All westbound lanes reopen following crash at Downtown Tunnel in Portsmouth
All westbound lanes on I-264 at the Downtown Tunnel in Portsmouth are closed due to a vehicle crash, according to VDOT.
Norfolk woman advocates for earlier diagnosis after years-long battle with rare autoimmune disease
NORFOLK, Va. — In 2007, a rash was one of the first signs something was seriously wrong for Kaniah Gunter. "My eyelids swelled up three centimeters away from my face," she said. Gunter's hair began falling out, and fatigue made basic daily tasks difficult. At times, she struggled to...
Suffolk City Council approves budget with one-cent real estate tax rate decrease
Suffolk City Council approved a budget cutting the real estate tax rate by one cent, but some residents say their bills keep rising.
Norfolk and Developers Cut Ribbon For Latest New Housing In St Paul’s Area
Norfolk officials and developers cut the ribbon May 8 for the city’s newest addition to the St. Paul’s Transformation Area. Unity Place at Kindred located at 431 Church St. recently opened to residents and offers 140 mixed income, multi-family apartments, with 49 designated as replacement dwellings for returning Tidewa
Multiple homes struck by gunfire in Norfolk: Police
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– Multiple homes have been damaged by gunfire in Norfolk Wednesday night, police say. Officers were called to the 2500 block of Reservoir Avenue just before 8 p.m. for the report of a gunshot disturbance. After investigating, it was determined a home in the 2500 block of Reservoir Avenue, and a secon
Photo of 17-year-old’s body posted to social media after deadly shooting, family says
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Lewis Smith said the people who shot and killed his great nephew posted a photo of his dead body at the Wawa on Frederick Boulevard on Instagram and had a message: “Come get your man.” Smith’s great nephew, 17-year-old Tavion Smith, was shot and killed outside the Wawa early Sunday morning, […]
James City County approves changes to 470-home housing development plan
James City County on Tuesday narrowly approved an updated plan for a proposed 470-home senior community that reduces its minimum amount of assisted living or memory care rooms. Board Member Jim Icenhour and Chair John McGlennon opposed the updated plan for Ford’s Village despite the developers making some changes after
Paving work to shut down six Park and Ride lots in Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will temporarily close six Park and Ride lots across Hampton Roads for paving operations. These short-term closures are scheduled to begin as early as May 14 and continue through June. The affected lots are located in Virgin
‘You’re a bad man!’ Hecklers jeer armed J6 rioter during open carry rally in...
A pro-gun open carry "rally" in Williamsburg, Virginia, became unruly when witnesses heckled an armed man who was pardoned for participating in the Jan. 6 riot in 2021. During the so-called rally on Wednesday, Jake Lang used a bullhorn to tell people about legislation signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) that will ban
Student charged with felony for texting school shooting threat: YPSO
YORKTOWN — A York High School student was arrested on Wednesday after threatening to kill classmates in a school shooting, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office. Around 8:25 p.m. on Tuesday, deputies received a tip that a student sent a text message "threatening to bring a firearm to York High School and kill

















