PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Crime in Portsmouth is trending downward, Police Chief Stephen Jenkins told City Council members during their Tuesday meeting, but there is still more work to do as the department ...

Portsmouth City Council approved a nearly $150 million budget for fiscal year 2026. The budget raises the tax rate by 3.49%, impacting homeowners with an estimated $301 annual increase. Two councilors ...

Councilors praised Conard's leadership, particularly in maintaining the city's AAA credit rating and community involvement. The city does not plan to release the full evaluation report, citing ...

Portsmouth City Council unanimously passed a resolution to protect residents' due process rights in response to ICE activity. The resolution follows the detention of four La Carreta restaurant workers ...

Portsmouth City Manager Karen Conard's proposed $149.8 million FY26 budget eliminates four police positions and 15 full-time positions overall through attrition and retirements. Police Chief Mark ...

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth City Council held day two of their city retreat in Newport News Saturday. Police Chief Stephen Jenkins was there to talk about crime in the community and retention ...