Drivers urged to stay off roads as cleanup continues across DMV
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Efforts to clear the roads in Northern Virginia are ongoing tonight. VDOT is asking drivers to stay off the roads tonight and as long as they can tomorrow morning to aid in the cleanup. FOX 5's David Kaplan has more.

Banfield murder trial LIVE UPDATES: Brendan Banfield to take the stand

Court resumes Friday in the Brendan Banfield murder trial in Fairfax County, where the defense is expected to conclude witness testimony.

Fairfax County school board approves changes to district's boundaries

In an 8-to-3 vote, Fairfax County school board members approved amended school boundaries, finalizing the first district-wide redistricting plan in decades. 

Fairfax County School Board to vote on changing school boundaries
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Fairfax County School Board members are expected to vote on amending school boundaries Thursday night. It’s the first redistricting in decades. Shirin Rajaee joins us live outside of tonight's school board meeting at Luther Jackson Middle School.

Brendan Banfield Trial LIVE UPDATES: Testimony continues Tuesday

The high‑profile murder trial of Brendan Banfield resumes Tuesday in Fairfax County, where prosecutors are down to their final witnesses.

Trooper, K9 hurt after suspect rams cruiser on American Legion Bridge: police

A Virginia State Police trooper and a K9 suffered minor injuries early Friday after a pursuit involving a vehicle with suspected stolen tags ended in a crash on the American Legion Bridge.

15-year-old hit by car in Alexandria, police say
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A 15-year-old was hit by a car in Alexandria Thursday night. The teen was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

Banfield murder trial: Former au pair testifies that ex lover plotted to kill wife

A former au pair testified Wednesday that she turned against her ex‑lover in what prosecutors describe as a sprawling double‑homicide plot because she "wanted the truth to come out."

BANFIELD TRIAL DAY 3: Au pair cross-examined in Banfield murder trial

The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County. Banfield is accused of murdering his wife and another man — all amid an alleged affair with the family’s au pair.

Record number of tips helps Fairfax County police solve crimes
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In Fairfax County, 2025 was a record year for people helping police solve crimes. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal has the details. 

Fairfax County School Board considering boundary changes

This past Saturday, 86 speakers voiced concerns about the proposed redistricting plan presented by Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.  There were speakers who came back Tuesday and were planning on continuing to express their displeasure, but some changed their remarks.

Fairfax County School Board considering boundary changes
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This past Saturday, 86 speakers voiced concerns about the proposed redistricting plan presented by Fairfax County Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid.  There were speakers who came back Tuesday and were planning on continuing to express their displeasure, but some changed their remarks.

Brendan Banfield Trial: Opening statements in murder case tied to alleged au pair affair
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The murder trial of Brendan Banfield is now underway in Fairfax County, with opening statements set for Tuesday after a jury was seated Monday. Banfield is accused of killing his wife and another man amid what prosecutors describe as an affair with the family’s au pair.

911 call from Banfield, au pair captures moments after murder: 'I shot him'

The 911 call from Brendan Banfield and Juliana Peres Magalhães following the murder of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan was played during the ongoing murder trial Tuesday morning.