I-95 Shutdown: Virginia officials defend response to I-95 shutdown
Virginia officials defending their response to a blizzard that stranded hundreds of motorists along a major interstate highway said conditions for the gridlock were caused by a combination of unusually heavy snowfall, plunging temperatures and a rainy start that kept them from pretreating the roads.
Virginia officials defending their response to a blizzard that stranded hundreds of motorists along a major interstate highway said conditions for the gridlock were caused by a combination of unusually heavy snowfall, plunging temperatures and a rainy start that kept them from pretreating the roads.
Power outages from winter storm keeping thousands in northern Virginia in the dark
Power outages from this week's blast of winter weather are still keeping thousands in northern Virginia in the dark.
Power outages from this week's blast of winter weather are still keeping thousands in northern Virginia in the dark.
I-95 Shutdown: VDOT posts job opening for communications manager as I-95 shutdown fallout continues
VDOT is looking for a communications manager. The job listing was posted Monday - the same day a winter storm struck northern Virginia leaving hundreds of drivers stranded overnight on Interstate-95.
VDOT is looking for a communications manager. The job listing was posted Monday - the same day a winter storm struck northern Virginia leaving hundreds of drivers stranded overnight on Interstate-95.
How are roads pre-treated? A look at winter storm prep after Virginia's I-95 shutdown
Virginia transportation officials said I-95’s hours-long shutdown this week was in part due to the inability to pretreat the roadways before the winter weather hit.
Virginia transportation officials said I-95’s hours-long shutdown this week was in part due to the inability to pretreat the roadways before the winter weather hit.
I-95 Shutdown: Roads in Virginia unable to be pre-treated before snowstorm
Virginia transportation officials say the reason it took so long to clear the roads after Monday's snowstorm, including nearly 50 miles of Interstate 95 that were backed up for more than 18 hours, was an inability to pre-treat them before the winter weather hit.
Virginia transportation officials say the reason it took so long to clear the roads after Monday's snowstorm, including nearly 50 miles of Interstate 95 that were backed up for more than 18 hours, was an inability to pre-treat them before the winter weather hit.
Virginia Gov. Northam speaks to FOX 5 after I-95 shutdown strands hundreds of drivers
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam tweeted messages to drivers stranded on Interstate 95 on Tuesday.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam tweeted messages to drivers stranded on Interstate 95 on Tuesday.
I-95 Shutdown: Virginia Sen. Kaine stuck in traffic on I-95 for 19 hours following winter snowstorm
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine said he was stranded in traffic on Interstate 95 along with other drivers for 19 hours overnight after a winter snowstorm struck the D.C. region Monday.
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine said he was stranded in traffic on Interstate 95 along with other drivers for 19 hours overnight after a winter snowstorm struck the D.C. region Monday.
Icy road conditions Tuesday after winter weather hits DMV
Area DOT's are warning people about treacherous road conditions for morning commutes on Tuesday after a winter storm dumped multiple inches of snow in D.C., Maryland and Virginia on Monday.
Area DOT's are warning people about treacherous road conditions for morning commutes on Tuesday after a winter storm dumped multiple inches of snow in D.C., Maryland and Virginia on Monday.
DC, Maryland and Virginia residents react to major snowfall across the region
It has been about 3 years since DC last received over 3 inches of snowfall during a single event, but that changed Monday when DMV residents woke up to a winter wonderland with some areas receiving 8 to 10 inches of snow.
It has been about 3 years since DC last received over 3 inches of snowfall during a single event, but that changed Monday when DMV residents woke up to a winter wonderland with some areas receiving 8 to 10 inches of snow.
Virginia dad wins $1M jackpot while on chocolate milk run for kids
Dennis Willoughby stopped at a 7-Eleven store in Richmond to buy the drinks and to buy a $1 million Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.
Dennis Willoughby stopped at a 7-Eleven store in Richmond to buy the drinks and to buy a $1 million Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.
First Night Alexandria New Year's activities canceled; fireworks display still on schedule
First Night Alexandria New Year's activities have been canceled as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.
First Night Alexandria New Year's activities have been canceled as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.
Arlington Public Schools return next week
Students will be back in the classroom at Arlington Public Schools next week, but they found out Wednesday sports and other extracurricular activities are temporarily being put on hold.
Students will be back in the classroom at Arlington Public Schools next week, but they found out Wednesday sports and other extracurricular activities are temporarily being put on hold.
Arlington Catholic priest indicted on charges of sexually assaulting a child
A priest and the former director of the Diocese of Arlington's Office of Child Protection and Safety has been indicted on charges of sexually assaulting a child.
A priest and the former director of the Diocese of Arlington's Office of Child Protection and Safety has been indicted on charges of sexually assaulting a child.
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson tests positive for COVID-19
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson has tested positive for COVID-19 after traveling through Spain, he shared in a tweet Thursday.
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson has tested positive for COVID-19 after traveling through Spain, he shared in a tweet Thursday.
Road rage incident caught on camera highlights dangers of reckless driving: VDOT
A road rage incident caught on camera is being used by Virginia Department of Transportation officials to highlight the dangers of reckless driving.
A road rage incident caught on camera is being used by Virginia Department of Transportation officials to highlight the dangers of reckless driving.
Group home plans causing zoning controversy in Loudoun County neighborhood
Controversy is brewing in Loudoun County over plans to bring group homes to a residential neighborhood along Gleedsville Road.
Controversy is brewing in Loudoun County over plans to bring group homes to a residential neighborhood along Gleedsville Road.
12-year-old girl missing from Woodbridge; police say last seen driving family vehicle
Authorities are asking for help finding a 12-year-old girl missing from Prince William County. Daniella Elizabeth Ayala Portillo was last seen leaving her home on Rope Drive in Woodbridge on December 28 driving the family's vehicle.
Authorities are asking for help finding a 12-year-old girl missing from Prince William County. Daniella Elizabeth Ayala Portillo was last seen leaving her home on Rope Drive in Woodbridge on December 28 driving the family's vehicle.
COVID-19 surge continues to stretch DMV fire departments, hospitals thin
The surge in COVID-19 cases continues to stretch resources at area hospitals and fire departments across the DMV.
The surge in COVID-19 cases continues to stretch resources at area hospitals and fire departments across the DMV.
Prince William County facing highest number of traffic fatalities in a decade
Traffic and pedestrian fatalities in Prince William County are the highest in more than a decade, according to data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
Traffic and pedestrian fatalities in Prince William County are the highest in more than a decade, according to data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
Contents of second time capsule discovered in Richmond unveiled
The contents of a long-sought-after time capsule that was found during the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond were unveiled Tuesday.
The contents of a long-sought-after time capsule that was found during the removal of a giant pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond were unveiled Tuesday.