Louise Lucas’ daughter and Portsmouth city council candidate Lisa Lucas-Burke among indicted defendants
While Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas has been the top name in the Justice Department's drug trafficking and money laundering case, six other people are facing charges, including a Portsmouth city council candidate. Lisa Lucas-Burke is one of two of Lucas' daughters who were charged in the case. Lucas-Burke...
NNPD chief outlines investigation that led to arrest, indictment in ’22 double-fatal shooting
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew outlined an investigation that led to a man’s indictment by a federal grand jury and arrest in connection with the June 2022 murder of two convenience store employees on Kiln Creek Parkway in Newport News. The grand jury recently found there was enough evidence […]
USS McFaul is set to return to Naval Station Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The USS McFaul is set to return to Naval Station Norfolk Friday following a near yearlong scheduled deployment. The McFaul, an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, originally departed on November 25, 2025 to support maritime operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. The warship was commissioned in […]
First Responders and Military Hit the Runway for Shelter Animals in Norfolk this Saturday
Local heroes are trading emergency calls for the runway at Heroes & Hounds, a fun-filled community fundraiser benefiting Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) this Saturday, October 24th, from 1- 4 p.m. at Elation Brewing!. Come cheer on local firefighters, EMS, military, and veterans as they help showcase adoptable NACC dogs...
Former client shares dog’s story as Chesapeake trainer announces closure of Ki’s K-9 Training
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Earlier this month, News 3 reported on criminal charges filed against Chesapeake dog trainer Kiley Wright, owner of Ki's K-9 Training. Wright is charged with one count of animal cruelty and multiple counts of providing inadequate food, water and shelter to dogs. During a hearing in...
ODU students hold walkout following campus tragedy
One day after a tragic incident on the campus of Old Dominion University, students organized a walkout to address concerns regarding mental health.
Surging Hickory faces one of season’s toughest tests at King’s Fork
CHESAPEAKE, VA (WTKR)- Hickory’s football team is flying high. The Hawks have won six of their first seven games, their best start since 2011, rewarding a group that head coach Donnell Brown says has spent months putting in the work. “I’m just happy for those kids,” Brown exclaimed. “Not...
HU Proton Cancer Institute opens new wellness space for patients and caregivers
The new area features a high-end massage chair, a gaming station with a PlayStation and a variety of activities aimed at improving the overall treatment experience.
Sen. L. Louise Lucas accused of leading a marijuana criminal conspiracy
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas was accused of leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds.
Man hospitalized after suffering gunshot wound on Goodman Street in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man is injured after suffering a gunshot wound in the 1700 block of Goodman Street early Thursday morning. According to officials, police were dispatched around 3 a.m. following a report of a gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they located a 61-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. […]
