11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (343+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — On Tuesday, News 3 took a close look at some new tools and technology the Virginia Beach Police Department is using to solve crimes, including shootings, even faster. Inside the department's Special Operations building is a new room…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (123+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — With the winter months comes heightened fire dangers as more people rely more heavily on heating equipment. The Virginia Beach Fire Department is offering free smoke alarm installations through their Operation Smoke Alarm program as winter weather…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (394+ words) A Virginia grandmother who won $150,000 in the September 8 Powerball drawing announced Tuesday she's giving away her entire prize to three charitable organizations close to her heart. Carrie Edwards made the announcement at a Virginia Lottery event, explaining her decision to…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (232+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office has unveiled special commemorative patches, pins, and lapels to honor America's upcoming 250th anniversary, marking a historic milestone with gear that deputies will wear throughout the anniversary year. The bold, patriotic designs reflect…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (196+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach firefighters demonstrated lithium-ion battery safety risks during a public demonstration Monday, showing residents what happens when these common batteries are improperly stored and overheat. The demonstration comes ahead of National Fire Prevention Week, which begins…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (436+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A 5th grader at Kempsville Meadows Elementary School in Virginia Beach has earned one of the highest honors in student safety patrol — and then got another surprise on top of it. Noah Mason is a dedicated safety patroller…...

3+ mon, 3+ week 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…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (233+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Southern Bank's annual Shred-A-Thon in Virginia Beach had neighbors from across the area stopping by. Community members gathered early Saturday morning to safely dispose of unwanted documents while supporting local students in need. Cars lined up at…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (646+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In an advanced journalism class at Virginia Beach's Ocean Lakes High School, students are grappling with a challenge that's becoming increasingly difficult for adults too: identifying news content impacted by artificial intelligence. As these young journalists work…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago   (507+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A local church leader faces charges for allegedly recording people in public bathrooms throughout Virginia Beach, with officials saying there may be many more victims who have not yet been identified. Aloysius Albritton was arrested in May…...