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. 

Upset parents sue Loudoun County School Board for continuing mask requirement

Three Virginia parents have filed a lawsuit against the Loudoun County School Board for ignoring Governor Glenn Youngkin's new mask policy. 

George Mason University lifts vaccine requirement

George Mason University has announced it will no longer require staff and students to be fully vaccinated. 

Questions linger about handling of sexual assaults by Loudoun County Public Schools

Loudoun County Public Schools is refusing to release a report on the handling of two high profile sex assault cases, and now one county leader is raising the stakes to get it.

Loudoun County Sheriff's deputy injured while stopping possible crime spree

A Loudoun County, Virginia Sheriff's deputy was hurt while stopping a possible crime spree at the Target store in the Dulles 28 Centre in Sterling.

Woman accused of leading Islamic State battalion arrested in Virginia

A woman who once lived in Kansas has been arrested in Virginia after federal prosecutors charged her with joining the Islamic State group and leading an all-female battalion of AK-47 wielding militants.

Crews investigate fire at Woodson High School in Fairfax

Fire crews in Fairfax, Virginia are investigating a fire at an administrative building next to Woodson High School.

Virginia state universities should limit COVID-19 vaccine mandate, new attorney general says

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has issued his first opinion saying Virginia state universities cannot mandate the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for enrollment or in-person attendance.

Fairfax County public school students return to class, majority wearing masks

Fairfax County public school students returned to class Tuesday for the first time since Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin rescinded the Commonwealth's mask order. 

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin defends executive order on school mask policy

Virginia's governor is defending his executive order on school mask mandates in a new Washington Post op-ed. Glenn Younkin says parents can now choose what they feel is right for their children.