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Dozens of jobs coming to Newport News

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:17:45 GMT

Governor Bob McDonnell announced Tuesday dozens of new jobs will soon be coming to Newport News.

Special report: Culture of Corruption?

Anne McNamara — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:45:13 GMT

10 On Your Side's Anne McNamara talks to the Newport News police chief about the number of officers arrested in the last year and how the department responds to wrongdoing.

Officer indicted on new felony charge

Anne McNamara — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:54:59 GMT

Newport News police officer Christopher Roush was indicted by a grand jury Friday on a new felony charge of indecent liberties with a child under the age of fifteen and other misdemeanors.

3 charged for phone brought to inmate

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:37:47 GMT

Three people were arrested and charged with smuggling contraband into Newport News City Jail after an inmate was found with a cell phone.

Pool sanitizer causes hazmat scene

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:19:39 GMT

Fire crews responded to the 100 block of Springhouse Way, where they discovered several gallons of pool sanitizer had spilled, causing a hazmat scene.

Man convicted for pharmacy robbery

Catherine Rogers — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:10:49 GMT

A Richmond man was convicted today by a federal jury in connection with a Walgreens pharmacy robbery in Hampton on August 21, 2012.

Denbigh H.S. students take the pledge

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:15:59 GMT

Students at Denbigh High School in Newport News pledged not to text and drive.

Couple robbed at Newport News bar

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:34:28 GMT

A man and woman were seated at the bar at the Pondo Lounge in Newport News when they were robbed at gunpoint.

Dead, weighted pit bull found in water

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:59:48 GMT

Investigators in Newport News say they have little to go on after a dead pit bull was discovered in a body of water Sunday.

Denbigh fire sends man to hospital

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:15:16 GMT

A Newport News man was seriously hurt during an overnight fire in the Denbigh section of the city.

Firefighter receives Medal of Valor

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:36:52 GMT

Each year the Newport News Fire Department recognizes the outstanding performance of Firefighter-Medics with a prestigious award.

Man shot in hand in attempted robbery

Dominic Ross — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:58:20 GMT

A Suffolk man visiting Newport News was shot in the hand when two men attempted to rob him on 36th Street Sunday morning.

Fallen Newport News officers honored

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:03:26 GMT

The Newport News Police Department held its annual Police Memorial March and ceremony Friday.

Charges against NN officer withdrawn

Rachel West — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:10:55 GMT

The Commonwealth's Attorney is no longer willing to pursue indecent exposure charges against a Newport News police officer.

Downed poles cause NN road closure

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:46:04 GMT

Newport News Police have closed a portion of Huntington Avenue as crews work to repair two utility poles damaged in a crash Friday.

Man shot twice in attempted robbery

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:16:38 GMT

Police say a 35-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds Thursday evening and is expected to be okay.

Raccoon tests positive for rabies in NN

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:38:44 GMT

Officials are warning anyone who may have been in contact with a raccoon that tested positive in Newport News earlier this month.

Stolen wheelchair found in NN

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:20:07 GMT

A wheelchair stolen from a Newport News man was found and returned to him Thursday.

Careless smoking sparks NN house fire

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:04:34 GMT

Four people have been displaced from a Newport News home following a fire early Thursday morning.

Video: Time-lapse of Ford superlift

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:54:43 GMT

Watch a time lapse of Tuesday's superlift for the Gerald R. Ford at Newport News Shipbuilding.

Investigations into death of 4-year-old

Lauren Compton — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:40:54 GMT

10 On Your Side has learned the Newport News Department of Social Services is investigating the murder of 4-year-old Madyson Van Cleave Hook.

BB gun brought to Newport News school

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:47:36 GMT

A student brought a BB gun to Denbigh High School Wednesday morning, according to school officials.

Bond set for sister in man's homicide

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:44:28 GMT

A woman accused of stabbing her brother to death during an argument in April was granted bond Wednesday.

Wheelchair donated to handicapped man

Jason Marks — Wed, 08 May 2013 02:54:46 GMT

A Newport News man who had his motorized wheelchair stolen is rolling once again.

Crack dealer gets life for murders

Rachel West — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:32:04 GMT

A 26-year-old New York man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for killing two people in Hampton and a corrections officer in Brooklyn.

Shooting victim arrested on warrant

Mila Mimica — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:55:41 GMT

Police say a 19-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds in the hip and leg Monday evening in Newport News.

Sea trials for new submarine complete

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:50:15 GMT

Monday afternoon, workers completed the first round of sea trials on the Navy's newest submarine.

Newport News man's wheelchair stolen

Mila Mimica — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:31:37 GMT

Within minutes of briefly leaving it outside, a Newport News man's wheelchair was stolen Sunday morning.

Neighbor: Fugitive hid in friend's apt.

Mila Mimica — Mon, 06 May 2013 22:16:04 GMT

An all-day manhunt for an escaped fugitive led officers to an apartment complex, where neighbors say the man hid with the help of friends.

Woman charged in abduction, robbery

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:39:34 GMT

A Newport News woman is behind bars, accused of participating in a carjacking, robbery and abduction Friday.