Virginia Lottery player wins $1 million Powerball prize in Saturday drawing
A Virginia lottery player is now a millionaire after matching all five white balls in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Monday, December 15
A weekend winter storm that brought snow and frigid temperatures to the Washington, D.C. region has prompted many school systems in the area to close or delay opening on Monday.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Snow expected tonight across DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecast, totals, winter weather alerts
A quick-moving winter storm will likely bring the first meaningful snowfall of the season to the D.C. region tonight, with slippery travel expected overnight into early Sunday as temperatures stay cold enough for snow to stick.
Virginia mosque attacked, Muslim advocates call for hate crime charges
Community members are calling for the man accused of attacking a Muslim community center in Virginia to be charged with hate crimes after he was recently arrested. The mosque says the man has attacked its members multiple times.
Dulles Expo Center hosting final events before closure; IKEA set to take over site
The Dulles Expo Center is preparing to host its final events before closing at the end of the year, clearing the way for the space to be converted into a new IKEA store.
DC weather: Snow likely Saturday night into Sunday; region gripped by bitter cold temperatures
A quick‑moving winter weather system is expected to bring snow to the Washington, D.C., region this weekend as bitter cold temperatures continue to grip the area.
Prince William high schools fall short in state’s new accreditation model, plan to appeal
This year, the Virginia Department of Education rolled out a new accountability system, one that separates school accreditation from overall student performance. Under this model, all 13 high schools in Prince William County fell short.
Fairfax High School evacuated due to bomb threat
Students and staff were evacuated from Fairfax High School on Thursday after a bomb threat was reported.
Death investigation after man’s body found in Fairfax County lake
Authorities are investigating after a man’s body was found in a Fairfax County lake Thursday morning.
Sen. Kaine urges vote on Venezuela military actions, presses for ACA subsidy extension
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is demanding that Congress vote on whether the United States should continue military operations against Venezuela, telling The Final 5 with Jim Lokay that the Trump administration has taken significant military action without congressional approval.
DC weather: Clipper system brings chilly rain Wednesday; snow possible for western regions
A clipper system is expected to brush the region on Wednesday, bringing the chance of snow to parts of western Maryland and chilly rain to the immediate D.C. area.
California man pleads guilty in Virginia Pokémon card robbery scheme
A California man arrested in Virginia over the summer in connection with an armed robbery scheme to steal high‑priced Pokémon cards has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of grand larceny.
Multiple crashes slow morning commute across DMV
Several crashes slowed the Wednesday morning commute across the D.C. region.
78-year-old man found dead in car removed from Occoquan River, Fairfax County police say
An investigation is underway after Fairfax County police found a 78-year-old man dead inside a car removed from a local river.
Proposed Tysons casino faces new setback as county board voices opposition
Leaders in Fairfax County made it clear Tuesday that they are against a proposed casino in Tyson's, as the board publicly opposed the plan.
Missing 78-year-old Virginia man found dead in car submerged in Occoquan River
A 78-year-old Virginia man reported missing earlier this month was found dead inside his vehicle after it was pulled from the Occoquan River, authorities said.
DC weather: Bitter cold Tuesday, chance of snow flurries late Friday
Extremely cold temperatures grip the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, with a chance of flurries or snow showers by late Friday into the weekend.
School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, December 9
A winter storm that impacted areas to the south of the Washington, D.C. region on Monday has prompted some school systems to close and delay opening times on Tuesday.
62-year-old Fairfax County tennis instructor charged with sexually assaulting a minor
Police in Fairfax County have arrested a 62-year-old tennis coach who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor.