NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Newport News Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 1:19 p.m. in the 2500 block of Roanoke Avenue Sunday afternoon, according to officials. Units ...

NEWPORT NEWS — The city is preparing to build a new library for the first time in more than 30 years, and officials hope it will be a destination spot for the community. The new Virgil I. Grissom ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Children in Newport News will now have a new and improved place to learn, play and spend time after school. Local leaders gathered to unveil the newly completed renovations at The ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A man from Newport News was sentenced to 10 years and three months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of ...

NEWPORT NEWS — Pop, hip-hop and business stars will sing, dance and deliver lectures at a Memorial Day weekend festival. City Council approved a $3.03 million grant in December to launch what was ...

Juvenile hurt in shooting on Jefferson Ave in Newport News; man arrested Posted: March 11, 2026 | Last updated: March 11, 2026 ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A 23-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning in connection with a deadly shooting outside Palace Inn and Suites on Feb. 17, Newport News police said. NNPD says Laron Jamont ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Virginia lawmakers are in their final week of session, and communities on the Peninsula are watching closely to see if Newport News and Hampton will be added to a state program ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — One man was killed and another is in critical condition after a shooting Tuesday in Newport News. Police were called to the 10600 block of Jefferson Avenue just after 5 p.m. after ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – Newport News police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after hitting a 6-year-old boy with a vehicle on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at approximately ...