Two women injured after stabbing incident in Norfolk, two people detained
Two women have been injured, and two people have been detained after a stabbing incident in Norfolk on Wednesday evening.
CODI Alert issued for missing Poquoson teen girl
POQUOSON, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police has issued a CODI Alert for a missing teen girl from Poquoson. Poquoson Police is looking for Aubrey Michelle Lymon, 15, who was last seen on foot around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday in the area of 101 St. Clair Circle in Yorktown. Police said her disappearance poses a threat […]
Police: Man shot on Connor Place in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A man was shot on Connor Place in Portsmouth Wednesday evening, police said. Portsmouth Police said at around 8:21 p.m., officers responded to a call for a shooting in the 1 block of Connor Place. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound, police...
A look back at the familiar faces of WTKR as we celebrate our 75th...
On April 2, 1950, the first television station in Hampton Roads went on air, and over the years, we've become acquainted with many familiar faces.
Man suspected in identity theft cases in Hampton Roads
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – The Chesapeake Crime Line posted two pictures of a suspect they believe has been involved in several fraud cases. Investigators say in each case the suspect opened fraudulent bank accounts in the identity victim’s names and obtained loans. Take a look at the pictures. If you know who this is...
Long DMV waits test patience of Chesapeake residents
Many residents in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake faced long lines and significant waiting times while trying to obtain their real IDs at the DMV
K9 Aggie passes due to cancer: Hampton police
The Hampton Police Department (HPD) announced Wednesday that K9 Aggie, partner of Master Police Officer Boyd, passed due to a battle with cancer.
Virginia native Gabby Douglas will be inducted into the 2025 U.S. Olympic Hall of...
WWBT 12 News On Your Side reported thatVirginia native Gabby Douglas has been named to the 2025 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame class. Gymnast Gabby Douglas was born in Newport News and grew up in Virginia Beach. She made history for being the first African American to win the women’s gymnastics all-around...
15-year-old boy hurt in accidental shooting: Portsmouth police
A juvenile male was shot Wednesday afternoon in Portsmouth on Towne Point Road in the 3800 block, police say.
Norfolk School Board launches committee to help decide which schools to close
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A committee charged with coming up with a plan to close and consolidate Norfolk Public Schools’ held its first meeting last week. By the end of June, the group is to submit an “actionable, city-wide plan” that will allow the district to shift toward having newer and fewer schools. While the […]
