WAVY.com Articles: February 17, 2023

Bystanders, first responders rush to aid of motorcyclist after fiery Granby St. crash Police: Two injured after vehicle strikes power pole in Chesapeake With near-record number of whales off VB this winter, ‘you’re going to have a number of deaths, unfortunately’ Chesapeake gym opens specially-crafted gym for kids with special needs Fire damages Highland Ave. home in Portsmouth Kyle Jacobs, songwriter and husband of country star Kellie Pickler, dies at 49 Local family braces for loss as war in Ukraine approaches one long year of destruction and death Firefighters respond to fire at apartment complex in Norfolk USCGC Seneca returns to Portsmouth after 24-day Caribbean Sea patrol Local bicycle shop owner hit by car, killed, while riding Ohio governor says FEMA will provide resources to East Palestine New Orleans mother wants answers after baby is attacked at daycare USCGC Legare returns to Portsmouth Some Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino drinks recalled, may contain glass Man convicted of killing NN officer, facing up to 40 years, will act as his own attorney ‘Non-credible’ threat delays flight out of El Paso airport Suspect in shootings of two Orthodox Jewish men in L.A. now faces federal hate crimes Fight for racial equality continues 130 years after Roanoke lynching House Democratic leader tours border, urges GOP not to politicize immigration Finger-pointing flies from lawmakers over Ohio train derailment and spill Juarez offers to take migrants with small children off the streets 2 migrants stoned to death by smugglers along border wall in Tijuana Texas DPS pursuits result in arrests, migrant apprehensions New Portsmouth funeral business aims to teach about life, death, how to live Norfolk police search for suspects in connection to string of car larcenies McDonald’s, Wendy’s spat over Daytona 500 ODU warns students of money scam affecting campus Zelle fraud claims surge. 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Stella Stevens, star of ‘The Nutty Professor,’ is dead at 84 Biden needles DeSantis for floating elimination of AP classes Arkabutla, MS man accused of killing ex-wife, 5 others Chesapeake Public Schools to host job fair Mar. 1 Jeffries visits border one day after McCarthy Lawmakers push for answers to healthcare worker shortage City offices closed for George Washington’s birthday Trump beats Biden, Harris in 2024 match-ups: poll New Orleans mother wants answers after baby is attacked at daycare Advocates call on EPA to pick up pace on PFAS response Detailed timeline presented in Alex Murdaugh murder trial Lawmakers call on VA to expand breast cancer screening access for veterans El Paso man indicted on drug charges in St. Louis Team from Radford vies for MLF College Fishing National Championship Report: ICE migrant transfers are a form of retaliation Roads, crowds and parking: What drivers need to know ahead of the NHL’s outdoor Stadium Series game at Carter-Finley Stadium Norfolk breaks ground on new living community on Church St. Tiger Woods apologizes for tampon prank on Justin Thomas Schumer, McConnell visit Munich conference in show of support for Ukraine  Work force crews from Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail recover two handguns PETA offers to pay for Wienermobile repair — if the vehicle goes vegan DOJ searches Pence group’s offices, finds no classified documents Norfolk Public Schools hosts job fair Feb. 25 Trump seeks to block past accusers from testifying in defamation trial Norfolk mother charged after 6-year-old student brings handgun to Little Creek Elementary School 70K pounds of goods spilled after Costco truck catches fire on I-95 in Caroline Co. Arizona Democrat goes on media blitz against GOP border narrative GOP panel kills effort to scrap Virginia’s defunct same-sex marriage ban Family pet dies following house fire in Gloucester Instagram Features: Teens and Screens H.O.P.E Youth Summit DOJ taking over Texas AG corruption probe What is the Marburg virus? Another country records first-ever outbreak Family of Tyre Nichols promises to be at every court date of five former officers Family displaced, pet cat rescued after house fire in Norfolk New York woman used TikTok to learn fate of dad who killed mom ADMIRALS CITY SERIES: Chesapeake’s Chilled Ponds Ice Sports Complex allows all ages to get involved in hockey Virginia Senate panel derails Petersburg’s pursuit of $1.4B casino project Virginia House ends push for paid family, medical leave Forced to move over $37: How housing vouchers are failing some Virginia residents Hyundai, Kia announce software upgrades to vehicles targeted in social media theft trend Students passed around bullet at Newport News middle school, officials say Daly makes Daytona 500 for Floyd Mayweather US, European and Russian security experts urge review of nuclear weapons safeguards Woman survives broken neck after 200-foot fall in California mountains Valentine’s Day chocolate sold at Target recalled, may contain tree nuts Haley says DeSantis didn’t go ‘far enough’ with ‘Don’t Say Gay’ 5 ex-officers charged in Tyre Nichols case plead not guilty House fire displaces 5 on Mt. Pleasant Rd in Chesapeake Joe Rogan blasts Buttigieg over construction worker comments Fox News hosts, execs privately blasted Trump election fraud claims shared on network, court documents show How ‘tax friendly’ is it where you live? Study gives every state a grade Man pleads guilty in hit-and-run that killed college runner Blog: Warm with rain today. Then a big 24 hour temp drop. Daytona International Speedway known for speed on pavement AND water Under fire, Rick Scott changes plan to exempt Social Security, Medicare from sunsetting   Apple flexes lobbying power as Apple Watch ban comes before Biden next week US issues kill order for feral cows in New Mexico Hampton teen actors take gala guests through time-travel mystery City council to vote on dog policy at Virginia Beach Oceanfront Is Bing too belligerent? Microsoft hopes to tame AI chatbot What to know about the chemicals in the Ohio train derailment House Republicans turn southern border into second campus Lindsey Graham in GOP hot seat for speedy judicial nominees Risk of shortfall raises stakes in Social Security fight Here are the groups looking into George Santos Walmart hiring for Chesapeake store months after mass shooting Fetterman praised for getting help for depression Court documents reveal new details in deadly Mineola Dr shooting in Virginia Beach Menchville boys set their eyes on postseason after undefeated regular season