Newport News VA

Emergency departments across Virginia are seeing a surge in respiratory illnesses, driven largely by an increase in flu cases, according to officials at Sentara Leigh Hospital.

Geno’s Steaks, the iconic South Philly restaurant, officially opened its doors in Hampton, drawing eager fans and early-morning crowds excited to welcome the famous cheesesteaks to Southeast Virginia.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A woman has died after a car flipped over in a crash Thursday around 3 p.m. at Norview Avenue and Pamlico Circle near the Five Points area in Norfolk. Police have closed several roads while investigating. The single-vehicle crash involving a tree happened in the 1000 block of Norview Avenue...

Zyquay Fulford, 21, has been charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Fulford was taken to Norfolk City Jail and released on bond.

Across the United States, breweries have been shutting off their taps. The New York Times reported more breweries closed than opened in 2025 — the first time that’s happened in 20 years. And Hampton Roads isn’t immune. Armed Forces Brewing, mired in controversy, closed last spring. Smartmouth...

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk police are investigating a shooting that left one man hurt on Wednesday afternoon. Officers responded around 12:45 p.m. to the 600 block of West 35th Street, not far from Colonial Avenue, following a report of a gunshot victim. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a...

NORFOLK, Va. — Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) returned to Naval Station Norfolk Dec. 13, 2025. The ship’s return comes after four months supporting U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) missions. “Team Gravely takes pride in our continued service to maritime homeland defense,” stated...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — This week marks the 30th anniversary of the blizzard of 1996, which impacted the East Coast, including Hampton Roads, from Jan. 6-8. An area of low pressure to the west merged with an area of low pressure in Georgia, creating a powerful low that slowly made its way along the East […]

PORTSMOUTH, Va (WAVY) — Jerry Forrest considers himself as a boogeyman in boxing’s heavyweight division. “The Slugger” hails from Newport News and is making a homecoming Friday at Rivers Casino Portsmouth. The Woodside grad will look for pro win number 30 in the inaugural ‘Gloves and Glory’ boxing event. Doors open...

Sail250 Virginia continues its lecture series with programs that look at how critical Virginia’s waterways were to the shaping of America's story. The talks will be at The Slover library in downtown Norfolk; the events are free, but reservations are required because of limited seating. Underground Railroad panel...