Good morning, Newport News.

Kane Daniel Phillips, a 23-year-old man, was last seen Tuesday around 3:50 a.m. in the 3100 block of Huntington Avenue—police say his disappearance poses a risk to his safety while state police issued a Critically Missing Adult Alert at 5:15 p.m.

The Virginia Living Museum installed a 40-foot dinosaur model on its conservation lawn Tuesday + the Dinosaur Quest summer exhibition will open to visitors on May 24 and run until Sept.

7, featuring life-sized and moving dinosaur displays.

Spring has brought dozens of vulnerable birds to nest near the HRBT expansion as environmental scientists Anna Romano and Sara McMahen and trained border collies work to keep birds off construction sites—using grid wire and a bird phone for alerts.

If birds nest, crews will rope off the nests—ensuring chicks hatch safely.

Virginia emergency officials are urging residents to prepare during Hurricane Preparedness Week—May 12 to May 16—to lower risks as the active hurricane season nears.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service shared steps like learning local hazards, building an emergency kit, and making a family plan.

Relay For Life Peninsula VA

5-9 p.m. — Port Warwick — Donations encouraged — Celebrate and honor cancer survivors and those lost through this community-focused event by raising funds for cancer research.

Tidewater Chapter HOW Kayak Fishing Event

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Beaverdam Park — Free for veterans and first responders — Experience a day of kayak fishing with family-friendly activities and lunch included.

2025 Small Business Symposium

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center — Free entry — Explore financing options and network with local entrepreneurs and supply chain professionals.

Driver Improvement Course

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News — $68 cash or money order only — Complete your Driving Improvement Class and get certified the same day.

Newport News Greek Festival

9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Hellenic Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate Greek culture with traditional music, food, and dance performances over three fun-filled days.

The Peninsula Amateur Golf Tournament

Tournament duration: 36 holes — Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort — Registration details available for members — Compete in this exciting amateur golf event.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Genesis Training Center — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with this comprehensive UML training class.