Drones to enhance emergency response in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Drone cameras may soon be in use in the city of Newport News, supporting police and fire response. The city is planning to launch a Drones as First Responders (DFR) program this spring to support emergency responses, according to Gabrielle Torres Wolfe, spokesperson for the city of Newport News. The […]
NRHA Board takes action after deplorable conditions are exposed in public housing neighborhood
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — There are signs of long-delayed progress in Young Terrace just outside downtown Norfolk. While sewer lines were cleared and fitted with cameras, another crew picked up the pieces following years of neglect in a neighborhood built in the 1950s and slated for demolition in 2027. When built, it had more more […]
Food saving app expands to Hampton Roads
As Americans are tightening their belts, coupons and savings apps are gaining popularity. Flash Food found a way to save you money while cutting back on food waste.
National Bike Month rolls into Hampton Roads with community events and safer riding push
NORFOLK, Va. — May 1 marks the start of National Bike Month, and communities across Hampton Roads are gearing up to celebrate with rides, events, and outreach aimed at getting more people on two wheels. To kick off the month, News 3's Conor Hollingsworth took a ride through Norfolk,...
8-year-old boy struck by pickup truck in Newport News
An 8-year-old boy was struck by a pickup truck while taking out the trash in Newport News, according to police.
New Portsmouth company, Radian Forge changing the shipbuilding game
A new company setting up shop in Portsmouth Thursday is revolutionizing the way ships are made and repaired.
Portsmouth inmates and families unite for movie screening
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – For the first time, the Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office allowed nine inmates to attend an outing, for a private movie screening. The screening of Michael, the new Michael Jackson biopic, was held Wednesday evening at Regal Harbour View Theatre in Suffolk. The Men Alleviating Negativity (MAN) Foundation hosted the event in partnership […]
Norfolk couple faces unexpected costs tied to 1950s subdivision error
NORFOLK, Va. — Retired Navy veteran Michael Carter and his wife, Theresa, had already lined up their move to a home out of state when they say they learned of a costly problem tied to their property: an illegal subdivision dating back decades. “We closed on time, everything was...
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower completes Sea Trials following 15-month Planned Incremental Availability period
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (IKE) completed Sea Trials, April 24, the ship’s first step after departing Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) following the successful completion of a 15-month Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period. Sea Trials marks a significant milestone in...
$150K reward offered in Norfolk robbery of USPS letter carrier
NORFOLK, Va. — Federal authorities are offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect accused of robbing a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Norfolk earlier this year. According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the robbery happened around...
