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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY)– Crews in Newport News responded to a fire at an apartment Thursday night. According to officials, crews were called to the fire, in the 100 block of Treeland Court, just after 11 p.m. When crews arrived, they observed smoke coming from the building. After investigating, firefighters found...

The Newport News Police Department and mayor plan to hold a press conference Thursday morning in reference to a missing teenage girl who was last seen March 19.

A Surry County man was found guilty on all charges in connection with the 2022 shooting deaths of two brothers in Waverly, Virginia.

MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A man has been sentenced to more than 48 years of active jail time, including eight years of mandatory time, after pleading guilty to first-degree murder and arson in connection to the July 2025 deaths of two people, the Mathews County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office said Thursday. Carol...

By Yiqing Wang/WHRO Weeks after Fishing Point Healthcare paused services, Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones said the city is working with state agencies to ensure patients continue receiving care. Fishing Point Healthcare had been serving more than 4,000 Medicaid patients before suspending operations as a result of an...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded to a call in the 900 block of Wakefield Avenue Friday afternoon. The call was received around 1:30 p.m. WAVY sent a crew to the scene which is off of Ingleside Road. Photographer Walter Hildebrand spoke with a neighbor who said he heard an explosion and then tried […]

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – The Newport News Police Department released several images to the public on March 27 of suspects wanted in connection with a home burglary. Police provided limited information on the case. They confirmed two firearms were stolen from an apartment in the 100 block of Suite Life Circle on...

NORFOLK, Va. — In our area, the early months of the year are typically a busy time for Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), as federal funding begins to arrive. This year is no exception, with the organization securing $10.6 million to improve its bus fleet. The funding comes through the...

Water Street in York County will be temporarily closed Thursday due to a cut gas line.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Virginia Peninsula Community College is close to opening its new Newport News Trades Center. The college held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday morning. The 16,000-square-foot facility, located at 520 21st Street, is set to open this spring. The center is expected to train more than...