1 dead in Hagerstown house fire
One person was killed late Tuesday in a house fire in Hagerstown, authorities said.
2 moms suing PGCPS after students allegedly tied to chairs with bungee cords
Two mothers in Prince George’s County are suing the public school system after a teacher allegedly tied their first-graders to chairs using bungee cords.
DC Council considers legislation to change how schools report data
The D.C. Council held a hearing on two education bills aimed at cutting red tape and cleaning up how schools report data on Monday.
495 Express Lanes extension to open ahead of holiday travel
Northern Virginia drivers will get some relief just in time for Thanksgiving. The new 495 Express Lanes extension is set to open Saturday, Nov. 22 ahead of the holiday travel rush.
Puppies abandoned near railroad tracks in Fauquier County
The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after six newborn puppies were found abandoned near railroad tracks in Bealeton.
Leesburg couple raising relief aid for Jamaica after surviving Hurricane Melissa
Many are still without power and clean water in Jamaica after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.
AI traffic cameras lead to drop in drivers running stop signs, officials say
In Prince George's County, fewer drivers are rolling through stop signs, officials said. Cameras utilizing artificial intelligence appear to be a reason why.
Delonte West arrested in Virginia after showing signs of intoxication: police
Authorities say former NBA player Delonte West was arrested “for his own safety" earlier this month after showing signs of intoxication at a northern Virginia intersection.
Six Flags site up for sale as Prince George's County seeks to develop land
After 50 years in Prince George's County, Six Flags America is officially closed, and now the property is up for sale.
Woman pleads guilty to crash that killed NFL player Khyree Jackson, 2 friends in 2024
The suspect in a high-speed drunk driving crash in Prince George's County that killed three friends, one of whom was an NFL player, pleaded guilty on Friday.
DC Mayor Bowser not under investigation by DOJ: Pirro
Despite earlier reports, the Department of Justice is not investigating Mayor Muriel Bowser.
7 treated after suspicious package opened at Joint Base Andrews
Seven people were treated and evaluated at Joint Base Andrews on Thursday after feeling ill when a suspicious package was opened, a base spokesperson said.
IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know
Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?
Community rallies around beloved St. John’s High School basketball coach battling ALS
A powerful show of support is pouring in for St. John’s College High School basketball coach Patrick "Pat" Behan, who continues to fight ALS — the progressive neurodegenerative disease he was diagnosed with in 2022.
DMV Winter 2025-2026 Outlook: Earlier first snow, how much snowfall to expect
D.C.'s winter forecast hints at the first significant snowfall potentially arriving before Christmas! Here's the full 2025-2026 FOX 5 Winter Outlook for the Washington D.C. metro, northern Virginia and Maryland.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: FAA reducing air traffic at airports nationwide
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets starting Friday morning, citing safety concerns as air traffic controllers show signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.
Trump administration defends tariff policies in front of skeptical Supreme Court
The Trump administration defended its sweeping global tariffs against a highly skeptical Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Election Day post-mortem: VA Democrats, Republicans analyze what went right and what went wrong
A new political reality is taking shape in Virginia.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first
Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
Prince George's County leaders organize food drive for federal workers in need
The federal shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history, is forcing furloughed workers and veterans in Prince George’s County to rely on food distribution centers to feed their families.