Alexandria man shoots, kills girlfriend's companion dog: police

An Alexandria man has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty-felony, and reckless handling of a firearm-misdemeanor.

DC plane crash: Fairfax County mourns loss of members of the FCPS family aboard fight 5342

Members of the Fairfax County Public Schools were on the plane that collided with an Army helicopter over the Potomac River Wednesday night, according to school officials.

Virginia lawmakers cracking down on high school sports recruitment practices

Lawmakers in Virginia are cracking down on controversial recruitment tactics when it comes to high school athletics following the Hayfield football scandal in Fairfax County.

Virginia homeowner shoots intruder during attempted break-in

A Fairfax County homeowner shot a man attempting to break into his home early Wednesday morning, authorities said. 

Edison HS basketball coach suspended for allegedly letting unenrolled students play on team

The varsity boys basketball coach at Thomas Edison High School has been suspended after it was discovered that several athletes who played in a tournament were not enrolled at the school. 

Casino in Tysons? New proposal has critics and supporters speaking out

A proposed casino and entertainment complex in Tysons Corner is moving one step closer to reality as new renderings and legislation spark fresh debate.

Search continues for Fairfax hit-and-run driver who fled into storm drain to escape police

Police are continuing to search for a man who fled into a storm drain after reportedly causing multiple hit-and-run crashes on I-495 Monday afternoon, leading to an hours-long manhunt that involved drones, rescue teams, and officers scouring a nearby neighborhood.

A year later, Fairfax family seeks closure in unsolved hit-and-run

A Fairfax County family is still searching for answers after a devastating hit-and-run claimed the life of their matriarch, Mary Wong.

Reston electronics store burglarized by crooks on Christmas Eve

Detectives are asking for the community’s help identifying four thieves who broke into a business and stole electronics on Christmas Eve in Reston.

Man struck, killed by truck in Fairfax County

Authorities in Fairfax County say a man was struck and killed by a truck early Monday.

Security tightened at GMU after student charged in alleged terror plot targeting NYC

Federal authorities have arrested an 18-year-old George Mason University student accused of plotting an attack targeting the Israeli Consulate and Jewish communities in New York City.