much younger Matt Demlein).  The Queen died today at age 96.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News team talks about Richmond's rejection of ranked choice voting, and the meeting with the Police Chief over the alleged mass shooting plot.  The team also covers abortion rights rallies at the State Capitol, and wonders about hurricane season.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team talks about the General Assembly and abortion, new Covid shots, and the latest in the ongoing "mass shooting" saga.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team discusses the resolution of the Mechanicsville hazing investigation, as well as Labor Day traffic.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us,"  the WRVA News Team discusses Governor Glenn Youngkin's teacher initiatives, Democrats' desire to learn more about Youngkin's travels, and Virginia's money from alcohol.  News Director Matt Demlein also fares poorly at guessing the Commonwealth's top sellers, and then discusses some story decisions.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about reports of a not-guilty plea in a "mass shooting"-related case, Hanover's vote, and vandalism of Richmond Police cars....at headquarters.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us,"   the WRVA News Team again talks about Hanover's bathroom vote (It was approved).  They also look at a strange crime out of Midlothian, and how much people hate I-81.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News team talks about the first day of school for Henrico and Richmond, as well as Hanover's upcoming transgender policy vote.  They also look at the tropics, and talk about how they handle relatively slow news days.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the News Team talks about Senator Mark Warner's reaction to the the redacted Mar-A-Lago affidavit, as well as the complicated case of a Fairfax County counselor arrested and convicted in Chesterfield.   The team also looks at two more districts starting school, and talks about Allen Iverson.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News team looks at the latest in the alleged mass shooting plot.  They also examine how the gun buyback went, and what Labor Day travel may look like.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Superintendent Jason Kamras' survival skills, the latest in the Lucia Bremer case, and Drone jobs.

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In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Tuesday night's Richmond School Board meeting, which could end with the firing of the Superintendent.  They also address speeding issues in Chesterfield, and what's looking like a very newsy Wednesday.

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On the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the shockwave that may be coming to Richmond Public Schools.   We also look at Chesterfield County's first day of school, and finally, movement to get rid of a falling Petersburg "landmark."

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In this episode of the "It's News to Us," the WRVA News team discusses Governor Youngkin's renewed plans for tax relief.   They also preview the Saturday gun buyback event, and credit 8News for doing a deeper dive on Richmond's SOL scores.  Plus other weekend event previews.

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In the latest episode of "It's News to Us"  WRVA News Director Matt Demlein, Reporter Jeff Stapleton, and new part-timer David Lefkowitz discuss the court appearance for a former Henrico Officer accused of murder.  They also address VCU's move-in, the possibility of Monkeypox on campus, and driving reminders as Chesterfield kids return to school next week.

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In this episode, WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton wrap up Tuesday's Hanover School Board meeting, a lawsuit against the Department of Corrections, and an increase in overdoses in Chesterfield.  We also talk about the DMV trying to make it easier to visit.

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WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton talks about the Hanover School Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday where there's expected to be lots of comments of the county's transgender policy. Also, arraignment for a Hampton man accused of dumping his girlfriend's body on a rural road in Hanover. Sentencing for another former Rocky Mount, Virginia police officer in connection to January 6. Also, record profits for the Virginia Lottery going to education

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WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton talks about the court appearance for an 18 year old charged in the death of one bicyclist and the critical injury of another Saturday morning in the Varina area. Also, Hanover teams up with other agencies to arrest Hampton man in connection with a woman's body found on a rural road last month. Lower gas prices and identification of recent fatalities also discussed

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WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton talks about and reads a statement from UVA President Jim Ryan (mistakenly identified in the podcast as Charlottesville mayor--apologies for that) on the anniversary of the Unite The Right rally. Also, charges have been placed against a Glen Allen man stemming from an incident in late July with a Richmond Police Officer. Also, there are 18 new Virginia State Police troopers as a result of an academy graduation ceremony today.

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WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton discusses a fatal accident in Chesterfield Thursday morning, the Richmond SPCA giving an update on the rescued beagles they received who were part of the breeding and animal testing facility in Cumberland and 18 new graduates will get their diplomas Friday after completing State Police academy training.

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WRVA news reporter Jeff Stapleton going solo (again) on a slow news day. The main story is the potential for flooding rains. Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears also toured the site of the Future Green City arena district, which includes retail, recreation and a 17,000 seat arena

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WRVA's Matt Demlein and Jeff Stapleton discuss the federal court appearance for the two men accused in an alleged mass shooting plot, Hanover's procedure for its proposed transgender bathroom policy, and then completely forget the branding for this weekend's Richmond NASCAR races.

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In this episode, WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith wanting to close off talk about the alleged mass shooting planned for Richmond.  The team also discusses a spike in opioid cases.

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In a more laid back Episode, WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss some upcoming court hearings, some VDOT work, and then things get a little off the rails when Matt mispronounces the name of the mascot for the Atlanta's Braves AAA team.

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WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton talk about Hanover's proposed transgender policy.  They also talk about Covid, Monkeypox and flu, and tax free shopping.

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WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss continuing questions about the alleged Fourth of July mass shooting planned for Richmond, as well as how a swastika-like symbol ended up on Hanover School t-shirts.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss the resignation of Ann McLean from the Historic Resources Board following her comments on WRVA.  They also talk about the search for a suspect in Charles City County who allegedly shot a deputy, and Richmond's gun buyback program.

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WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein returns, and joins Jeff Stapleton as they discuss Chesterfield teacher vacancies, the lottery providing millions for education, and the ruling against House of Delegates elections this year.

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WRVA news reporter Jeff Stapleton discusses a Chesterfield case that started as a robbery but ended up as a fatal crash Thursday evening. There was a fatality on the interchange between the Powhite Parkway and Downtown Expressway early Friday morning. The Mega Millions jackpot goes up again and flooding waters seem to have receded in Wise and Dickenson Counties.

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WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton talks about an increase in the Mega Millions jackpot ahead to tomorrow night's drawing, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney encouraging National Night Out participation, Governor Youngkin promoting blood donation and more flooding in Southwest Virginia.

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WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss that Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney responded to the online report that was discussed in Episode 30. Stoney says he's not been contacted by the FBI and says the allegations in the report are 'baseless, false and ridiculous'. Senator Mark Warner spoke before the Fed rose interest rates and says we are likely not heading to a recession. Also, damage assessment is going on in Southwest Virginia.

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WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton talks about the Justin Fairfax story that was in the Richmond Times-Dispatch as well as the online publication, The Intercept regarding his interview with the FBI regarding the timing of his 2019 sexual assault allegations. Also, the Mega Millions jackpot is, indeed, mega.

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WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton flies solo for the week and talks about a Richmond officer-involved shooting where details are still limited. A new school opened its doors in Chesterfield County and storms will be hitting the Richmond area and, finally, breaking our heat wave. 

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WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton talk about Steve Bannon's Richmond ties, the heat, the Vice President's visit, and what it is like to deal with the Secret Service.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss an afternoon bus accident, remains found in Hanover, whether the lights will stay on in the heat, and a new health leader.

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WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton talk about the heat wave, climate change, and monkeypox vaccines.   They also address a couple of court appearances, and stress that Matt is not a doctor.

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WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein and reporter Jeff Stapleton talk about slow news days, a Governor Glenn Youngkin appointee, and a Newport News disappearance.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and reporter Jeff Stapleton talk about Chesterfield buses, the heat,  upcoming stories this week, and continuing controversies.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about today's fire on the Northern Neck, Governor Glenn Youngkin's visit to flood-ravaged Buchanan County, and the complex incident involving the arrest of an RPD officer in Chesterfield.

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WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein talks about the news of the day, including the update on the floods in SW Virginia, the officer-involved shooting in Henrico, and Central Virginia's first Monkeypox case.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein (still solo) talks about southwestern floods and Virginia's drop in CNBC's Best State for Business rankings.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein goes solo again, discussing charges against an RPD officer, murder charges against two more teens, delays in the Lucia Bremer case, and flags at Hollywood.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about the hearings in the alleged mass shooting plot, and says he is reading your emails and Facebook comments.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and reporter Jeff Stapleton talk about another Covid surge (according to UVA) and improvements coming to RIC so we can get international flights.  Mega Millions is in a nice place too.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about news and news bias with WRVA's John Reid (see the full interview at John's podcast), then Matt and Reporter Jeff Stapleton talk about the day's events, including continuing police investigations and a memorial scholarship in memory of a Glen Allen student.

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WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein and reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss Richmond Police's announcement that a tip stopped a potential mass shooting at the Fourth of July fireworks.  They also talk about the weekend violence in context of this incident, and also new details about the standoff in Henrico.  Also, Matt provides a tease about Episode 17.

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In this episode, WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss a violent holiday weekend.  They also talk about firework safety and a Chesterfield Fire, and a Henrico hit and run.

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WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein does an emergency podcast after a violent and tragic holiday weekend in Central Virginia.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton catch up with a reporter from WRVA's past, talk about the First Lady's visit, and talk about Fourth of July travel.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss the Department of Health's new gun injury dashboard, the First Lady's looming visit, and Governor Youngkin's education appointments.

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WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton covers the 2-alarm fire at an RPS facility on Richmond's Northside this morning. Also, a stabbing that occurred in Bon Air is now a fatal, but there is no threat to the community. Chesterfield Fire & EMS speak publicly for the first time after the death of Alicia Monahan. Henrico Police also need help identifying a vehicle that was involved in hit-and-run injury of a bicyclist.

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WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton talks about the 18 month old boy who died while left unattended in a car. Police investigating as well as the subsequent suicide death of the father. TSA seized the third gun at RIC this month. AAA says car travel could set a record. Also, a Richmond area company plans to expand, adding over 200 jobs.

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WRVA reporter Jeff Stapleton discusses the downpours that occurred Monday afternoon. There was an off-duty death of a Chesterfield Fire and EMS firefighter over the weekend in North Carolina. Also, Richmond city officials gave some pointers on river safety ahead of the holiday weekend.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss how the WRVA newsroom handled Friday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein goes solo and discusses a missing girl case that was quickly resolved, guns, storm restoration, and storm cleanup from January?  Listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, and of course, the Audacy app.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss the news of the day, including severe storms, the end of a federal "prison" escape, toddler vaccines, additional arrests in a Henrico Teen murder, and the new resting place for the Jeff Davis Monument.  Now available on Stitcher, Spotify, Apple, and Audacy.

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WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton talk about the news of the day, including Tuesday's primaries, Governor Glenn Youngkin signing the budget, an appointee under fire, and vaccines.  Listen to us on Stitcher and Spotify.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss the news of the day, including Congresswoman Abagail Spanberger asking President Joe Biden to increase refinery capacity.  They also look back at breaking news over the weekend, and preview tomorrow's Congressional Primaries.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about the news for June 17, 2022, including the General Assembly dealing with the Governor's budget amendments, a vandalism arrest in Chesterfield, and tornadoes.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton discuss the day's news for June 16, 2022, including VDH's changing guidance, the Commanders staying home, and a scary stabbing in Chesterfield. They also preview tomorrow's budget votes.

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WRVA News Director Matt Demlein and Reporter Jeff Stapleton kick off the initial episode of "It's News To Us" with a description of what we plan to do with the podcast. We then discuss breaking news on the state budget, Legos, and speed limits that change.