Chesapeake VA

NORFOLK, Va. — Major changes are coming to Amtrak service in Hampton Roads beginning in 2026 as construction ramps up on a massive railroad project near the nation’s capital. The Long Bridge Project, a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure effort, will double the number of rail tracks crossing the Potomac River,...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– A man was sentenced after pleading guilty to domestic violence against his girlfriend earlier this year. A judge sentenced 30-year-old Jason Tyler Johnson to six years in prison to three domestic violence-related felonies for attacking his then-girlfriend at their residence. On January 10,...

VIRGINIA, USA — The new State of the Commonwealth report from Old Dominion University reveals a sharp statewide decline in jobs, with experts warning the trends could have serious consequences as Virginia heads toward 2026. According to the report, job growth across the Commonwealth has dropped significantly compared...

In the span of a single night, a life defined by service, laughter, and showing up for others was gone. US Navy sailor and beloved father Michael Campagna died unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 12, leaving behind a family and a community still trying to understand how someone so present could be taken so suddenly.

Virginia Beach Fire Department crews responded to a brush fire in the 3300 block of West Neck Road around 4:40 p.m. The fire was extinguished by 5:30 p.m.

A vehicle fire on I-64 at mile marker 290 near Battlefield Boulevard caused lane closures and traffic delays Wednesday afternoon, the Chesapeake Fire Department said.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — An investigation is underway after a vehicle was found submerged along the Lafayette River Thursday morning, according to Norfolk Police. Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Jamestown Crescent at approximately 5:45 a.m. for the report of a vehicle in the water. The Norfolk Police...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

The sentencing hearings for all five co-defendants charged in a 2021 gang-related homicide are now complete.

A 63-year-old man died Friday after a September crash on Northampton Boulevard, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. More information: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/vbpd-pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-on-northampton-boulevard-in-september/