Barbara Virginia Manke

January 25, 1937 — April 11, 2025 Overland Park, Kansas Barbara Virginia Manke, 88, entered into eternal rest in the early morning hours of April 11th, 2025, at her home in Overland Park, Kansas. A devoted woman of faith, a beloved mother and grandmother, …

When are the cicadas coming to Virginia? Brood XIV expected to emerge in the South.

Brood XIV cicadas are gearing up for their debut later this spring. This brood periodically emerges every 17 years. VIRGINIA, USA — Get ready Virginia and North Carolina: cicadas are coming back in 2025. The good news is, their return probably won't be …

Man arrested for allegedly striking acquaintance with barbell in Woodbridge, Virginia

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — A man was arrested for striking a person with a barbell during an argument in Woodbridge, Virginia, on Saturday morning, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Officials said officers responded to a residence in …

Wildlife Center of Virginia rescues Great Horned Owlet | Patient of the Week

FREDERICKSBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — On April 2, the Wildlife Center of Virginia admitted its first baby raptor of 2025 — a nestling Great Horned Owlet from Fredericksburg, Virginia. The owlet had fallen out of its nest and was found on the ground. Rescuers …

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for portions of West Virginia and Ohio

WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO (WCHS) — UPDATED 6:05 p.m., 4/14/25 A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for portions of Ohio and West Virginia. The warning includes Gallia and Lawrence counties in Ohio along with Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, Putnam and …

'A great first session together': West Virginia lawmakers look back on legislative work

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — West Virginia lawmakers wrapped up the legislative session as Saturday turned into Sunday. “I think we had a great first session together, the Senate body and the governor,” said Sen. Brian Helton (R-Fayette). “We’re behind him all …

Virginia Beach Local Real Estate Market Home Supply Strong

During the month of March in Hampton Roads, inventory was at its highest level in more than five years for that month, which leads the way into the spring buying season. Data from the Real Estate Information Network (REIN) shows that there were nearly 22% …

Rebuilt pitching staff guides West Virginia to best record in nation

West Virginia has the best overall and road records in Division I baseball, and the Big 12-leading Mountaineers are doing it with a first-year coach and a No. 1 pitcher who spent his first four seasons at a Division II school in Illinois. The Mountaineers …

New York knicker thief busted after underwear heist, high-speed chase in Virginia

STAFFORD, VA — A 60-year-old New York man was arrested after leading deputies on a high-speed chase Friday night with a suitcase stuffed with stolen women’s lingerie, shoes, and clothing worth over $1,000, authorities said. Deputies with the Stafford …

Cambodian refugee detained by ICE in Virginia