Multi-vehicle crash on I-64 in Norfolk closes eastbound lanes
A multi-vehicle accident on I-64 in Norfolk near Tidewater Drive has closed all eastbound lanes, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
HRS: Meet educator and Black history maker, Shay Duncan
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – At Western Branch Middle School, educator, Shay Duncan has turned Black History Month into an unforgettable experience through her powerful and creative bulletin boards. Each display highlights influential Black figures, historic moments, and cultural contributions, transforming ordinary...
Norfolk longshoreman claims $100,000 Virginia Lottery prize
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk longshoreman won a $100,000 top prize after purchasing a Virginia Lottery scratcher at a local Wawa. Justin Johnson claimed the first top price available in the “10X the money” game. Johnson bought the winning ticket located at 6301 North Military Highway in Norfolk. He was using the...
No arrests 3 years after stray bullet kills beloved Portsmouth woman
Alaejah Johnson was struck in the head by a stray bullet inside her Portsmouth home on Feb. 27, 2023. Her parents are still waiting for answers as police report no new updates in the case.
Crews respond to fire on E. Ocean View Ave in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– Crews in Norfolk are responding to an overnight house fire. According to officials, crews were called to the area of Grove Avenue and E Ocean View Ave just after 2 a.m. for the report of a smoke investigation. When crews arrived on scene, in the 1700 block of Ocean View Avenue, they […]
Missing endangered woman found safe
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– Police in Suffolk are searching for a missing woman with a disability. Destini Dreann Tyus, 32, was last seen on February 26 in the 1000 block of Snead Drive wearing a black jacket, purple pants, and purple shoes. Police say she is believed to be wearing a brown wig. She has a defined birth mark...
Man faces DUI and manslaughter charges in double fatal Portsmouth crash
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Portsmouth police arrested Christopher M. Gaskin, 33, in connection with a Feb. 12 crash that killed two people. Gaskin faces two counts of aggravated involuntary manslaughter and a DUI charge. The collision occurred just before 11 p.m. at the intersection of High Street and Elm...
Hampton Residential Property Values Increase by 5 Percent
Residential property values in Hampton went up by 5 percent in the past year, according to a report presented to City Council on Wednesday night by the Assessor’s Office. A total of 46,356 residential properties had a total assessed value of $13.03 billion, compared to the previous year’s figures of 46,349 properties...
HRS: The Great Catsby Fur Ball
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The Peninsula SPCA is inviting the community to step back into the glamour of the Roaring ’20s at its 18th Annual Fur Ball. The themed evening will feature food and drinks, a pet parade, live and silent auctions, and more; all in support of the organization’s mission. Marking and Community...
Suspects face additional charges following arson in York County
YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — What began as a vehicle fire at a local business has grown into a broader investigation involving multiple arsons and burglaries across York County. On Feb. 8, deputies responded to Peninsula Heavy Duty on George Washington Memorial Highway for reports of vehicles on fire....
