Newport News

Hampton Police are investigating a homicide on Newmarket Square in Newport News Sunday morning. The investigation began after Hampton Public Safety Communications received a call about a shooting in the 100 block of Newmarket Square around 1:45 a.m.

Following a fair housing lawsuit, former landlord David Merryman settled for $2.5 million, which will provide financial compensation to several former tenants. The settlement requires that eviction filings against the residents be scrubbed and mandates that Merryman sell all his Virginia properties. Tenants reported suffering displacement due to alleged harassment and retaliation from him.

A child sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being involved in an auto-pedestrian crash. The incident occurred when the child was struck by their mother's car while leaving a daycare in Newport News on Thursday.

A Newport News man is fighting back against what he considers an unfair speed trap after being ticketed for speeding through a school zone in Hampton. He argues that drivers are not given enough time to completely slow down when passing through these zones.

The Newport News City Council meeting scheduled for August 11 will move to a different location. The event will take place at the Gaines Theatre within the Freeman Center on the Christopher Newport University campus.

An adult male sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting occurred on Saturday evening. The incident took place in the 500 block of 22nd Street in Newport News.

A woman sustained life-threatening injuries during a shooting late Friday night. The incident took place in the 1100 block of Hampton Avenue in Newport News, and police are currently investigating the event.

Norfolk council is set to consider a school sales tax referendum. The city would join Portsmouth and Newport News in seeking voter approval to fund school construction.

A 93-year-old Newport News woman died, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Fort Eustis Boulevard in Newport News. The incident occurred Sunday morning, according to police.

Ferguson Enterprises' stock surged over 8% after the company announced it will be added to the S&P 500 index, replacing better-known names. The company is based in Newport News, Va.

An HRT bus struck the side of a parking garage in Downtown Newport News on Thursday morning. The incident occurred in the downtown area but no additional details about injuries or damage were provided.

A Hampton teenager whose survival as a newborn was recognized by the Catholic Church as a miracle has been arrested in Newport News in connection with a double shooting. According to officials with the U.S. Marshals Service, 19-year-old Tyquan Johnson was taken into custody on Chestnut Avenue.

Virginia's new law 'Yes in God's Backyard' allows churches to sell unused property for community and church benefit. Newport News plans to implement the law next year, which was passed by the General Assembly.

Two women were injured by shattered glass caused by gunfire on Mercury Blvd in Newport News, Va. Police are investigating the overnight incident after officers initially could not locate victims.

Ferguson's CEO and executive leadership staff will relocate from Newport News to Tampa. The company confirmed it is expanding its corporate footprint by moving 25-50 associates to a new office in Florida.

Two individuals have been charged with murder and child abuse in the death of a 5-year-old child in Newport News. The child's mother, Katrina Sudberry, was arrested and charged with murder and felony child abuse.

A multi-vehicle accident on I-64 westbound near Victory Boulevard in Newport News has caused a two-mile traffic backup. VDOT reports multiple lanes are closed, including the west left shoulder and several center lanes.

One man was arrested, and two individuals received summons following an altercation at a Captain D's restaurant in Newport News, as reported by police.

A Newport News mother is dissatisfied with communication from Yates Elementary School following allegations of sexual misconduct by a former substitute instructional assistant. Taishawn Miser, 20, faces charges including contributing to the delinquency of a minor and indecent exposure.

One man was killed and another seriously injured after a shooting on Teardrop Lane in Newport News, Virginia, on Friday night. Police responded to the 0 block of the street around 8:50 p.m. and found two victims.

Jeremiah D'Auria, a former shipfitter, sued DoorDash and an unlicensed delivery driver after a 2025 motorcycle crash caused a catastrophic brain injury. The incident occurred on Warwick Boulevard near Oyster Point Road in Newport News, Virginia.

Katrina Marie Sudberry, 27, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and felony child abuse after the death of her 5-year-old son in Newport News. The charges follow the incident leading to her son's death.

Virginia's Office of Civil Rights reached a $2.25M settlement with landlord David Merryman, requiring him to sell properties in a fair housing case. The settlement is historic, as announced by Attorney General Jay Jones.

The Virginia Attorney General settled a discrimination case against a Newport News landlord described as 'notorious.' The settlement prohibits the landlord from renting properties in Virginia.

Newport News has unanimously passed a collective bargaining framework for city employees. While the measure received widespread praise, some local union organizers and workers expressed concerns over specific aspects of the framework.

A new micro mall in Newport News, Virginia, designed to provide essential items like food, clothing, and medical supplies to families in need, is set to open this weekend. The initiative is led by Michael Ojujoh and his partners.

The NOODLE convention in Newport News did not turn a profit, but city leaders highlighted positives such as a 'proof of concept' for large events, as noted by Vice Mayor Curtis Bethany.

The U.S. Marshal service is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of Joquan Antonio Porter, who is accused of killing his wife in a shooting in Newport News on April 1. The suspect is wanted in connection with the incident on Deputy Lane.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled the death of 16-year-old Newport News teen Marwa Barakzai an accidental drowning.

NOODLE: The Thinkers Convention generated over $1 million for the Newport News economy, according to an independent study by the Institute for Service Research. The event, focused on culture, business, and innovation, attracted approximately 250 attendees.

Janet Costello, a Woodside High School social studies teacher in Newport News, Virginia, received a $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowship to enhance U.S. Constitution education at the secondary level.

A three-vehicle crash involving an unmarked police car occurred in Newport News on Monday afternoon. The Newport News Police Department is investigating the incident.

A fire damaged a home on Dimmock Ave in Newport News, resulting in one person being displaced. No injuries were reported.

The Virginia State Police is seeking information about a shooting that occurred on I-64 eastbound between Jefferson Avenue and J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News on June 27 at 11:23 p.m. The agency reported being notified about a patient at a hospital following the incident.

A woman was seriously injured in an auto-pedestrian crash at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Pavilion Place in Newport News, Virginia, on June 27. The incident occurred around 8:17 a.m. and was reported by the Newport News Police Department.

City managers in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, and Hampton are seeking Gov. Abigail Spanberger's support to address disorderly 'takeover & pop-up' events involving young people. These unplanned mass gatherings have caused safety concerns in multiple cities.

The state budget clarifies conditions of a $40M loan for sailor housing in Newport News. The U.S. Navy announced a $400 million effort to improve living conditions at the shipyard following several sailor suicides in 2022.

Incuhub, a flexible workspace and business incubator, has opened a new location in Newport News, joining existing sites in Portsmouth and Hampton. It aims to support entrepreneurs, startups, and growing businesses with tailored office solutions and resources.

Michael Tavon Moore, 34, has been indicted on first-degree murder and weapons charges for the 2022 shooting death of James Curtis Jones, 32. He faces grand jury and term hearings on July 13 in Newport News, Va.

A Newport News man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually exploiting a 15-year-old girl and posting the abuse on social media. The sentencing occurred on Tuesday.