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Local businesses across Hampton Roads and North Carolina are rolling out special deals and freebies to honor veterans and active military members this Veterans Day. https://wtkr3.co/4oT1dbT
November 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Local businesses across Hampton Roads and North Carolina are rolling out special deals and freebies to honor veterans and active military members this Veterans Day. https://wtkr3.co/4oT1dbT
The Virginia Department of Health has banned the harvesting of shellfish in parts of Broad Bay due to a recent sewage leak. https://wtkr3.co/4hOOYdk
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Virginia Department of Health has banned the harvesting of shellfish in parts of Broad Bay due to a recent sewage leak. https://wtkr3.co/4hOOYdk
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator, is preparing to request a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence from President Donald Trump, according to a whistleblower who contacted House Democrats. https://wtkr3.co/4hVH0PZ
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator, is preparing to request a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence from President Donald Trump, according to a whistleblower who contacted House Democrats. https://wtkr3.co/4hVH0PZ
A woman has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a man on East Olney Road last month, Norfolk police said Monday. https://wtkr3.co/4hSDOnV
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 AM
A woman has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a man on East Olney Road last month, Norfolk police said Monday. https://wtkr3.co/4hSDOnV
That's five in a row for Washington, but who's counting. 👀 https://wtkr3.co/4nPe8u2
November 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
That's five in a row for Washington, but who's counting. 👀 https://wtkr3.co/4nPe8u2
Nauticus is competing against a display in northern California called the "Imaginarium," and Albuquerque's "River of Lights." 🚢🎄
The episode airs on Dec. 18! https://wtkr3.co/4qQoL2l
The episode airs on Dec. 18! https://wtkr3.co/4qQoL2l
November 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Nauticus is competing against a display in northern California called the "Imaginarium," and Albuquerque's "River of Lights." 🚢🎄
The episode airs on Dec. 18! https://wtkr3.co/4qQoL2l
The episode airs on Dec. 18! https://wtkr3.co/4qQoL2l
November 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A driver in a sedan lost control of their vehicle while entering I-64 from Indian River Road Monday morning and hit a tractor trailer, which caused the trailer to collide with the jersey wall and catch fire. https://wtkr3.co/4nGAhKJ
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A driver in a sedan lost control of their vehicle while entering I-64 from Indian River Road Monday morning and hit a tractor trailer, which caused the trailer to collide with the jersey wall and catch fire. https://wtkr3.co/4nGAhKJ
The Senate voted 60-40 to advance the tentative deal to end the government shutdown, with most Republicans and several Democrats, including Sen. Tim Kaine, in favor. Some Democrats, such as Sen. Mark Warner, remained in opposition.
Full story: https://wtkr3.co/3JPcA53
Full story: https://wtkr3.co/3JPcA53
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The Senate voted 60-40 to advance the tentative deal to end the government shutdown, with most Republicans and several Democrats, including Sen. Tim Kaine, in favor. Some Democrats, such as Sen. Mark Warner, remained in opposition.
Full story: https://wtkr3.co/3JPcA53
Full story: https://wtkr3.co/3JPcA53
A deal to end the longest government shutdown in history was led by Sens. Angus King, Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan — all of whom previously served as governors — now providing enough Democratic caucus members in support of the plan to move it forward. https://wtkr3.co/3LvCWd6
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
A deal to end the longest government shutdown in history was led by Sens. Angus King, Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan — all of whom previously served as governors — now providing enough Democratic caucus members in support of the plan to move it forward. https://wtkr3.co/3LvCWd6
This promotion by the Virginia Zoo will continue "until further notice" as the government shutdown continues.
Read more: https://wtkr3.co/43jK7uU
Read more: https://wtkr3.co/43jK7uU
November 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This promotion by the Virginia Zoo will continue "until further notice" as the government shutdown continues.
Read more: https://wtkr3.co/43jK7uU
Read more: https://wtkr3.co/43jK7uU
Point Break Festival is returning to the Oceanfront next summer for the third consecutive year.
The reggae festival will take place on June 20 and June 21. While a lineup isn't available yet, presale tickets can be purchased here: https://wtkr3.co/43l0Cqy
The reggae festival will take place on June 20 and June 21. While a lineup isn't available yet, presale tickets can be purchased here: https://wtkr3.co/43l0Cqy
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Point Break Festival is returning to the Oceanfront next summer for the third consecutive year.
The reggae festival will take place on June 20 and June 21. While a lineup isn't available yet, presale tickets can be purchased here: https://wtkr3.co/43l0Cqy
The reggae festival will take place on June 20 and June 21. While a lineup isn't available yet, presale tickets can be purchased here: https://wtkr3.co/43l0Cqy
Federal prosecutors have charged another person in connection with the "parking lot scam" targeting Navy Federal Credit Union customers, marking the latest development in a fraud scheme that has victimized hundreds of people in recent years in the Hampton Roads region. https://wtkr3.co/4p3DYvj
November 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Federal prosecutors have charged another person in connection with the "parking lot scam" targeting Navy Federal Credit Union customers, marking the latest development in a fraud scheme that has victimized hundreds of people in recent years in the Hampton Roads region. https://wtkr3.co/4p3DYvj
A husband and wife were sentenced this week to serve 19 and 10 years in prison, respectively, for the death of their 9-day-old daughter in 2024. https://wtkr3.co/4oDyaJ1
November 8, 2025 at 12:55 AM
A husband and wife were sentenced this week to serve 19 and 10 years in prison, respectively, for the death of their 9-day-old daughter in 2024. https://wtkr3.co/4oDyaJ1
The 2026 Grammy Awards will air Feb. 1 live on CBS and Paramount+ from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Full story: https://wtkr3.co/4nKncAe
Full story: https://wtkr3.co/4nKncAe
November 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The 2026 Grammy Awards will air Feb. 1 live on CBS and Paramount+ from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Full story: https://wtkr3.co/4nKncAe
Full story: https://wtkr3.co/4nKncAe
Don't trash your Halloween pumpkins! 🎃
According to Tidewater Compost, about 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills every year. Instead of throwing them away, you can repurpose your pumpkins by turning them into hummus or roasting the seeds for a salad topper. https://wtkr3.co/47JdE2f
According to Tidewater Compost, about 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills every year. Instead of throwing them away, you can repurpose your pumpkins by turning them into hummus or roasting the seeds for a salad topper. https://wtkr3.co/47JdE2f
November 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Don't trash your Halloween pumpkins! 🎃
According to Tidewater Compost, about 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills every year. Instead of throwing them away, you can repurpose your pumpkins by turning them into hummus or roasting the seeds for a salad topper. https://wtkr3.co/47JdE2f
According to Tidewater Compost, about 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills every year. Instead of throwing them away, you can repurpose your pumpkins by turning them into hummus or roasting the seeds for a salad topper. https://wtkr3.co/47JdE2f
When volunteers first brought Streetcar 390 to Fort Monroe back in 2017, it barely resembled a streetcar at all. The faded wood, peeling paint, and weathered metal told the story of a once-busy vehicle that had long since fallen silent.
Today, that story looks different. https://wtkr3.co/3LkRHPR
Today, that story looks different. https://wtkr3.co/3LkRHPR
November 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
When volunteers first brought Streetcar 390 to Fort Monroe back in 2017, it barely resembled a streetcar at all. The faded wood, peeling paint, and weathered metal told the story of a once-busy vehicle that had long since fallen silent.
Today, that story looks different. https://wtkr3.co/3LkRHPR
Today, that story looks different. https://wtkr3.co/3LkRHPR
Sleigh your holiday shopping at the Goodwill JANAF Holiday Thrift Pop-Up on Nov 8 — shop festive décor, toys, gifts & more at unbeatable thrift prices. Plus, snag photos with Santa while you shop!
November 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Sleigh your holiday shopping at the Goodwill JANAF Holiday Thrift Pop-Up on Nov 8 — shop festive décor, toys, gifts & more at unbeatable thrift prices. Plus, snag photos with Santa while you shop!
You've heard of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, but did you know there's a Virginia Oyster Trail? Come along for the ride with News 3's Beverly Kidd! https://wtkr3.co/4hJqK4d
November 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
You've heard of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, but did you know there's a Virginia Oyster Trail? Come along for the ride with News 3's Beverly Kidd! https://wtkr3.co/4hJqK4d
The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk is extending free admission for federal employees beginning Saturday, Nov. 8 (which is going to be a beautiful day! ☀️) and "until further notice."
November 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk is extending free admission for federal employees beginning Saturday, Nov. 8 (which is going to be a beautiful day! ☀️) and "until further notice."
The Norfolk casino's interim gaming hall official opens today (Friday). Instead of a fixed building, the temporary location is a large tent — but inside, guests will find slot machines, Virginia's first ever ready-to-drink alcohol vending machine, and more. https://wtkr3.co/4hNSuF3
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Norfolk casino's interim gaming hall official opens today (Friday). Instead of a fixed building, the temporary location is a large tent — but inside, guests will find slot machines, Virginia's first ever ready-to-drink alcohol vending machine, and more. https://wtkr3.co/4hNSuF3
Although the civil trial surrounding the Richneck Elementary shooting has reached a verdict, ex-assistant principal Ebony Parker's legal battles aren't over. She is also facing criminal charges of felony child neglect. The jury trial for that case starts on Nov. 17. https://wtkr3.co/3Lq4qAG
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Although the civil trial surrounding the Richneck Elementary shooting has reached a verdict, ex-assistant principal Ebony Parker's legal battles aren't over. She is also facing criminal charges of felony child neglect. The jury trial for that case starts on Nov. 17. https://wtkr3.co/3Lq4qAG
Abby Zwerner, the former Richneck Elementary teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student, has emerged victorious in her civil lawsuit nearly three years after the shooting. wtkr3.co/47N7Xk1
November 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Abby Zwerner, the former Richneck Elementary teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student, has emerged victorious in her civil lawsuit nearly three years after the shooting. wtkr3.co/47N7Xk1
The MMMBT remains closed in both directions Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers, during which one caught fire, state police say. wtkr3.co/4hW89lF
November 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The MMMBT remains closed in both directions Thursday after a crash involving two tractor-trailers, during which one caught fire, state police say. wtkr3.co/4hW89lF
The MMMBT is closed in both directions due to a vehicle fire Thursday afternoon in Suffolk, VDOT says.
As of 12:10 p.m., crews are still at the scene and heavy smoke can be seen coming from the car. https://wtkr3.co/4hW89lF
As of 12:10 p.m., crews are still at the scene and heavy smoke can be seen coming from the car. https://wtkr3.co/4hW89lF
November 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The MMMBT is closed in both directions due to a vehicle fire Thursday afternoon in Suffolk, VDOT says.
As of 12:10 p.m., crews are still at the scene and heavy smoke can be seen coming from the car. https://wtkr3.co/4hW89lF
As of 12:10 p.m., crews are still at the scene and heavy smoke can be seen coming from the car. https://wtkr3.co/4hW89lF