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New details on two human trafficking cases in Virginia Beach
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (374+ words) Human trafficking continues to be a problem in our region, and two recent cases highlight some of the issues. The WTKR Investigative Team uncovered new details on the cases. A search warrant outlines how 68-year-old Marvin Boomer allegedly thought he…...
Norfolk City Council delays Capital Improvement Plan vote amid debate over funding
1+ week, 1+ day ago (325+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Norfolk City Council approved the city's overall operating budget Tuesday night but held off on voting on the Capital Improvement Plan, giving the city one additional week to review the proposal before a final vote next Tuesday. The…...
34th annual Challenger Little League Jamboree unites athletes of all abilities in Norfolk
1+ week, 4+ day ago (353+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " More than 400 athletes from 40 teams across five states gathered at Azalea Little League in Norfolk on Saturday for the annual Jake Hardison Memorial Challenger Jamboree. The annual event is a baseball tournament that gives boys, girls, and adults…...
Virginia traveler on MV Hondius not showing signs of hantavirus; VDH says public risk is low
1+ week, 6+ day ago (312+ words) The Virginia traveler who was on the MV Hondius " where three people died and several others became ill from hantavirus " has returned home and is not showing signs of the virus, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). VDH…...
Virginia voters to decide on redrawing congressional district maps
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (344+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Virginia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to approve redrawing the state's congressional districts. Polls are open from 6 a. m. " 7 p. m. Polling places and ballot information can be found on the'Virginia Department of Elections" website....
Norfolk's Everette, Virginia Beach's Black picked in third round of NFL Draft
3+ week, 4+ day ago (128+ words) NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- Daylen Everette and Kaelon Black both got their football foundations in Hampton Roads. Friday night saw their NFL dreams become a reality. Both were selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Everette went with pick…...
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame welcomes new class
3+ week, 2+ day ago (222+ words) HENRICO, VA (WTKR)- The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class on Saturday which included a national championship college basketball coach and a player who revolutionized the quarterback position. Inductees included coaches Tony Bennett and Marcellus "Boo" Williams,…...
Virginia Supreme Court weighs the legality of new congressional map
3+ week, 2+ day ago (412+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Virginians are awaiting a Virginia Supreme Court ruling on the legality of a newly approved congressional map that could give Democrats a 10-1 advantage across the Commonwealth. Voters narrowly approved amending the state's congressional districts, but several lawsuits are…...
Women's basketball showcase coming to Norfolk in 2027
3+ week, 2+ day ago (356+ words) NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- Many basketball fans in Hampton Roads are familiar with the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, a decades-long tradition in the 757. Now a similar event will showcase women's hoops. The Women's Professional Basketball Invitational Tournament is coming to Norfolk next…...
Norfolk Fire-Rescue to dedicate new Station 11 in Fairmount Park
3+ week, 3+ day ago (112+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Norfolk Fire-Rescue is inviting neighbors to celebrate the dedication of its new Fire Station 11 next weekend. The ceremony will be held Saturday at 11 a. m. at the new station, located at 2601 Lafayette Boulevard in the Fairmount Park neighborhood. After the…...