Woman hurt following shooting on Elm Avenue in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Police in Portsmouth are investigating a shooting that left a woman hurt. Officers were called to that shooting, in the 2500 block of Elm Avenue, just after midnight. While officers were making their way to the scene, they came in contact with the victim in the 700 block of Frederick Boulevard.
$310M loan to finish the express lanes in Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The federal government is loaning millions of dollars towards the efforts to develop 45 miles of express lanes in Hampton Roads. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy calls it a transformative investment. The Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission received a $310 million loa
US Flag & Signal a true ‘red, white and blue’ business
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — When you first step into U.S. Flag & Signal, you can’t help but notice a theme going on, but then again, red, white and blue have been the team colors here for more than 100 years. “It originated in 1920,” said U.S. Flag & Signal owner Doris Wilgus. “My business partner […]
How to stay cool as it heats up outside
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — With the temperatures getting as hot as they’re expected to get later this week and on Independence Day, people are going to want to spend more time around the water to cool off. But the hotter it gets, the more people that Eliza Ross, an aquatic specialist for the YMCA […]
Madison County Commissioners hear report on hiring new Economic Development Director
The Madison County Board of commissioners heard a report on Tuesday on the process of hiring a new City of Norfolk and Norfolk Area Economic Director. Board Chairman Troy Uhlir told News Talk WJAG some of the qualities they are looking for in that position. "Helping establish business all the...
HRT Announces Independence Day Schedules and Detours
NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) will operate on a modified schedule on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. On July 3, bus, light rail, Paratransit, OnDemand ridesharing and the Base Express will operate on their Saturday schedules. The Elizabeth River Ferry will operate on
VB expects traffic, large crowds for Fourth of July holiday
Above video: Virginia Beach Oceanfront Fourth of July fireworks from 2025. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach officials say larger-than-normal crowds are expected to attend the Fourth of July Stars and Stripes Celebration at the Oceanfront this weekend, and while there are plans to manage traffic, they caution
Great Bridge Bridge heat precautions ahead of extreme temps
Chesapeake Public Works is monitoring the Great Bridge Bridge and preparing cooling operations as extreme heat hits Hampton Roads.
Video: Fiery crash on VA-164 in Portsmouth; critical injury reported
One person is in critical condition following a vehicle crash on VA-164 near Towne Point Road in Portsmouth, according to Portsmouth Police.
VB apartment residents report damaged vehicles
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Around 8:30 a.m. last Saturday, Virginia Beach Police got several calls from tenants of Pembroke Town Center Apartments, just off Independence Boulevard next to Pembroke Square, regarding destruction of property. Virginia Beach Police found several vehicles with damage, though the number of

















