8 children taken to hospital after bus crash in Fauquier County

Eight children were taken to a hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Fauquier County, rescue officials said.

Heat Advisory in effect across DC, Maryland and Virginia Wednesday as dangerous temperatures climb

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Washington, DC, much of Maryland and northern Virginia on Wednesday as hot temperatures and rising humidity push heat index values toward 105 degrees. 

Amtrak adds temperature related speed restrictions as extreme heat grips Northeast, DC region

Amtrak has added temperature‑related speed restrictions to some trains across the Northeast, including the Washington, D.C., region, as extreme heat continues to grip the area. 

Wildfire smoke from Canada may impact DMV Wednesday and Thursday amid extreme heat

Wildfire smoke from Canada may drift into the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, creating haze and contributing to air‑quality issues through Thursday as extreme heat pushes temperatures toward 100 degrees.

Volunteers to help gather data to map heat in Northern Virginia

The upcoming extreme heat in the D.C. region may be uncomfortable, but a team of researchers hopes it’ll be useful too.

Driver in deadly Virginia I-95 bus crash back in court Tuesday

The driver in the deadly Interstate 95 bus crash that killed a woman and a family of four was back in court Tuesday. Online court information shows this is an 8:30 a.m. discovery hearing for Jing Sheng Dong, 48, of Staten Island, New York.

Ground stop lifted at Reagan National Airport, delays continue

A ground stop was lifted at Ronald Reagan National Airport Tuesday evening, though delays are expected to continue through the night.

Fairfax soccer coach embezzled $60K in fake camp scheme, police say

A Fairfax County soccer coach faces multiple counts of embezzlement and computer‑related fraud after investigators say he scammed victims with promises of international soccer camps.

Parents speak out on proposed Skyview High School boundary plan

Fairfax County’s newest high school is set to open in the fall, and the move will require redistricting to fill it. Families affected by the proposed boundary changes for Skyview High School told the board how they feel about the plan.

DC weather: Sunny, hot and more humid Tuesday as extreme heat returns later this week

A sunny and hot Tuesday for the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s and humidity increasing as the area prepares for a return of extreme heat later this week.

Fairfax County considers major boundary change for new high school amid parent frustration

Fairfax County school leaders are considering major boundary changes that could affect where thousands of students go to school as the district prepares to open its first new high school in 20 years.

Alexandria to start utility work to stop flooding at Old Town waterfront

The city of Alexandria is moving one step closer to curbing the all-too-familiar flooding that occurs near its waterfront when it rains.

DC weather: Sunny skies, less humid and comfortable Monday

Sunny, less humid conditions settle across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, bringing a comfortable break from the dense humidity that dominated recent days. 

Math professor charged after wife killed in Fair Oaks shooting

A retired math professor was charged in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife in what Fairfax County investigators described as a domestic‑related incident Sunday night. 

Charges filed against knife-wielding suspect shot by officer at Fairfax Wawa

A knife-wielding suspect shot by police at a Fairfax Boulevard Wawa is now facing charges as the officer-involved shooting investigation continues.

Person armed with knife shot by officer at Fairfax Boulevard Wawa: Police

An individual armed with a knife was shot by a City of Fairfax police officer overnight at a Wawa on Fairfax Boulevard, officials said.

Vice President JD Vance eyes multimillion-dollar estate in Virginia

Vice President J.D. Vance is eyeing a multimillion-dollar estate in Middleburg, Virginia, to serve as a part-time home for his family, according to a report from the Washington Business Journal.

DC weather: Humid Friday with afternoon and evening storm chances

A humid Friday is setting up across the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing to near 90 degrees and a chance for showers and thunderstorms developing from mid‑afternoon into the evening.