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Patient battling cancer and insurance

Jason Marks — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:08:36 GMT

A Chesapeake man is fighting two battles: One with cancer and the other with his insurance company over treatment coverage.

Candidates talk investment importance

Rachel West — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:13:10 GMT

Virginia democratic gubernatorial and lieutenant governor candidates Terry McAuliffe and Sen. Ralph Northam visited Chesapeake Wednesday.

6-year-old falls off horse, hits head

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:08:52 GMT

A young girl was flown to a local hospital after she fell from a horse, hitting her head Tuesday morning.

Southside suffers severe weather

Jason Marks — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:53:03 GMT

WAVY News' Jason Marks and Anne McNamara were in the Southside during severe weather Thursday evening.

Search on for victims of rabid cat

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:43:26 GMT

Two people were bitten by a rabid cat in Chesapeake and officials are asking anyone who may have been exposed to the animal to come forward.

Severe weather leaves damage in HR

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:50:01 GMT

As severe weather rolls into Hampton Roads Thursday afternoon, WAVY.com is updating you on the latest information.

Man steals wallet from shopper's purse

Catherine Rogers — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:44:48 GMT

A man stole a wallet from a woman's purse in a Chesapeake store last Thursday.

Suicide victim not named in yearbook

Anne McNamara — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:34:31 GMT

A Hickory High school student who died this year was not named in the yearbook. Family and friends believe he was intentionally omitted because he committed suicide.

Lane closed on Bainbridge Boulevard

Ginger Whitaker — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:35:43 GMT

It looks like drivers will still see some delays on Bainbridge Boulevard at the Triple Decker Bridge. Chesapeake Public Works says the right-hand, northbound lane will be closed through next week.

Pet rabbit dies in barn fire

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:56:17 GMT

Chesapeake fire crews were able to get a barn fire under control in about twenty minutes Wednesday morning.

Triple Decker Bridge re-opens

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:02:42 GMT

The Triple Decker Bridge in Chesapeake re-opened Tuesday night around 10:30 p.m.

SWAT team responds to Chesapeake home

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:27:41 GMT

Police blocked off a road Tuesday night as they attempted to execute a search warrant at a home in Chesapeake.

Woman robbed at Chesapeake ATM

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:11:32 GMT

A woman was robbed at Chesapeake ATM early Tuesday morning.

Severe weather across Hampton Roads

Anita Blanton — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:36:41 GMT

Severe weather made its way across Hampton Roads Monday. So far, there are no reports of a tornado touching down.

Teenager seriously wounded in shooting

Catherine Rogers — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:00:49 GMT

Chesapeake Police are searching for those responsible for seriously injuring a teenager in a shooting Wednesday night.

HR torch run aids Special Olympics

Rachel West — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:41:51 GMT

The Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics brings law enforcement agencies together for a good cause.

Housing facility built for the homeless

Walter Hildebrand — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:54:42 GMT

Prayers have been answered for dozens of homeless people in Chesapeake -- they now have a place to live.

Woman hit by a train in Chesapeake

Jane AlvarezWertz — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:04:18 GMT

A woman was hit by a train in Chesapeake Monday afternoon.

Police advise citizens about solicitors

Catherine Rogers — Fri, 31 May 2013 02:47:27 GMT

Citizens of Chesapeake have recently reported door-to-door solicitors to the police, and the police have a few tips for residents.

Man tries to steal computer twice

Catherine Rogers — Thu, 30 May 2013 04:11:11 GMT

An unknown man tried to steal a computer from a store in Chesapeake twice.

PD: Woman driven to dirt road, raped

Wed, 29 May 2013 20:52:20 GMT

A 43-year-old woman was sexually assaulted after getting into a car with three men, according to the Chesapeake Police Department.

Man accused of raping 13-year-old

Rachel West — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:26:53 GMT

A 53-year-old Chesapeake man is facing more than 30 sex charges for offenses alleged by a teen when she was 13 years old.

Couple's wedding gifts stolen from car

Anita Blanton — Wed, 29 May 2013 04:00:09 GMT

Your wedding is supposed to be one of the most joyous occasions in your life, but one Chesapeake couple's memories will end on a sour note.

Search continues in unsolved homicide

Tue, 28 May 2013 14:43:31 GMT

It's been six months since a 26-year-old man was gunned down and police need help solving the crime.

Fox 43 sponsors weekend blood drives

Sat, 25 May 2013 23:29:13 GMT

WAVY.com's sister station, Fox 43, is hosting blood drives for the American Red Cross at area malls Sunday. You can donate blood at Chesapeake Square, Greenbrier, Patrick Henry and Pembroke Malls.

Attempted robbery suspect is wanted

Catherine Rogers — Sat, 25 May 2013 04:24:58 GMT

A man attempted to rob a convenience store in Chesapeake and is still on the loose.

Chesapeake teacher raises $16k for OK

Catherine Rogers — Sat, 25 May 2013 04:05:57 GMT

A Chesapeake teacher is raising money for Oklahoma tornado victims.

Three pets perish in house fire

Jamie Bastas — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:18:18 GMT

Chesapeake firefighters responded to a call for a house fire just after midnight Friday morning in the 600 block of Rutherford Drive.

$40K in copper wire taken from Dominion

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:28:08 GMT

Chesapeake Police need help identifying a suspect who was caught on surveillance stealing copper wire from Dominion Virginia Power.

Man sought in theft, assault

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:16 GMT

Chesapeake Police need help identifying a shoplifter who assaulted a loss prevention officer on May 11.