Brendan Ponton is a reporter at News 3. He covers a range of topics including regional interest, world news, government, politics, and environmental issues, with a keen focus on climate change and public policy. Brendan's work has been featured in various outlets including NewsChannel 21 / NPG of Oregon, WTVR-TV, and CDC Gaming Reports.
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Brendan Ponton's coverage is primarily focused on local government and politics, with a significant emphasis on legal and policy regulations. He also frequently covers evolving stories and breaking news related to crime, safety, education, infrastructure, military families, taxes, missing persons cases as well as mental health issues.
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NORFOLK, Va. — Community members are remembering a Newport News man who was killed in a shooting in Norfolk over the weekend.
By: Brendan Ponton
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A poll released Wednesday shows Democrat Elaine Luria with a three percent advantage over Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans in Virginia's second congressional district.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach to discuss efforts to address a shortage of health care workers in Virginia Thursday.
By: Brendan Ponton
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Four local school superintendents weighed in on the referendums Monday that would raise the sales tax to help pay for school construction.
Four local school superintendents weighed in on the referendums Monday that would raise the sales tax to help pay for school construction.
By: Brendan Ponton
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News is the only one of the seven cities of Hampton Roads with a mayoral race this election, with three candidates competing for the city's top elected position.
By: Brendan Ponton
NORFOLK, Va. — Virginia is putting $150 million toward a new program designed to help residents afford health insurance through the state marketplace.
By: Brendan Ponton
NORFOLK, Va. — A man accused of killing two employees at a Newport News 7-Eleven more than four years ago pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges in connection with the case.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — With one week to go until Election Day, voters streamed into the Virginia Beach Registrar's Office Tuesday to cast their ballots early.
By: Brendan Ponton
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The U.S. Department of Justice is planning to send neutral observers to polling places in Virginia Beach on Election Day, according to the chair of the city's electoral board.
