Loudoun County school officials indicted amid student sexual assault investigation

Two Loudoun County Public School officials have been indicted by a special grand jury investigating the mishandling of multiple sexual assaults in Loudoun County high schools as fallout on how the district handled two sexual assaults by the same student continues.

Former priest pleads guilty in decades-old sexual assault with minor

A former priest in northern Virginia pleaded guilty Monday to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy more than 35 years ago.

Rape victim says she's 'disgusted' after her accused rapist walked free

A man accused of raping an 11-year-old girl in Fairfax County is free after the prosecution failed to submit their evidence on time. 

Wintry mix for DC region possible later this week

A chilly start Monday – but we're keeping a close eye on a system that could possibly bring a wintry mix to the D.C. area near the end of the week.

PHOTOS: 25 puppies born at Homeward Trails animal shelter this week

A whopping 25 puppies were born this week at Homeward Trails animal shelter, setting a new record for dogs born in a week at the rescue. 

Loudoun County to study the impact of segregation

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a plan on Tuesday to study the county’s history of segregated schools. 

High demands, rising prices at Christmas tree farms dampen cheerful spirits

High demands and rising prices across the D.C. region for both real and artificial Christmas trees are making spirits less than bright. 

Mother charged in Fentanyl related death of 20-month-old son: police

Authorities have charged a woman in the death of her 20-month-old son who died after investigators say he ingested a lethal amount of fentanyl over the summer at a home in Prince William County.

LCPS School Board appoints interim superintendent at emergency meeting

Loudoun County school board members are holding a meeting Thursday where they announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel Smith as acting superintendent. 

UVA Shooting: Accused gunman Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. makes first court appearance

It was the University of Virginia student's first in-person appearance in court, as a judge set a date for a hearing when witnesses will testify about the shootings on a bus carrying students back to campus from a field trip last month.

Virginia Supreme Court reinstates Loudoun prosecutor removed by judge

The Virginia Supreme Court reinstated Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj on a criminal burglary case Thursday after a judge removed her when he was dissatisfied with a plea deal her office reached.

What to do this weekend for the holidays, World Cup in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Whether you're looking to continue celebrating the holiday season or preparing to cheer on your favorite team in the World Cup quarterfinals, FOX 5 has you covered with the best places to go this weekend in the DMV.

Prince William Co. School Board calls for lower speed limit near high school

The Prince William County School Board is calling for a lower speed limit near a high school in Virginia after several people have been struck, some even killed, at a nearby intersection in recent years.