Swiftwater Rescue Team leader gives update on efforts underway in Texas
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — It took the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s eight-person Swiftwater Rescue Team 24 hours, with stops, to get to Kerr County, Texas to begin their work in the search for missing people in the wake of the flash floods that have killed at least 120 people. Another 173 people are missing. […]
One of two suspects apprehended in connection with smoke shop robberies: VBPD
A suspect was apprehended in connection with two smoke shop robberies that took place in May, the Virginia Beach Police Department said Friday.
VBPD: 2 men taken to hospital after crash on South Military Highway
Two men were taken to the hospital following an overnight crash in Virginia Beach, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Suspect faces second degree murder charge after shooting on Bagnall Road: NPD
A suspect was arrested in connection to a shooting on Thursday that left a woman dead, Norfolk police said Friday.
Mice, mold, and flooding: Military families at Wadsworth Shores say conditions are ‘horrible’
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Military families living at Wadsworth Shores in Virginia Beach are speaking out about what they say is deplorable living conditions — describing their homes as infested, flooded and unsafe. Residents have reported mice infestations, mold, cockroaches and power outages — issues they say...
Prayer vigil held for 19-year-old severely injured while skimboarding on Outer Banks
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A North Carolina family is shattered after a skimboarding accident on the Outer Banks left their son with extensive injuries, with 19-year-old Colin Tibbs now in for the fight of his life. Three prayer vigils have been held this week for Tibbs, one of them held on Thursday outside of Sentara […]
Local mother discusses new VA law targeting drug dealers after fentanyl deaths
A recently-passed Virginia law is targeting drug dealers linked to fentanyl deaths, something a local mother has pushed for.
Sheriff: ‘Bad to the bone’ inmates at Virginia jail ‘tried to flood the place’
Seven Newport News Jail inmates are facing charges after escaping their cells and causing disorder last week, according to Sheriff Gabe Morgan.
Housing Matters: City Highlights Affordable Housing in Virginia Beach
Our entire community thrives when all residents have the opportunity to live in safe, stable and quality housing they can afford. Ensuring families and individuals have the opportunity to live in housing they can afford is a shared priority for the City of Virginia Beach and its residents. Residents who responded to...
Scattered storms return on Friday
Exercise some caution where standing water still exists. Some patchy fog may develop by morning, especially where heavy rain fell today.
