Truck crashes into wall on I-64, oil spills onto road
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A driver has serious injuries after a box truck crashed into a jersey wall, on Nov. 11, according to the Virginia State Police. VSP responded to the three-vehicle crash around 11:18 a.m. The operator of the truck, an adult male, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. During the crash, […]
Norfolk’s Granby Street Bike Lanes could serve as blueprint for future city projects
NORFOLK, Va. — More than a year after construction began on the Granby Street bike lanes, Norfolk city leaders say the project is providing a blueprint for other potential bike lane expansions throughout the city. The lanes are designed to give cyclists and pedestrians more space while providing a...
Jeep Flips Onto Its Side After Hitting Motorcyclist at Chesapeake Intersection
A motorcyclist was seriously injured Wednesday evening when a Jeep collided with his bike at the intersection of Greenbriar Parkway and Citizens Lane near South Military Highway in Chesapeake, flipping the SUV onto its side in the process. The rider was rushed to a hospital with injuries described as serious but not life-threatening.
Old Dominion holds off Norfolk State in historic Echols Hall meeting
NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- It was a game Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones billed as the biggest Division I contest in the history of Echols Hall. When the dust settled, despite a valiant effort from his young and shorthanded squad, he found his Spartans on the losing end. Zacch Wiggins...
Alaska Airlines will begin flying from ORF to Seattle in 2027
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Alaska Airlines will begin flying direct from Norfolk International Airport to Seattle in 2027 as part of an expansion of the airline’s nonstop services. The new service will begin June 10, according to the airline’s website, marking the first time the carrier has offered flights from Hampton Roads. This also brings […]
Microplastics in the Chesapeake: Report Finds Contaminants in Virginia, Maryland waterways
A small-scale study from the advocacy group Environment America found evidence of microplastics throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the group announced Tuesday. Using citizen scientists, the group collected several water samples at 15 different places throughout the watershed, including five sites in Maryland waterways. They found microplastics at every site, whether in the form of plastic fiber, film, beads, or fragments.
Less than half of state toll relief money has been used, casting doubt on...
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Less than half of the money set aside in the state budget for toll relief at the Downtown and Midtown tunnels has been used, according to state lawmakers, casting doubt on what future relief will look like. State Sens. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) and Emily Jordan (R-Suffolk) informed Portsmouth City Council of […]
Newport News to create $9.5 million seafood market, revamp industrial park
Drive to the eastern end of Jefferson Avenue in Newport News and you’ll mainly find warehouses, industrial buildings and parking lots before the roadway terminates at the James River. But in a few years, this area will play host to a revamped waterside seafood market, where citizens can eat the catch of the day as […]
The Barbie Truck is coming to Virginia Beach with exclusive merch
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The 2026 Barbie Truck Original Icon Tour is coming to Virginia Beach this Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Lynnhaven Mall with limited-edition merchandise for Barbie fans. The truck will be parked by the main entrance near T-Mobile, 701 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]
Virginia lawmakers consider tougher rules for license plate reader cameras after state report finds...
VIRGINIA, USA — Automated license plate readers help law enforcement track stolen vehicles, investigate crimes and locate missing people. But a new state report is raising questions about how police departments across Virginia use the technology and whether enough safeguards are in place. The Virginia State Crime Commission surveyed...

















