Loudoun County

What to do for fun this holiday season in Loudoun County

December 1, 2022 4:18pm EST

The holiday season is in full swing and FOX 5 has your guide to the best attractions and events taking place in Loudoun County to celebrate!

Tanker truck overturns spilling fuel, creating gridlock in Ashburn area

November 30, 2022 10:12am EST

An overturned tanker truck carrying 8,000 gallons of fuel caused major delays for commuters Wednesday morning in the Ashburn area of Virginia.

Loudoun Co. School Board votes on sexually explicit materials policy

November 30, 2022 8:33am EST

The Loudoun County School Board voted 7 - 2 Tuesday to keep parents in the loop about sexually explicit materials in the classroom.

Investigation underway into workplace death of Loudoun County man

November 27, 2022 4:55pm EST

An investigation is underway in Loudoun County after a man died in a workplace accident, according to investigators.

Loudoun County teaching assistant accused of assaulting a student twice

November 22, 2022 9:18pm EST

A teaching assistant at a Loudoun County high school is facing assault charges after multiple altercations with a student.

Ashburn daycare employee arrested, charged with abusing an infant

November 18, 2022 10:26pm EST

An employee at a daycare center in Ashburn was arrested and charged with child abuse after authorities found an infant nearly dead in her care.

Metro's Silver Line extension to Dulles is now open: What you need to know

November 16, 2022 3:59pm EST

The long-awaited Silver Line extension opens on Nov. 15, including a stop at Dulles International Airport.

Metrorail Silver Line extension marks first full day of service Wednesday

November 16, 2022 8:29am EST

Wednesday marks the first full day of service for Metrorail's new Silver Line extension that connects Dulles International Airport and the suburbs of Loudoun County to the D.C. region's mass transit system.

3 middle school students accused of sexual assault in Leesburg

November 10, 2022 11:30pm EST

Leesburg police are investigating an alleged sexual assault at Smart's Mill Middle School.

7 hurt in wrong-way crash in Loudoun County

November 2, 2022 8:03am EDT

Authorities say five people, including two children, were hurt in a wrong-way crash Tuesday in Loudoun County.

VA sex offender arrested on juvenile sex offenses in local park: police

October 26, 2022 6:19pm EDT

A 69-year-old Virginia registered sex offender was arrested Wednesday morning for sex offenses committed against a juvenile.

Man wanted for multiple sexual offenses at Target stores in the region: Leesburg Police

October 21, 2022 4:19pm EDT

Leesburg Police are looking for a man who is believed to have committed multiple sexual offenses at Target stores in the region.

Loudoun County officials trade blame over inmate's mistaken release

October 19, 2022 7:33pm EDT

The Loudoun County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office originally blamed the sheriff’s office after an accused killer was mistakenly released from jail earlier this month.

Reports of tainted gas at Sterling 7-Eleven

October 18, 2022 8:00am EDT

7-Eleven says they received reports of tainted gas at a location in Sterling.

Loudoun County school board resumes policy review of sexually explicit materials

October 17, 2022 12:39pm EDT

A hot-button issue in Loudoun County Schools takes center stage Monday when school officials meet to discuss how to handle sexually explicit materials in the classroom..

Loudoun County parents weigh in on Gov. Youngkin's transgender student policies

October 11, 2022 11:23pm EDT

Parents at Tuesday night's Loudoun County School Board meeting want board members to hear them out.

Loudoun County man wrongfully released from jail traveled with parents, 2-year-old in Georgia

October 10, 2022 10:04pm EDT

The Loudoun County man who was mistakenly released from jail last week was arrested during a traffic stop in Georgia with his mom, dad, and a 2-year-old in the car.