‘It brings me joy’: 16-year-old Pittsburgh teen collecting donations to create care packages for...
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Pittsburgh teenager is collecting donations to create care packages for sailors deployed on USS George H.W. Bush. The Bush left for its scheduled deployment in March. As this news reached Pennsylvania, one Pittsburgh teen knew just what to do. Collin Arthrell, 16, started the nonprofit ‘Collins
Glen Allen student wins First District Congressional Art Competition
Glen Allen student Isabel Chung won the 2026 First District Congressional Art Competition, U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced recently. Her winning art piece (pictured above) is titled “A New Beginning at Norfolk.” "The Congressional Art Competition is a way to display the artistic talents of
First Warning Forecast: Another day of sunshine and 90s
Mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid 90s today and tomorrow. Big changes Thursday with a cold front. Highs in the 70s with several rain chances to end the week.
Too hot to trot: The hidden danger of hot pavement for pets
NORFOLK, Va. — As temperatures climb this week, it’s not just people feeling the heat; your pets are, too. And one of the biggest hidden dangers during hot weather is scorching pavement temperatures. Even when the air temperature feels manageable, asphalt and concrete can become much hotter under...
Portsmouth church hosts food pantry amid rising grocery prices
Following grocery prices rising amid the Iran war, Third Baptist Church in Portsmouth held a drive-thru food pantry for those in need.
Crash closes all lanes of Route 168 in Chesapeake
All lanes of Route 168 at Hillcrest Parkway are closed due to a crash. It is unknown how long the road will be closed.
Ford Mustang driver, 20, arrested after allegedly performing multiple exhibition stunts
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WKRC) - A man was arrested in connection with multiple reckless driving incidents involving an American muscle car, one of which was captured on surveillance video. According to a statement issued by police, 20-year-old Kyle Matthews was taken into custody after authorities responded Sunday to repo
Fire damages structures on Foxgrape Road in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A RV, vacant home and other structures on Foxgrape Road sustained damage in a fire Monday, Portsmouth Fire, Rescue and Emergency said. There were no reports of injuries. The fire happened around 6:15 p.m. in the 30 block of Foxgrape Road, with heavy smoke seen from multiple areas of the city. [
Virginia School Official Accused of Ignoring Gun Warnings Goes to Trial
Newport News, Virginia — A former Virginia elementary school assistant principal is scheduled to stand trial Monday on criminal charges tied to the 2023 shooting of first-grade teacher Abby Zwerner by a six-year-old student who brought a loaded handgun to school. Ebony Parker faces eight felony child neglect charges, w
Women connected to Virginia Beach-based $31M coupon scheme sentenced to prison
Four women connected to a $31 million counterfeit coupon scheme were sentenced in Norfolk Federal Court.

















