Tide light rail service interrupted by construction Monday
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Tide light rail will be unable to provide service between 8 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, between the Fort Norfolk and Norfolk State University stations due to construction, according to HRT. A bus shuttle will provide service for riders between the impacted stations.
Police respond to reported human bone in woods by Premium Outlets: NPD
A possible human bone was reported to police in the woods by Premium Outlets, according to the Norfolk Police Department.
Burning smell, haze lead to Greenbrier Mall evacuation
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — An electrical malfunction prompted a temporary evacuation at Greenbrier Mall on Friday, the Chesapeake Fire Department said. Fire crews responded to the mall shortly before 12:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a smoky odor. Firefighters worked with mall security and Dominion Energy to investigate a power surge affecting parts of the building.
Discovery of woman’s body near Scott Street prompts death investigation: PPD
A death investigation is underway after a woman's body was discovered on Friday, according to Portsmouth police.
Portsmouth Police seek suspect in armed robbery of convenience store
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in an armed robbery that occurred on February 10, 2026, at a convenience store in the 1500 block of Airline Boulevard, according to officials. The suspect entered the store at around 10:51 p.m. that night, selected beer and snacks, […]
Flashfood app expands to Hampton Roads, offering shoppers a way to find affordable groceries
NORFOLK, Va. — An app designed to make groceries more affordable while reducing food waste is expanding its reach into Hampton Roads, offering shoppers a new way to save on fresh food. The Flashfood app connects customers with discounted groceries that are nearing their “best by” dates. By doing...
Chesapeake police seek suspect in $240 Stanley cup theft
‘CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man stole six Stanley cups valued at around $240 from a business in the 700 block of N. Battlefield Boulevard on April 8 at 1:19 p.m., according to officials. Authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect who left the store without paying. The suspect is described […]
Shooting reported near Chesapeake Food Lion
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A shooting investigation is underway in Chesapeake on Friday. Officers responded around 11:05 a.m. to the 900 block of Great Bridge Boulevard by the Food Lion grocery store for a report of an injured person. When they arrived, they found a man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim received medical aid at the scene and was taken to...
Man accused of creating 30 fake library accounts to steal Nintendo Switch
Virginia Beach police are searching for a man accused of making numerous fake library accounts to steal a Nintendo Switch console and games.
Lynchburg, Roanoke named best places to live in America
(WFXR)- Four Virginia cities were highlighted in Livability.com‘s 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. list. According to the website, proprietary data on more than 2,000 cities across America was used to compile the list. It was done in partnership with Applied Geographic Solutions, centered on accessibility and affordability. Cities with median […]
