Virginia daycare worker fired for allegedly tying toddler to chair with a blanket: VDSS
A daycare worker at Vinci School Alexandria North was fired after allegedly tying a 21-month-old child to a chair with a blanket, according to a report from the Virginia Department of Social Services.
Governor Youngkin orders POW/MIA flag to be flown on Friday in Virginia
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued an order for all state agencies and institutions to fly the POW/MIA flag on Friday in honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Virginia sheriff's office warns of new fraudulent bank text scam
A Virginia sheriff's office is warning residents to be cautious of a new text message scam involving the name of their bank.
DC weather: Rain moves out, sunshine returns Thursday
The low-pressure system that brought rain over the past few days is moving out, making way for sunshine across the Washington, D.C. region on Thursday.
Firefighter suffers injuries while battling blaze in Arlington
A firefighter was left with minor injuries after a fire destroyed a home in Arlington.
VA man accused of shooting teen doing 'ding dong ditch' Tik Tok prank still faces second-degree murder charge
At Wednesday’s preliminary hearing, a judge certified that 27-year-old Tyler Butler will be tried for second-degree murder. Back in May, Butler, a northern Virginia man, shot and killed a teenager around 3 a.m. during what investigators initially called a "ding-dong ditch" TikTok prank.
Virginia man arrested, infant in critical condition after being strangled: police
A Northern Virginia man has been charged with strangling an infant, leaving the baby in critical condition, police say.
Microchip reunites missing cat with Virginia family after 2 years
A Virginia cat that was missing for two years is finally back home thanks to a microchip that helped reunite the lost pet with its family.
Why are leaves in the DMV already turning brown and falling?
The air is cooler, kids are back in school, but technically, summer isn’t over yet in the Washington, D.C. region. So why do so many trees already look like autumn has arrived?
Maryland, Virginia suburbs named among safest in the US
When looking for one of the safest places to live in the country, residents in Maryland and Virginia don't have to wander too far.
Federal judge, DOE issue orders supporting suspended LCPS students in Title IX case
Two major developments have emerged in the Title IX investigation at Stone Bridge High School, where two male students were suspended last school year following a locker room incident.
Virginia woman wins lottery, donates it all to charity: 'I feel blessed'
One local woman is turning her luck into generosity and splitting her big check three ways, gifting thousands to three different charities.
INDYCAR’s 2026 race lineup does not include stop in DC
Washington, D.C. won’t be part of the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, as the newly released 17-race schedule leaves the nation’s capital off the calendar.
DC weather: Gusty showers, cooler temps Wednesday
Rainfall that continues to sweep across the D.C. region is expected to bring gusty showers and noticeably cooler temperatures to the area on Wednesday.
Virginia Department of Forestry wants you to gather, donate acorns
People donate all sorts of items: clothes, money, food. But here’s a donation request from Virginia officials that you may not have heard about before – acorns!
Loudoun County Public Schools violated Title IX, Education Department says
The Education Department said LCPS took a female student's claims of sexual harassment seriously, but not the male students' claims.
MPD officer groped, assaulted Virginia police officer: police report
Trevon King was arrested on Sunday night for driving under the influence and now faces two counts of felony assault on a police officer, felony attempt to disarm an officer, sexual battery, obstruction and driving on a suspended license.
DC weather: Coastal storms bring showers, thunderstorms Tuesday
A chance for showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday with cool conditions and high temperatures in the low-70s.
Suspect charged with murder in deadly Fairfax shooting, victim identified
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder after police say he rammed the victim's vehicle with his own and then shot him multiple times. The suspect attempted to escape, but his vehicle became disabled.
Bulldozer stolen from Fairfax County turns up in Kentucky: police
A stolen bulldozer from Fairfax County turned up in Kentucky and police conducted a sting operation to catch the suspects responsible.