DC Water crews work to contain major sewage spill; drivers face heavy delays

DC Water crews are working to contain an untreated sewage spill that has shut down part of the Clara Barton Parkway and is causing significant delays for morning commuters.

Polar vortex, snow models used to track impact of possible weekend storm in DC

A storm riding the edge of incoming polar air could bring the D.C. region a meaningful snowfall Sunday, but the exact track will determine whether the region sees a decent storm or misses out entirely.

Nearly $1,400 worth of marijuana stolen from DC shop

A suspect pretending to be a customer robbed a DC marijuana store this weekend, getting away with more than $1,000 worth of product.

FOX 5 at 6AM: Tracking weekend snow & sewage spill delays
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Bitter cold grips the D.C. region again Tuesday as attention turns to a potential weekend winter storm. A sewage overflow near Clara Barton Parkway is causing major traffic issues for the commute. Plus, the high profile Brendan Banfield murder trial continues in Fairfax County, with jurors set to hear more testimony this week.

Brendan Banfield trial update: Prosecution wraps up, defense prepares case
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The Brendan Banfield murder trial is back underway in Fairfax County, with prosecutors expected to wrap up their case and the defense preparing to take center stage. In this update, our team breaks down where the case stands now, including questions surrounding the credibility of key testimony, gaps in forensic evidence, and what both sides may focus on next. Legal experts weigh in on how the defense could challenge the prosecution’s theory — and what jurors may be watching for as the trial moves closer to closing arguments. FOX 5 continues to provide minute-by-minute coverage from inside and outside the courtroom on FOX LOCAL, YouTube and TikTok. 

2 bills addressing data center development introduced in Montgomery County

The data‑center debate is coming to Montgomery County with two competing bills aimed at regulating how and where the facilities can be built.

WATCH: Dramatic rescue caught on camera as SUV sinks in Virginia Beach

Community members sprang into action Friday, January 16, to rescue a driver trapped inside a sinking SUV behind Bubba’s Seafood Restaurant & Crabhouse in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Data center bills introduced in Montgomery Co.
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The data center debate is coming to Montgomery County with two competing bills aimed at regulating how and where the facilities can be built.

Brendan Banfield Trial LIVE UPDATES: Testimony continues Tuesday

The high‑profile murder trial of Brendan Banfield resumes Tuesday in Fairfax County, where prosecutors are down to their final witnesses.

DC Water crews work to contain major sewage spill
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DC Water crews are working to contain an untreated sewage spill that forced closures along the Clara Barton Parkway.