Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin unveils updated mask guidelines for schools
New Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has officially unveiled updated mask guidelines for parents, educators, and schools.
New Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has officially unveiled updated mask guidelines for parents, educators, and schools.
Father claims daughter was sexually assaulted at Prince William Co. School during emotional statement
Prince William County School officials have issued a statement after a father's emotional claim during a board meeting that his daughter was the victim of a sexual assault at a school.
Prince William County School officials have issued a statement after a father's emotional claim during a board meeting that his daughter was the victim of a sexual assault at a school.
Loudoun County schools continue mask requirement; suspend staff testing and vaccine mandates
Loudoun County Public Schools are making some changes to their COVID-19 mitigation policies but will continue to mandate masks at all of their facilities.
Loudoun County Public Schools are making some changes to their COVID-19 mitigation policies but will continue to mandate masks at all of their facilities.
Man serving time for 2002 murder connected to 2 unsolved killings in VA, MD dating back to 1987
The Prince George’s County Police Department has arrested a man currently convicted of murder in connection with an unsolved 2002 murder in Mount Rainier. The same suspect has also been indicted in Fairfax County for a 1987 murder.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and Weather
The Prince George’s County Police Department has arrested a man currently convicted of murder in connection with an unsolved 2002 murder in Mount Rainier. The same suspect has also been indicted in Fairfax County for a 1987 murder.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and Weather
Spotsylvania County school board narrowly votes to rescind school district’s mask mandate
The school board in Spotsylvania County narrowly voted Tuesday to rescind the school district’s mask mandate.
The school board in Spotsylvania County narrowly voted Tuesday to rescind the school district’s mask mandate.
Glenn Youngkin sworn in as 74th Virginia governor
Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin, Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares and Lieutenant Gov.-elect Winsome Sears will be sworn in Saturday afternoon during an outdoor ceremony in front of the historic state Capitol.
Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin, Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares and Lieutenant Gov.-elect Winsome Sears will be sworn in Saturday afternoon during an outdoor ceremony in front of the historic state Capitol.
1st Black female lieutenant governor presides over Virginia Senate
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.
Rapper Vic Mensa busted at Dulles Airport with Narcotics
Hip hop artist Vic Mensa was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered a cache of illicit narcotics in his baggage.
Hip hop artist Vic Mensa was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered a cache of illicit narcotics in his baggage.
Woman shot, killed inside Manassas apartment, police say
Authorities are investigating after a woman was shot and killed Monday inside a Manassas apartment.
Authorities are investigating after a woman was shot and killed Monday inside a Manassas apartment.
Officer shoots, kills man in response to domestic dispute in Virginia
Virginia State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that happened Friday evening in Patrick County.
Virginia State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that happened Friday evening in Patrick County.
Loudoun County school board responds to recent sexual assault sentencing
The Loudoun County school board is responding after a teenager charged with sexual assaults at two different high schools in the county was found guilty this week.
The Loudoun County school board is responding after a teenager charged with sexual assaults at two different high schools in the county was found guilty this week.
Virginia enters state of emergency ahead of second snowstorm; crews continue to prep roads
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency today to prepare for another winter storm expected to pummel parts of Virginia over the weekend.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency today to prepare for another winter storm expected to pummel parts of Virginia over the weekend.
Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin intends to rescind school mask mandate
Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin intends to rescind the state's school mask mandate when he takes over as the leader of the Commonwealth this weekend, according to comments he made in multiple interviews.
Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin intends to rescind the state's school mask mandate when he takes over as the leader of the Commonwealth this weekend, according to comments he made in multiple interviews.
SNOW FORECAST: Snow, sleet and rain expected Sunday into Monday across DC region
It is becoming increasingly likely that parts of the region will be dealing with a significantly impactful winter storm during the second half of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
It is becoming increasingly likely that parts of the region will be dealing with a significantly impactful winter storm during the second half of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.
Spotsylvania couple killed in multi-vehicle crash
A Spotsylvania County couple died from injuries sustained in a four-vehicle collision on Wednesday.
A Spotsylvania County couple died from injuries sustained in a four-vehicle collision on Wednesday.
Virginia bill would do away with state-run ABC liquor stores
A Virginia lawmaker has filed a bill that would do away with the state's monopoly on liquor sales and put an end to state-run ABC stores.
A Virginia lawmaker has filed a bill that would do away with the state's monopoly on liquor sales and put an end to state-run ABC stores.
Thomas Jefferson High School's revamped admissions process continues to cause controversy
The revamped admissions process for a top local high school is in the hot seat yet again after new records show a school board member claiming the process had anti-Asian undertones.
The revamped admissions process for a top local high school is in the hot seat yet again after new records show a school board member claiming the process had anti-Asian undertones.
Loudoun County teenager sentenced for 2 sex assaults, must register as sex offender
A Loudoun County teenager charged with sexual assaults at two different high schools has been found guilty and will be placed in a residential treatment facility.
A Loudoun County teenager charged with sexual assaults at two different high schools has been found guilty and will be placed in a residential treatment facility.
Northern Virginia counties prepare for possible snowstorm as state leadership changes
With more snow possibly on the way in Virginia this weekend, counties are trying to avoid the catastrophe we saw earlier this month on the I-95 corridor, including Stafford County where it took some residents days to dig out of the snow.
With more snow possibly on the way in Virginia this weekend, counties are trying to avoid the catastrophe we saw earlier this month on the I-95 corridor, including Stafford County where it took some residents days to dig out of the snow.
I-95 Shutdown: Virginia lawmaker proposes bill that would prevent future traffic disasters
The Virginia legislative session starts Wednesday and some lawmakers are preparing ideas to improve the driving situation during snowstorms like the one that recently struck the D.C. region leaving drivers stranded overnight.
The Virginia legislative session starts Wednesday and some lawmakers are preparing ideas to improve the driving situation during snowstorms like the one that recently struck the D.C. region leaving drivers stranded overnight.