Hampton Roads remembers people who lost their lives in 2025 while experiencing homelessness
On Sunday in Norfolk, about 30 people met near City Hall and carried electronic candles as they walked several blocks through downtown to Freemason Street Baptist Church for a vigil. Before they set off, Natalie Jackson, the continuum of care manager for the nonprofit Planning Council, told the crowd they...
Newport News goes cashless: Community centers shift to digital payments in 2026
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News Parks & Recreation will transition to a cashless payment system at its community centers beginning Thursday, Jan. 1. According to the department, cash will no longer be accepted for payments at Parks & Recreation community centers. Instead, patrons will be able to pay using debit or...
Driver injured in Newport News collision with tractor trailer
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A driver was injured after a collision involving a vehicle and tractor trailer Monday morning in Newport News, according to police. It happened around 9:40 a.m. in the area of Croswell Place and Jefferson Avenue. Police said the vehicle struck the tractor trailer. The driver of the vehicle...
Police: 13-year-old boy shot on Atlanta Ave. in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A 13-year-old boy was shot on Atlanta Avenue Monday afternoon, Portsmouth Police said. Around 3:20 p.m., Portsmouth Police said they found the boy in the 1500 block of Atlanta Avenue with a gunshot wound. He has been taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said. The boy is in stable […]
20-foot boat overturned near Factory Point: Hampton Fire
Hampton Fire and Rescue is currently assisting a boater in distress Monday evening near 326 Dandy Point Road.
Everyday Hero makes sure every veteran’s grave gets a wreath for the holidays
SUFFOLK, Va. — It's a holiday tradition built into the fabric of Suffolk. Each year since 2008, thousands of wreaths are laid at graves at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. As more veterans are buried there, the number of wreaths grows — topping 15,000 earlier this month.
Suspect in Cox HS incident granted bond during hearing
Cash Osler, one of the teens arrested on assault charges Dec. 4 stemming from a fight at Cox High, was granted bond Monday. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/3rd-teen-identified-in-cox-hs-incident-police/
2 taken to hospital after Chesapeake collision
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Two people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision Monday evening in Chesapeake, according to police. It happened around 5:55 p.m. at the intersection of Butts Station Road and North Hills Drive. Police said a Ford Explorer traveling northbound on Butts Station Road was...
Woman in court after alleged animal cruelty incident
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Court documents have revealed some disturbing details about a woman facing charges in an animal cruelty case in Chesapeake that left a French bulldog dead. Tiesha Zaragoza was in a Chesapeake courtroom Monday for an arraignment on charges of animal cruelty that was reported by a veterinarian...
Man charged after 2nd offense of carrying concealed weapon without a permit
A man was charged with felony second-offense carrying of a concealed weapon after hiding a gun in his clothes following a shooting in August 2024, according to the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Office.
