Authorities are conducting a death investigation after a body was found in Appomattox County yesterday. Investigators were looking into a cold case involving a missing person when the body was discovered. The remains will be sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond for identification.
Virginia schools are not playing around after a student in Portsmouth in trouble after being caught with a toy gun.Preview: A change in how Richmond handles EMS calls isn't sitting well with at least one agency. The Richmond Ambulance Authority recently brought up some issues it has with the changes that went into effect last year. Instead of emergency calls going to the RAA, they now go to the Department of Emergency Communications. RAA CEO Chip Decker says the city thought this would lead to better customer service, but it means experienced medical professionals are not part of the calls anymore. He says EMTs and paramedics are trained to make sure the right resources get to the right patient in the right amount of time. Decker also tells 12 On Your Side he plans to bring his concerns to the city's public safety committee next week.
The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady despite some signs that the economy could be slowing.Preview: Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed is focusing on achieving maximum employment and stable prices. The decision is the second time the Fed has paused rate cuts since January. This after the central bank cut rates three times at the end of 2024.