Police arrest second suspect in hookah lounge shooting near Virginia Tech

Police in Blacksburg, Virginia have a suspect in custody for a shooting near Virginia's Tech's campus that left one person dead and four others injured.

Virginia Supreme Court dismisses challenge of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's school mask order

The Virginia Supreme Court has dismissed a parental challenge of Gov. Glenn Youngkin's executive order that aims to prevent public schools from implementing a mask mandate for students, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

I-95 Shutdown: Investigation into Virginia I-95 catastrophe expected to be completed on March 15

The state commissioned investigation into the winter weather catastrophe that left drivers stranded on Interstate 95 in Virginia is expected to be completed on March 15, according to a spokesperson from Gov. Glenn Youngkin's office.

Virginia couple pleads guilty to tax fraud conspiracy in Maryland

Federal prosecutors say a Virginia couple has pleaded guilty to charges of tax fraud stemming from taxes filed for their Maryland auto body shop.

Police officer indicted in deadly November shooting in Virginia

A Virginia police officer has been indicted on a voluntary manslaughter charge in the shooting death of a man after a car crash in November.

Arlington judge rules against Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's mask order

An Arlington judge has granted seven school districts in Virginia a temporary restraining order to keep their masking guidelines in place – despite Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order. 

Hearing for lawsuit challenging Virginia Gov. Youngkin’s school mask order

The hearing for the seven school boards in Virginia that have filed a joint lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Governor Glenn Youngkin's updated school mask order will take place Wednesday.

Suspected rabid fox bites person in Arlington County neighborhood

Authorities are asking residents of an Arlington County neighborhood to be vigilant after they say a suspected rabid fox bit a person and had contact with three pets.

Showdown over student masking in Prince William County

A group of parents frustrated with their children's school's mask policy shared their grievances Wednesday at a contentious Prince William County School Board meeting. 

Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney delivers 'State of Justice' address

Days after FOX 5’s exclusive report on concerns from inside Loudoun County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, top prosecutor Buta Biberaj held a "State of Justice" address Wednesday night.

A pair of Virginia bills aim to address health care, teacher shortage

As hospitals and school systems across the country continue to deal with staffing shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one Virginia lawmaker hopes to address the problem through legislation. 

Firefighters rescue dog from house fire in Fairfax County

Firefighters from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and the City of Alexandria Fire Department were dispatched for a reported house fire Monday, in the Rose Hill area of Fairfax County.

Stafford community raises money for 2 dogs rescued from brutal animal cruelty

The Stafford County Animal Shelter is turning to the community to help raise money for growing medical expenses for two dogs in grave condition. 

Will the Washington Commanders move to a new stadium?

The Washington Football Team officially has a new name: the Commanders. But that's not the only change on the horizon for the franchise.

Body-worn camera footage shows Fairfax Co. man shot after aiming compound bow at officers: police

Authorities released body-worn camera footage from a January incident in Fairfax County that shows a confrontation and shooting between officers and a man armed with a compound bow.

Fairfax Police shoot Virginia man armed with compound bow

Fairfax County Police have charged a 50-year-old man who confronted officers with a compound bow Tuesday in the 4500 block of Briarton Drive in Chantilly, VA with attempted aggravated murder of a police officer.