WAVY.com Articles: June 9, 2021

Union concerned about staffing constraints for paramedics in Portsmouth, wants collective bargaining Suffolk firefighters train for electrical emergencies JBS, world’s largest meat producer, paid $11 million in ransom to hackers COVA Brewing Company joins 2021 virtual Harborfest No easy way out for Biden administration on migrant surge, experts say New credit card study says we paid off debt during the pandemic. But will it last? Protests in Mexico surround Kamala Harris visit south of the border Governor’s School for the Arts’ student in Norfolk recognized in nationwide challenge 2 Hampton Roads high school students surprised with $25,000 scholarships Investigators solve murder cold case tied to former Tennessee governor’s administration Virginia Beach Fire Department receive Governor’s Award for Excellence in fire service training Christiansburg woman found guilty on multiple charges of pornography, sexual abuse involving 2-year-old son Agents stop 180,034 migrants at border in May, but number of unaccompanied children plummets Police: Lamborghini hit 141 mph before crashing into moped in Las Vegas, killing rider Juarez police rescue dozens of Central American migrants kept in ‘inhumane’ conditions York County hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Dare Elementary School New public survey aiming to protect Virginia Beach from flooding NC House unanimously votes not to give $1,500 bonuses to people coming off unemployment Family of shooting victim braces for suspect’s hearing Naya Rivera’s father describes ‘heartbreaking’ last FaceTime call before his daughter’s drowning Keystone pipeline canceled after Biden had blocked permit Child tax credit checks: These are the dates the IRS plans to send payments Suffolk man arrested after boy falls off, then run over by golf cart Road work on Oceana Boulevard in VB set to start June 13 Court documents: VB police connect homicide suspect to hit-and-run incident Democrats work to rally support for voting rights bill Virginia Living Museum fundraising event raises over $180K ‘The time is now to make a change’: Nadarius Clark, overcome with emotion, wins Democratic primary for 79th House of Delegates race NC COVID-19 June 9 update: 544 new cases, positivity rate at 2.7% US lawmakers discuss future of college athlete protections Bill that amends date for mail-in ballots to be received for counting passes in NC GOP Senate committee 7-foot alligator attacks woman walking dog near Florida lake 72-year-old retired firefighter keeps calm when man on meth invades home wearing a red cape House Democrats, Senate Republicans work to advance competing infrastructure plans NBC searching nationwide to cast ‘young, future star’ in title role of ‘Annie Live!’ News crew spots man suspected in Chicago sex assault; arrest made shortly after Woman tiles bathroom with $77 worth of pennies ‘that no one can ever spend again’ in wildly viral TikTok video Beech-Nut recalls baby cereal over arsenic concerns Strangers invited to Tennessee funeral for U.S. Army veteran with no family Flying off the shelves: Chocolate-covered cicadas a hit in Maryland Historic Dooley House moved from original location in Abingdon Starbucks ingredient shortage means ‘various items’ may be unavailable to make popular drinks COVID-19 survivors show lasting immunity against virus; Cleveland Clinic study says DC museums welcome visitors with new COVID-19 safety guidelines Record-high 47% in US believe abortion is ‘morally acceptable,’ poll finds Police: Man arrested after assaulting person with ‘edged weapon,’ shooting toward fleeing vehicle Virginia Beach man charged with felony indecent exposure, serving 5 years 130-ton cruise ship gangway removed from Nauticus pier Northam signs broadband expansion bill in Franklin Northam announces expanded ship repair operations in Norfolk, 119 new jobs expected Suffolk hosting open house on updated sign ordinance Virginia COVID-19 June 9 update: Less than 200 new cases, positivity rate down to 2.1% Virginia Lottery surprises New Kent teacher with vacation, $5,000 credit for school supplies Lockdown lifted after reports of shots fired outside Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Norfolk announces series of events celebrating Juneteenth The pandemic alters Juneteenth celebration for Hampton Roads Remains of Virginia WWII soldier killed in Germany in 1944 identified Norfolk Public Library staff now certified in preventing human trafficking Tracking the Tropics: How accurate are hurricane season forecasts? Take The 10 Minute Challenge CC: Women Build Week Volunteers In The Kitchen: Strawberry Rubarb Pie and Spiked Cream Soda Float Celebrating The Class of 2021 – June 9 Wanted 26-year-old man apprehended, charged in several burglaries in Portsmouth Jamestown Settlement hosting events celebrating Juneteenth VT linebacker charged with murder will be out on bond and living in VB under new agreement Blog: It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity Police: Henrico homicide suspect found dead after barricade situation at Hampton hotel room Retired nun will plead guilty to stealing more than $835,000 from California Catholic school Biden ends GOP infrastructure talks, starts bipartisan push ‘They’re not getting the chimps’: Woman defies federal judge, PETA Pharmacist saves shopper who stopped breathing inside store Odd black substance on Maine beach turns out to be millions of dead bugs Newport News man accused of sexual assault of child National Geographic recognizes new, 5th ocean Most Americans who refuse COVID vaccine are unlikely to change their minds, poll finds Biden seemingly swats away a cicada as he boards Air Force One Biden opens overseas trip declaring ‘United States is back’ Newsfeed Now: Food prices increase for 12th consecutive month; Woman dies after roller coaster ride Nude man caught on camera entering Michigan home before being cornered by dogs ‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse: How to watch Thursday morning Chipotle to raise prices by about 4%, citing increases in worker pay Spacecraft’s close-up of Jupiter’s mega moon is 1st in 20 years What is happening with the US investigation into COVID-19’s origins? FBI: Virginia Beach mass shooting gunman motivated by ‘perceived workplace grievances’ Norfolk city offices to close for Juneteenth Norfolk woman in wheelchair left abandoned at airport after missing flight ‘Going Places’: Nauticus exhibit celebrates summer traffic Woman facing murder, other charges, for deadly shooting in Elizabeth City Blog: Heavy Rain Possible Next 3 Days. Partial Solar Eclipse Tomorrow. Ohio sisters accused of shooting homeless with BB gun turn themselves in to police Scientists discover fossils of dinosaur the size of a basketball court Opening statements in Marine’s murder trial start Wednesday in Norfolk Video shows California Highway Patrol officers save baby choking on cherry Will we need boosters? What will a rollout look like? Answering questions about the next round of COVID shots Need a job? Virginia may help pay for child care while you search and apply