WAVY.com Articles: January 4, 2023

Dave Koz, Gerald Albright to headline 40th Annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival These four House Republicans voted against adjourning amid Speaker fight Lockdown Downs: Camille Downs is anchoring Norfolk State women’s defensive effort Rookie QB Sam Howell to start regular season finale for Commanders Raskin says nailing Trump on alleged crimes ‘would not be that satisfying’ Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists for 2023 announced 5/31 Memorial Committee hosts public meeting Jan. 9 Amazon to cut 18,000 jobs, CEO says VB wants public help to ID locations of homeless population AG: No ‘certainty’ escaped prisoner crossed into U.S.  Mexico vows to catch gang members responsible for bloody prison escape Norfolk-bound Ever Forward owner to pay more than $600K for oyster bar restoration following grounding of vessel Republicans at odds over border security, adding to deadlock in vote for Speaker Community helps local skate shop recover stolen bikes following break-in A look ahead at this weekend’s events | Jan. 6-8 Man whose foot was found in Yellowstone pool left poems, $447 in cash in car: investigators Tenn. family reunited with dog 2 years later after rescue from ‘inhumane’ NJ puppy mill: police Equipment arrives, repairs continue at Wheelabrator Portsmouth facility following fire Jill Biden to have lesion removed from above right eye Norfolk Fire-Rescue responding to two-alarm fire on Middle Ave. What exactly is a ‘bomb cyclone?’ Possible laptop of VB mass shooter now in attorney’s hands Brick Anchor Brew-House in downtown Norfolk to close Newport News School Board accepting applications for vacancy Portsmouth hosts prayer vigil as number of crimes rise McCarthy allies, opponents signal optimism to breaking House Speaker deadlock Tucker Carlson: ‘Hatred’ of liberals ‘clouded my judgment’ before midterms This Electric SUV has the price and the mileage Americans want Chesapeake Public Schools wants input on possible pre-Labor Day school start Butter fills canal after fire at Wisconsin dairy plant Water main break repaired in Kill Devil Hills Newer option for drivers may lower insurance costs ‘Do me a favor and don’t follow too close’: New video shows traffic stop involving Idaho stabbings suspect Virginia AG begins civil rights investigation into Fairfax County high school, school division State Police search for wanted sex offender Bryan Kohberger extradited back to Idaho to face homicide charges Job fair in Currituck County White House: Southwest Airlines ‘failed’ customers after cancelations Bessie Hendricks, oldest American, dies at age 115 Unaccounted gift card audit plays role in Chapman’s firing, sources say Dome site developers close on equity, construction trailers arrive on site White House cautions against panic as XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant spreads Norfolk library offers COVID-19 test kits Third suspect arrested in connection to Sykes Ave. homicide MLK health, career and business resource fair coming to Hampton Post-holiday and off-season shopping deals that you can still score now Political Profile: Democrat Aaron Rouse, former NFL player and Beach Councilman, running for Virginia Senate in special election Biden says he intends to visit southern border on Mexico trip Moody’s warns of ‘slowcession’ that could last throughout 2023 Traffic shift upcoming for Laskin Road project in VB Chesapeake officials searching for raccoon that bit a person En Punto: Una delegada de VB dice que tiene el laptop personal del sospechoso del tiroteo masivo, y más noticias Southwest offers apology, 25K frequent-flyer points after holiday meltdown Man charged with first-degree murder in connection to Atlanta Ave. shooting Damar Hamlin’s recovery moving in ‘positive direction,’ rep says Don’t Put Your Future On Hold Biden praises McConnell, touts infrastructure law in Kentucky Satellite images show ‘bomb cyclone’ churning off California coast Assisting students of all ages Run with the Cookies Rick Scott calls for ‘change’ within GOP in seven-figure national ad NFL speaks on Hamlin, game safety at press conference Who is Byron Donalds? Biden knocks ‘embarrassing’ House Speaker vote VB health department to host free COVID-19, flu vaccination clinic Why lawmakers can vote for House Speaker before taking their oath of office Instructional assistant accused of assaulting special needs student in Fairfax County Jon Hardister makes it official: He wants his face in North Carolina’s elevators Where student loan forgiveness stands: Legal fight shifts to Supreme Court Child dead, 4 others hurt after shooting in Prince William County Lucas-Burke selected as Portsmouth’s vice mayor Michael Moore: GOP deserves best comedy Emmy for Speaker kerfuffle Three scenarios for how the McCarthy Speakership fight could end City Manager: Norfolk arena could be built downtown, not at Military Circle Mall Not guilty verdict for man accused of shooting 5 people in Norfolk Whataburger puts Dr Pepper back in menu’s spotlight — for limited time Pence urges Republicans to back McCarthy for Speaker Porsche Taycan: Best Performance Car To Buy 2023 Watch ‘Elvis’ for free on the King of Rock and Roll’s birthday GOP’s McCarthy voted down time after time for House speaker STUDY: 25% of homes across the Commonwealth report dangerously high levels of radon Bill could set minimum staffing requirements for Virginia nursing facilities Average Virginia gas prices climb 16 cents in one week Virginia ranks in top 5 growth states of 2022, according to U-Haul Virginia senator from Chesapeake proposes statewide ban on blue headlights Karl Rove: GOP infighting on Speaker an ‘utter, unmitigated disaster’ Murder suspect Bryan Kohberger back in Idaho to face charges House Speaker Election Coverage: McCarthy seeks path to victory ahead of fourth vote 78-year-old man’s ear chewed off in train station attack in Oregon Local food bank to host food distribution event at Greenbrier Mall Drone advances in Ukraine could bring dawn of killer robots Candidate Profile: Aaron Rouse (Va. Senate District 7) Virginia Zoo mourns passing of youngest two-toed sloth, Riley Blog: Spring-like storms in early January Virginia Beach Restaurant Week set for Jan. 16-22 Virginia Beach Public Library expands hours at most branches Incoming Democratic lawmaker to be sworn in on first-edition ‘Superman’ No. 1 comic   Health officials looking for small animal that bit person in York Could social media be making kids too sensitive? UNC researchers weigh in Dozens of vultures found dead near NC water tower Fans donate over $6 million to Damar Hamlin’s toy drive for kids New Virginia Beach Fire Chief sworn in Outer Banks Hospital welcomes first baby of 2023 Damar Hamlin cardiac arrest highlights importance of CPR Man, boy injured in overnight shooting on Falcon Creek Way in Hampton Five takeaways from Tuesday’s McCarthy drama at the Capitol   SpaceX rocket launch kicks off ambitious 2023 in space Experts urge domestic action against winter COVID surge UFC President Dana White recorded slapping his wife Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940 million after no winner Ben Stanley’s long journey to ODU