App Detail » WRIC 8News - Richmond, VA

What's New

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

App Description

News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. The WRIC 8News mobile app brings you all the top stories from our daily broadcasts, as well as stories developing in real time.

We are RVA’s go-to source for local news, weather, traffic, sports and stories about people impacting our community. StormTracker8 is the area’s No. 1 weather team – our meteorologists are measured, ranked and rated Richmond’s MOST accurate forecast. 8News is first to respond with severe and disruptive weather, and our reporters are first to alert you when news breaks in your neighborhood. We are Central Virginia’s top choice for local news online.
 
Our Taking Action investigative reporters uncover government corruption, question those in power and expose people who abuse their positions, ensuring consumers have a powerful voice to fight back against injustice. The 8News team covers the City of Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Hanover County, Tri-Cities and more communities throughout the region. With our mobile app, you can take 8News on-the-go and stay connected to the news where you live.

FEATURES:

• Watch video of your trusted reporters on the scene, and read revealing articles on what's going on in your community.
• Plan your day and week with detailed weather conditions, live alerts of severe conditions, and an interactive radar map.
• Optional alerts on breaking news keep you in the know.
• On the go? Save stories for later to access at your convenience.

App Changes

• June 11, 2014 Initial release
• July 25, 2014 New version 4.10.0
• October 02, 2014 New version 4.11.0
• October 08, 2014 New version 4.11.5
• April 15, 2015 New version 5.3
• May 12, 2015 New version 5.4
• June 23, 2015 New version 5.5
• August 22, 2015 New version 5.9
• September 02, 2015 New version 5.9.2
• September 30, 2015 New version 5.10
• November 05, 2015 New version 5.11
• December 15, 2015 New version 5.13
• February 02, 2016 New version 5.14
• February 14, 2016 New version 5.14.1
• March 16, 2016 New version 5.15
• June 30, 2016 New version 5.17.3
• November 06, 2016 New version 5.18.3
• January 04, 2017 New version 5.20.1
• June 14, 2019 New version 40.33.400044687
• August 16, 2019 New version 40.33.530045950
• September 11, 2019 New version 40.33.550047251
• October 28, 2019 New version 40.34.230049455
• November 11, 2019 New version 40.34.260050015
• January 28, 2020 New version 40.34.380050616
• August 06, 2021 New version 41.3.1
• September 16, 2023 New version 41.20.0
• March 27, 2024 New version 500.1.4