Mostly dry Thursday expected with some spotty showers possible

Despite the possibility of a few spotty showers, Thursday is expected to be mostly dry, says FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda.

Lawmakers look to crack down on fraud, public corruption with new whistleblower program

There’s a new effort to crack down on fraud and public corruption. Federal officials in Virginia say they won’t people involved in the crimes if they admit what they did through a new whistleblower program.

Trial for Fairfax County officer who shot, killed unarmed man accused of theft begins

A Fairfax County police officer who shot and killed an unarmed man accused of stealing sunglasses from a department store at Tysons Corner is in court Wednesday evening. 

Messy Wednesday commute as rain returns to DC region

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday, potentially complicating the commute for drivers.

Virginia adopts statewide 'bell-to-bell' cell phone ban in public schools

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has released its final guidance on a "bell-to-bell" cell phone-free policy for K-12 public schools across the state, in response to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33. 

Virginia man charged in double homicide that left wife dead arraigned on charges

A Virginia man indicted for the murder of his wife and another man has been arraigned for the charges, nearly a year after the family’s au pair was also charged in the case.

This Virginia city is one of the safest and richest: study

One Virginia city was named as one of the top 20 safest and richest cities to live in the United States. 

When is the first day of fall 2024?

You can feel it in the crisp air across the DMV. Fall is almost here!

Tropical moisture brings much-needed rain to DC region

Rain is expected across the Washington, D.C. Tuesday, with tropical moisture bringing much-needed precipitation. While the impact has lessened over the past 24 hours, the area should still prepare for a humid, breezy day with intermittent showers.

Husband indicted in Virginia double homicide nearly a year after au pair’s arrest

Fairfax County authorities have arrested a man in connection with the deaths of his wife and another man, almost a year after the family’s au pair was charged in the case.

How to register to vote in DC, Maryland, & Virginia

Here’s how you can register to vote in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on National Voter Registration Day.

Arlington resident uses fake bricks to call for safer crosswalks

A mystery neighbor in Arlington County is going to great lengths to get the county and drivers' attention to pedestrian safety.

6-year-old brings loaded gun to Virginia elementary school

A 6-year-old child brought a gun to their elementary school in Virginia Monday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.