DC weather: Warm, mostly sunny Thursday; weekend remnants from Hurricane Isaias expected

The Washington, D.C., region is set for a warm and mostly sunny Thursday, marking the warmest day of the week before remnants of Hurricane Isaias bring rain to the area over the weekend. 

SWAT officers arrest 3 during Fairfax County drug investigation, police say

SWAT officers and narcotics detectives arrested three people Wednesday night following a drug investigation in Fairfax County, according to police.

Mother, friend of Mamta Kafle Bhatt testify in her husband Naresh Bhatt’s murder trial

Testimony continued Thursday in the trial of Naresh Bhatt, the Manassas Park man accused of murdering and dismembering his wife, 28-year-old pediatric nurse Mamta Kafle Bhatt.

Newly released body-cam video shows moments after 6-year-old shot Newport News teacher

Newly released body camera footage provided new details about the moments following the January 6, 2023, shooting of a Richneck Elementary School teacher by her 6-year-old student in Newport News.

Alexandria named No. 2 best small city in the US: See the full list

It may sit in the shadow of our nation's capital, but most of us in the DMV know just how great Alexandria is. Apparently, much of the rest of the country agrees.

Opening statements end, witnesses take stand in trial of Naresh Bhatt, Virginia man accused of killing wife

A jury has been seated and opening statements wrapped up on Wednesday in the trial of Naresh Bhatt, the Manassas man accused of murdering and dismembering his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt.

'I will be representing myself': Suspect in Virginia wife's murder makes dramatic court appearance

The man accused of murdering his wife, a prominent northern Virginia real estate agent, made a dramatic first court appearance Wednesday in Loudoun County, initially stating he planned to hire his own attorney before declaring he would represent himself and refusing a bond hearing.

Alexandria to consider revised flood plan

A key piece of a controversial plan to address constant flooding in Alexandria, Virginia, goes for approval Wednesday, with the biggest change focused on Waterfront Park, where the city has scrapped plans for a pumping station.

Tysons expanded data center proposal on hold

A plan to expand a data center complex in Tysons is on hold after concerns were raised regarding its environmental impact and proximity to nearby homes.

Homeland Security and NCIS assist in major human trafficking raid in resort town

Three women face criminal charges after police raided several Virginia massage parlors in connection with a human trafficking and prostitution investigation.

Tropical Storm Isaias: Remnants could bring rain to DC region this weekend

Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and is expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week, with its remnants potentially bringing rain to the Washington, D.C., region this weekend and into Monday.

Roger Bradford mug shot released; suspect extradited on day of wife's funeral

Authorities have released the mugshot of murder suspect Roger "Paul" Bradford following his extradition from Pennsylvania to Virginia on the same day his wife, Lisa Bradford, was laid to rest.

Transit costs drive NoVa, Maryland voter priorities for 2026 midterms

Rising gas prices and high commuter costs across the Mid-Atlantic are hitting suburban and rural drivers hard, making transportation affordability a key issue for voters in the 2026 midterms.

DC weather: Chilly morning, milder afternoon Wednesday

Wednesday morning brings a chilly start across the Washington, D.C. region, but conditions will turn milder by the afternoon with plenty of sunshine and high temperatures reaching near 70 degrees.