WAVY.com Articles: March 1, 2023

Police: 2 shot in Calvert Square area of Norfolk ODU gets ready for run at the Sun Belt Tournament Hungry? Utah wildlife officials suggest catching this ‘tasty’ invasive species Police: 3 injured in multi-vehicle crash involving NNPD patrol vehicle Police report gunshot victim in Norfolk Oregon lawmakers propose bill that would give $1K per month to homeless people Hunter charged for killing pet dogs he thought were coyotes These four House Republicans broke with the GOP to oppose inflation estimates bill ‘It’s been a long, agonizing 11 years’ Mother of missing Portsmouth woman wants answers Venus, Jupiter shine during night sky ‘kiss’: How to see it Biden mocks Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: ‘Isn’t she amazing?’ ODU baseball runs win streak to 8 games after 6-5 win over W&M ODU women advance at Sun Belt tourney after 66-56 win over Georgia State Space just got bigger: Scientists add thousands of objects to universal map Portsmouth kids speak to Virginia General Assembly members Volkswagen’s tracking firm refused to find stolen SUV, kidnapped boy without payment: sheriff Sick of the long lines at airport security? TSA PreCheck could help Local farmers help Foodbank get fresh food to Hampton Roads families Man arrested after shooting on Cybernetics Way in York Burger King brings back fan-favorite item for limited time Man arrested in connection to homicide on Finespun Last in Virginia Beach Fight in high school classroom leaves one dead, one injured California university to train law students and professors from Mexico School culture wars fuel top House GOP bill  Cat with gang tattoos finds forever home after being rescued from Mexican prison Product safety commission requests information on gas stoves, taking possible step toward regulation Jurassic-era insect found near Arkansas Walmart Cherry blossom trees enter first bloom stage Righting a wrong that created generational wealth for Whites but poverty for Blacks House Democrats gather to chart path toward 2024 majority with wins from last Congress Names of husband, wife found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Fairfax County released Ja Morant accused of making threatening statement to Memphis mall guard What’s Biden waiting for when it comes to 2024? OSCO: Officers fatally shoot man during altercation on Main St. in Canandaigua Blue Cow Ice Cream Co. set to open new location in Richmond Portsmouth Police zero in on drug trafficking organization El Paso preparing for potential migrant surge in May This cat spent 6 days alone in a Las Vegas hotel before anyone noticed Explosive found in bag at Pennsylvania airport, man arrested Firefighters respond to fire at E. Liberty St. in Norfolk What’s in the new ‘Ted Lasso’ ice cream flavor? Experts urge lawmakers to tackle climate change as sea levels rise Why a DC crime bill is creating big problems for Democrats Connecticut group urges state to exonerate witch trial victims over 300 years later Newport News high school piloting Raptor technology to enhance school safety 1 displaced in house fire on Westover Avenue in Williamsburg EPA proposal expected to expand sales of high-ethanol gasoline in Midwest states Can passenger travel at Newport News Williamsburg Airport survive long term? Economist expresses doubt Senate committee holds hearing on train derailment House Republicans open investigation into role of intermediaries in prescription drug prices 2 men cited for killing, planning to eat American bald eagle Florida moves to expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law in coming legislative session 1 displaced, 3 cats dead in apartment fire on Birch Lake Rd in Virginia Beach Travis Scott allegedly punched NYC nightclub worker, caused $12K in damage: sources Newport News One City Marathon returns this weekend US intelligence: No evidence foreign adversaries behind ‘Havana syndrome’ GOP senators grill Garland on border security, weaponization of law enforcement  Dave Grohl prepares barbecue for hundreds at homeless shelter Chocolate peanut butter cups recalled nationwide CANCELED: Hampton LEGO brick convention Republicans vow to block Biden FAA pick as Democrats double down Major League Baseball could take over broadcasting of 17 teams Buydowns can lower mortgage rates, but are they worth it? Twitter reverses suspension of Mike Lee’s personal account Soldiers allegedly heard ‘loud noise’ before killing 5 in Nuevo Laredo KFC bringing back ‘buzzworthy’ menu item for first time in nearly a decade Kaine, Warner announce $98M for affordable housing in Virginia Biden marks 20 years at DHS as controversy centers on Mayorkas Railroad crossing closure on Carolina Road in Suffolk High school students pepper-sprayed at anti-racism protest in California McCarthy to bring CBO director for House briefing as debt talks inch forward History of the Equal Rights Amendment Catching Up With ‘Grand Crew’ Community Connection: Help Solve Hunger HVAC and Water Heater Spring Tune Up Man steals American Airlines bus at JFK airport, drives it through NYC: police Nursing: The Heroes of Tomorrow COVID fraudster extradited to US after more than a year on the run TikTok sets new default time limits for minors LAPD may no longer send armed officers to these 28 types of police calls Arrest warrants issued for projected NFL draft pick Jalen Carter Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow resigns VB Department of Health to host free COVID-19 vaccination clinic Mar. 4 Ship lost in 1894 found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic end House GOP tightens up on earmarks House passes bill to require inflation estimates for executive orders State delivers closing argument in Alex Murdaugh murder trial NCDOT seeking public input on Green Transportation Plan Execution-style killing in downtown St. Louis caught on video The Roanoke area is home to top five trophy smallmouth bass waters in Virginia Watchdog faults agencies for inadequate intelligence sharing ahead of Jan. 6 Basketball will be Boss in North Carolina and maybe leave us ‘Miserables’ during March’s madness Youngkin to take part in CNN town hall amid 2024 speculation Multiple officers shot, man found dead after Kansas City standoff Guilford County school board bill gets 1st reading in North Carolina Senate as Democrats ask for a new nominee Florida lawmaker’s bill would get rid of the Democratic Party Mark Robinson calls North Carolina a ‘destination state’ for ‘death,’ pushes for stricter abortion laws Petition calls on sheriff to enforce law against ‘concealing’ identity in public after Proud Boys show up at North Carolina school board meeting Prosecutors rest case against former North Carolina police officer and Oath Keeper charged for Jan. 6 Former ‘Bachelorette’ contestant shares recovery story to ECU students ahead of spring break Students, advocates rally for student debt cancellation outside of US Supreme Court Jury in Alex Murdaugh murder trial to visit Moselle Wednesday ‘Endangered’ milkweed could affect state’s plans to build border wall in South Texas Campaign in the works to help Americans understand Mexico’s public-smoking ban Cartels steering migrants into deadly storm drains Experts weigh in on dangers during National Eating Disorder Week Newport girl is one of 1,100 people in world battling specific genetic disease Supreme Court met with rally amid student loan forgiveness hearings Statewide Tornado Drill scheduled for Tuesday Chesterfield middle school cancels speech by ‘former violent white supremacist’ Man wanted for throwing cat out of apartment window in Prince William County arrested Father charged after 7-year-old boy shoots himself in hand in Prince William County USDA panel unveils recommendations to resolve discrimination in farming Restaurants are testing out subscription plans, but are the savings worth it? New push to pass pro-union bill in Congress Del. Lamont Bagby wins Democratic nomination for 9th District special election Biden at Julie Su nomination event: ‘I’m just anxious to finish the job here’ Republican Party of Virginia announces Stephen Imholt as nominee for 9th Senate District seat Cannabis confusion: Advocates push for clarity in Virginia legalization efforts USPS to purchase 9,000 electric vehicles, install 14,000 charging stations Attacks on public transit drivers could become crimes after new bill passes Virginia House Man accused of hacking into VB gas station and selling gas at discounted rate pleads guilty Former Page High School employee charged with child sex crimes: court records 757 Sober Rides offers free Lyft rides on St. Patrick’s Day Nevada woman caught with handgun at Norfolk International Airport Crews respond to fire at Captain D’s Seafood in Norfolk NC approved to continue food assistance benefits during rest of 2022-23 school year Zeldin launches PAC aimed at increasing GOP turnout among voters of color, younger demographics Eli Lilly caps insulin costs at $35 per month Blog: New month…New pattern? Security officers are the new faces at Newport News Public Schools Blinken stresses regional stability in trip to Russia’s Central Asia neighbors Bipartisan senators unveiling legislation aimed at preventing more toxic train derailments Deputies searching for missing Currituck man Shooting survivor’s ‘American Idol’ tryout has judges wiping away tears: ‘This is not OK’ Police continue search for Portsmouth woman missing for 11 years Mexican president: Mexico has more democracy than US Digital Dialogue: How is Chat GPT influencing college campuses? Vance pitches PPP for Ohio while other Republicans say to wait Doctors are prescribing Ozempic, Mounjaro ‘off label’ for weight loss: Is that allowed? DeSantis revs up shadow campaign New Starbucks drinks with olive oil a curiosity in Italy Man dead after shooting at Virginia Beach hotel, homicide investigation underway Kitchen fire breaks out at Olde Huntersville home in Norfolk Norfolk to receive $1.6M for I-264 reconnecting communities project Chesapeake firefighters respond to grain dryer fire Senate confirms Eastern Shore native as first LGBTQ federal judge in Virginia King’s Fork boys and girls close in on state crowns Woodside boys top Maury for 5B region title, Lake Taylor falls to Hopewell in 3A