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Jefferson Street in Portsmouth Source: Liz Palka/WAVY-TV 

Woman injured in early morning shooting

Portsmouth Police are investigating a shooting that left a woman injured early Wednesday morning.

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    264 Loop Sensor installation canceled

    The installation of traffic loop sensors on Interstate 264 east at the Downtown tunnel was canceled due to the weather.

    Portsmouth City Council approves budget

    Portsmouth City Council approved all budget-related items on the agenda Tuesday night, despite a fight from teachers.

    Portsmouth residents can expect door-to-door surveyors

    Portsmouth residents could receive a knock on their door Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from Portsmouth Health Department teams administering a public health

    Man accused of killing nephew

    Portsmouth police detectives were called to the 3700 block of Magnolia Drive at approximately 11:20 p.m. Sunday following several reports of shots fired.

    Lt. Dan Band plays for local veterans

    The Lt. Dan Band played for disabled veterans in Portsmouth Saturday night.

    Portsmouth mayor, councilman dies

    Former Portsmouth City Councilman and Mayor Bernard Griffin, Senior passed away Thursday morning.

    Wilson HS girls soccer undefeated

    The Woodrow Wilson High School girls soccer team is undefeated in the 2013 season. The team is preparing to play rival Maury High School Thursday.

    Suspect leads police on car, foot chase

    A Chesapeake man is behind bars after a short pursuit in Portsmouth Tuesday afternoon.

    Fallen deputy, trooper remembered

    Two Commonwealth officers were honored Tuesday during a Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony.

    3 arrested in Portsmouth home invasion

    Police have arrested three men in connection with a late Thursday evening home invasion and pursuit.

    Tunnel tolls battle not over yet

    Wednesday, a judge struck down tolls at the Downtown and Midtown tunnels for now, but the long-term battle is far from over.

    Residents elated by tunnel toll news

    Portsmouth residents celebrated the news announced Wednesday that they wouldn't have to start paying to use the Midtown and Downtown tunnels.

    Photos: Unfair tolls ruling

    The Honorable James C. Hawks rules on case of VDOT implementing tolls on Downtown and Midtown Tunnels.

    Officials react to tunnel toll block

    Local and state officials shared their thoughts on Wednesday's ruling to block tolls at the Midtown and Downtown tunnels.

    Judge rules to block tunnel tolls

    A judge ruled Wednesday to block tolls at the Downtown and Midtown tunnels.

    Unfair toll fight goes to court

    The fight to stop tolls at the Downtown and Midtown tunnels will go to court Wednesday.

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    Dead driver's family critical of police

    One day after a deadly police-involved shooting in the Ghent section of Norfolk, investigators confirm officers were never struck by gunfire.

    Mom, friend accused in 25-week abortion

    Two women are accused of performing an illegal abortion on a fetus at 25 weeks gestation in April.

    Navy senior leaders face charges

    A Navy investigation into two divers' deaths has two senior leaders facing charges.  They will face a military court-martial on Tuesday.

    FBI agents flown to Norfolk hospital

    Two special agents were taken to a Noroflk hospital immediately after a training accident off the Virginia Beach coast Friday. A witness told WAVY.com what she

    Photos: Officer hit by suspect vehicle

    A Norfolk police officer was hit by a suspect's vehicle and the driver of that vehicle was killed on May 20, 2013.

    Family says shooting not justified

    The family of a 22-year-old man shot and killed after police say he hit an officer with a vehicle says the shooting was not justified.

    Little girl found alone in Norfolk

    Norfolk Police say the parents of a 3-year-old girl found alone Sunday night will face charges.

    Many attend Stockley Gardens art festival

    Local artists and their creations were on display at the Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival Saturday.

    Weather holds out for annual beer fest

    Town Point Park in Norfolk hosted the 12th Annual Virginia Beer Festival Saturday.

    Drones begin touch and go carrier ops

    The Navy's drone aircraft, the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (USCAS-D), began touch and go landing operations aboard the USS George H.W. Bush

    Train service resumes after Norfolk fire

    A brush fire east of the Ballentine Crossing Station in Norfolk stopped train service Friday evening.

    Doctor responds to VA backlog

    While the government is handing out furloughs left and right, the Department of Veterans Affairs is now mandating overtime to help process the backlog of

    Guilty plea entered in teen's shooting death

    An 18-year-old Norfolk man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Chesapeake teen in January.

    Townhome resident escapes fire

    A Norfolk fire victim managed to escape from a burning townhome Thursday.

    Norfolk hotel settles lawsuit for $10.9M

    The owner of a hotel in Norfolk will pay nearly $11 million to settle a lawsuit over a toddler's fall from a walkway.

    Man admits selling synthetic marijuana

    A Virginia Beach man has pleaded guilty to distributing synthetic marijuana and faces up to 20 years in prison.

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