River North Correctional officer killed in prison attack

A deadly attack at River North Correctional Center claimed the life of Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall on Monday morning.

Fire chief in Loudoun County arrested, charged with embezzlement

William Graham II was accused of embezzling department funds after allegedly reporting fraudulent charges on his department credit card.

Thanksgiving Weather Forecast: Unsettled conditions, rain possible in DMV for holiday travel

It’s one of the busiest travel times of the year! Ready to visit the family? As the Thanksgiving travel rush approaches, here’s a look at what travelers heading to and from Washington, D.C. can expect from the skies — and how to plan accordingly.

Elevated fire danger Monday across DC region

The National Weather Service warns of elevated fire danger across much of Maryland, northern and central Virginia, and eastern West Virginia east of the Allegheny Front, including Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on Monday. The fire risk is fueled by low humidity, gusty winds and a lengthy dry stretch.

9 suspects pile out of sedan, rob vape shop in Fauquier County

A surveillance camera captured nine people getting out of a small sedan in Fauquier County, hooded, masked and wearing gloves as they prepared to rob a vape shop in the area. 

Fairfax County urged to tighten laws on illicit massage parlors

Fairfax County leaders are set to hold a public hearing Tuesday to address growing concerns about illicit massage businesses that advocates say are linked to human trafficking across Northern Virginia.

$175K stolen from Virginia ATM in jackpotting hack: police

Authorities are investigating a string of ATM thefts after Apple Federal Credit Union reported $175,000 stolen from a Fairfax branch machine last month in what detectives believe was a jackpotting hack.

Virginia high school football game under investigation for alleged cheating

Allegations of cheating have surfaced following a high school football playoff game between Forest Park and Battlefield in Woodbridge, Virginia.

Windy Sunday across the DMV brings fire danger and falling temperatures

Blustery winds are whipping across the D.C. region Sunday, prompting weather alerts for both high wind gusts and increased fire danger.

Virginia man sentenced to life in prison for federal hate crime shooting at Sheetz

A Virginia man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a shooting at a Sheetz gas station in Spotsylvania County that federal prosecutors say was motivated by hate.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Work underway to restart after historic disruption

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is officially over, at least on paper. For many Americans, the fallout from the shutdown lingers as restoring government operations won’t happen overnight.