DC weather: Coldest temperatures of the season move into region Monday

Significantly colder air is moving into the Washington, D.C., region Monday as overnight rain and a cold front sweep across the area.

Delonte West arrested in Virginia after showing signs of intoxication: police

Authorities say former NBA player Delonte West was arrested “for his own safety" earlier this month after showing signs of intoxication at a northern Virginia intersection.

Tractor-trailer crash, fire snarls traffic on I-95 in Fredericksburg Wednesday

A tractor-trailer fire and crash caused a partial shutdown of I-95 southbound near U.S. Route 17 overnight, causing major delays through the Fredericksburg area.

Federal SNAP benefits to be deposited this week, Gov. Youngkin says

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Sunday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for more than 850,000 Virginians will be issued this week, following direction from federal authorities.

Cyberattack closes Manassas City Public Schools on Monday

Manassas City Public Schools will be closed Monday following a cybersecurity incident that disrupted phone and network systems across the district, officials announced Sunday.

Flights cancelled nationwide as shutdown hits major airports

The Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented order to reduce flights nationwide amid the record-long government shutdown is taking effect Friday.

Spanberger, Youngkin meet at Governor's Mansion in Richmond to begin transition

Virginia’s new Democratic governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, sat down with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Thursday as the handoff of power is already underway.  

Former teacher shot by 6-year-old student wins $10M jury verdict against ex-assistant principal

A Virginia jury on Thursday awarded $10 million to a former teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student and later accused a former school administrator in a lawsuit of ignoring warnings that the child had a gun, according to the Associated Press.

DMV Winter 2025-2026 Outlook: Earlier first snow, how much snowfall to expect

D.C.'s winter forecast hints at the first significant snowfall potentially arriving before Christmas! Here's the full 2025-2026 FOX 5 Winter Outlook for the Washington D.C. metro, northern Virginia and Maryland.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: FAA reducing air traffic at airports nationwide

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets starting Friday morning, citing safety concerns as air traffic controllers show signs of strain during the ongoing government shutdown.

Virginia Election Results: Democrats dominate statewide races

Democrats are celebrating a dominant victory in Virginia, sweeping the races for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general.

2 killed in fiery I-95 crash after truck rams tractor-trailer in Spotsylvania

Two people were killed early Wednesday morning when their pickup truck ran into a stopped tractor-trailer and caught fire along Interstate 95 in Spotsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police.

When does Abigail Spanberger take office as Virginia's first female governor?

Like all governors before her, Abigail Spanberger’s start date is determined not by tradition but by a fixed rule written directly into the Virginia Constitution.