Homicides, gun violence down in Newport News since 2023
The Newport News Police Department released their crime report for 2025, showing a 61.7% decrease in homicides and a 46.7% decrease in gun violence incidents in the city since 2023.
The move to Hampton Roads tainted by tragedy
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — With plenty of jobs on the waterfront, good weather and great views, the Hampton Roads region sounded like an ideal new home for the Parrish family of Yonkers, New York. They set up a multi-generational home in Hampton that included a mother, a grandson and three adult children. A fourth,...
Police arrested suspect in shooting death in parking lot of Chesapeake business
The suspect in the shooting death of Kelvin Earl Smith at a South Military Highway business has been arrested Jan. 5, 2026, according to Chesapeake Police. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/chesapeake/police-1-dead-in-homicide-at-chesapeake-business/
Pollard’s Chicken closes as Feather ’n’ Fin pauses operations in Norfolk
Customers along Norfolk’s Ballentine Boulevard are grappling with sudden change after two longtime chicken restaurants.
AI helping to transform city services
Artificial intelligence continues to develop and shape the operations of cities worldwide. The Municipal spoke with two cities that are adding AI into their operations to benefit their residents in different ways. Newport News, Va. Around this time last year, the mayor of Newport News, Va., received information...
Hampton Roads Transit expands microtransit service, makes changes for 2026
Major changes are coming to Hampton Roads Transit’s microtransit system in 2026, with some of those updates set to take effect within days.
VIDEO: Pit bull terrier attack on pomchi under investigation in Poquoson
POQUOSON, Va. (WAVY) — Surveillance video captured a violent dog attack in Poquoson. The Newport News Animal Welfare Division confirmed the attack seen in the video happened in the 10s block of Glen More Drive on Dec. 29 at approximately 1:10 p.m. A pomchi was injured, but is expected to recover, after being attacked...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to visit Newport News Shipbuilding
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit Newport News Shipbuilding on Monday as part of his nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” tour, according to HII.
Traffic Update: HRBT back open, but heavy congestion remains
The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel is back open, after multiple crashes shut it down in both directions on Monday morning.
Traffic Alert: Westbound I-264 Closed Near City Hall Avenue
Motorists traveling west on I-264 at mile marker 8.2 near City Hall Avenue in Norfolk may experience delays due to a vehicle crash. All westbound lanes are closed.
