P.E. teacher turns herself in after 'inappropriate contact' with student

A middle school P.E. teacher and a high school teacher's aide are both behind bars after an investigation recently revealed both Frederick County Public Schools employees had "inappropriate contact" with students. 

New Metro fare proposal could change how much you pay to ride

A new proposal could change how much you pay to ride Metro. Officials are calling it fare simplification where some people may pay more and some less.

Fairfax Co. Police fire officer involved in deadly shooting outside Tysons Corner Center

Fairfax County Police announced on Thursday that one of the officers involved in the deadly shooting of a man alleged to have stole a pair of sunglasses from a store at Tysons Corner Center in February has been fired.

'Missing Middle' housing plan approved in Arlington

Arlington ended single-family-only-zoning on Wednesday as the county board approved the “Missing Middle" housing reform

LCPS hopes to 'reestablish trust' with community listening sessions

Officials with Loudoun County Public Schools said they hope a series of community listening sessions help them rebuild trust within the community.

IKEA coming to Pentagon City with smaller format store

IKEA announced Wednesday that a new small format store is set to open this summer in Pentagon Centre. 

Arlington County leaders expected to vote on 'Missing Middle' proposal

A controversial vote is happening Wednesday in Arlington were County leaders are expected to take up the 'Missing Middle' proposal.

6-year-old Stafford County sisters safely located; mother in custody

Two 6-year-old sisters have been safely located after authorities say they were abducted by their mother Tuesday afternoon from their Stafford County elementary school.

Virginia State Police adding red lights to vehicles after Virginia Tech study

Red lights are being added to Virginia State Police cruisers and SUVs after researchers at Virginia Tech found the red lights lead to faster response times.

Graphic video shows Irvo Otieno being pinned in Virginia mental hospital before his death

A graphic video has been released Tuesday showing the moment sheriff’s deputies and workers at a Virginia mental hospital pinned Irvo Otieno to the ground before launching unsuccessful resuscitation efforts on the 28-year-old Black man.

Lawsuit threatens to stop I-495 NEXT roadway construction project

One of the largest highway construction projects in our region is the subject of a new federal lawsuit aimed at stopping the work in its tracks.

Suspect arrested after attempted carjacking linked to previous hit-and-run, carjacking in Falls Church

The suspect in a reported hit-and-run where the driver drove onto the sidewalk and hit a pedestrian has been arrested after police responded to a call days later for an assault and attempted carjacking.

Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old describes surgeries, recovery

A Virginia teacher who was shot and wounded by her 6-year-old student said she has had four surgeries and is going through a challenging recovery.

3 arrested in connection with Leesburg arson fire

Authorities have arrested three people in connection with an arson fire that happened earlier this year in Leesburg.

Parents help save Loudoun County little league baseball field

A popular little league baseball program in Loudoun County thought they’d be without their usual home field due to a surprise sale.