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.

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.

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.

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!