Local high school mascot is a finalist in national tournament
(WAVY) – Only four high schools remain in the East Region of The64.com National Mascot Tournament, and one of them is from Hampton Roads. The East Region Final 4 include: The national bracket-style tournament began with a field of 64. The next round began May 6 at 12 p.m. ET, and voting will remain open for three...
An urgent effort to cure the fentanyl crisis
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — At 59-years-old, Michael Marshall is a long way from the boy who started selling drugs when he was 18. At 25, he was locked up for second-degree murder. During his 13 years behind bars, Marshall tackled his addiction, earned his general education diploma and completed the human services...
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...
