Norfolk police make arrest in 2021 arson that left one person dead
NORFOLK, Va. — After over four years, an arrest has been made in a Norfolk arson that left one woman dead. Norfolk police and fire crews were called to the 3500 block of Somme Avenue in Norfolk on August 12, 2021, just before 1 a.m., after receiving a report of a house fire.
Tog fishing is still worth a trip this time of year
With black sea bass closed and the bluefin tuna way far to our south, tog are pretty much the only game in town for saltwater anglers. The current surface water temperature of 44.2 degrees is just below their low tolerance of 45 degrees, and I have a confirmed report of a three-man limit catch of tog to 13.5 pounds...
5 people displaced after Portsmouth house fire
A house fire in Portsmouth Friday night has displaced five people and sent one person to the hospital.
Ten Top Market offers longtime restaurant menu favorites to go
NORFOLK, Va. — For decades, The Ten Top has been a staple of Norfolk’s dining scene, known for its soups, salads, and variety of dishes that keep customers coming back. Now, fans of the iconic restaurant can enjoy many of those favorites at home. The Ten Top Market,...
Delegate introduces legislation after WTKR investigation exposed what feds call “parking lot scam”
A Virginia Beach delegate has introduced legislation aimed at protecting consumers from a fraud scheme that has victimized more than 500 people across the region, following an ongoing WTKR investigation into what federal prosecutors call the "parking lot scam." House Bill 190, proposed by Delegate Kelly...
Hampton man convicted for assaults in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — It is two years in jail for the Hampton man who was convicted for his role in a pair of assaults that happened in Waynesboro. Online records showed that Cleavon Orlando Wilson was sentenced to five years in jail with three of those years suspended during a hearing Friday afternoon in...
Undetermined death under investigation in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk police were on Front Street investigating an undetermined death on Friday morning. Police said they were called to the 500 block of Front Street around 9:45 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person. When first responders arrived, they pronounced a man on the...
Virginia Beach man sentenced to 45 years for fraud and identity theft scheme
A Virginia Beach man was sentenced Friday to 45 years in prison for orchestrating a wide-ranging auto loan and identity theft scheme that defrauded romantic partners, credit unions, auto dealers and strangers, according to court records.
The Enormous Consignment Store In Virginia Where You Can Lose Yourself For Hours
Remember that feeling when you discover something so good you’re torn between telling everyone and keeping it your secret forever?. That’s the dilemma facing shoppers who stumble into Uptown Cheapskate in Virginia Beach, a fashion wonderland that defies everything you thought you knew about secondhand shopping. In...
Judy Boone gives first media interview to WTKR after getting shot twice
A press conference was held regarding the New Year's Eve shooting of Norfolk realtor Judy Boone on Friday.
