Newport News VA

The civil lawsuit against the Newport News School Division filed on behalf of Abby Zwerner, who was shot by her student in her Richneck Elementary classroom , is set to go to trial on Oct. 27.

A man died after experiencing a medical emergency while in custody of the Norfolk Sheriff's Office (NSO) on Oct. 12, according to deputies. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/man-reported-dead-while-in-custody-norfolk-sheriffs-office/

The City of Portsmouth is taking stronger action against illegal dumping after ongoing reports of trash and debris piling up along city streets.

Hampton planning commission to consider revocation of conditional use permit for Chances Restaurant and Lounge

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The legal teams involved in former Richneck Elementary School teacher Abby Zwerner’s $40 million civil suit against the Newport News School District appeared in Court Thursday morning. The suit comes after Zwerner was shot by one of her students, who was just 6 years old at the time of the...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The Newport News City Council recently approved changes to the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) billing schedule. According to a release, beginning in 2026, the VLF due date will move from Dec. 5 to June 5 in order to reduce the number of bills generated for vehicles sold before Jan. 1. […]

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A man was arrested on Tuesday in Newsoms, Va. in connection with several charges out of Portsmouth, deputies said. According to officials, deputies with the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office were notified by officers at the Portsmouth Police Department’s Fugitive Unit of a wanted suspect...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Halfway through Pedestrian Safety Awareness month, the Norfolk Police Department is reminding both drivers and pedestrians to always be alert and cautious when using the roadways. Last month, 10 On Your Side reported three incidents in the city of Norfolk in which a pedestrian was struck by a...

New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James has been indicted on allegations that she secured a favorable mortgage loan by misrepresenting the use of a Virginia home to house a “fugitive” relative. James purchased a three-bedroom home in Norfolk, Virginia, in 2020, which is listed in the real...

The woman's grandson has been charged with first-degree murder.