Housing costs are straining senior adults. Local leaders say people’s spare bedrooms could help.
In Hampton Roads, people 55 and older make up about a third of the homeless population. Older adults often can’t work to increase their income due to medical conditions or mobility challenges. And rising costs of things like rent and groceries can quickly drain a fixed income. The trend...
HFR: Investigation underway after fire near Rivers Landing Apartments
The Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue is investigating an early Friday morning fire near Rivers Landing Apartments.
Thousands in several Newport News neighborhoods lose power
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Thousands of Dominion Energy customers in Newport News lost power Friday afternoon. At the height of the outage, around 2 p.m., Dominion Energy’s map showed more than 13,000 customers without power throughout several neighborhoods. WAVY reached out to Dominion Energy, which provided informati
Man wanted for murder in York, considered armed and dangerous: YPSO
20-year-old Jayquone Jones is wanted for the murder of 18-year-old Caleb Zechariah Cotman, according to YPSO. The incident happened on August 7 in the 100 block of Emma Rose Court.
Newport double shooting suspect held without bail
The man arrested in connection with a double shooting in Newport faced a judge Friday.
VDOT announces traffic shift onto new lane at I-64 east ramp to I-464 north
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY)- Starting overnight as early as August 14, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to shift traffic on the ramp from I-64 east to I-464 north (exit 291A) onto a newly constructed lane on the right, as construction progresses on the I-64/I-464 Interchan
Collaborator to release final song as tribute to Tony Camarillo
A collaborator plans to release his final song with Tony Camarillo and donate proceeds to the family of the Hampton Roads musician and filmmaker.
Navy adopts new policies after brutal murder of Norfolk-based sailor
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao has ordered policy revisions following the murder of Norfolk-based sailor Angelina Resendiz last year. The changes include implementing an “absent-unknown” status designation, along with barring the transfer of sailors who are under investigation for sex crimes. Rese
‘Now It’s Our Turn’: Virginia Sheriff’s Sergeant Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash
A Virginia lawman who has spent years answering calls for help suddenly needs some of his own. Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Matthew Liebler was hospitalized with major injuries after being hit by another vehicle while riding his motorcycle, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by a coworker…
CODI Alert issued for missing 15-year-old girl from Chesapeake
A CODI Alert has been issued for 15-year-old Zaniyah Daniel, who was last seen in Chesapeake on Aug. 14 around 6:17 a.m. She was last seen on foot leaving her home on Fireside Drive.
