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.
Episodes
January 24, 2026 • 5 mins
VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Mike Platania discuss the Richmond area's top business stories. This week's stories include new plans for Henrico County's long-desired arena district, starting with the demolition of the old Best Products building. Platania also runs through a full-plate of new restaurants coming to the region.
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January 23, 2026 • 13 mins
Editor’s note: Ahead of the winter storm forecast, VPM will be automating its radio operations on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26–27.
The projected severe weather may impact the VPM Daily Newscast during those days; visit vpm.org for the latest information.
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger is keeping 'relentless focus' on affordability
Central Virginia resources for the incoming winter storm
Watch Gov. A...
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January 22, 2026 • 14 mins
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Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi is ready to 'elevate' Virginians’ voices
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic for Virginia state legislators
Video: Spanberger’s Executive Order 10 (YouTube) | TikTok | Facebook
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Work resumes on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project after court order ends federal pause (Virginia Mercury)
Hampton Roads Flock cameras surveil Black communities more intense...
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January 21, 2026 • 14 mins
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Attorney General Jay Jones says he'll be 'putting Virginia first'
Virginia's 1924 racial segregation law targeted Native Americans for decades Maryland's Wes Moore looks forward to working with Spanberger
Hanover Planning Commission nixes Hunting Hawk Technology Park proposal
Charlottesville residents explore where their tax dollars go
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A big snow is coming (probably). Here's what we...
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January 20, 2026 • 7 mins
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Spanberger makes policy promises in first General Assembly address Watch: The Joint Assembly Address (YouTube) Watch: Gov. Abigail Spanberger discussing affordability (YouTube) On the agenda: Richmond traffic safety grants, Charlottesville housing
Other links In historic first for Virginia, Adam Spanberger becomes first gentleman (The Washington Post)* DOJ sues Virginia for not providing voter dat...
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January 19, 2026 • 4 mins
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Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia's 75th governor
Attorney General Jones, Governor Spanberger flex powers on Day 1
Here are the 10 executive orders Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Day 1
Gallery: Scenes from the Spanberger–Hashmi–Jones inauguration
Watch inaugural interviews with Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi and Jay Jones
Multiple UVA board members resign a...
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January 16, 2026 • 8 mins
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Events and road closures for Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s inauguration weekend
Virginia lawmakers propose a bevy of data center reform bills
What happens to bills when their patrons leave the Virginia General Assembly?
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Virginia's 1924 racial segregation law targeted Native Americans for decades
5 candidates apply for Richmond School Board vacancy in 6th Dis...
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January 15, 2026 • 8 mins
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Virginia House committee advances 4 proposed constitutional amendments
Gov. Glenn Youngkin: Virginia is stronger 'by every single metric'
Delegate-elect Virgil Thornton wants to get back to ‘the community over the chaos’
WATCH: 2026 State of the Commonwealth Address (VPM on YouTube)
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Former DPU director April Bingham sues city for $1M, claiming she was smeared after water crisis (The Richmon...
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January 14, 2026 • 7 mins
Del.-elect Mark Downey: Elected doctor seeks healthier futures for Virginians
UVA rector meets with state lawmakers about Jim Ryan's exit
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Tazewell judge denies GOP push to block redistricting plan (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Pending land sale to state delegate on hold as Richmond officials debate process (The Richmonder)
Spanberger names new education leaders to ‘strengthen’ state’s schools (Virginia Mercury...
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January 13, 2026 • 5 mins
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Del.-elect Elizabeth Guzman: Data centers, businesses should ‘pay their fair share’ Updated: Who in Virginia is running for US Senate in 2026?
Updated: Who's running to challenge Rob Wittman in Virginia's 1st US House District?
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Washington National Opera leaves Kennedy Center, joining slew of artist exits (NPR)
Federal Prosecutor Is Fired Amid Further Turmoil in Comey Case (The New York Times)
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January 12, 2026 • 5 mins
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Jessica Anderson: Funding education makes communities economically 'robust'
Review period underway for Hanover County real estate assessments
On the agenda: This week in Central Virginia public meetings
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Virginia researchers reveal widespread coastal 'ghost forests' (WHRO News)
Southwest Va. ‘resilience hubs’ aim to support communities during disasters (Cardinal News)
Stafford sees first Black Board o...
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January 10, 2026 • 5 mins
VPM News Host Lyndon German and
BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss
the Rixhmons region's top businesses stories. This week's discussion includes the one
year anniversary of Richmond's water crisis, RRHA's Grace Street renovation, and GameStop closures nationwide.
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January 9, 2026 • 5 mins
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Kacey Carnegie: We’re all more alike than we think
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January 8, 2026 • 5 mins
Mitchell Cornett: Southwest Virginia needs ‘wins in Richmond’
Allegations of racism, retaliation at Red Onion State Prison deemed ‘inconclusive’
Chesterfield County School Board chooses new leaders — with some dissent
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Judge Orders Trump Loyalist to Explain Why She Has Kept U.S. Attorney Title (The New York Times)
Virginia’s job openings on the rise with 255,000 vacancies: report (WRIC)
Venezuela strike s...
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January 7, 2026 • 6 mins
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Curious Commonwealth asks: Why is there a herd of elk in North Chesterfield?
Avula, Richmond officials detail progress at main water treatment plant
Democrats Jones, Schmidt win Richmond-area General Assembly seats
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VDOT pauses minority-, women-owned businesses program activities amid federal changes (Virginia Mercury)
For the fourth straight year, 'Vision Zero' deaths were above the 2017 baseline...
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January 6, 2026 • 9 mins
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A year in review with Richmond Mayor Danny Avula
Best of 2025: A year in photography across the commonwealth
John McAuliff: Data center growth is fueling a statewide energy crisis
Virginia lawmakers seek to balance energy affordability, reliability in 2026
House of Delegates to continue subsidizing members' child care costs in 2026
Other links: U.S. Navy blockade off coast of Venezuela will continue despit...
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January 5, 2026 • 5 mins
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John McAuliff: Data center growth is fueling a statewide energy crisis
House of Delegates to continue subsidizing members' child care costs in 2026
Virginia lawmakers seek to balance energy affordability, reliability in 2026
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January 2, 2026 • 5 mins
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Stacey Carroll: Virginia needs 'innovative ways' to deal with federal cuts
Data: Virginia's early childhood education providers are succeeding
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December 30, 2025 • 5 mins
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May Nivar: Maintaining Virginia's way of life while encouraging growth
How one Richmond program elevates soul food and health
Best of 2025: VPM News staff's favorite local journalism
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