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It's News To Us
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WRVA News Director, Matt Demlein catches you up on today’s news in and around Richmond, Virginia and gives his insight.
Episodes
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Season 2 Episode 88: May 10, 2023 (Hospital shooting)
In the LIVE Wednesday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA news team talks about the overnight fatal shooting at VCU Medical Center. They also discuss the interview given by the mother in the Richneck Elementary School shooting, and discuss a shooting on I-95.
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Season 2 Episode 87: May 9, 2023 (Happiness is a school with a roof)
In the LIVE Tuesday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the update to the reconstruction of Fox Elementary School after the 2022 fire. They also address the gun at Matoaca Middle School, and yet another pedestrian death in the area.
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Season 2 Episode 86: May 8, 2023 (I will walk 500 miles, and I will walk 3 or 4)
In the LIVE Monday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team discusses the capture of the second escapee from Piedmont Regional Jail. They also look into Governor Glenn Youngkin's comments on DEI, and the going dark of the COVIDWISE app.
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Season 2 Episode 85: May 5, 2023 (Another pedestrian fatal)
In the LIVE Friday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a fatal crash involving a pedestrian near the VCU campus that is impacting Virginia political circles. They also discuss what appears to be the end of a lawsuit in a controversial traffic stop in Windsor. Republican...
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Season 2 Episode 84: May 4, 2023 (I'm not going to make a Star Wars pun)
In the LIVE Thursday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the capture of one of the escapees from Piedmont Regional Jail. They also talk about the fact there is no official report into the hiring of "catfish cop" Austin Edwards by State Police. Coal also keeps on catching...
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Season 2 Episode 83: May 3, 2023 (Does Matt know who his lawmakers are?)
In the LIVE Wednesday evening edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the latest hearing in the Irvo Otieno case. They also update Tuesday's shooting of a suspect in Henrico (by a Richmond Officer). The team also talks the debt ceiling, and the start of early voting.
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Season 2 Episode 82: May 2, 2023 (An explanation for the technical problems)
In the LIVE Tuesday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team provides more details in the search for the escapees from Piedmont Regional Jail. They also discuss whether Governor Glenn Youngkin is bowing out of the Presidential race, and whether toll hikes are coming. They also talk about...
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Season 2 Episode 81: May 1, 2023 (Something in the water and in the sky)
In the LIVE Monday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Sunday's tornado in Virginia Beach. They also talk about the jail escape near Farmville, and traffic enforcement in Chesterfield.
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Season 2 Episode 80: April 28, 2023 (Shootings update, DEI is dead?)
In the LIVE Friday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team updates two school shootings, one local, one in Newport News. They also discuss the NAACP's issue with the Commonwealth's Chief Diversity Officer.
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Season 2 Episode 79: April 27, 2023 (Wythe Shooting, Otieno Update)
In the LIVE Thursday evening edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team discussed the shooting in the parking lot of George Wythe High School. They also update the Irvo Otieno case, and the prosecutor's desire to have just one trial. State Police also update that bizarre...
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Season 2 Episode 78: April 26, 2023 (Chesterfield in the News)
In the latest LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the court appearances in the Irvo Otieno case. They also talk about the second arrest at the Chesterfield pre-school, and discuss a road rage shooting on the Chippenham.
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Season 2 Episode 77: April 25, 2023 (2026 the new deadline)
In the LIVE Tuesday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the deal for a new baseball stadium and development around the Diamond, and how long it will take. They also talk about new driver's licenses.
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Season 2 Episode 76: April 24, 2023 (We're in media and employed)
In the LIVE Monday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the trial for a Richmond Police Officer, accused of involuntary manslaughter in a crash last April that killed two people. They also look into a hit and run of a toddler in Chesterfield, and talk about the Governor's...
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Season 2 Episode 75: April 21, 2023 (Storms, Covid and Treaties)
In the LIVE Friday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the weekend storm threat, Virginia Tech's tuition increase, the new Covid-19 vaccine schedule, and a treaty ceremony at the State Capitol.
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Season 2 Episode 74: April 20, 2023 (Kids Causing Problems)
In the LIVE Thursday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about two seventh graders facing charges after a prank "active shooter" threat. They also examine Kings Dominion's chaperone policy.
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Season 2 Episode 73: April 19, 2023 (Crime and Pandemics)
In the LIVE Wednesday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Richmond's crime stats and preparedness for the next health emergency. They also talk about the debt ceiling, and the reopening of Walmart in Chesapeake following the November mass shooting.
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Season 2 Episode 72: April 18, 2023 (Flying Solo)
In the Tuesday edition of "It's News to Us," reporter David Lefkowitz discusses the burn ban in effect for much of the day, as well as the upcoming change in DMV locations. Additionally, Richmond Police are still looking for the man they think may have assaulted a woman in Shockoe Bottom in…
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Season 2 Episode 71: April 17, 2023 (Bremer recap, Fairfax officer-involved shooting)
In the Monday LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team recaps the sentencing in the Lucia Bremer case from Friday. They also discuss the decision not to indict a fired Fairfax Police Officer for a shooting earlier this year. In other news, the team also discusses Elections' mistake...
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Season 2 Episode 70: April 14, 2023 (Live from the Bremer Case Sentencing)
In WRVA's first LIVE ON SCENE "It's News to Us" podcast, the WRVA News Team talks about the lengthy and emotional sentencing in the killing of 13-year Lucia Bremer. They also discuss the court hearing for the mother in the Richneck Elementary shooting, and Governor Ron DeSantis' appearance in...
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Season 2 Episode 69: April 13, 2023 (LEGO my podcast)
In this LIVE Thursday evening edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about LEGO's groundbreaking in Chesterfield. They talked to Governor Glenn Youngkin about his meeting on voting rights restoration, and look into the potential sale of the Commanders. Also, do you know who won...
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Season 2 Episode 68: April 12, 2023 (Really, we do this live)
In the LIVE Wednesday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a firey crash claiming teen lives, charges for a north Chesterfield man, the end of the Covid emergency, and slavery.
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Season 2 Episode 67: April 11, 2023 (Richneck Analysis and Kidnapping Update)
In the Tuesday LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the Richneck Elementary shooting charges (again), and gets an update from State Police on last week's strange kidnapping/pursuit/officer-involved shooting in northern Virginia. They also talk about Congresswoman...
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Season 2 Episode 66: April 10, 2023 (Charges, China, and Conversations)
In the LIVE Monday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team discusses the major update in the Richneck Elementary School Shooting. They also update the Irvo Otieno case, and if the Governor has any concerns about heading to Taiwan. The team also looks at the upcoming veto session.
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Season 2 Episode 65: April 7, 2023 (The Central Virginia Podcast Group)
In the LIVE (and yes, we do it live, as you will hear here) Friday edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a lawsuit over voting rights restoration, and an international theft ring allegedly operating in Goochland. They also highlight some weekend events.
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Season 2 Episode 64: April 6, 2023 (Multi-state Officer Involved Shooting, and Food Costs)
In the Thursday LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the Thursday storm threat, and a complicated New York abduction case that ended with an officer-involved shooting with a local tie. The team also talked to the former head of the Richmond FBI about a new FBI...
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Season 2 Episode 63: April 5, 2023 (Top stories and tests)
In the first LIVE "It's News to Us" podcast where we took some chat feeback, the WRVA News Team discussed Thursday's storm potential, a unique runaway case out of Chesterfield, and Governor Glenn Youngkin's scheduled move into foreign affairs. David Lefkowitz and Matt Demlein also talk about…
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Season 2 Episode 62: April 4, 2023 (It Trumped Everything)
In the Tuesday LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team (David is back) talked about coverage of the arraignment of former President Donald Trump. They then discussed Mayor Levar Stoney's proposal to give some non-profits money, and the plans to reopen the Chesapeake Walmart where a...
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Season 2 Episode 61: April 3, 2023 (Two big stories with new angles)
In the Monday LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," News Director Matt Demlein talks about Abby Zwerner's lawsuit against Newport News Schools, after she was shot by a six year old. He also looks at the official cause of death in the Otieno case, and why gas prices are in the wrong direction.
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Season 2 Episode 60: March 31, 2023 (The one done twice)
In the Friday evening LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," (take 2), WRVA's News Director Matt Demlein talks about a Richmond officer-involved shooting. He also looks at Dinwiddie asking for help in the Otieno case, and the possibility of power outages on Saturday. We also hear from VCU's new...
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Season 2 Episode 59: March 30, 2023 (Two Triple Shootings)
In the Thursday LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about the death of a suspect in Henrico's first triple shooting of the week, and the investigation beginning in the second one. He also talks about the arrest of a Chesterfield teacher, and Fairfax County...
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Season 2 Episode 58: March 29, 2023 (Answering the Call)
In the latest LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein discusses the Irvo Otieno funeral, and Henrico searching for a suspect in a triple domestic shooting. He also points out changes are coming to the Move Over law.
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Season 2 Episode 57: March 28, 2023 (Otieno Funeral info, Youngkin not running?)
In this latest edition of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein, despite some live difficulties, talks about the Irvo Otieno funeral plans, Governor Glenn Youngkin's campaign staff heading south, and a wild Spotsylvania school board.
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Season 2 Episode 56: March 27, 2023 (We're doing it LIVE)
In the first LIVE edition of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about doing live podcasts, the Otieno Funeral details, and Tuesday's special election,
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Season 2 Episode 55: March 24, 2023 (A return to the building)
In News Director Matt Demlein's first "in house" podcast since his knee injury, he discusses Senator Tim Kaine's comments on the Otieno case. He also talks about rights restoration under Governor Glenn Youngkin, the arrest of a 14-year old in the death of a 13-year old, and a coal fire finally out.
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Season 2 Episode 54: March 23, 2023 (Banking on changes)
In this latest episode of It's News to Us, the WRVA News Team talks about some of the changes Senator Mark Warner wants following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank. They also look at the firing of a Fairfax Police Officer over the killing of a Black man. Fort Pickett gets a new name (and Matt…
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Season 2 Episode 53: March 22, 2023 (New Superintendent, who dis?)
In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the family's reaction to the release of the video in the Irvo Otieno case. They also discuss the new State School Superintendent, property taxes in Hanover, and organ transplants.
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Season 2 Episode 52: March 21, 2023 (Video released, Abby speaks)
In a very newsy "It's News to us," the WRVA News Team breaks down the now available video in the death of Irvo Otieno. They also talk about how it became public, and where the investigation stands. Also, for the first time, Richneck Elementary teacher Abagail Zwerner speaks after being shot by a...
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Season 2 Episode 51: March 20, 2023 (The latest in the Otieno case)
In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the latest in the Irvo Otieno case. There may be a delay in releasing video of Otieno's death, and the Governor and the NAACP have weighed in. The team also discusses the shooting of a suspect in Innsbrook.
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Season 2 Episode 50: March 17, 2023 (Settlements, taxes, and a number of other things)
In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team discusses a settlement tied to the 2020 protests. They also talk about the Governor's continued lobbying for tax cuts, and hit on a number of other stories, including another pedestrian death and a coal fire.
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Season 2 Episode 49: March 16, 2023 (Digesting a raw, emotional news conference)
In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News team digests an emotional news conference from the family of Irvo Otieno, who died at Central State Hospital last week. Ten people now face murder charges in his death, and the WRVA News Team breaks down the story.
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Season 2, Episode 48: March 15, 2023 (Details in Court)
In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about the details that came out in court in the death of Irvo Otieno. This evidence comes out as the seven deputies accused in his death make their first appearance.
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Season 2 Episode 47: March 14, 2023 (Deputies Arrested, Isle of Wight Bans Racism Discussion)
In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team discusses the arrest of seven Henrico deputies for murder, tied to the transport of a patient to Central State Hospital. They also examine a vote in Isle of Wight to ban the teaching of systemic racism. The team also talks about...
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Season 2 Episode 46: March 13, 2023 (Sobering Statistics)
In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about VCU's look into teen mortality statistics, and the numbers aren't good. They also review Senator Mark Warner's thoughts on banks, and the dangers of driving after the time change.
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Season 2 Episode 45: March 10, 2023 (Education and fires)
In another solo episode of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein talks about Fairfax's response to the Attorney General's allegations of discrimination. He also looks into Governor Glenn Youngkin's comments on WRVA about his transgender model policy. He also reflects on the State...
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Season 2 Episode 44: March 9, 2023 (Knee update, plus education)
In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," WRVA News Director Matt Demlein flies solo, updates his knee situation, and talks about Governor Glenn Youngkin's upcoming town hall. He also looks at the FBI lobbying, and Attorney General Jason Miyares targeting a Fairfax school.
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Season 2 Episode 43: March 8, 2023 (Hanover sex crimes and more on the FBI)
In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about a Sex Trafficking bust in Hanover, the Congressional Delegation refuting Maryland's case for the FBI, and details on why Feed More is leaving Richmond.
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Season 2 Episode 42: March 7, 2023 (Delegate in trouble, Delegate leaving)
In the latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Delegate Matt Fariss (R-Campbell)'s legal trouble. Also, former House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn is retiring, and the team talks about why. Chesterfield also released its proposed budget, and the team considers what that...
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Season 2 Episode 41: March 6, 2022 (Buc-ees and Budgets)
In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team talks about Buc-ees coming to Virginia, Mayor Levar Stoney's proposed budget, and why we may never know who won the $161 million Powerball in southwest Virginia.
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Season 2 Episode 40: March 3, 2023 (It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday)
In reporter Jeff Stapleton's last "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team discusses Amazon's decision to delay HQ2 in NOVA. They also highlight a weird missing person case, and a UVA Board Member apologizes over his controversies.
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Season 2 Episode 39: March 2, 2023 (Test optional)
In this latest episode of "It's News to Us," the WRVA News Team updates last week's bus crash on I-85. They also talk about William and Mary's new testing policy, and are Virginians feeling optimistic?
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