WAVY.com Articles: February 21, 2022

Hampton lacrosse falls 15-6 to VMI in home opener Born without his right leg and a partial left leg, Adonis Lattimore of Virginia Beach wins state wrestling championship Father allegedly told 4-year-old to shoot at police at Utah McDonald’s Video captures driver doing donuts, causing damage to San Diego Padres field More school districts to allow optional masking; local pediatrician weighs in Police: No charges expected to be filed after 17-year-old fatally shot in Chesapeake Saturday University of New Orleans reacts to student’s mysterious death SpaceX launches new satellites weeks after up to 40 fell out of orbit Has Russia invaded Ukraine? Mural in honor of deported U.S. veterans re-dedicated in California PBS Kids show ‘Arthur’ comes to an end after 25 seasons Robeson County, NC NAACP wants Confederate statue moved from courthouse Rally calls for automatic voting rights restoration for felons as effort faces roadblock DEA: We save lives in Middle America by stopping fentanyl at the border Police: Suspect interacted with T-Mobile clerk before taking phones during armed robbery in Suffolk Norfolk Tides brings back Youth Field Makeover Project to renovate local fields Rock band The Black Crowes stopping at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion in Portsmouth this summer Special: Bruce Rader’s 45 years of sports, stars and charity in Hampton Roads NASCAR Legend Bobby Allison talks Daytona 500 Efforts to create Mass Violence Care Fund not in budget as expected by supporters Hampton Roads hotel industry continues to outpace the rest of Virginia markets, report says Calls for transparency, a seat at the table come from Newport News community members 5 injured, 1 seriously after Chesapeake police pursuit ends in crash in Norfolk; 3 arrested had warrants Gov. Youngkin announces employment claims backlog reduced by nearly 89% Where’s my refund? 2021 tax returns may see delays Portsmouth festival organizer says marijuana will likely be allowed inside if event is approved FDA approves app to give doses of insulin Another abandoned boat removed from local waters — with plans for four more in Lynnhaven Inlet area Man walks into Portsmouth hospital with gunshot wound ‘AGT: Extreme’ Simon Cowell reacts to dangerous acts Virginia Senate blocks repeal of minimum wage increase Over 125,000 still without water in border town of Laredo, Texas Here’s why higher home prices are also driving up rent rates Biden to block investment, trade in areas of Ukraine recognized as independent by Putin Amendment to Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill would force schools to out students in 6 weeks The most overpriced used car in each state Transplant team braves winter storm to deliver donor lungs to patient Christian school employees charged with covering up sexual assault on Texas campus GOP wishes happy Presidents Day to past presidents except Biden Starbucks employee writes secret note on cup to help young woman Bon Secours hiring on-the-spot at upcoming open-interview event, looking to fill several positions ‘Rest easy, old man:’ Stallion approaching end of his life euthanized at Corolla Wild Horse Fund Putin to recognize independence of Ukraine breakaway regions Film on Hampton Nurses in 1963 Salary Negotiations In the Kitchen: Charcuterie Boards and Candy Kabobs Shrink the Wrinkle! Focused Linear Compression Therapy Military Minute: USA Bobsled ‘AGT’ singer Nightbirde dies after cancer battle: report Virginia parent speaks about heated argument with school board chair What does certified pre-owned mean? Understanding CPO cars Delta crew members, passengers help save man’s life 35,000 feet in the air Was Arbery killing a hate crime? Jury hears closing arguments Trump’s social media app goes live on Apple App Store Shelter co-founder comforts migrants even as she deals with personal loss California lawmaker introduces bill of rights for cats, dogs State of Commonwealth: Most Virginians oppose CRT ban, support police officers in schools, CNU poll says Over 600,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies delivered to Hampton Roads Galleries: Bruce Rader Through the Years Report: Where rent rose, fell the most in 2021 Searching for solutions: Norfolk nonprofit helps communities RISE above climate challenges Youngkin extends emergency order for hospitals as critical staffing shortages persist Blog: Nice weather for President’s Day. Up and down temps this week. Police were justified in shooting Hampton man who shot 2 Maryland officers, state’s attorney says Mom pens candid obit for son killed by overdose Argument between homeowner, protesters sparked Portland shooting, police say Watch: 4 mountain lions prowl Colorado neighborhood Woman shot in area of I-664 and Powhatan Parkway in Hampton NASCAR Cup Series rookie Austin Cindric wins Daytona 500 404 Family Dollar stores closed after FDA uncovers massive rodent infestation Virus cases, hospitalizations continue steady decline across the US Rents reach ‘insane’ levels across the country with no end in sight