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Twenty years ago this month, two Chesterfield Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance call. Only one walked away. Officers Joe Diman and Gary Buro were dispatched to a domestic disturbance at the home. It was only Buro's second day on the job. It wasn't long before the suspect began shooting at them both. Diman returned fire. Backup and emergency crews arrived within minutes. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound to the chest. Diman was rushed to a waiting MedFlight helicopter — where he learned the news that haunts him to this day: Buro was killed. "I still remember the 30 yard line of the football field at Virginia State University where they landed the helicopter and just looking out the window and the flight medic told me that he had died. I felt like a total failure from that point on," Diman said. Officer Diman reflects on Buro's legacy and dealing with grief while continuing to serve at the link in our bio.

Thank you, Ms. Green!❤️ Hanover custodian Michelle Green was recognized by the school board for saving a choking student's life. Green, head custodian at Ashland Elementary School, jumped into action on Monday, March 2, when a student started choking. Green performed the Heimlich maneuver and was able to dislodge the food. "We are deeply grateful for Ms. Green’s heroism and proud to recognize her as an outstanding member of our school community."

Rescued from cruelty, six dogs in Colonial Heights are now seeking loving homes. These adorable pups have so much love to give and are eager to find their forever families. "When these dogs first arrived at the shelter, they were absolutely terrified," Colonial Heights Animal Control said. "Four out of the six had clearly never been leash trained or walked on a leash before. They had no idea what was happening or what was expected of them, and we had to physically carry them from the home to the truck and into the shelter." The dogs have reportedly made an "incredible" transformation as shelter staff and volunteers have worked to make them comfortable. "Now they’re beginning to go on walks, seek affection, and enjoy life like dogs should." Interested adopters can find more information at the link in our bio.

“We want to ensure every kid is fed. Every kid deserves to have a full belly. If [they’re] hungry, kids simply don’t learn.” - Casey Dickinson, Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition Services for Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) Classroom success depends on nutrition. That message is at the core of the American Heart Association’s efforts to advocate for legislation to provide every student in Virginia with healthy school meals at no cost. Watch “Start Heart Smart: Breakfast for Better Days,” Saturday, May 16 following the PGA Championship on CBS 6 and again Sunday, May 17 at 7:50 a.m. * This is a sponsored post.

A former Virginia inmate is speaking out about the death of a prisoner at a high security facility in Southwest Virginia, claiming that he witnessed correctional officers beat the man “literally to death.” Full story at the link in our bio.

The City of Richmond is expanding its red light camera program with three new cameras installed and set to be fully operational later this month. The new cameras are located at: Hull Street Road and Warwick Road Hull Street Road and Cowardin Avenue Commerce Road at Maury Street Once the cameras go live, drivers will receive a warning for the first 30 days for running a red light. After that period, drivers will receive a $50 ticket.

Multiple lawsuits have been filed challenging Virginia's new law creating restrictions around assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, hours after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed it into law Thursday night. Under the law, set to take effect July 1, Virginia will no longer allow the making, sale, or purchase of assault weapons (with some exceptions) or magazines that hold more than 15 rounds. People who already own those items will be allowed to keep them and can transfer them to immediate family members. Within hours of the bill being signed, multiple groups including the NRA announced they had filed lawsuits in state and federal court, saying the law violates the Second Amendment.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation that will enhance penalties for failure to report suspected child abuse or neglect at a hospital. The action came after a CBS 6 investigation revealed hospital staff at Henrico Doctors' Hospital failed to report non-accidental fractures in multiple babies to CPS within 24 hours. Delegate Delores McQuinn introduced the bill in direct response to concerns raised during Henrico County's investigation into a nurse who broke the bones of babies in Henrico Doctors' Hospital's NICU. The bill signing came as the several of the babies injured in the NICU — now toddlers — were present for the occasion, meeting the governor for high fives.

A Virginia nursing home appeared to "inflate" certain costs to get more Medicaid money from the government, an audit of the facility's financial filings suggested. Auditors have discovered millions of dollars in unsubstantiated or disallowed expenses that were reported by Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, but the nursing home is disputing the findings. The for-profit facility has a one-star overall quality and staffing rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and is currently at the center of an ongoing special grand jury investigation into alleged crimes that prosecutors said "seem to be developing into a pattern relating to the care" of residents. In response, the facility called the probe a "legal matter that has been highly sensationalized" and defended its "high quality of care." Taxpayer dollars make up a majority of the nursing home's revenue, as most residents are insured through Medicaid or Medicare. All providers submit cost reports to regulatory agencies to show how those dollars are spent, and the government uses that information to set reimbursement rates. Last year, CBS 6 reported that Colonial Heights paid rent to a related-party landlord under the same parent company. Some experts called the rent unusually high, while the facility said it reflected fair market value. Now, CBS 6 has obtained an audit of the facility's fiscal year 2024 cost report, which was conducted by contractors for the state's Medicaid agency, the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS). The audit was completed in July of last year but is still going through an appeals process. Valerie Gray, a forensic account unaffiliated with DMAS or the facility, reviewed the audit documents and said they raised several concerns. After the auditors' changes, she said more than $4 million of the facility's $24 million in operating costs were unsubstantiated or did not meet regulatory requirements for reimbursement.

A group of childhood friends is turning grief into giving this Brain Cancer Awareness Month, hosting an annual golf tournament to honor Kevin Harding, a Virginia farmer who died from glioblastoma in 2024. At Friday's tournament, two Amelia County High School students pursuing degrees in agriculture each received $2,500 scholarships. Organizers also made a $5,000 donation to the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center in Kevin's honor.

PMC Property Group, Inc., which owns 3600 West Broad Street Apartments, has been cited by Richmond inspectors for repeated HVAC issues. Tenant Corey Goss shared his frustrations with CBS 6 after making seven different maintenance requests in one year. “When they did fix it, it'd be like two or three weeks later and then it'll break again,” Goss said. “In the wintertime, it would be literally three degrees outside, and our heat would go out. Then in the summertime, during the extreme weather, when we had the heat waves and things like that, we'd have no air conditioning.” Link in bio.

Trevor Pietsch, standing before a judge, was prepared to argue his case. He planned to tell the court how a local real estate company owed him hundreds of dollars in fees he wanted returned. But before he could do that, a lawyer representing the real estate company unexpectedly announced he had a check in hand for Pietsch. It came as a surprise to Pietsch as he began requesting the money back more than a year ago. “It’s insane. It’s absolutely insane," Pietsch said about the experience. He joins some other renters who said they also were left with no choice but to take Marwaha Real Estate to court to get their money back. They each went through an unfamiliar legal process to resolve an issue they all believed was avoidable. Watch the full story at the link in our bio.