VPM Daily Newscast

VPM's daily newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Hosted by Benjamin Dolle, Phil Liles, Kim Strother and VPM News staff, episodes are recorded the night before so you can wake up prepared.

Daily News
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3/24/25 - VCU Board of Visitors moves to elimin...
Also: Today is Veto Day at the General Assembly!
6 min
102
BizSense Beat: Henrico's arena, Richmond's high...
BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR's Morning Edition on Fridays.
4 min
103
3/21/25 - VMI researchers examine risk factors ...
Note: This episode contains discussion of mental illness and suicide.
4 min
104
3/20/25 - VCU program among several to receive ...
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release money earmarked for teacher preparation programs.
5 min
105
3/19/25 - Curious Commonwealth asks: How does R...
DPU produces a yearly report on the source and quality of the city’s drinking water.
9 min
106
3/18/25: Mayor Avula to submit first budget nex...
$90M gap between expected revenue and projected expenses for upcoming fiscal year
5 min
107
3/17/25 - Richmonders call on mayor to continue...
The city’s budget includes a Manufactured Home Initiative Fund.
4 min
108
BizSense Beat: Southside Speedway deal, JXN Pro...
BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR's Morning Edition on Fridays.
4 min
109
3/14/25 - Veterans Affairs employees in Richmon...
Federal judge orders some federal agencies to rehire individuals who’d lost their jobs
7 min
110
03/13/25 - Hanover County lost a court case aga...
A panel of judges on the Virginia Court of Appeals sided with a Hanover resident who filed a records request for information on the county's deputies.
4 min
111
3/12/25: Dominion Energy projects that electric...
Major infrastructure projects like a gas plant and wind farms contribute to rising costs.
3 min
112
03/11/25 - Richmond makes progress on Complete ...
The project includes $21 million for street paving, speed tables and sidewalk maintenance.
3 min
113
3/10/25 - UVA’s Board of Visitors dissolved the...
The vote followed an executive order from President Donald Trump.
4 min
114
BizSense Beat: GreenCity deal falters, Diamond ...
BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories of the week.
4 min
115
3/7/25 - A death at Red Onion, Chesterfield dat...
Plus: A VCU teacher training program responds to the possibility of a federal grant being rescinded.
4 min
116
03/06/25 - How Virginia compensates people who’...
Another change seeks to ensure those convicted as a result of intentional misconduct by state employees get paid even more
5 min
117
03/05/25 - Curious Commonwealth asks 'why is Vi...
It's a concept that limits local governments to only powers granted to them by the state
5 min
118
03/04/25 - Mayor Danny Avula fields questions o...
The draft report from HNTB, the firm hired by the city, said it didn’t “convey the severity of the situation.”
4 min
119
03/03/25 - Hanover, Henrico unveil FY26 budgets
Investments towards education, public safety and tax relief are prioritized in their budgets.
4 min
120
Policy Matters: February 27, 2025
‘Policy Matters’ is your window into Virginia politics with VPAP. It's our monthly roundup of the top political headlines from across Virginia, powered by VPAP’s daily e-newsletter, VaNews.
3 min
121
BizSense Beat: Diamond District lawsuit, Henric...
BizSense Beat is a weekly collaboration between VPM News and Richmond BizSense that brings you the top business stories during NPR's Morning Edition on Fridays.
4 min
122
2/28/25 - Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s issues immigrat...
EO 47 directs state law enforcement and corrections officials to cooperate with ICE
7 min
123
2/27/25 - One of the 900+ bills heading to Gov....
The governor has until March 24 to take action on all the legislation he’s received.
5 min
124
2/26/25 - VCU Health to resume some gender-affi...
Existing patients can continue their treatment at VCU Health but may have to transfer care to a different provider.
4 min
125
2/25/25 - The Virginia statehouse finished busi...
Gov. Glenn Youngkin will now review what the legislature passed ahead of an April veto session.
5 min