Spotsylvania County Public Schools roll out weapons detection system at football games

Starting Friday, September 19, all students, staff, and guests attending home high school football games at a Spotsylvania County Public Schools facility will be required to pass through a weapons detection system before entering the stadium.

2 teens shot near DC charter school; back-to-school night canceled

Two teenage boys were injured in a shooting Thursday afternoon near KIPP DC Public Charter School, prompting a lockdown and cancellation of the school’s back-to-school night.

Body of WA triple-murder suspect Travis Decker found, authorities say

Authorities say the body of Travis Decker, the Washington man wanted in the kidnappings and murders of his three daughters, has been found.

Union issues vote of no confidence in Montgomery Co. sheriff

The union that represents Montgomery County sheriff's deputies issued a vote of no confidence in Sheriff Maxwell Uy’s leadership abilities last week, union leaders said at a press conference on Wednesday.

Woman accused of murdering grandmother Fort Washington arrested

Breante Thomas has been charged with killing her 81-year-old grandmother and critically injuring another family member.

Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, elected CEO of Turning Point USA

Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.

Mayor Bowser, DC leaders testify on crime policies

A congressional hearing is putting city leaders in the hot seat Thursday as lawmakers hear testimony on juvenile crime and policing policies in the nation’s capital. 

Virginia daycare worker fired for allegedly tying toddler to chair with a blanket: VDSS

A daycare worker at Vinci School Alexandria North was fired after allegedly tying a 21-month-old child to a chair with a blanket, according to a report from the Virginia Department of Social Services.

Woman chased down Philadelphia street, shot at 10 times in brazen attack

Investigators shared disturbing surveillance footage of a woman being chased down a Philadelphia street by a gunman who fired at her at least 10 times.

VA man accused of shooting teen doing 'ding dong ditch' Tik Tok prank still faces second-degree murder charge

At Wednesday’s preliminary hearing, a judge certified that 27-year-old Tyler Butler will be tried for second-degree murder. Back in May, Butler, a northern Virginia man, shot and killed a teenager around 3 a.m. during what investigators initially called a "ding-dong ditch" TikTok prank.