Richmond officials selected an engineering firm to investigate the city’s water crisis earlier this month, according to Mayor Danny Avula. HNTB, an Arlington-based engineering consulting and infrastructure design firm,

Richmond has contracted with two consulting firms to investigate both the water crisis and the city's emergency response to it. Why it matters: It's one step closer to residents finding out what really happened and why social media seemed to know about the water running out hours before officials informed the public.

The city of Richmond has selected the firm that will investigate its recent, widespread water crisis. Through an over $200,000 contract, it will develop an independent after-action report, detailing what went wrong.

After a man allegedly stole lottery tickets from 13 stores throughout Richmond, police are asking the public’s help to find him.

Richmond Police says they are looking for a man allegedly stealing lottery tickets from several businesses for the past month.