Alex Littlehales

3 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Alex Littlehales

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — 13News Now reporter Alex Littlehales sat down with Larry Sabato, a political expert at the University of Virginia's Center for Politics. The conversation touched on President Donald Trump's 100 days, calls for lieutenant governor candidate John Reid to exit the November race, and more. Entries have been edited for readability and clarity. Questions are bolded. Littlehales: We’ve just surpassed the first 100 days of the Trump administration.

3 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Alex Littlehales

VIRGINIA, USA — A bipartisan group of Virginia delegates were briefed Monday on the impact Medicaid cuts could have across the state and local communities. The meeting, the third for the Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions, was held one day after congress unveiled legislation that targeted $880 billion in cuts centered around Medicaid. Currently, there are 1.9 million Virginians enrolled in Medicaid across its Base, FAMIS and Expansion programs.

4 weeks ago | 13newsnow.com | Alex Littlehales

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The grandmother of an 8-year-old killed in a fatal hit and run is speaking out about a recent motion to reconsider the defendant's sentencing. Chesapeake man Richard Humbert was sentenced to 5 years for a hit-and-run that killed Forrest Hooper, who was 8-years-old at the time Humbert's white sedan hit Hooper on South Battlefield Boulevard. Hooper's family previously said they believe the sentencing is adequate.

1 month ago | wcnc.com | Alex Littlehales

RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin on Friday signed into law a sweeping bill regulating the use of automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) systems across the Commonwealth, setting new standards for law enforcement agencies and advancing privacy and transparency in digital surveillance. The bill, which originated as a recommendation from the Virginia State Crime Commission, outlines strict conditions under which ALPR systems may be used by law enforcement.

1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | Alex Littlehales

NORFOLK, Va. — The parents of a Norfolk State student shot during an on-campus shooting this weekend tell 13News Now he's currently recovering after multiple surgeries. According to a campus Alert Saturday night, two people were injured after a late-night shooting this past Saturday on Greek Row. The parents of one of those victims shared with 13News Now their student had been shot at six times.