Loudoun County Public School students head back to the classroom

The damp weather didn't dampen the mood as around 82,000 Loudoun County Public School students returned to the classroom on Thursday, August 21st. 

5 northern Virginia school districts placed on ‘high-risk' status over Title IX dispute

Five northern Virginia school districts have been placed on "high-risk" status by the U.S. Department of Education over their bathroom and locker room policies, putting millions of federal dollars at stake.

Loudoun County School Board debates bathroom policy

The Loudoun County School Board held a closed-door meeting Monday morning to decide whether to challenge or comply with a federal demand to end its current bathroom policy for transgender and nonbinary students.

Propane technician accused in Sterling home explosion found guilty

A propane technician accused of involuntary manslaughter for his role in a deadly 2024 home explosion in Sterling has been found guilty.

Rock assault injures woman running on Leesburg trail: police

Authorities are searching for a man accused of throwing a rock that struck a woman in the head on a Virginia trail Thursday afternoon.

Juvenile on the run after courthouse escape, assault in Leesburg

Authorities are searching for a juvenile girl they said fled the Loudoun County Courthouse and assaulted the driver of a passing vehicle before running away on foot Wednesday morning.

Trial begins for propane technician charged in fatal Virginia home explosion

A trial is now underway for Roger Bentley, the propane technician charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to a 2024 house explosion that killed a Loudoun County volunteer firefighter and injured 13 others.

LCSO calling on authorities to share all evidence in Sudiksha Konanki case: FOX 5 Exclusive

It's been three months since Loudoun County resident Sudiksha Konanki went missing while on a Spring Break vacation in the Dominican Republic with several University of Pittsburgh classmates. 

“Bad policy and bad judgment": AG Miyares believes LCPS mishandled locker room incident

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares spoke with FOX 5 on Tuesday after referring Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) to federal authorities following an investigation into potential Title IX violations, unlawful retaliation, and viewpoint discrimination.

Virginia Attorney General refers Loudoun County locker room case to federal authorities

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has concluded his investigation into possible Title IX violations in Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS), referring the case to federal authorities for further review.

Tensions flare at Loudoun County School Board meeting amid Title IX investigation

Emotions ran high at Tuesday night’s Loudoun County Public School Board meeting as a crowd of parents and community members gathered to address a range of concerns — chief among them was a controversial Title IX investigation involving three high school students.

13-year-old girl dead after being hit by car while on scooter, police say

The 13-year-old girl was hit by a car while attempting to cross the intersection of Nokes Boulevard and City Center Boulevard on a scooter in Sterling.

Purcellville residents want answers on budget as shutdown looms

The Purcellville Town Council remains in turmoil. Tuesday night’s meeting drew a large crowd of residents demanding answers about the town's budget after two emergency meetings to address the crisis were abruptly canceled.