VPM Daily Newscast
This VPM News supercast contains Central Virginia's news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Kim Strother and VPM News editors, episodes are (usually) recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.
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5/4/26 - Spirit Airlines shuts down
The ultra-low-cost carrier started flying out of Richmond in 2018.
3 min
52
Policy Matters: April 30, 2026
VPAP's Executive Director Cat Anthony joins VPM's Benjamin Dolle to discuss Redistricting and General Assembly updates
3 min
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BizSense Beat: RIC lounge, Common House rebrand...
4 min
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5/1/26 - New data details the rise of Virginia’...
There were more than 11,000 arrests in 2025.
5 min
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4/30/26 - Curious Commonwealth asks: Why doesn’...
And what is the commonwealth doing instead?
8 min
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4/29/26 - Richmond’s budget brings expected pay...
But councilors say they couldn’t save RPS’s virtual academy
3 min
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4/28/26 - Supreme Court of Virginia hears redis...
The Scott v. McDougle case could decide the commonwealth’s congressional maps for the 2026 midterm election.
4 min
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4/27/26 - VCU board unanimously approves memorial
The Supreme Court of Virginia will hear arguments in a redistricting case today.
4 min
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BizSense Beat: Virginia's marijuana market, Sto...
3 min
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4/24/26 - Virginia’s budget talks are at a meme...
Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
5 min
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4/23/26 - General Assembly says No to major Spa...
Also: Yes, redistricting is now going to court.
4 min
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4/22/26 - Yes wins: Voters amend Virginia Const...
Democrats’ redistricting push now heads to court.
6 min
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4/21/26 - Virginia politicians make final cases...
Voting on whether Virginia will draw new congressional maps closes Tuesday
4 min
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4/20/26 - Gov. Spanberger signs bills on gun sa...
Plus: Henrico endorses data center over residents’ opposition
4 min
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BizSense Beat: Virginia's recreational marijuan...
3 min
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4/17/26 - Gov. Abigail Spanberger rewrote legis...
Also: It’s the last day of VPM’s pledge drive!
5 min
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4/16/26 - Gov. Abigail Spanberger takes aim at ...
But her changes are facing criticism from members of her own party.
3 min
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4/15/26 - Gov. Spanberger proposes amendments t...
Virginia’s General Assembly will reconvene next week to discuss the governor’s proposed changes to legislation
2 min
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4/14/26 - Gov. Abigail Spanberger flexes her am...
It set up one of the first marked public breaks between Virginia's Legislature and its executive.
4 min
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4/13/26 - Watch our new limited series, “Amendi...
Also: Gov. Spanberger has until tonight to sign/amend/veto bills.
5 min
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BizSense Beat: CarMax Park, Greyhound station, ...
3 min
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4/10/26 - Shockoe Institute opens in Richmond
Also: VPM's spring pledge drive continues until April 17.
6 min
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4/9/26 - Richmond City Hall’s observation deck ...
The 18th-floor panoramic viewing experience closed to visitors in 2020.
4 min
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4/8/26 - Dominion Energy requests more coal ash...
The energy company estimates they’ll need to charge a typical residential customer an additional 53 cents per month.
3 min
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4/7/26 - Impending state law expands where manu...
It was among the first laws signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
3 min