VPM Daily Newscast

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.

Episodes

5/7/25 - One-third of Virginia’s rural hospitals are operating in the red

May 7, 2025 • 8 mins
Plus: A feature from our partner station WMRA on Virginia Humanities losing federal grants for cultural programs.
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5/6/25 - DOGE cuts 16 AmeriCorps community service programs in Virginia

May 6, 2025 • 4 mins
The US Department of Government Efficiency directed the federal agency for community service and volunteerism to make the changes. Program directors and organization heads impacted told VPM News the sudden cuts left them hurt, confused and scrambling to find answers.    More than 160 members in Virginia were cut due to the grants ending, according to a count from the Richmond nonprofit Fit4Kids.    Read more: Trump’s AmeriCorps...
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5/5/25 - Crisis Receiving Center in Henrico celebrates first year

May 5, 2025 • 6 mins
Virginia’s first youth-specific alternative to emergency rooms is now 1 year old. In other news: It’s still state budget season, there are more federal funding freezes impacting Virginians — and other Central Virginia news. 
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BizSense Beat: Richmond water treatment plant, modular apartments, GreenCity suit

May 3, 2025 • 5 mins
VPM Host Lyndon German and BizSense's Jonathan Spiers discuss problems at Richmond’s water plant, housing nonprofits teaming up on modular apartment project in East End, and a lawsuit filed by Henrico County's Economic Development Authority's in connection with the county's GreenCity development deal.
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5/2/25 - Diving through history with Tara Roberts

May 2, 2025 • 9 mins
In an interview with Phil Liles, journalist Tara Roberts unpacks how the ocean helped her discover her history.    In the podcast: VPM News is undergoing maintenance that may be impacting your radio signal or HD2 stream. 
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05/01/25 - New federal data points to a shrinking GDP.

May 1, 2025 • 7 mins
Plus: Charlottesville City Schools to acquire Federal Executive Institute property; Richmond Mayor Danny Avula to overhaul the city’s P-card program; and other stories.    In the podcast: Richmond Mayor Danny Avula wants to overhaul the city’s purchasing card program for city employees. 
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4/30/25 - International students at four of Virginia’s public universities have had their visa eligibility records restored.

April 30, 2025 • 4 mins
Plus: Richmond City Council approves budget amendments; Gov. Youngkin appointed to FEMA council.
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4/29/25 - Rep. Rob Wittman’s constituents held a town hall without him

April 29, 2025 • 6 mins
Congressman Rob Wittman (R–1st) declined to attend a town hall organized by some of his constituents. They still gathered to voice their concerns.  In other news: Recent federal policy changes could open Virginia’s national forests up for logging, “Medicaid is not the home of fraud” — and other Central Virginia news. 
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4/28/25 - Where do Virginia's statewide candidates stand on skill games?

April 28, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus: the University of Virginia and Charlottesville City Schools want to acquire the Federal Executive Institute property, now considered government surplus, in Charlottesville.
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Policy Matters: April 24, 2025

April 27, 2025 • 5 mins
‘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.
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BizSense Beat: SMART SCALE, Insurance company sale, Olde Town Shopping Center toy store

April 26, 2025 • 5 mins
Virginia transit officials recommended funding for 14 transportation projects in the Richmond region through SMART SCALE, a U.K.-based parent company of local insurance firm sells its U.S.-based business, and a global toy store plans to open in Henrico County's Olde Town Shopping Center.
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4/25/25- University of Richmond dedicates memorial to enslaved people who worked the land that became the university.

April 25, 2025 • 6 mins
An experimental aircraft crashes at Langley-Eustis Air Force base; The University of Richmond holds a ceremony for a new memorial honoring enslaved people who worked the land that now belongs to the university, a public defender says ICE detained client during unrelated court hearing.        In the podcast: Experimental aircraft crashes at Langley, University of Richmond honors enslaved people buried on property. 
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4/24/25 - Charlottesvile area protests alleged federal immigration raid

April 24, 2025 • 5 mins
Central Virginians gathered outside the Albemarle County Courthouse on Wednesday to protest an alleged immigration raid that was publicized on Tuesday.     In other news: Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office recently publicized that the newly created state-level immigration task force has arrested more than 500 migrants in the last two months. 
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4/23/25 - Cool the City initiative launches in Richmond

April 23, 2025 • 6 mins
Plus: a proposed amendment in Richmond’s budget could ban new tobacco and cannabis shops in the city; Virginia’s decrease in jobs; a commemoration of Hanover students who integrated schools in 1963; and other stories.
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4/22/25 - Richmond’s Repair Cafe

April 22, 2025 • 5 mins
From bikes and toys to one reporter’s pants, Repair Cafe RVA works to keep Richmonders using their favorite items longer.
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4/21/25 - Legal challenges on canceled international student visas.

April 21, 2025 • 6 mins
Plus: possible solutions for reducing the number of youth incarcerated at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center; How pay for Hanover County’s boards and commissions compares to neighboring localities; and other stories.    In the podcast: The latest update from VPM News’ “Idleness and boredom” series; VMI appoints an interim president. 
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BizSense Beat: CSX lawsuit, Goochland County brewery, Virginia Housing

April 19, 2025 • 5 mins
Prominent Richmonders challenge a North American railroad company in a million-dollar lawsuit; a Goochland County brewery prepares to reopen after a yearlong hiatus; and Virginia Housing looks to build a new $15 million parking deck in Richmond.
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4/18/25 Trump administration terminates international students' visas

April 18, 2025 • 5 mins
International students and alumni in Virginia have their visas or visa eligibility terminated. In other news: Virginians can save on power bills with power grid improvements —and more Central Virginia news.    VPM's Spring 2025 membership campaign has been extended to April 20. Right now, several challenges are ongoing that can double your support of our mission. Click or tap here to learn more. 
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4/17/26: Curious Commonwealth answers more recycling questions!

April 17, 2025 • 9 mins
VPM News editor Whittney Evans digs in to answer this Curious Commonwealth: What does the data tell us about how much Virginia recycles? Submit your own question at vpm.org/curious.   VPM's Spring 2025 membership campaign ends on April 18. Right now, several challenges are ongoing that can double your support of our mission. Click or tap here to learn more. 
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4/16/25 - Crowded state primary fields for Lt. Gov. AG

April 16, 2025 • 5 mins
Early voting in Virginia’s 2025 primary kicks off on May 2. In other news: Hanover County honors its local integration history, some Virginians have automatic state+federal tax extensions — and more Central Virginia news.    VPM's Spring 2025 membership campaign ends on April 18. Right now, several challenges are ongoing that can double your support of our mission. Click or tap here to learn more.    In the podcast: Both the state ...
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