West Virginia lawmakers OK abortion ban with few exceptions

West Virginia’s Legislature passed a sweeping abortion ban with few exceptions Tuesday, approving a bill that several members of the Republican supermajority said they hope will make it impossible for the state’s only abortion clinic to continue to offer the procedure.

Virginia weighs ideas on how to tackle human trafficking in the Commonwealth

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares says he's focused on combating human trafficking in the Commonwealth after the International Labour Organization reported a new global estimate of 50 million people in modern slavery on Monday.

Slow cell phone speeds, dropped calls could be related to 5G rollout

If you've noticed something going on with your cell phone, you're not alone. FOX 5 has noticed slow speeds and dropped calls. So, what's going on?

Fauquier County teacher, wife found dead inside Culpeper County home

Authorities are investigating after a Fauquier County Public Schools teacher and his wife were found dead inside a Culpeper County home.

Teacher and wife found dead in Virginia

Culpeper police are investigating the death of a married couple.

Fairfax Co. indecent exposures suspect also accused of attacking jogger in New York: police

Investigators say a Herndon man accused of multiple indecent exposure incidents on a local trail also attempted to rape a female jogger last year in Suffolk County, New York. 

Virginia Attorney General creating team to crack down on election law violations

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is putting together a new team to crack down on any election law violations in the Commonwealth, saying he wants to ensure Virginia's "legality and purity in elections."

Interest in Queen Elizabeth II collectibles grows following her death

People across the world are mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II and the market for royal collectibles has grown considerably in the days since her death.

Major construction on Metro's Blue and Yellow lines underway

Major construction on Metro's Blue and Yellow lines began Saturday, Sept. 10 and is expected to continue through May 2023.

Unclaimed winning Virginia lottery ticket worth over $250K set to expire Monday

Check your tickets! Virginia Lottery officials say a winning ticket worth over $250,000 is set to expire Monday. The Cash 5 with EZ Match ticket matched all five numbers in the March 16 drawing for a $258,000 jackpot. In Virginia, winning tickets expire 180 days after the drawing.

Herndon man arrested for indecent exposures near Fairfax County trail

Police arrested a man from Herndon in connection with a series of indecent exposures near the Washington and Old Dominion Trail.

2 dead, several injured after tractor-trailer collides with RV on I-66

A multi-vehicle crash along Interstate 66 Thursday night led to major traffic, according to The Virginia Department of Transportation .

'It's just crazy': Shoppers react to uptick in crime at malls across DMV

Malls in the D.C. area have been the sites of a number of recent shootings and smash-and-grab robberies, and viewers tell FOX 5 they feel like they have to be more alert and aware of their surroundings now when shopping.

Woman charged with murdering father in Loudoun County: police

A 28-year-old Leesburg woman is under arrest after police say sheshot and killed her father inside a home in Loudoun County.