Woman shot in Mt. Vernon; suspect taken into custody

Authorities say a woman was hospitalized with what they say are life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Fairfax County.

Man dies after cargo train crashes into pickup truck in Haymarket

A passenger in the Chevy Silverado that collided with a cargo train Monday evening has died, according to Prince William County police. 

Virginia picks Chincoteague Island pony as official state horse

Virginia lawmakers approved a bill on Tuesday, designating the Chincoteague Island pony as the official pony of the Commonwealth.

DMV 'catfishing' victims scammed out of over $43M in 2021

Romance scammers take to dating apps and social media sites around Valentine's Day to take advantage of people looking for connections this time of year. 

Free steering wheel locks for some Hyundai owners in Prince William County

Following a string of thefts targeting Hyundai vehicles, the car company is providing Prince William County Police Department with steering wheel locks for Hyundai drivers. 

Controversial Prince William County data center development vote Tuesday

The Prince William County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a vote Tuesday on a controversial plan to build massive data centers in Bristow.

Turkey Earthquake: Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team deployed to help

Fairfax County's Urban Search and Rescue Team has been dispatched to assist in the rescue efforts following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Turkey and neighboring Syria Monday.

Virginia Attorney General holds town hall on Asian discrimination in schools

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and the Asian American community in Fairfax County held a town hall meeting to discuss discrimination.

3-alarm apartment fire sends resident to hospital in Fairfax County

Authorities say one person has been hospitalized after a three-alarm apartment fire early Sunday morning in Fairfax County.

Wakefield HS reopens after overdose death; increased police after 'concerning' online posts

New concerns at an Arlington high school that reopened Monday after a suspected student overdose death, and a number of other troubling incidents last week, forced classes to be canceled Friday.

19th annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale supports local small businesses

One Northern Virginia community is doing its part this weekend to support small businesses during the post-holiday shopping slump.

Wakefield High School community rallies after teen student dies of apparent overdose

The Wakefield High School community rallied Friday after authorities announced an investigation is underway into the death of a teenage student, who apparently overdosed earlier in the week at the school.

Suspect arrested in Wakefield High School trespassing incident

An 18-year-old man is charged with trespassing at Wakefield High School in Arlington, marking the second major incident to happen at the school this week.

Wakefield High School cancels classes after lockdown and overdose incidents

Classes have been canceled at Wakefield High School tomorrow and mental health support will be provided to students and staff to process this week’s incidents.

Missing Fairfax County 17-year-old, 9-month old son found safe

A missing 17-year-old girl and her 9-month-old son from Fairfax County have been found safe, according to police.

These Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Maryland & Virginia are closing in 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy protection as soon as this week and have announced an additional 87 stores will close – including several in Maryland and Virginia.

Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closings: Here’s the full list

Bed Bath & Beyond has released a 2023 list of store closings as the company prepares to file for bankruptcy protection as soon as this week.