More than a year after Virginia enacted a law requiring everyone in a vehicle to wear a seatbelt, state figures show unrestrained traffic fatalities have declined 16%.
The Virginia Department of Transportation and the City of Richmond will host a citizen information meeting Wednesday on concepts to replace the Mayo Bridge over the James River.
Mootz said advances in electronic hearing protection have made it easier for hunters to reduce their exposure to gunfire while maintaining awareness of quieter sounds around them.
Participants are preparing for a wide range of potential crises, including extreme weather and natural disasters, cyberattacks and acts of mass violence.
A new Virginia law allows school boards to provide employees with wearable panic alarms that can alert 911 and, when appropriate, trigger a schoolwide emergency notification.
Drive Smart Virginia unveiled a mural on Richmond's south side as part of its "Suck It Up, Buckle Up" campaign to raise the city's seatbelt usage rate.
Richmond International Airport has received grant funding to install Vehicle Movement Area Transponders, or VMATs, on approximately 60 more airport ground vehicles, improving safety within the fence line.
Officials said the program is not intended to replace human police officers or firefighters, but to provide real-time intelligence that helps first responders make safer decisions on approach.
A national nonprofit brought its free, hands-on defensive driving program to Richmond Raceway, training around 200 teens from Richmond and surrounding counties during the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer."
As more people head outdoors, dermatologists are reminding Virginians to protect their skin from harmful ultraviolet rays, saying a single severe sunburn can increase the risk of developing skin cancer later in life.
A local HVAC company has responded to more than 300 service calls since the current heat wave began. Experts are urging homeowners to change filters, clear outdoor units, and set realistic thermostat expectations to keep their AC running.
As temperatures continue to reach record-breaking highs this week, cooling stations across central Virginia will be open for anyone needing to beat the heat.
Four middle school Girl Scouts from Henrico County created a public safety video and launched a helmet drive after a fellow student was killed in a bicycle accident in August 2025.
As data centers continue to expand across Virginia, a VCU researcher is reviewing what emissions from backup diesel generators at those facilities could mean for air quality.
Virginia State Police and the Gweedo Memorial Foundation launched the 100 Safest Days of Summer campaign to combat teen driving deaths during the deadliest period on the road.
With pool season approaching, the Virginia Department of Health is urging families to prioritize water safety after child drownings hit a six-year high last year.
E-bikes offer teens freedom and a new way to get around, but pediatric trauma experts say the battery-powered bikes’ speed creates major safety concerns.
With summer approaching, the YMCA of Greater Richmond is reminding parents about water safety and offering free swim lessons during National Water Safety Month.
From restaurant check-ins to live videos at the gym, more people are sharing their whereabouts in real time on social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat.
Henrico County has completed a pilot project to install 64 solar-powered lights along a busy stretch of Laburnum Avenue in the East End to help with pedestrian safety.
The initiative, launched after several fatal pedestrian incidents, identified increases in intersection accidents and distracted driving, including two drivers clocked at 90 mph in a 25 mph zone.
From “teen takeovers” at malls and parking lots to viral challenges that can turn dangerous, students say the pressure to join in for clicks — and clout — is real.
The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is spotlighting its Project Lifesaver program after deputies used a tracking signal to quickly locate a missing child. The agency says the tool can help speed up searches for at-risk people who may wander, including those with autism, Alzheimer’s and dementia.
