Early voting begins in Virginia

It’s a so-called “off-year" election in Virginia. But it’s significant in more ways than one. Friday, voters in the Commonwealth started to cast their ballots.

Megan Hargan's retrial ends in guilty verdict

A jury has found a woman guilty of murdering her mother and sister, whose 2017 deaths were initially believed to be a murder-suicide. 

1 seriously injured in Alexandria shooting

Authorities say one person has been seriously injured in a shooting in Alexandria.

Where to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this weekend

We are about one week into Hispanic Heritage Month, and we have seen many celebrations around the DMV. If you are looking for some ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this weekend, here is your guide to!

Fauquier High School principal dies from injuries suffered in car crash

Kraig Kelican, principal at Fauquier High School, died Thursday from injuries he suffered when he was involved in a car crash earlier this month.

Search for suspect after rape at Fairfax County motel

Authorities continue to search for a suspect related to a rape at the Quarry Inn Motel in the Mosby neighborhood.

Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher to remain free on bond after failing drug tests

Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.

Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against former LCPS Superintendent Scott Ziegler

Former Loudoun County Superintendent Scott Ziegler walked into the courtroom Thursday with his attorney, hoping that the judge would dismiss charges against him. 

Family of Irvo Otieno agrees to $8.5M settlement after Virginia psychiatric hospital restraint tragedy

The family of a man who died while handcuffed and pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes as he was being admitted to a Virginia psychiatric hospital has reached an $8.5 million settlement with the state and the county and sheriff whose deputies were involved in restraining him.

Man robbed of cell phones by crooks posing as buyers he met on Offer Up app: police

Police in Fairfax County are warning residents who use online marketplaces for sales and purchases after a man was robbed of two cell phones by two crooks posing as buyers online.