Hampton Roads braces for Sunday wintry mix: which cities are opening shelters
NORFOLK, Va. — City leaders are prepping for a wintry mix to arrive in Hampton Roads on Sunday, and a Weather Impact Alert has been declared for the afternoon. While some have activated city warming shelters across the area, others are waiting to see what the weather will bring.
Drunk Driver Arrested At EMS Station
FOUR OAKS — A Virginia man was arrested Saturday morning after deputies said he pulled his vehicle into the parking lot of a Johnston County EMS station while impaired. Kevin Jay Bluett, 50, of Newport News, Virginia, allegedly drove his 2024 Volkswagen into a handicapped parking space at the Four Oaks EMS station on...
Williamsburg astronaut involved in Int’l Space Station medical evacuation
A Williamsburg astronaut was brought back to Earth on Thursday after a medical evacuation cut a five-month mission aboard the International Space Station short.
Annadale Millwork to build new facility in Newport News, adding 154 jobs
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Corporation and Frogale Lumber Supply is expanding operations into Newport News with an $11.5 million investment that is expected to create 154 more jobs, according to a statement from Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office. The milling company’s deal will...
Del. Mark Downey: Elected doctor seeks healthier futures for Virginians
House District 69's incoming rep ran on campaign promises to protect health care access. Once he is sworn in, Delegate Mark Downey will be the only doctor in Virginia's General Assembly. Downey, a practicing pediatrician, ran on campaign promises like lowering the cost of living, protecting Medicaid coverage and...
York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office now using ‘Flock Transparency Portal’ to increase transparency around Flock camera usage
YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office is looking to increase transparency surrounding its usage of Flock cameras. They plan to do this through the newly launched “Flock Transparency Portal.” It’s a website that the sheriff’s office is hoping will provide insight to residents about how...
One person dies in Newport News house fire
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A man has died after a house fire on Lacon Drive in Newport News Friday. Newport News fire officials were called to the home in the 800 block of the street at noon, and when they arrived on the scene minutes later, heavy smoke was visible from the one-story home.
Jeep crashes into bus carrying 40 middle-schoolers: NNPD
A school bus carrying 40 students from Crittenden Middle School was involved in a car crash on Friday afternoon, according to Newport News police.
La Tienda in Williamsburg closes for remodeling and rebranding
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) – La Tienda Tapas Bar & Retail Store in Williamsburg is temporarily closed for remodeling and rebranding. The restaurant will be closed throughout January to undergo renovations and introduce a broader Mediterranean-inspired menu with the new name Saudade. The retail store at this location...
Judy Boone gives first media interview to WTKR after getting shot twice
A press conference was held regarding the New Year's Eve shooting of Norfolk realtor Judy Boone on Friday.
