Fairfax County making safety enhancements for the upcoming school year

Fairfax County Public Schools begins its new school year on Monday, and the system is rolling out several added safety measures. 

House Democrats launch investigation into alleged ICE misconduct after agent points gun at Virginia mom

House Democrats on Capitol Hill launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after an encounter with a Virginia mom in Falls Church. 

‘Completely unaware’: Fairfax County police chief raises alarm about lack of warning for unescorted murderers

Fairfax County police officials are raising concerns over a state law that allows individuals accused of murder and found not guilty by reason of insanity to go unescorted into the community.

DC weather: Sunny, hot and dry Wednesday with highs near 90 degrees

A sunny, hot and dry Wednesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 90 degrees and slightly lower humidity.

Man drowns after canoe capsizes in Virginia's Lake Montclair

A 24-year-old man drowned when his canoe capsized at Lake Montclair in Prince William County on Tuesday night.

Wrong-way driver strikes gas line in Fairfax County, triggering leak and evacuations

A wrong-way driver struck an above-ground gas pipe in Fairfax County on Wednesday morning, causing a major natural gas leak that prompted evacuations and closed a busy road.

Great Falls killing: Suspect had intimate relationship with victim, was in US illegally, sources say

A 19‑year‑old man arrested in connection with the killing of a Reston woman found Monday morning near hiking trails in Great Falls had an intimate relationship with the victim and was in the country illegally, federal sources told FOX News.

Dulles International Airport board approves $19.9B renovation plan

Washington Dulles International Airport gained approval for a $19.9 billion renovation plan described as one of the largest airport overhauls ever proposed, aimed at transforming Dulles into an airport for the future.

Pedestrian struck and killed by Metro bus in Fairfax County

A 59-year-old man has died after being struck by a Metro bus while using a crosswalk in Bailey’s Crossroads on Sunday evening.

You must earn this much to live comfortably in Maryland, Virginia in 2026: report

Comfort is expensive! The price of the American dream has officially crossed the $200,000 threshold for a family of four in 40 states, including Maryland and Virginia.

DC weather: Sunny, hot and humid Tuesday with highs near 90 degrees

A sunny, hot and humid Tuesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to near 90 degrees.