Court allows controversial school admissions policy in Virginia to continue pending appeal
A federal appeals court has granted a request from a northern Virginia school system to continue using a challenged admissions policy at a highly selective high school while it appeals a ruling that found the policy discriminates against Asian American students.
A federal appeals court has granted a request from a northern Virginia school system to continue using a challenged admissions policy at a highly selective high school while it appeals a ruling that found the policy discriminates against Asian American students.
I-95 Shutdown: Report criticizes Virginia's response to January snowstorm that stranded hundreds
Virginia state agencies collectively “lost situational awareness” and failed to keep up with growing gridlock during a January snowstorm that stranded hundreds of motorists along Interstate 95, a state-commissioned report released Friday said.
Virginia state agencies collectively “lost situational awareness” and failed to keep up with growing gridlock during a January snowstorm that stranded hundreds of motorists along Interstate 95, a state-commissioned report released Friday said.
4 people hurt after Fairfax County car crash Saturday morning
Officers responded to a car crash Saturday morning in Great Falls, Virginia that left four people injured, according to police.
Officers responded to a car crash Saturday morning in Great Falls, Virginia that left four people injured, according to police.
Amid a rise in bad behavior, an Arlington middle school changes rules
Parents in Arlington are concerned after students were caught bringing weapons to a middle school and being inappropriate in the restrooms.
Parents in Arlington are concerned after students were caught bringing weapons to a middle school and being inappropriate in the restrooms.
Arlington Public Library takes a stand against banning books in schools
Arlington Public Library is taking a stand against banning books.
Arlington Public Library is taking a stand against banning books.
Navy identifies victim killed in aircraft crash in Virginia waters
A U.S. Navy aircraft with three people aboard crashed in waters near the Eastern Shore boundary of Virginia and Maryland on Wednesday evening, killing one, authorities said.
A U.S. Navy aircraft with three people aboard crashed in waters near the Eastern Shore boundary of Virginia and Maryland on Wednesday evening, killing one, authorities said.
DC region cleans up after thunderstorms, gusty winds and confirmed tornado move across area
The D.C. region is continuing to clean up after severe weather moved across the area Thursday night.
The D.C. region is continuing to clean up after severe weather moved across the area Thursday night.
13-year-old Woodbridge girl sexually assaulted classmate in middle school bathroom, police say
A 13-year-old girl is facing sexual assault charges after an incident in a bathroom at a middle school in Prince William County, authorities say.
A 13-year-old girl is facing sexual assault charges after an incident in a bathroom at a middle school in Prince William County, authorities say.
Car break-ins on the rise in Springfield
Springfield, Virginia residents say they’re seeing an increase in car break-ins.
Springfield, Virginia residents say they’re seeing an increase in car break-ins.
Wild coyote rescued in Arlington
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) recently rescued a wild coyote that was trapped between two fences.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) recently rescued a wild coyote that was trapped between two fences.
Annandale massage therapist accused of sexual assault found dead
The death of an Annandale massage therapist is under investigation after authorities found the man dead in his jail cell on Tuesday afternoon.
The death of an Annandale massage therapist is under investigation after authorities found the man dead in his jail cell on Tuesday afternoon.
Fairfax County Public Schools push to require recess for middle school students
There's a push in Fairfax County to make recess a universal requirement for middle school students.
There's a push in Fairfax County to make recess a universal requirement for middle school students.
US astronaut, Falls Church native Mark Vande Hei ends record-long spaceflight in Russian capsule
A NASA astronaut caught a Russian ride back to Earth on Wednesday after a U.S. record 355 days at the International Space Station, returning with two cosmonauts to a world torn apart by war.
A NASA astronaut caught a Russian ride back to Earth on Wednesday after a U.S. record 355 days at the International Space Station, returning with two cosmonauts to a world torn apart by war.
Omicron 'stealth' subvariant BA.2 identified in Virginia: health officials
Health officials say the Omicron subvariant BA.2, has been identified in Fairfax County COVID-19 patients as well as in other areas across Virginia.
Health officials say the Omicron subvariant BA.2, has been identified in Fairfax County COVID-19 patients as well as in other areas across Virginia.
Arlington County Police reducing services due to officer shortage
The Arlington County Police Department is reducing services due to a significant reduction in their workforce, Arlington County Police Chief Charles “Andy” Penn said in a video message on Tuesday.
The Arlington County Police Department is reducing services due to a significant reduction in their workforce, Arlington County Police Chief Charles “Andy” Penn said in a video message on Tuesday.
Virginia woman digs $110K winning lottery ticket out of trash
It got messy for a Virginia woman who had to dig through the trash to find a winning lottery ticket that was worth $110,000.
It got messy for a Virginia woman who had to dig through the trash to find a winning lottery ticket that was worth $110,000.
Herndon considers pay raise for city council and mayor
Herndon’s mayor Sheila Olem tells FOX 5 being mayor is a part-time job with full-time responsibilities.
Herndon’s mayor Sheila Olem tells FOX 5 being mayor is a part-time job with full-time responsibilities.
1 dead, several transported after 2-alarm fire spreads to homes in Ashburn
Authorities say a woman has died after a two-alarm fire spread to several homes in Loudoun County. The Fire Marshal Office’s investigation into Tuesday morning’s fire revealed the fire started because someone improperly discarded smoking materials outside the home. It's being viewed as an accident.
Authorities say a woman has died after a two-alarm fire spread to several homes in Loudoun County. The Fire Marshal Office’s investigation into Tuesday morning’s fire revealed the fire started because someone improperly discarded smoking materials outside the home. It's being viewed as an accident.
Anti-venom rushed to hospital after man bitten by pet African Pit Viper
Authorities say state police helped rush an anti-venom treatment to a Virginia hospital after a man was bitten by his pet African Pit Viper.
Authorities say state police helped rush an anti-venom treatment to a Virginia hospital after a man was bitten by his pet African Pit Viper.
University of Richmond to rename 6 buildings named after slaveowners, white supremacists
The University of Richmond has announced the removal of several former slave owners' names from six campus buildings.
The University of Richmond has announced the removal of several former slave owners' names from six campus buildings.