Patches, the once-42-pound cat put up for adoption from Richmond Animal Care and Control three years ago, took part in his first-ever meet-and-greet with some of his most ardent fans on Sunday.

A man was shot by a Dare County deputy Sunday morning in Manns Harbor, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI). Carmen Sanchez and her family have lived yards away from where it happened for nine-years, awoken by the ongoing situation before 2 a.m. Sunday morning.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger faces a deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Monday to take action on bills passed in the General Assembly. Spanberger can approve legislation, veto bills, or amend them. If she doesn't act, the bills become law without her signature. Read more: https://wtkr3.co/47VTdQK

Chesapeake's Summit Pointe is hosting a new Second Saturdays community market, allowing neighbors to shop small and support local businesses. The market features a rotating lineup of over 100 vendors offering handmade goods, treats, and unique finds.

For four days in April, Portsmouth becomes the center of the basketball world and that stretch tips off this week for the 72nd time.

Health professionals and advocates gathered for the second annual Black Maternal Health Equity Action Conference this week, using the observance of Black Maternal Health Week to spotlight disparities and push for solutions to improve outcomes for Black and Brown mothers.

Norfolk State football took the field Saturday at Dick Price Stadium with something it did not have a year ago - a head coach in Michael Vick that had a spring game under his belt.

U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s remarks against him, telling reporters that the Vatican’s appeals for peace and reconciliation are rooted in the Gospel, and that he doesn’t fear the Trump administration.

Virginia Beach police are still searching for the two additional suspects they say are connected to the Saturday night shooting at the Oceanfront. Read more: https://wtkr3.co/4tgc41K 

The Artemis II crew received a warm welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA's lunar comeback. After a reunion with their families, commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada's Jeremy Hansen took the hangar stage. Read more: https://wtkr3.co/4vq5mHR

President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command announced that it will blockade all Iranian ports beginning Monday at 10 a.m. ET. Full story: https://wtkr3.co/3QBq2wk 

Newly obtained court documents reveal a different version of events in the Virginia Beach Oceanfront shooting, conflicting with previous statements from a suspect's attorney.

Tommy Reamon Jr. has plenty of memories of his father hosting camps on the Peninsula. Now it's his turn to continue that legacy.

On Easter Sunday, Hunter Hicks had planned to go out with a buddy early in the morning to fish for bluefin tuna.

The 17-year-old who died after being shot Wednesday night has been identified, according to Chesapeake police.

The U.S. Postal Service said Thursday it has informed federal budget officials it will temporarily suspend its employer contributions to Federal Employees Retirement System annuities, allowing it to keep making payroll, paying suppliers and delivering the mail.

A bill aiming to increase the state's investment in the offshore wind workforce was recently approved by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, her office said Thursday.

Men in the United States will be automatically registered with the Selective Service System starting in December 2026 under a new law. The system maintains records for a potential military draft, though no draft is currently in place. Read more: https://wtkr3.co/4dY3mQX 

Herbert Erb, the coordinator of the Greater Hampton Roads Diaper Bank, was surprised with the WTKR News 3 Everyday Hero award for his work providing essential supplies to local families.

An unforgettable experience, that’s what it was for one Outer Banks fisherman after fighting and towing in a 212-pound bluefin tuna on his jet ski. Read more: https://wtkr3.co/4swN1WX

A planned increase to the state's minimum wage was included in the most recent series of bills signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, her press office said Thursday.

A proposed residential development at the old VDOT facility in Suffolk is facing opposition from residents concerned about its impact on a bald eagle nest located on the property.

Previous versions of the bill passed the General Assembly in 2024 and 2025, but both were vetoed by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin. This bill prevents new laws from restricting Virginians from using FDA-approved methods of contraception. Read more: https://wtkr3.co/4mmtyXu 

The fertility rate in the United States has been trending down for decades, and new federal data shows that another drop last year brought the rate down to the lowest on record.

Friday, dozens gathered at the Peninsula Islamic Community Center in Hampton for the final chapter in the more-than-three-week-long mystery of the disappearance of 16-year-old Marwa Barakzai.

Four bills recently signed by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger aim to curb gun violence within the commonwealth, her press office said Friday.

All four astronauts of the Artemis II crew have been safely extracted! You can see them in the orange on the left of the raft. After this, they will take a helicopter to the USS John P. Murtha to undergo post-mission medical evaluations after a 10-day trip around the moon. ❤️🌕🚀 (📸: NASA)

Be it as a player or a coach, Jenna Wilson has always been on the softball field. A Smithfield native who played at East Carolina, she landed at Virginia Wesleyan as an assistant in 2018. After 20 weeks of cancer treatment, she returned to the field this week.https://wtkr3.co/4cxUMHc

A death investigation is underway after a woman's body was discovered on Friday near Scott Street, according to Portsmouth police.

The Virginia Beach Police Department is targeting late-night gathering spots, warning people they could face trespassing charges after hours.

More than two months after the murder of 39-year-old Lina Guerra in Norfolk, her family is struggling to get her ashes sent home. WTKR spoke to Guerra's relatives, who live more than 2,300 miles away in Colombia, using a translator. Full story: https://wtkr3.co/4vkUgUt

Chesapeake drivers should prepare for a return to normal operations at the Great Bridge Bridge beginning Friday morning, according to city officials.

Rock legend Billy Idol will perform in Virginia Beach this summer on the next leg of his world tour, “It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!” General on-sale began Friday at 12 p.m. Full story: https://wtkr3.co/4c3maNh

First lady Melania Trump on Thursday forcefully denied any connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling allegations linking her to him “false” and defamatory. Read more: https://wtkr3.co/4e9hc2M

Chesapeake police responded to the shooting in the 900 block of Landing Creek Drive around 11:05 p.m. on Wednesday. Read more: https://wtkr3.co/3OgH9CT  Photo credit: Rodriguez family

Cradock residents left a public meeting frustrated Wednesday night after learning about significant delays and funding issues complicating the cleanup of the Peck Iron and Metal superfund site.

Six weeks ago, the future of public safety in the town of Duck was uncertain, but now town leaders are optimistic after getting a response from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The town's public safety facility has sat on federal land for decades and is leased through USACE

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones will give the keynote address at Norfolk State University's spring commencement, according to the university.

For the second time in less than a week, people came together in James City County in honor of a 15-year-old who was shot and killed.

Norfolk is preparing to welcome the world this summer. Sail 250, a global maritime celebration tied to America’s 250th anniversary, is set to run June 19 through June 23 at Town Point Park — bringing dozens of international ships and thousands of visitors to the waterfront.

By the dozens, Congressional Democrats came out to say that President Trump should no longer serve in the White House, either through the impeachment process or the 25th Amendment, which allows the vice president and the Cabinet to declare that a president is no longer able to perform the job.

Two people accused of selling methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl out of the Scoops Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop in Onancock have been arrested, the Accomack Sheriff's Office said Thursday. https://wtkr3.co/4tGgZc3

Mayor Rick West delivered his annual State of the City address Thursday at the Chesapeake Conference Center. He showcased a year of significant economic growth and outlined plans for continued regional collaboration that he says will benefit all of Hampton Roads. 

Weeks after tragedy unfolded at Constant Hall on Old Dominion University's campus, Army ROTC cadets who witnessed the shooting recounted their experience and response in a 17-minute video posted to the Army ROTC's YouTube page Wednesday night. Read more: https://wtkr3.co/4sA9wdG 

A man was arrested on Wednesday after shooting and killing his brother on Chancery Square, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.

Andrea Roth-Ross lives just off Shell Road and said she would love to safely walk or ride her bike to her church, which is two miles away. However, she avoids doing so because of what she says are dangerous conditions. https://wtkr3.co/3Qa0CWv 

A Norfolk Navy sailor says he got a sickening surprise when drinking a Monster Energy drink this week. https://wtkr3.co/4edBMyV 

Hampton Roads school districts are altering their schedules for the April 21 referendum, with many leaders citing possible security concerns. Read more: https://wtkr3.co/4cy8Tfy

A century-old fire station in Portsmouth could soon be replaced under the city's budget proposal.

A 17-year-old has died after being shot on Wednesday night, according to Chesapeake police. Chesapeake police responded to the 900 block of Landing Creek Drive at around 11:05 p.m. They found a teen who had been shot in the head. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died, police say.