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Hampton home catches fire

Catherine Rogers — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:25:22 GMT

A Hampton home caught fire Friday evening.

Group created to address youth violence

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:24:33 GMT

The death of a 16-year-old at a Hampton carnival last month has sparked a movement in the city.

Pennisula on standby for storm damage

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:00:12 GMT

Emergency personnel and public works crews on the Peninsula kept a close eye on the strong line of storms that moved through the Hampton Roads area Thursday.

Severe weather pelts the Peninsula

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:29:52 GMT

WAVY News' Liz Palka and Lauren Compton reported from the Virginia Peninsula during severe weather Thursday.

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.

Councilman says change will have impact

Jason Marks — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:26:02 GMT

Wednesday night, Hampton City Council changed a policy that one member believes will have a big impact on residents.

Floodlight sparks fire at Hampton home

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:14:10 GMT

Everyone is safe after a house fire in Hampton. Crews were called to a fire in the first block of Sunbriar Way at 4:01 a.m. Wednesday, according to Capt. Jeffrey Pereira with the Hampton Fire Division.

Woman's death ruled a homicide

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:43:27 GMT

Hampton Police have released new information in a death investigation. The death of Candice Banks, 28, has been ruled a homicide.

Arrest made in Hampton homicide

Andy Fox — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:38:42 GMT

Hampton Police have made two arrests after a man was shot to death in broad daylight at a business Tuesday afternoon.

SUV crashes into Hampton gym

Dominic Ross — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:06:30 GMT

An SUV crashed into a Planet Fitness gym on W. Mercury Blvd. Sunday morning, sending the driver to a local hospital.

Fire breaks out at Hampton business

Catherine Rogers — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:14:14 GMT

Firefighters responded to a commercial fire in Hampton Thursday.

Va. takes control of part of Ft. Monroe

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:07:24 GMT

Virginia has taken control of 312 acres of the 565-acre site around Fort Monroe in Hampton.

Victim ID'd in deadly Hampton shooting

Liz Palka — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:27:29 GMT

A Hampton father was shot and killed outside a 7-Eleven convenience store late Wednesday night.

Family business trying to survive theft

Andy Fox — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:49:23 GMT

A family owned business in Hampton could soon be closing up shop -- not because of the economy, but because thieves stole their merchandise during the 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.

Car crashes into home, homeowner speaks

Art Kohn — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:48:14 GMT

It’s hard to imagine driving faster than the 35 miles-per-hour speed limit when traveling down Beach Road near Grandview Island in Hampton. But one young man did, and he's fighting for his life.

Armed man robs Hampton restaurant

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:57:06 GMT

Hampton Police need help identifying a suspect who robbed a fast food restaurant Friday night.

Man hurt after car crashes into home

Anne McNamara — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:24:37 GMT

A 20-year-old man is fighting for his life after the car he was riding in crashed into a Hampton home.

Blackbeard fest celebrates local pirate

Anne McNamara — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 02:09:50 GMT

The pirates are taking over Hampton this weekend for the annual Blackbeard Festival.

Hampton holds forum about teen violence

Anne McNamara — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:06 GMT

City officials hosted a public meeting Saturday to discuss teen violence after a deadly shooting near last week's carnival.

Animals with rabies found on Peninsula

Catherine Rogers — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 04:43:49 GMT

A cat in Hampton and a raccoon in Newport News were both found to have rabies.

Meeting called to combat teen violence

Ava Hurdle — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:28:05 GMT

A special community meeting was called in Hampton to get an action plan to end youth violence.

Technology helps catch suspects

Jason Marks — Thu, 30 May 2013 02:17:34 GMT

As technology evolves, so does the way it's being used for crime fighting. No one knows that better than a Hampton couple.

Suspect charged in Hampton shooting

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 29 May 2013 04:49:03 GMT

A suspect was arrested Tuesday for a maiming that happened during a Hampton shooting the day before.

Thieves steal cars from auto shop

Jason Marks — Wed, 29 May 2013 03:48:25 GMT

A family owned Hampton auto repair shop is trying to recover after it was hit by burglars over the holiday weekend.

City reevaluates carnival after death

Anne McNamara — Tue, 28 May 2013 21:36:10 GMT

Hampton city leaders will hold a public meeting to discuss safety at public events. This comes after a 16-year-old was shot and killed near the carnival.

Money taken in 7-Eleven robbery

Tue, 28 May 2013 17:39:17 GMT

Hampton Police are looking for two men responsible for robbing a 7-Eleven early Tuesday morning.

Man sought in Hampton shooting

Tue, 28 May 2013 15:38:10 GMT

Hampton Police are searching for a man officers say shot another man Monday night, injuring his leg.

Teens charged in shooting near Coliseum

Lauren Compton — Tue, 28 May 2013 01:24:44 GMT

Police have arrested two suspects responsible for a shooting that killed one, injured four, and caused the City to cancel the Hampton Carnival.

City manager, carnival react to closure

Anne McNamara — Mon, 27 May 2013 21:53:01 GMT

The Hampton Coliseum Spring Carnival is a Memorial Day tradition. But this year, the city canceled the event amid safety concerns.