Carroll County deputy killed, another wounded; armed suspect at large

Authorities are searching for Michael Timothy Puckett after a Carroll County deputy was killed, and another deputy was injured during a welfare check Friday night.

Stafford County bus crash update: Bus driver charged with involuntary manslaughter

A bus driver from New York has been charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a crash that killed five people on Interstate 95 in Stafford County Friday.

Virginia bus crash: Massachusetts family of 4 among 5 killed

A family of four traveling to a family wedding was killed in Friday morning's crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia, a relative told the Associated Press.

Investigators focus on bus driver’s license after deadly Virginia bus crash

Federal officials are investigating the qualifications and license of the bus driver involved in a deadly crash on Interstate 95 that killed five people.

Pregnant woman, child detained at Dulles seek release

A federal judge in Alexandria is holding an emergency hearing Friday involving a pregnant woman and her young son from Ghana who have been detained at Dulles International Airport for more than a week. 

Purcellville vice mayor, town manager suspended ahead of criminal trial

Purcellville vice mayor Ben Nett and town manager Kwasi Frasier were both suspended effective immediately, as they await a criminal trial.

Injured bald eagles rescued in Stafford County

Four injured bald eagles have been rescued in Stafford County this week, with animal control officers and wildlife volunteers stepping in to help transport the birds for treatment. 

David Rush: Ex‑CIA official’s booking photo released in government gold‑bars theft case

Officials have released the booking photo of David Rush, a former senior CIA official with top‑secret clearance who is accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and storing them in his Virginia home.

Proposed data centers spark debate over major development in Prince William County

A wave of proposed data center projects could bring major development to Prince William County, but also growing concern from nearby residents worried about noise, traffic and quality of life.

Woman allegedly assaulted in Arlington parking garage

A 26-year-old woman is speaking out after Arlington County police say she was sexually assaulted inside a residential parking garage stairwell late Friday night in the Columbia Forest neighborhood.

DC weather: Severe thunderstorms threaten DMV Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, with patchy morning fog and highs near 80 degrees. The most significant threat from any stronger storms will be heavy downpours falling on already saturated ground.

New forensic evidence emerges in Mamta Kafle Bhatt case

New forensic evidence has emerged in the case of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, the Manassas Park woman prosecutors allege was killed by her husband, Naresh Bhatt, whose body has still not been found.

DC weather: Showers, fog and clouds Tuesday

Showers, patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies will linger over the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, keeping highs in the 70s. The dreary pattern holds through midweek before sunshine finally returns.