Paving work to shut down six Park and Ride lots in Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will temporarily close six Park and Ride lots across Hampton Roads for paving operations. These short-term closures are scheduled to begin as early as May 14 and continue through June. The affected lots are located in Virgin
NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic holds change of command ceremony; welcomes Capt. Dean Allen as Commanding Officer
NORFOLK, Va. — Capt. Dean Allen relieved Capt. Ryan Carey as commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT), May 8, during a Change of Command ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk’s Vista Point. Rear Adm. Jorge Cuadros, Commander, NAVFAC Atlantic, served as the presid
Portsmouth tears down old city jail for waterfront development
Demolition is underway on Portsmouth's old city jail, a building that sat on the city's most valuable waterfront real estate for decades.
In Newport News, collective bargaining is on hold despite past steps toward unions
Right now, local governments in Virginia can decide whether or not to allow city employees to unionize. But a state law could make unions for public employees automatic, even as some cities such as Newport News decide if or how to allow such unions. Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones told...
VBPD sends pictures of jewelry from skeletal remains in effort to identify body
Photos of jewelry were sent by the Virginia Beach Police Department in an effort to identify skeletal remains that were found near an outdoor shopping center, according to a release sent to News 3.
Shooting on Queen Street in Portsmouth leaves two injured, police investigating
Two men were suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds following a shooting on Queen Street Wednesday Evening, and the Portsmouth Police Department is investigating.
Patriotic Festival to return to Virginia Beach in 2027
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Patriotic Festival is returning to its roots in 2027 for a weekend of country music at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. City leaders along with Whisper Concerts, The Patriotic Festival Board and IMGoing Events are expected to make the official announcement Wednesday morning according to I
Man accused of killing wife in Norfolk appears in federal court
A man accused of killing his wife after she was found dead in a freezer in a downtown Norfolk apartment is back in Virginia after fleeing to Hong Kong and had an initial appearance in federal court Wednesday.
Virginia Beach police warn of dangers of hand-dug sand pits
The Virginia Beach Police Department is warning the community about sand pits.
Navy Reservist returns to Virginia to face charges of killing his wife, hiding her...
NORFOLK, Va. — A man accused of killing his wife of 11 years, putting her body in the freezer, and fleeing to Hong Kong is back in Virginia to face charges. David Varela is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Lina Guerra, 39. A missing persons report was filed for her on Feb. 4, after police said
