2-alarm Fairfax house fire leaves 1 person critically injured, multiple hurt including firefighter
A 2-alarm house fire in Fairfax County sent three civilians and one firefighter to the hospital on Sunday, including one person with life-threatening injuries. Fire crews brought the flames under control after rescuing two occupants from the home.
19-year-old arrested on child pornography charges
Fairfax police took 19-year-old Rahman Mawardy into custody earlier this month, charging him with 29 counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
Live Virginia 2025 election results: Fairfax City
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Fairfax City.
Live Virginia 2025 election results: Fairfax County
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Fairfax County.
Police respond to bomb threat at Fairfax High School
Authorities are on the scene at Fairfax High School on Monday morning following a reported bomb threat.
Richmond Highway reopened after massive Lorton recycling center fire
The massive fire at a scrapyard in Fairfax County on Tuesday has left seven people recovering, including one worker who was critically injured. The fire sent thick smoke billowing across the area and forced a shelter-in-place order.
Man arrested after gun accidentally fires, kills girlfriend: police
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after officials say his gun accidentally went off, fatally hitting his girlfriend two floors below.
Former Fort Belvoir soldier to serve 30 years for assaulting infant, raping adult
A former U.S. Army soldier was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a series of assaults that left a newborn child permanently and severely injured. He was also sentenced for a separate sexual assault. The new sentence will be served on top of a previous 15-year sentence he is already serving.
George Mason violated Title VI with 'unlawful DEI policies': Education Dept.
The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, following a federal investigation into the school’s hiring practices.
Crash on I-66 snarls morning traffic in Fairfax
A crash early Tuesday morning on westbound Interstate 66 is causing significant delays near Route 123.
Youngkin calls for probe into Fairfax prosecutor following viral mall abduction case
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is calling on Attorney General Jason Miyares to investigate how Fairfax County officials handled a widely publicized attempted abduction at Fair Oaks Mall.
Fairfax HS coaches accused of paying nearly $8K to recruit football player
Two coaches at Fairfax High School are on leave following allegations centering around football recruiting in Northern Virginia.
Video shows moment toddler abducted from Virginia mall: police
A surveillance video released by police shows the moment a toddler was allegedly abducted at Fair Oaks Shopping Center.
22-year-old arrested for string of indecent exposures in Virginia
A man has been identified in multiple indecent exposure incidents in Greenbriar dating back to 2024, police say.
Harris Teeter to close four stores across the district this summer
Harris Teeter will close four grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., region over the next several weeks as part of a nationwide consolidation effort by parent company Kroger.
Man convicted of attempted mass shooting at Virginia church sentenced to 25 years
A Fairfax man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday after he was convicted for attempting to carry out a mass shooting at a Haymarket church, possession of a gun and for transmitting threats over the internet.
Virginia man wins $2.8 million lottery jackpot
A Fairfax man is $2.8 million richer after hitting a huge Virginia Lottery jackpot last month.
Zip Trip 2025 to stop in Merrifield, VA!
The third Zip Trip of the season is kicking off this Friday in Merrifield, Virginia!
Body identified 31 years after being found as missing Virginia man
Clearwater police say they now know the identity of a man who was found dead in 1993 near the Clearwater Pass bridge.
Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75
Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.