Jury Awards $10 Million to Virginia Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old Student
A jury in Newport News, Virginia, awarded $10 million to first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot by a 6-year-old student in her classroom at Richneck Elementary School in January 2023. Zwerner originally sought $40 million in her negligence lawsuit against former assistant principal Ebony Parker, the sole...
Three-vehicle crash on Shore Dr. involved VB school bus
A three-vehicle crash occurred on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach around 8 a.m. with no injuries reported.
Help for those fighting drug addiction before it’s too late
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Every day, 200 people in America die from fentanyl overdoses. Al Stancel overdosed on drugs Aug. 19, 2024. Earlier this year, his mother sat with 10 On Your Side for an emotional interview. “I can’t tell you how shocked I was,” Al Stancel said. “I could not stop screaming.” B.J. Stancel […]
Virginia Beach sees growing homeless population among seniors and minorities
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — New data from Virginia Beach shows seniors and minority groups are making up a growing share of the city's homeless population, reflecting national trends that have housing experts concerned. Virginia Beach's next Point-in-Time Count happens January 29, 2026 — a yearly snapshot of how many...
2 taken into custody after shooting inside Chesapeake KFC
Two men were taken into custody after shooting inside a Chesapeake KFC and being uncooperative with officers on Monday, according to police. Following a report of a gunshot inside the building, officers rushed to the KFC at 3148 Western Branch Boulevard. When they arrived, they located two suspects nearby: Kaden...
Suffolk officials: Two elves spotted at local parks
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Suffolk officials announced they spotted two elves in local parks! The pair are believed to be “North Pole” elves who have been leaving presents tucked behind trees, trails, and playgrounds. “We simply couldn’t resist these beautiful parks!” said Sugar Plum, one of this year’s visiting elves....
Some Calvert Square residents without heat
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Some residents in the Calvert Square neighborhood have been without heat since Thursday evening, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority confirmed. Temperatures overnight in Norfolk dropped to the mid-to-upper-30s and have not gotten much above 40 Friday as rain has been falling over the...
Bill pay assistance programs available for neighbors experiencing Dominion Energy price hikes
NORFOLK, Va. — News 3 previously reported that Dominion Energy customers will see their monthly bills increase by about $11 on average starting in January. The utility company offers several assistance programs to help customers manage the higher costs. The rate increase reflects rising costs for infrastructure...
Neighbors fear ducks in VB neighborhood are being harmed
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Residents in the Rosemont Forest neighborhood, near Stumpy Lake, say they’re worried someone may be harming the ducks that frequently gather in the area. Iva Nenova, who lives nearby, said she and her young son visit the ducks daily and have grown attached to...
Great egret caught in fishing line rescued at Stumpy Lake in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A great egret caught in a fishing line in Stumpy Lake in Virginia Beach would have been left helpless if not for two good Samaritans. It was another day of enjoying Stumpy Lake’s natural scenery for Betty Sue Cohen, a bird photographer who visits the nature park several times per […]
