Norfolk VA

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Tuesday night was the first-ever Silent Night for the Norfolk SPCA’s kennels, as every dog it had is spending Christmas in a home. So far in 2025, it has had 1,567 adoptions and called the silent night “so well deserved for these animals, and of course, our staff. We are hoping […]

Chesapeake Police are looking for missing teen Santana Wadsworth, who has not been seen since Dec. 18 and may be with an ex-boyfriend in Danville, Va.

Two men have been shot on Johnson Avenue in Norfolk Wednesday, police said.

Documentation from Breone'a Haskett Lee also shows she is filing a motion to quash and dismiss the warrant for her arrest on parental kidnapping charges.

Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan was sworn in for a sixth term as the city's sheriff Monday, according to the Newport News Sheriff's Office.

Portsmouth native Missy Elliott’s generous spirit for her hometown was in full display on December 22 at Third Baptist Church. In addition to a free lunch to the local Portsmouth Community, Missy, represented by her mother Patricia Elliott, donated $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers For The Homelessn which provides...

Retired Navy Rear Adm. James McPherson’s service to his country included time as the judge advocate general of the Navy, under secretary of the Army and acting secretary of the Navy. He’s now serving his community in Virginia Beach as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Despite extensive legal experience,...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A vacant house fire on Jamestown Avenue is under investigation, according to Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services. Crews were dispatched to the 400 block of Jamestown Avenue in reference to a residential structure fire at approximately 9:45 p.m. Upon arrival, crews reported fire in a...

SUFFOLK, Va. — Construction crews in Suffolk have completed another milestone in a major intersection improvement project at Shoulders Hill Road and Bridge Road, opening a new traffic lane this week. A free-flowing right-turn lane on Shoulders Hill Road is now open, allowing drivers to turn onto Bridge Road...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Portsmouth native and former vice mayor on Monday declared her candidacy to return to Portsmouth City Council. Lisa Lucas-Burke made the announcement in front of about 30 supporters at the Lucas Professional Center on County Street. The gathering included her mom, Sen. L. Louise Lucas.