One year later, Portsmouth family pleads for answers following fatal shooting
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Nearly a year after 36-year-old Brent Hargraves was shot and killed on Calvin Street, his family says the pain of losing him has not eased, and neither has their search for answers. Police responded to the scene in January 2025 and found a crashed vehicle...
Winning $100,000 ticket sold in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – Someone who purchased a lottery ticket at a store in Hampton is starting the new year $100,000 richer. The person’s winning numbers were drawn in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle. Lottery officials said ticket #376648 was bought at the Wawa at 301 East Mercury Blvd., Hampton. The...
72-year-old woman shot in East Ocean View home
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk police said they are investigating a shooting that occurred just before the New Year. Police said it occurred in the 1800 block of East Ocean View Avenue Wednesday night. They were called to the home around 11:55 p.m. When police arrived, they found a 72-year-old...
Newport News reports major decline in gun violence, lowest homicides in years
The City of Newport News will hold a public safety briefing Monday to highlight significant reductions in gun violence and record-low homicide rates in 2025.
Local realtor Judy Boone treated for gunshot wound: Sentara official
A well-known local realtor is being treated for a gunshot wound, a Sentara official confirmed to News 3 on Friday.
Chesapeake police searching for suspect in diamond earring theft at Greenbrier Mall
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chesapeake police are investigating a larceny Thursday afternoon at Greenbrier Mall. According to the Chesapeake police, the incident happened around 3 p.m. at Jewelry Palace inside the mall. Employees told police a man entered the store, asked to see a pair of diamond earrings valued at about $220,...
Vehicle fire on I-264 causes delays in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — A vehicle fire is causing delays Friday, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. The fire happened around 9 a.m. Fire crews responded to the scene to extinguish the fire. All westbound lanes of I-264 near Exit 10 were closed. As of 10 a.m., all lanes...
Missing JCC woman found safe
UPDATE: According to James City County Police, Kauffman has been located and is safe. JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY)– Police in James City County are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. Susan Herzog Kauffman, 80, was last seen around noon on New Year’s Day. Flock cameras picked up her vehicle...
Jordan Bridge and other bridges and tunnels face toll rate increases in new year
Jordan Bridge tolls increased by 25 cents to $3.70 for E-ZPass users starting January 1, along with Downtown and Midtown tunnel rate hikes across Hampton Roads.
Hampton Roads hospitals welcome first babies of 2026
Hampton Roads hospitals welcomed the first babies of 2026 Thursday. Link: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/babies-born-in-2026-hampton-roads-hospitals-welcome-first-new-years-babies/
