Virginia governor proposes bill to make merit awards notifications mandatory
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin requested a bill to pass through the general assembly requiring schools to inform students and their families of awards they received. FOX 5 spoke to one of the lawmakers putting the bill together.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin requested a bill to pass through the general assembly requiring schools to inform students and their families of awards they received. FOX 5 spoke to one of the lawmakers putting the bill together.
WATCH: Fairfax PD arrest carjacker after highway pursuit
Fairfax County police arrested a man who carjacked a Honda in D.C. and then a Chevy Tahoe in Fairfax before leading officers in a pursuit on the Beltway.
Fairfax County police arrested a man who carjacked a Honda in D.C. and then a Chevy Tahoe in Fairfax before leading officers in a pursuit on the Beltway.
Virginia rocket launch to be visible to much of East Coast
A rocket launch set for Monday, January 23 in Virginia will be visible to much of the east coast of the United States, according to NASA. The launch was rescheduled to Tuesday, January 24th and can be streamed below.
A rocket launch set for Monday, January 23 in Virginia will be visible to much of the east coast of the United States, according to NASA. The launch was rescheduled to Tuesday, January 24th and can be streamed below.
Virginia school downplayed warnings from teacher before 6-year-old boy shot her: report
The teacher warned the boy had said he wanted to light a teacher's body on fire and then watch her die.
The teacher warned the boy had said he wanted to light a teacher's body on fire and then watch her die.
Virginia jury rejects Costa Rican woman's claims about sex trafficking ring
Two Fairfax County police officers admitted to being clients of a madam and resigned from the police force.
Two Fairfax County police officers admitted to being clients of a madam and resigned from the police force.
2 teens charged with murder in disappearance of Jose Guerrero
The body of a father who disappeared in northern Virginia last month was apparently found Thursday, and police have arrested two teenagers and charged them with murder.
The body of a father who disappeared in northern Virginia last month was apparently found Thursday, and police have arrested two teenagers and charged them with murder.
Loudoun County grapples with racism and anti-Semitism
In the same week the country observed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, about 50 white supremacist flyers were dropped on driveways in Loudoun County. Racist and anti-Semitic graffiti was also found in the bathrooms of both Heritage High School and Loudoun County High School in Leesburg.
In the same week the country observed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, about 50 white supremacist flyers were dropped on driveways in Loudoun County. Racist and anti-Semitic graffiti was also found in the bathrooms of both Heritage High School and Loudoun County High School in Leesburg.
Alleged sexual assault in Fairfax County middle school bathroom under investigation
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving two students at a Fairfax County middle school, according to school officials.
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving two students at a Fairfax County middle school, according to school officials.
21 prohibited plants found in Virginia family's luggage at BWI by 'Beagle Brigade'
A total of 21 prohibited propagative plants and bags of bulbs were found in the luggage of a Frederick County family at BWI airport earlier this month by the “Beagle Brigade” after the family had reported the plants as only tulip bulbs.
A total of 21 prohibited propagative plants and bags of bulbs were found in the luggage of a Frederick County family at BWI airport earlier this month by the “Beagle Brigade” after the family had reported the plants as only tulip bulbs.
White supremacy propaganda flyers found in Loudoun County driveways
Authorities are investigating after white supremacy propaganda flyers were discovered in the driveways of several Loudoun County homes.
Authorities are investigating after white supremacy propaganda flyers were discovered in the driveways of several Loudoun County homes.
Alexandria School Board considers adding school resource officers permanently
An advisory group urged the Alexandria School Board to keep school resource officers in public schools Thursday evening.
An advisory group urged the Alexandria School Board to keep school resource officers in public schools Thursday evening.
Alexandria woman arrested for stealing car with 6-year-old girl inside
The woman police believe stole a car with a six-year-old girl inside has been arrested.
The woman police believe stole a car with a six-year-old girl inside has been arrested.
Fairfax County teen convicted of killing high school classmates sentenced to prison
A Virginia teenager convicted in the deaths of two of his high school classmates in Fairfax County will spend 20 years behind bars.
A Virginia teenager convicted in the deaths of two of his high school classmates in Fairfax County will spend 20 years behind bars.
Virginia House panel votes down 'magic mushrooms' bill
Virginia House Republicans have voted down a bill that would have allowed doctors to prescribe psilocybin, or "magic mushrooms," for treatment of a small set of mental health conditions.
Virginia House Republicans have voted down a bill that would have allowed doctors to prescribe psilocybin, or "magic mushrooms," for treatment of a small set of mental health conditions.
Lawyer: Gun used by 6-year-old who shot teacher was ‘secured’
A statement released by the family of the boy who shot the teacher did not elaborate on where the 9mm handgun was kept. The shooting occurred on Jan. 6 as teacher Abigail Zwerner taught her first grade class at a Virginia school.
A statement released by the family of the boy who shot the teacher did not elaborate on where the 9mm handgun was kept. The shooting occurred on Jan. 6 as teacher Abigail Zwerner taught her first grade class at a Virginia school.
3 hurt when freight train strikes truck in Prince William County: police
Authorities say three people were injured after a freight train struck a truck Thursday morning in Virginia.
Authorities say three people were injured after a freight train struck a truck Thursday morning in Virginia.
8 students charged after large fight at Spotsylvania County high school
Eight students are facing charges after a large fight broke out Tuesday at a high school in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
Eight students are facing charges after a large fight broke out Tuesday at a high school in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
Shooting by 6-year-old in Virginia raises complex cultural questions
A 6-year-old in a first-grade class pointed a gun and shot his teacher on Jan. 6. A psychology expert says the case hits differently because it violates society's expectations for school shootings and childhood itself.
A 6-year-old in a first-grade class pointed a gun and shot his teacher on Jan. 6. A psychology expert says the case hits differently because it violates society's expectations for school shootings and childhood itself.
5-year-old girl reunited with family after car stolen with her in backseat: Fairfax County police
A 5-year-old girl has been reunited with her family after Fairfax County police say the vehicle she was in was stolen while she sat in the backseat.
A 5-year-old girl has been reunited with her family after Fairfax County police say the vehicle she was in was stolen while she sat in the backseat.
Residents say fixing Lee Chapel Road could save lives in Fairfax Co.
Thousands of residents are calling for safety changes to be made to a busy Fairfax County roadway.
Thousands of residents are calling for safety changes to be made to a busy Fairfax County roadway.