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Capitals donate to Madison hockey rink rebuilding efforts
Capitals donate to Madison hockey rink rebuilding efforts

The Madison Roller Hockey Rink rebuilding project just got a huge boost from some of the biggest names in the hockey world. The rink was destroyed by a wildfire last month.

Film director Story coming to Charlottesville

Film director Story coming to Charlottesville

Lighthouse Studio is hosting director Tim Story and cinematographer Larry Blanford for a community discussion this Sunday at Vinegar Hill Theater.

2024 Burger Week ends Sunday

2024 Burger Week ends Sunday

Multiple restaurants around Charlottesville are participating this week in Burger Week, where you can try a specialty burger for only $8.

Construction has started at Bennett's Village

Construction has started at Bennett's Village

Phase one of building Bennett's Village is now underway. Once complete, it will be an all-inclusive play space for every child.

Virginia and Florida police seek information on man accused of child sex crimes

Virginia and Florida police seek information on man accused of child sex crimes

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the VSP Northern Virginia/DC Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force are looking for Jason Robert Fragale of Kissimmee, Florida, and Leesburg, Virginia.

Officer Wagner's name to be added to National Law Enforcement Memorial

Officer Wagner's name to be added to National Law Enforcement Memorial

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund announced on Thursday that the names of 282 officers who died in the line of duty will be added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial this year.

Asking for help to care for dozens of kittens

Asking for help to care for dozens of kittens

The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA says it already has 80 kittens under eight weeks of age in its care.

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

Chief Justice John Roberts was among several members of the court who appeared likely to reject the claim of absolute immunity that would stop the prosecution of former President Donald Trump on charges he conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump

Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump

The former publisher of the National Enquirer testified at Donald Trump's hush money trial about going to great lengths to help shield his old friend from potentially damaging stories.

Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows

Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows

The indictment released Wednesday names 11 Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring that Trump won Arizona in 2020.

Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court

Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court

The Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the judge at the disgraced movie mogul's landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced him with improper rulings, including by letting women testify about allegations that weren't part of the case.

U.S. coalition warship shoots down missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels over the Gulf of Aden

U.S. coalition warship shoots down missile fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels over the Gulf of Aden

Early Thursday, the U.S. military's Central Command said a coalition warship shot down the missile likely targeting the MV Yorktown, a U.S.-flagged, owned and operated vessel with 18 U.S. and four Greek crew members.

Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established

Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established

A top Hamas political official says the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a truce with Israel and that it will lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders.

U.S. abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case

U.S. abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case

States continue to diverge on the issue. Blue states like California are trying new ways to protect abortion access, and red ones like Idaho are trying to curtail it.

USC cancels graduation ceremony as college officials worry about pro-Palestinian protest disruptions

USC cancels graduation ceremony as college officials worry about pro-Palestinian protest disruptions

College officials across the U.S. are worried that ongoing campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war could disrupt May commencement ceremonies.

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbs for fourth straight week to highest level since November

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbs for fourth straight week to highest level since November

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level since late November, another setback for home shoppers in what's traditionally the housing market's busiest time of the year.

New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key bridge wreckage in Baltimore

New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key bridge wreckage in Baltimore

A bulk carrier passed through the new 35-foot channel Thursday morning, headed for St. John, Canada.

Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers

The FCC on Thursday restored rules to prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and AT&T from favoring some sites and apps over others.

Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down

Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down

The new limits unveiled Thursday on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-powered electric plants are the Biden administration's most ambitious effort yet to roll back planet-warming pollution from the power sector.

BNSF becomes 2nd major railroad to sign on to anonymous federal safety hotline for some workers

BNSF becomes 2nd major railroad to sign on to anonymous federal safety hotline for some workers

BNSF will become the second major freight railroad to allow some of its employees to report safety concerns anonymously through a federal system without fear of discipline.

Local mother pleads guilty to child porn charge

Local mother pleads guilty to child porn charge

On Wednesday, Eleanor Hoppe pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography in a plot to molest a young girl.

VDOT putting in RCUT intersection on Seminole Trail, Fredericksburg Road

VDOT putting in RCUT intersection on Seminole Trail, Fredericksburg Road

Starting Monday, drivers will see shoulder closures and alternating lane closures on Seminole Trail between Dairy Road and the Madison County line.

Researcher's new child undernutrition model looks at microbiome impacts

Researcher's new child undernutrition model looks at microbiome impacts

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have created a model that looks at the effects of undernutrition on the microbiome inside the gut.

SNP: Popular Cedar Run Trail closing for repairs

SNP: Popular Cedar Run Trail closing for repairs

The Cedar Run Trail in the central part of Shenandoah National Park will close for about two weeks beginning May 6.

UVA Center for Politics hosts Virginia Attorney General Miyares

UVA Center for Politics hosts Virginia Attorney General Miyares

The UVA Center for Politics hosted Virginia Attorney General, Jason Miyares to have a discussion.

The Chief Report, 4/24

The Chief Report, 4/24

Chief Michael Kochis discusses the importance of being out in the community on this edition of The Chief Report, as well as the problem of ghost guns.