WTKR News 3
Norfolk, VA · English · TV & web
WTKR News 3 is a local news outlet based in Norfolk, Virginia, covering regional news including crime, weather, community events, and public affairs. It reports on developments in Virginia Beach, Suffolk, and surrounding areas with a focus on local government, safety, and weather updates.
- 13/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 3 Norfolk, VA peers
Latest stories
- Plans take shape for a pedestrian bridge linking West Ghent and Lambert's Point on the Elizabeth River TrailPlans are underway for a pedestrian bridge connecting West Ghent and Lambert's Point on the Elizabeth River Trail in Norfolk, Virginia, aiming to replace a narrow underpass and improve accessibility and safety.
- Copeland expected to plead guilty, VB safety task force, Israel and Iran strikes: Sunrise BriefJermiah Copeland is expected to plead guilty to charges related to the death of Petty Officer Angelina Resendiz, while Virginia Beach launches a safety task force and Israel and Iran engage in retaliatory strikes.
- First Warning Forecast: Cooler & windy today, Back to the 90s later this weekToday will be mostly sunny with highs in the 70s and windy, followed by warmer temperatures in the 80s and 90s later in the week with pop-up storms.
- Tuskegee Airman buried in Suffolk helped lay groundwork for Red TailsSecond Lt. William H. Walker, a Tuskegee Airman from Suffolk, Virginia, died in a training accident before seeing combat but contributed to the legacy of the 332nd Fighter Group, known as the Red Tails. He is buried in Suffolk, and his gravesite is a historical reminder of his role in paving the way for future Black aviators.
- Pigman's Bar-B-Que in Kill Devil Hills temporarily closes after firePigman's Bar-B-Que in Kill Devil Hills temporarily closed after a fire damaged the restaurant. The fire was extinguished, and no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
- Car crashes into Virginia Beach restaurant in Landstown shopping centerA car crashed into a Virginia Beach restaurant in the Landstown shopping center early Sunday morning, causing damage but no injuries. The restaurant was closed at the time, and owners are working on repairs.
- First Warning Forecast: Not as hot Monday, back in the 90s late weekTemperatures will be lower on Monday but rise back to the 90s by late week with heat index values near 100 degrees, accompanied by isolated storm chances.
- York-Poquoson authorities search for missing 32-year-old Yorktown womanYork-Poquoson authorities are searching for 32-year-old Rosaria Tuyethoa Bui, who was last seen on June 7, 2026, and whose disappearance is considered a credible threat to her health and safety.
- Hotels and habitats for local pollinatorsA workshop in Virginia Beach taught attendees to build bee hotels and promote pollinator habitats using native plants.
- Pride in the 'Peake to return to Chesapeake; only sober, family-friendly Pride event in Hampton RoadsPride in the 'Peake returns to Chesapeake City Park on June 14 with expected 10,000 attendees, offering a sober, family-friendly LGBTQ+ celebration with vendors, food, and community resources.
- First Warning Forecast: Hot and humid Sunday, afternoon storms possibleA hot and humid Sunday with possible afternoon thunderstorms is expected, bringing isolated rain and wind gusts. Cooler weather is forecast for Monday, with heat returning by Wednesday.
- Sand Soccer Championships and new safety task force highlight a promising summer for Virginia BeachThousands attended the Virginia Beach Sand Soccer Championships, while a new safety task force aims to enhance community safety and inclusivity for a better summer.
- First Warning Forecast: Hot & humid Sunday, tracking the chance of stormsA hot and humid Sunday is expected with potential storms, a level 1 severe weather threat, and temperatures rebounding later in the week.
- Man dies after shooting on Providence Road in ChesapeakeA man was found dead after being shot on Providence Road in Chesapeake, Virginia, with police investigating the incident and seeking public tips.
- Families reunite with USS Iwo Jima sailors at Naval Station Norfolk after historic 10-month deploymentThe USS Iwo Jima returned to Naval Station Norfolk after a 10-month deployment in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, where it fought drug traffickers and provided humanitarian aid. Families reunited with sailors, expressing mixed emotions about their return.