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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10/6/25 — Courthouse ICE detentions discouragin...
Two criminal cases recently dropped because fearful victims didn’t show up
6 min
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BizSense Beat: VCU Athletic Village, Amigos and...
4 min
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10/3/25 - UVA responds to new White House press...
The Trump administration gave several national universities – including UVA a “compact” urging the schools to commit to their priorities or risk future funding.
4 min
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10/2/25 - Virginia’s Supreme Court reversed a 2...
A woman from Northern Virginia was originally held in contempt of court for disclosing that she smoked marijuana before testifying in a felony domestic assault case.
4 min
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10/1/25 - Dominion takes its proposal for a Che...
Dominion says it needs the gas plant to meet peak demand, which is rising as data centers spread across Virginia.
3 min
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9/30/25 - Henrico continues with $300M water se...
Sept. 30 is the last day of the fiscal federal year. Virginia's fiscal runs July 1–June 30.
4 min
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9/29/25 - Former US Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater
Bridgewater’s new memoir is called Bridging Troubled Waters
8 min
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Policy Matters: September 25, 2025
4 min
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BizSense Beat: Shenandoah Mansions lawsuit, Sau...
4 min
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9/26/25 - Virginia’s next governor will be a co...
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger are vying for the post.
14 min
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9/25/25 - State Sen. Bryce Reeves enters the 20...
He is one of two Republican contenders (so far) hoping to unseat U.S. Sen. Mark Warner.
4 min
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9/24/25 - Covering the Virginia attorney genera...
Former Del. Jay Jones, a Democrat, is running against Republican incumbent Jason Miyares.
14 min
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9/23/25 - Incorrect early ballots issued in Ric...
Three precincts were affected by the error.
4 min
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9/22/25 - Interviews with Virginia’s next lieut...
Jahd Khalil spoke with Ghazala Hashmi and John Reid at the VMHC.
14 min
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BizSense Beat: Eli Lilly, Creighton Renaissance...
4 min
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9/19/25 - Early voting starts today!
Statewide offices and all 100 House of Delegates seats are up for grabs.
4 min
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09/18/25 - Richmond City Council advances rent...
Inspection districts would be chosen based on tenant complaints and violations
4 min
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9/17/25 - Chesterfield County’s Board of Superv...
They’ll also discuss a potential nuclear fusion plant.
4 min
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9/16/25 - New study finds ~20% of Richmond hous...
That means more average monthly income going to utility costs.
3 min
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9/15/25 - Richmond mayor makes 8 requests prior...
4 min
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BizSense Beat: Hunting Hawk Technology Park, He...
4 min
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9/12/25 - How are Virginians getting their COVI...
The answer varies widely.
3 min
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9/11/25 — AG candidate Jay Jones announces plan...
Jones says he’ll go after predatory drug companies and corporations
5 min
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9/10/25 - $5.8 million budget from the City of ...
A new state law forced the city to match Virginia’s $5.8 million restitution payment to him.
4 min
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9/9/25 - Legislation to protect Virginians on P...
The General Assembly approved the legislation in March, but it ultimately received a veto from Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
8 min