FIFA World Cup excitement builds in the DMV

Excitement is growing across the D.C. region as the countdown to the FIFA World Cup continues.

DC weather: Sunny, hot Thursday with highs near 90 degrees

A sunny and hot Thursday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with clear skies and high temperatures near 90 degrees.

Fredericksburg car chase shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 children injured

A mother and father were killed, and two children were injured after a car chase and shooting in Fredericksburg on Wednesday, police announced.

DC Water urges customers to conserve water as regional drought watch declared

DC Water is urging customers to conserve water after the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Drought Coordination Committee declared a regional drought watch.

Sail250 guide for Virginia, Maryland: Celebrations, timeline, visiting ships

Sail250 is bringing dozens of the world's most magnificent tall ships and naval vessels to Virginia and Maryland. Here is everything you need to know to catch the action.

Fairfax County police launch summer traffic safety push

Fairfax County police are launching a summer traffic safety push aimed at cracking down on dangerous driving behaviors from how motorists handle the wheel to how loud their vehicles sound.

Fairfax County police launch major crackdown on dangerous driving

Fairfax County police are launching a major crackdown on dangerous driving this month, putting extra officers on the streets to target everything from speeding to loud exhausts.

Review backs FCPS handling of student convicted of groping Fairfax High girls

An external investigation and safety review found Fairfax County Public Schools acted promptly and appropriately regarding a student convicted of groping girls inside Fairfax High School.

Manassas machete attack sends man to hospital, police say

A man wielding a machete attacked a group of men at a Manassas gas station Sunday night, sending one of them to the hospital.

5 dead, dozens injured in bus crash on I-95 in Virginia

A deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County early Friday morning left five people dead and dozens injured, according to Virginia State Police.

Firefighters in Stafford County seek shorter workweek after crash response

Firefighters in Stafford County are calling for a reduction in their weekly hours, saying the demands of the job and recent large-scale emergencies highlight the need for change.

Memorial unveiled for victims of DCA mid-air collision in Alexandria

A memorial honoring the 67 victims of the mid-air collision involving American Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter has been unveiled in Alexandria near Rivergate Park.

Fire destroys Zandra’s Taqueria in downtown Culpeper

A beloved Culpeper restaurant is a total loss after a Saturday fire ripped through the building and sent first responders scrambling to contain the damage.