Kiggans’ proposed bill aims to aid nursing shortage
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — As Baby Boomers age, the need for health care grows, and yet at the same time, the U.S. is looking at a shortage of more than 63,000 nurses by the year 2030. A small way of trying to combat this is a new bill proposed by Rep. Jen Kiggans — […]
Virginia Beach School Board weighs limiting Chromebooks for youngest students
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach school leaders are considering limiting Chromebook use for the district’s youngest students. Amanda Curtis says her fifth-grade daughter has been using Chromebooks in school since kindergarten. Curtis believes device use should be limited in the classroom. “I don’t feel like it’s...
‘Mayhem’: Witness describes chaos after 6 Shot at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"It was just mayhem, people running everywhere," said Dave Ferkler, who witnessed the crowds suddenly turn into a scene of panic.
Reminder: Peninsula Town Center prohibits unaccompanied minors
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The Hampton Police Division is reminding the public that juveniles are not permitted to be at Peninsula Town Center unaccompanied. In a safety notice, police warned that a juvenile in violation of the policy could result in charges for both the minor and parent. The reminder from police came...
Norfolk Shooting Leaves Man Hospitalized; Police Secure Multiple Scenes
Victim Flees Toward Officers in Desperate Bid for Aid (Image Credits: Wavy.com) Norfolk, Va. – Officers rushed to the 700 block of Lincoln Street Tuesday evening after reports of gunfire left a man wounded and seeking help from police.[1][2] Victim Flees Toward Officers in Desperate Bid for Aid Neighbors witnessed a...
Cinema Cafe celebrates its 40th anniversary with a slate of events and promotions
Cinema Cafe announced plans for its 40th anniversary in 2026 Tuesday, according to a press release.
Tunnel boring machine ‘Mary’ dismantled as HRBT Expansion enters next phase
The Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project is entering its last year of major construction — as one of its biggest stars is making its exit.
Chesapeake neighbors say they have not had mail delivery in nearly two months
Chesapeake's Dominion Pines single-family home residents say they have gone without mail for almost two months after a winter storm damaged their community mailbox.
Massive Fish Kill In Virginia Beach Blamed On Cold Water
Hundreds of dead fish that washed up on the shores of Virginia Beach last week were likely killed due to cold water temperatures, officials said. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) said it was alerted Thursday to a large number of dead fish washing ashore in Virginia Beach. The agency dispatched...
Students could soon face new fine after Norfolk State University changes power bill policy
NORFOLK, Va. — Students living in off-campus housing connected Norfolk State University are now faced with fines for overusing power. Norfolk State University has covered the electricity bill for students in off-campus housing; however, in a recent email sent to residents of these units, the university informed them...

















