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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 42m

The city of Hampton was poised Wednesday to potentially take action against Chances Restaurant and Lounge, citing numerous violations against the business. This comes as police continue to investigate a deadly shooting there in May. http://wtkr3.co/478NS7h

WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 1h

The government shutdown will continue after Senate Republicans and Democrats failed on Wednesday to pass a GOP-led short term funding bill.
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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 2h

How cute is this?! A kitten who was found trapped inside the walls of the Suffolk Family YMCA earlier this week is now safe. Kristen Howard with the YMCA of South Hampton Roads says she took "Peanut" home and he's doing great! http://wtkr3.co/4nRVSAX

WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 2h

Virginia Beach's own Malice and Pusha T, the rappers behind the duo Clipse, are coming back to The Dome after Christmas for two nights of performances https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/virginia-beach/clipse-returning-to-the-dome-after-christmas-for-home-for-the-holidays

WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 3h

Update: The three teens facing charges in connection with the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old at Avalon Pier will appear in court in December. http://wtkr3.co/3KPRpA9

WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 4h

Four kids were hurt when a cement truck crashed into the side of a King's Fork Middle School bus Wednesday afternoon, Suffolk police said. https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/suffolk/four-kids-hurt-after-cement-truck-crashes-into-kings-fork-middle-school-bus-crash-in-suffolk

WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 5h

Should race play a role in the drawing of congressional maps?

It is one of the central questions before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, and the outcome could overturn parts of the landmark Voting Rights Act.

Supreme Court to weigh role of race in congressional map drawing

The Supreme Court hears a Louisiana redistricting case that could reshape the Voting Rights Act and impact congressional maps nationwide.

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 6h

A teen is in custody after officers found Christine Murray, 63, dead in the 700 block of South Lake Circle, according to police. Police haven't shared how they believe the woman died, but they did confirm the victim is the boy's grandmother. http://wtkr3.co/4n8pB7o

WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 8h

A 15-year-old boy is in custody after a woman was found dead in Chesapeake on Tuesday, police say. http://wtkr3.co/3KJNwwG

WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 10h

A Mercy Chefs delivery vehicle was recently hit by a drone strike in Ukraine, the Portsmouth-based nonprofit said Wednesday. http://wtkr3.co/42EpJEy

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 10h

VDOT cameras captured a white pickup truck dipping out of heavy traffic on I-64 near Norview Avenue Wednesday morning.

WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 12h

A server at Applebee's on Sam's Circle in Chesapeake became a hero when he saved a choking customer's life during what was supposed to be a birthday dinner celebration. https://wtkr3.co/479zBYe

WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 13h

The White House says it is using tariff revenues to infuse the USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children with about $300 million to pay for food and formula and other necessary aid.

'Put people first:' funds dwindle for critical nutrition programs like WIC

As the shutdown continues, federal government programs that support the least among us are sounding the alarm. They say no money means that aid will simply dry up.

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 14h

Today's top stories: Sentara Health to lay off around 220 employees; child in custody after a woman was found dead in Chesapeake, police say; Gaza ceasefire faces multiple tests.

Every morning, the Sunrise Brief brings you the top stories, weather, and traffic updates to help you start your day.

Sentara Health Plans layoffs, child suspect in custody, Gaza ceasefire tested: Sunrise Brief

A breakdown of today's top stories, weather, traffic and what we're talking about on News 3 This Morning.

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 20h

More than 150 unvaccinated students in South Carolina are under mandatory quarantine due to a measles outbreak affecting two schools. http://wtkr3.co/476DVar

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WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 21h

Instagram will now restrict teen users to PG-13 content by default, Meta announced on Tuesday. Teens will not be able to change those settings without parental approval. http://wtkr3.co/478DKvt

WTKR News 3 @wtkr3.bsky.social · 22h

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment against him over his description of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as a hoax staged by crisis actors. http://wtkr3.co/47nnB6B