Herndon considers pay raise for city council and mayor
Herndon’s mayor Sheila Olem tells FOX 5 being mayor is a part-time job with full-time responsibilities.
Herndon’s mayor Sheila Olem tells FOX 5 being mayor is a part-time job with full-time responsibilities.
Virginia bill would give parents the power to ban ‘sexually explicit’ content in child’s education
A bill, expected to be signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, would let parents review curricula that could be considered sexually explicit.
A bill, expected to be signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, would let parents review curricula that could be considered sexually explicit.
Virginia law that requires adult children to be financially responsible for their parents could be repealed
A proposal to repeal a Virginia law that requires adult children to be financially responsible for their parents is headed to the governor’s desk.
A proposal to repeal a Virginia law that requires adult children to be financially responsible for their parents is headed to the governor’s desk.
Virginia advances groundbreaking cryptocurrency banking bill
The Virginia Senate unanimously passed a groundbreaking cryptocurrency banking bill this week, which already passed the state's House of Delegates and which legislators expect Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, to sign within seven days.
The Virginia Senate unanimously passed a groundbreaking cryptocurrency banking bill this week, which already passed the state's House of Delegates and which legislators expect Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, to sign within seven days.
Virginia deputy attorney general resigns after social media posts praising Jan. 6 rioters surface
A deputy Virginia attorney general resigned Thursday, a state official said, after The Washington Post raised questions about social media comments the newspaper reported she made about the 2020 election, Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and other matters.
A deputy Virginia attorney general resigned Thursday, a state official said, after The Washington Post raised questions about social media comments the newspaper reported she made about the 2020 election, Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and other matters.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin campaign criticized over Twitter spat with high school student
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's campaign staff is being criticized over a Twitter run-in with a high school student.
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's campaign staff is being criticized over a Twitter run-in with a high school student.
Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney delivers 'State of Justice' address
Days after FOX 5’s exclusive report on concerns from inside Loudoun County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, top prosecutor Buta Biberaj held a "State of Justice" address Wednesday night.
Days after FOX 5’s exclusive report on concerns from inside Loudoun County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, top prosecutor Buta Biberaj held a "State of Justice" address Wednesday night.
A pair of Virginia bills aim to address health care, teacher shortage
As hospitals and school systems across the country continue to deal with staffing shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one Virginia lawmaker hopes to address the problem through legislation.
As hospitals and school systems across the country continue to deal with staffing shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one Virginia lawmaker hopes to address the problem through legislation.
Fairfax County public school students return to class, majority wearing masks
Fairfax County public school students returned to class Tuesday for the first time since Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin rescinded the Commonwealth's mask order.
Fairfax County public school students returned to class Tuesday for the first time since Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin rescinded the Commonwealth's mask order.
Virginia's new attorney general removes 2 lawyers at public universities
Virginia's new Attorney General Jason Miyares has fired lawyers for two large public universities, his office said, marking more significant changes as the Republican ascends to his new job.
Virginia's new Attorney General Jason Miyares has fired lawyers for two large public universities, his office said, marking more significant changes as the Republican ascends to his new job.
New Virginia attorney general changes state's position on abortion case
Virginia’s new attorney general has altered the state’s position on a closely watched abortion case before the U.S. Supreme Court, with his office now saying it should be left to individual states to decide on restrictions.
Virginia’s new attorney general has altered the state’s position on a closely watched abortion case before the U.S. Supreme Court, with his office now saying it should be left to individual states to decide on restrictions.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin unveils updated mask guidelines for schools
New Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has officially unveiled updated mask guidelines for parents, educators, and schools.
New Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has officially unveiled updated mask guidelines for parents, educators, and schools.
Glenn Youngkin sworn in as 74th Virginia governor
Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin, Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares and Lieutenant Gov.-elect Winsome Sears will be sworn in Saturday afternoon during an outdoor ceremony in front of the historic state Capitol.
Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin, Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares and Lieutenant Gov.-elect Winsome Sears will be sworn in Saturday afternoon during an outdoor ceremony in front of the historic state Capitol.
Northern Virginia schools react to Gov. Youngkin’s mask mandate order
Virginia's new Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order on his first day of office lifting the statewide mask mandate for K through 12 schools.
Virginia's new Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order on his first day of office lifting the statewide mask mandate for K through 12 schools.
1st Black female lieutenant governor presides over Virginia Senate
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.
Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin talks education, COVID-19
In his first sitdown interview with a regional station since Election Day, Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin joins FOX 5 to discuss his plans for the Commonwealth in 2022 and beyond.
In his first sitdown interview with a regional station since Election Day, Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin joins FOX 5 to discuss his plans for the Commonwealth in 2022 and beyond.
Virginia Republicans complete sweep of elections with House win
A three-judge panel overseeing a recount in a close Virginia Beach state House race upheld the Republican candidate’s victory on Friday, a decision that also reaffirms the GOP’s takeover of the chamber and completes the party's sweep of last month's elections.
A three-judge panel overseeing a recount in a close Virginia Beach state House race upheld the Republican candidate’s victory on Friday, a decision that also reaffirms the GOP’s takeover of the chamber and completes the party's sweep of last month's elections.
Virginia state senator wants police dept to reinstate cop who donated to Rittenhouse defense fund
A Republican Virginia state senator is calling on the Norfolk Police Department to reinstate an officer who they fired for donating to Kyle Rittenhouse’s defense fund.
A Republican Virginia state senator is calling on the Norfolk Police Department to reinstate an officer who they fired for donating to Kyle Rittenhouse’s defense fund.
GOP firebrand State Senator announces Spanberger challenge
“Trump in heels” is coming to a district near you.
“Trump in heels” is coming to a district near you.
Glenn Youngkin’s 17-year-old son tried to vote twice in Virginia election, officials say
Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin’s 17-year-old son tried to vote twice in this week’s gubernatorial election despite being too young, according to Fairfax County officials.
Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin’s 17-year-old son tried to vote twice in this week’s gubernatorial election despite being too young, according to Fairfax County officials.