Virginia On Demand

The top stories for April 17, 2026, including the muder-suicide of former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax, new gun legislation, and a closer look at the state's drought conditions.

The top stories for April 16, 2026, including rememberance of Virginia Tech's campus shooting on this day in 2007, new roadmaps designed to increase tourist spending, and a look at Virginia's drought disaster areas.

The top stories for April 15, 2026, including Gov. Spanberger responding to the many amendments issued earlier this week, Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors approves a tuition hike and talks about the search for a new president, and local governments look to take up dredging costs in coastal Virginia.

The top stories for April 14, 2026, including Gov. Spanberger amendments to an assault weapons ban and the start date of a retail marketplace for marijuana, a look at the ad campaign for the redistricting referendum, and the impact of the loss of federal funding on dredging in the Chesapeake Bay.

The top stories for April 13, 2026, including a look back at Virginia's failed constitutional amendments and the effect of light from communities on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The top stories for April 10, 2026, including Virginia Tech President Timothy Sands' plans to step down, a right to contraception bill is signed, and we meet Bill Barker, who's spent more than four decades portraying Thomas Jefferson.

The top stories for April 9. 2026, including college faculty calling on Gov. Spanberger to amend collective bargaining legislation, Sen. Tim Kaine's reaction to news of a ceasefire in the war with Iran, and a look the impact of invasive species on plants in the region.

The top stories for April 8, 2026, including a measure before the governor outlining lessons on the January 6, 2021 events at the US Capitol, a program that that helps gamblers at risk of becoming addicted, and a Virginia-based company arranges for those in ICE detention connect to have contact with family and friends.

The top stories for April 7, 2026, including a look Northern Virginia turnout for the redistricting referendum, Roanoke City Council approves funds to preserve a historic cottage, and a comparison of Virginia school district budgets.

The top stories for April 6, 2026, including advocates for the disabled and home care workers pushing for greater pay, UMW wins the men's division III national basketball championship, and what is the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative?