Navy veteran receives 4-year sentence for assault and abduction of ex-wife
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Callahan Kessler, a 25-year-old former Navy sailor, was recently sentenced to serve four years for the assault of malicious wounding, strangling, and abduction of his ex-wife. His ex-wife, the victim, ran away from Virginia to escape Kessler’s abuse in 2024, according to a press release. Kessler...
Chesapeake man arrested, charged after incident at school bus stop
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Chesapeake police have charged a man with several crimes that happened at a school bus stop on Friday morning. According to Chesapeake Police Department, police officers responded to a bus stop in the South Norfolk area around 7:40 a.m. Friday based on reports of a disorderly individual. Before...
Crash partially closes the Chesapeake 168 Expressway at Hanbury Road in Chesapeake
The Chesapeake 168 Expressway at Hanbury Road was partially closed due to a crash Saturday morning, according to Chesapeake Roads on Twitter.
Virginia Beach curfew now 10 p.m. citywide for minors
A new curfew is now in effect across Virginia Beach, but it's different from the most recent curfew implemented in parts of the Oceanfront last weekend.
One person arrested following drug bust in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A Virginia woman is facing multiple felony charges after deputies discovered drugs, cash, and a firearm in her vehicle, according to the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 6 p.m. Monday to Willow Springs Road after receiving a report of a woman slumped over in...
10 Cities in Virginia at Risk for Hurricanes in 2025
Understanding Virginia’s Vulnerability to Hurricanes Understanding Virginia’s Vulnerability to Hurricanes (image credits: flickr) Virginia, with its extensive coastline and geographical position, is no stranger to ... Read more The post 10 Cities in Virginia at Risk for Hurricanes in 2025 appeared first on Climate...
Students prepare to return to ODU as funeral plans set for Lt. Col. Brandon...
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, the Old Dominion University ROTC instructor killed in last week’s deadly campus shooting, as students prepare to return to classes.
Sewage overflow in Portsmouth prompts road closures and safety precautions
HRSD crews managed to stop a sewage overflow in Portsmouth, Virginia on Thursday afternoon after 336,000 gallons of sewage discharged, with road repairs expected to be completed by Friday and safety precautions advised for recreational activities in the affected areas.
“Coast Guard offloads over $49.3 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean”...
Below is a news release from District SouthEast. I would have thought the press release would have at least mentioned Forward’s interception of a large semi-submersible (pictured above) with an estimated 17,600 lbs of cocaine which sank before the cargo could be off-loaded, rather than leaving it as if Forward had...
Family and friends gather in Virginia Beach to celebrate the legacy of boxer Pernell...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Family, friends, and the Hampton Roads community gathered in Virginia Beach over the weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of boxing legend Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker. The event took place at Poolside Cooking Cafe, where loved ones came together to share memories and shed...

















