Virginia Sen. Lucas doubles down on opposition to Potomac Yard arena plan

A top Virginia lawmaker is doubling down on her opposition to the Potomac Yard arena plan that would bring the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to northern Virginia, calling it terrible for taxpayers.

Sterling house explosion: 1 firefighter dead, 9 others injured in Virginia

A firefighter died when a house exploded in Loudoun County Friday night, and authorities say at least nine other first responders were injured in the blaze. 

Public to give input on Potomac Yard Metro transportation plan

How will Route 1 or the Potomac Yard Metro Station hold up with crowds headed to see the Washington Capitals or Wizards play? Residents will soon have a chance to get more questions answered next week. 

Virginia man killed in Valentine’s Day homicide identified

Authorities have identified a man they say was shot and killed on Valentine’s Day in the parking lot of a Virginia apartment complex.

Manassas stabbing victim remembered as a hero for saving twin brother and others

The 23-year-old man fatally stabbed at a technical school in Manassas is being called a hero. His family told FOX 5 that the victim’s identical twin brother was in that same classroom when the altercation turned deadly and the deceased victim saved him and others.

DC snow forecast: 1-3 inches likely by Saturday morning

Snow is looking more and more likely for the Washington, D.C. area this weekend as a quick moving clipper passes through the region.

Rabid cat tried to attack people in Virginia, officials say

Animal control officials in Virginia say a rabid cat tried to attack people earlier this week in the Dumfries area.

Man struck, killed along Richmond Highway in Fairfax County

A man was struck and killed along a stretch of Richmond Highway in Fairfax County Thursday morning causing major traffic delays for drivers.

Police identify stabbing suspect shot, killed by officers at Manassas technical school

Prince William County police have identified the suspect who was shot and killed by officers at a Manassas technical school Tuesday, as well as the victim they say he stabbed to death. 

Proposed TikTok ban for kids fails in Virginia’s Legislature

A GOP legislative effort to prevent Virginia children from using the popular video-sharing app TikTok — an idea backed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin — died this week in the Democratic-controlled Legislature.

Next chance for snow in DC, Maryland, Virginia comes Saturday

Snow lovers, winter isn't over just yet! Plenty of places across the Washington, D.C. region saw flurries and flakes Tuesday morning – and we may have another snow chance this weekend!

Driver killed in crash with dump truck in Lorton

Fairfax County police say a driver was killed after a crash involving a dump truck on Wednesday morning in Lorton.