Jon Sham

2 months ago | wtkr.com | Jon Sham

NORFOLK, Va. — All was quiet in Ghent but for the quiet pitter-patter of footsteps in the snow. The footsteps became louder as dozens of Ghentians hastened toward Colley Avenue, gloves on, boots laced, beanies snuggly pulled down. No one knows who threw the first ball, but within moments — just outside the historic Naro Expanded Cinema with the neon lights shining down — it became an all-out snowball brawl.

Aug 29, 2024 | wtkr.com | Margaret Kavanagh |Jon Sham |Marc Davis |Jay Greene

NORFOLK, Va. — The E.W. Scripps Company, owner of WTKR & WGNT, announced that effective Sept. 1, 2024, it will be discontinuing its CW network affiliations in seven markets, including Norfolk, to focus on enhancing local content and leveraging its proprietary programming. This change will only impact about two hours of programming per day. This strategic shift aims to better use Scripps' extensive resources and programming, including local news, sports, and entertainment.

Jan 18, 2024 | wtkr.com | Beverly Kidd |Jon Sham

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Tucked away in the Kings Grant neighborhood in Virginia Beach, Kingston Elementary was ranked the best elementary school in Virginia by U.S. News and World Report. We started by visiting Mrs. Kelley’s 2nd-grade classroom. Principal Grant Baker leads the team and he was a teacher there. News “I think it's the way our teachers know our kiddos. We leverage strengths and we continue to facilitate a growth model and help our kids become their best selves," he said.

Sep 21, 2023 | wtkr.com | Jon Sham

NORFOLK, Va. — You may have noticed that WTKR has engaged in some new partnerships this year. This fall, we've begun a partnership with a new start-up news operation: Granby High School's WGHS News, powered by WTKR. Through WTKR's community fund and the Scripps Howard fund, we've donated $11,500 to WGHS to help their news operation get off the ground.

Sep 20, 2023 | wtkr.com | Jon Sham

A beloved otter named Tippy at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center has been diagnosed with intestinal lymphoma, according to a news release. The veterinary staff at the aquarium conducted a diagnostic procedure after the 16-year-old otter's weight decreased despite a normal appetite when the lymphoma was discovered. They have a treatment plan for Tippy that includes targeted treatment with oral medication, the aquarium said.