Suffolk

Wilroy Road in Suffolk, VA will be temporarily closed from July 13-31 for utility improvements as part of the Hampton Roads Sanitation District Suffolk Pump Station Replacement Project.

Suffolk Animal Control issued an animal trapping ban advisory in Suffolk, Virginia, due to high temperatures to prevent heatstroke risks for animals in confined spaces.

A viral video shows a violent arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Suffolk, Virginia, near the Sentara BelleHarbour campus. The incident occurred Monday, and WAVY is seeking permission to share the footage.

Two British women accused Tyrion Davis, a US airman, of rape in Suffolk. They testified at a court martial on a US base, with one victim describing violent attacks and receiving medical attention for injuries.

Virginia State Police reported 15 deaths in 14 crashes across multiple counties and cities during the four-day Independence Day holiday period from July 2 to July 5.

Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Chesapeake have adopted a regional 'one bin' recycling initiative, causing concern among a Hampton Roads recycler about moving away from blue bins.

Crews responded to a landfill fire on Bob Foeller Drive in Suffolk, Virginia, just before 11 p.m. Monday night. Officials confirmed the fire was contained to a 50' by 50' area with no threat to structures.

Suffolk firefighters are preparing for a busy holiday weekend amid a major heat wave. The Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue is prioritizing crew safety as extreme heat increases fire risks.

Virginia’s new budget allows most cities and counties to hold referendums on sales taxes for school construction and renovation, but the school project sales tax will not appear on the ballot in Suffolk this year.

A person was airlifted after a crash on Pittmantown Road in Suffolk, Virginia, on June 30 at around 6:01 p.m. The Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue responded to the incident involving a pinned occupant in the 2900 block of Pittmantown Road.

A 28-year-old woman from Suffolk, Virginia, has been missing since July 27 and was last seen at her home. Authorities are using Crime Line to assist in the search, with descriptions provided of her physical appearance.

Suffolk's fire marshal warns that severe drought conditions could significantly increase fire risk, citing a recent two-alarm brush fire that burned 100 acres near Lummis and Copeland roads.

The US plans to invest over $4bn to upgrade its military and spy bases in the UK, with some new facilities in Suffolk likely to store nuclear weapons. An additional $163m is allocated for a secretive spy base, according to Pentagon documents.

A fire suppression system issue caused flooding in a Suffolk, Va. building, displacing residents. A family, including Lesette Bowers and her nine-month-old son, sought refuge in a parking lot. Fire officials suspect vandalism as a possible cause.

A father was bitten by an adder, Britain's most dangerous snake, while paddleboarding in Suffolk. The bite caused severe symptoms, including an 'elephant leg' and inability to walk.

A water leak caused by an activated sprinkler head in the laundry room of an apartment building in Suffolk displaced 50 residents. The incident resulted in extensive water damage affecting floors from the fourth down to the first.

An 11-year-old boy in England discovered a 1.8-million-year-old fossilized elephant tooth from the species Anancus arvernensis on a Suffolk beach. The family identified the tooth as originating from a Red Crag cliff formation, likely eroded and washed ashore.

A lightning strike caused a house fire in Suffolk, which was quickly contained by fire crews. No injuries were reported, and the American Red Cross is assisting the three adults who lived in the home.

A 10-year-old child was injured after being struck by a vehicle while bicycling near Godwin Boulevard and Harrell Drive in Suffolk on June 20. The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m., and the child sustained injuries to their shoulder, ankle, and head.

Topsail Chiropractic in Suffolk will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its grand opening on June 25 at 9:30 a.m. at 5911 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite 101, as announced by the City of Suffolk.

A 33-year-old woman from Suffolk was reported missing on June 22. Police are asking the public for help in locating her.

A fox in Suffolk, Virginia, tested positive for rabies and was euthanized by Suffolk Animal Control. The Virginia Department of Health confirmed the case, highlighting rabies as a fatal disease.

Suffolk's city council has temporarily halted applications for data centers until regulations for the industry are finalized. The decision aims to address regulatory gaps before approving new data center projects.

Suffolk is ending curbside recycling and adopting a regional AI system. Materials from blue and green bins will be processed at a new plant in Portsmouth.

A gas line was struck by a construction crew on South Main Street in Suffolk, leading to a shelter-in-place order for nearby businesses. The incident occurred Wednesday morning.

Thunderstorms caused widespread damage across Hampton Roads, with thousands still without power as Dominion Energy crews work to restore it. WAVY viewers submitted photos and videos of the storm damage in neighborhoods across the region.

Contractors will close the middle of the intersection and part of the left eastbound lane on Holland Road at Kenyon Road in Suffolk on June 15 for paving operations, with detours in place.

A 1,000-gallon propane tank leaked in the 2000 block of Northgate Commerce Parkway in Suffolk, Virginia, causing traffic blockage. Suffolk Fire & Rescue contained the hazardous material release, and no injuries were reported. Responders are still working to fully stop the leak.

Guadalupe Rivera, a 60-year-old landscaping supervisor in Virginia, was killed when a speeding car collided with an SUV, leading to charges of involuntary manslaughter against the driver, Synclair Tyrone Mayes. The incident highlights issues of reckless driving and traffic fatalities in Virginia, with Rivera’s death being one of several recent tragedies linked to excessive speed and distracted driving.

The UK's £38.2 billion Sizewell C nuclear reactor will provide investors with high returns and low risk exposure while consumers face annual bill increases of £19-£21. The National Audit Office warns that the financing structure relies on assumptions about cost increases and requires close monitoring of risks to taxpayers and consumers.

The UK government's £38bn nuclear plant in Suffolk has a cost subject to significant uncertainty and may outweigh benefits until at least 2064. The National Audit Office warns of considerable but uncertain potential benefits and immediate substantial risks borne by the public. The Sizewell C nuclear plant's risks are deemed higher than its benefits.

RAF Lakenheath is a US air base in the UK where secrets are held, including nuclear storage, and its presence affects local life with sonic booms and internet disruptions. The base is part of the 'tri-base area' in Suffolk, leased to the US government. Local people have adapted to the American presence over eight decades.

A new test for womb cancer is being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Norfolk, a patient praises the new test, highlighting the importance of women's health

Saffron Cole-Nottage, a 32-year-old woman from Suffolk, drowned after getting stuck in sea defence rocks at Lowestoft. A coroner suggested she might have been saved if the ambulance service had alerted the fire service more quickly. The incident occurred on February 2, 2025, while Cole-Nottage was walking her dog with her daughter.

Russia has issued a threat to bomb Britain, citing potential targets in London, Leicester, Reading, and Suffolk, which it claims are manufacturing drones for Ukraine. The Kremlin's warning highlights concerns over military supply chains and international tensions.

A meteor was captured soaring across Suffolk's sky by Denise Hubert using a doorbell camera in Kesgrave. The event highlights a rare celestial phenomenon observed in the region.