UMass Amherst student interning with Rep. Ron Estes killed in DC shooting

A student at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst who was in D.C. interning with the office of Kansas Rep. Ron Estes was killed in a triple shooting in Northwest on Monday, police say.

Alexandria residents frustrated with repeated power outages

Severe thunderstorms knocked out power at an apartment complex in northern Virginia on Tuesday but some residents say it’s happened over a dozen times and they want something done about it. 

Woman arrested for child sexual abuse material in Leesburg

A 26-year-old woman was arrested and charged with seven counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.

New Virginia laws take effect July 1, 2025

Several new laws take effect on July 1, 2025 in Virginia, addressing workplace accountability, road safety, education, and digital protections for children.

RFK Stadium deal in limbo as DC Council seeks more time

Plans to bring the Washington Commanders back to the District are in limbo, as D.C. Council members signal they won’t meet the team and mayor’s timeline to finalize a stadium deal within weeks.

New DC law takes effect July 1, 2025

Two new laws regarding the minimum wage were set to go into effect in the District on July 1, 2025 – but one has been put on hold.

Buc-ee’s opens first Virginia location

Buc-ee’s officially opened its first Virginia location on Monday at the Exit 240 interchange on Interstate 81 in Mount Crawford.

16-year-old, man shot in Southeast DC, suspect wanted: police

A photo has been released of a suspect involved in a shooting that left a 16-year-old and an adult man suffering from gunshot wounds in D.C. 

Washington Post journalist charged with possession of child pornography

An award-winning journalist with the Washington Post made his first court appearance on Friday after being charged with possession of child pornography. 

Poll: Trump disapproval rises, majority say U.S. headed in wrong direction

Since President Donald Trump took office, his approval ratings have dipped, and a majority of voters believe the country is going in the wrong direction, according to a new survey.

21 car break-ins in Montgomery County under investigation

Police are investigating a string of car break-ins at a new shopping center in Montgomery County where several dozen cars were targeted. 

K9 agent, Freddie, kicked by man at Dulles Airport expected to make full recovery

Customs and Border Protection K9, Freddie, a beagle trained to detect illegal agricultural items, is set to make a full recovery after being kicked at Dulles Airport.