Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to deliver final State of the Commonwealth Address

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam will deliver his final State of the Commonwealth address before a joint session of the General Assembly on Wednesday at 7 p.m. 

Spotsylvania County superintendent fired after contentious school board meeting

An area superintendent is out of a job after a contentious Spotsylvania County Public School Board meeting Monday night shifted the board's majority and put a member who supports burning books in charge.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issues 30-day emergency order to help hospitals

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam took steps on Monday to increase Virginia’s hospital capacity and support healthcare workers responding to COVID-19 after a record number of hospitalizations were posted on Friday.

Innocent bystander shot at Alexandria 7-Eleven; 3 people arrested, police say

Alexandria police confirm the woman shot at an Alexandria 7-Eleven Sunday afternoon was an innocent bystander and her injuries are now life-threatening.

Shopping Cart Killer: Possible 5th victim found; 2 alleged victims identified by Fairfax County Police

The man known as the Shopping Cart Killer, Anthony Robinson, who is currently charged with two murders in Harrisonburg, is the primary and singular suspect in the murders of two other women. A possible fifth victim of his has also been found in D.C., Fairfax County Police announced Thursday night.

Will adjustments need to be made to DMV school calendars due to missed days?

Many school districts in the DMV only went to school one or two days this week due to snow, if any, and in a year when many parents want their children in school after being remote much of last year, anxiety is climbing. Many parents want to know: are we close to making adjustments to school calendars?

SNOWFALL FORECAST: How winter weather predictions stacked up to reality on Friday

Meteorologists are scientists, and in the world of science, comparing expectations to reality is key. FOX 5's Matthew Cappucci looks back at his predictions for Thursday's snowfall to see how his predictions stacked up.

Virginia snowfall adds to concerns over power outages in Stafford

Thousands remain without power in Stafford County as additional snowfall Friday added to concerns over when service would be restored.

Virginia crews pre-treat roadways ahead of snowfall expected Thursday night

The Virginia Department of Transportation says crews have been pre-treating roadways since Wednesday night in preparation for snowfall on Thursday night, something they weren't able to do before Monday's snowstorm that caused major headaches.

Northern Virginia school closings fueled by staffing shortages, COVID-19

Parents in northern Virginia were frustrated that their children weren’t back to school on Thursday. FOX 5 is learning how it highlights a big problem schools are facing right now: staffing.

Virginia declares state of emergency ahead of next winter snowstorm

Virginia has already declared a state of emergency ahead of a new winter snowstorm that's expected to move into the D.C. region Thursday night into Friday morning.

Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job

Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.

Power crews get better view of Virginia's snowstorm damage with drones

By now, most have seen the damage a major storm left behind in northern Virginia this week. But workers with Dominion Energy are getting a bit of a different view using drones.

Fairfax County police receive new evidence to aid in Shopping Cart Killer investigation

Fairfax County police are combing through new evidence to help uncover more details about the Shopping Cart Killer, a man accused of killing at least four women in Virginia.

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine speaks to FOX 5 after being stuck on I-95 for 27 hours

Former Virginia Governor and current U.S. Senator Tim Kaine is speaking to FOX 5 about his experience being stuck on I-95 for 27 hours this week and his thoughts on the actions of Virginia's transportation officials.

Stafford County residents still without power; secondary roads covered in ice

Stafford County residents are continuing to feel the effects of Monday's snowstorm with many still without power and the state trying to clear secondary roads covered in ice.

I-95 Shutdown: Dialysis patient stranded on I-95 back home after rescued by Virginia emergency crews

Anthony Oden is back home after spending much of the last two days stuck on Interstate 95 in Virginia in the chaos that surrounded the shutdown of one of the nation's busiest stretch of highway.

I-95 Shutdown: Baltimore bakery truck passes out bread to stranded motorists on I-95 in Virginia

A Baltimore bakery gave away loaves of bread and rolls to stranded motorists who were stuck on Interstate 95 in Virginia following a blizzard that shutdown one of the nation’s busiest highways.