Virginia plaza that once honored Robert E. Lee to be renamed, city council decides
A plaza in Virginia where a marker recognizing Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was toppled last summer will be renamed, the Roanoke City Council has decided.
A plaza in Virginia where a marker recognizing Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was toppled last summer will be renamed, the Roanoke City Council has decided.
Clever road signs promote safer driving in Virginia
Ludacris, Valentine’s Day, and the Star-Spangled Banner may not seem to have much in common, but apparently, they’re all helping keep drivers safe in Virginia. The reason being--all three were topics on changeable message signs that appear to be working.
Ludacris, Valentine’s Day, and the Star-Spangled Banner may not seem to have much in common, but apparently, they’re all helping keep drivers safe in Virginia. The reason being--all three were topics on changeable message signs that appear to be working.
New COVID-19 safety guidelines, mask mandates for students in VA: Here's what it means for your child
School districts now have new guidelines for the new school year.
School districts now have new guidelines for the new school year.
Virginia is looking for its first cannabis attorney after legalization
With recreational marijuana use recently legalized, Virginia's attorney general is seeking applicants interested in serving as the state's first cannabis attorney.
With recreational marijuana use recently legalized, Virginia's attorney general is seeking applicants interested in serving as the state's first cannabis attorney.
Virginia officials release updated COVID-19 safety guidelines, mask mandate for schools
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Education released new guidance Wednesday for PreK-12 schools for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year which includes supporting school divisions in making decisions on masking and other prevention measures.
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Education released new guidance Wednesday for PreK-12 schools for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year which includes supporting school divisions in making decisions on masking and other prevention measures.
Public advised not to swim in certain area of Lake Anna due to potential algal activity
The Virginia Department of Health has advised the public not to swim in a certain area of Lake Anna after a citizen reported surface scum which may be due to algal activity.
The Virginia Department of Health has advised the public not to swim in a certain area of Lake Anna after a citizen reported surface scum which may be due to algal activity.
Lawsuit against Liberty University alleges mishandling of sexual assaults
Twelve women filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Liberty University, accusing the Christian institution of a pattern of mishandling cases of sexual assault and harassment, and fostering an unsafe campus environment.
Twelve women filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Liberty University, accusing the Christian institution of a pattern of mishandling cases of sexual assault and harassment, and fostering an unsafe campus environment.
FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE: Fairfax County Public School union says summer-school bonus creates caste system
The Fairfax Education Association has circulated a petition calling on Fairfax County Public Schools to remedy what they call a two-class system created by bonuses offered to encourage staff to sign up for volunteer extended school year shifts.
The Fairfax Education Association has circulated a petition calling on Fairfax County Public Schools to remedy what they call a two-class system created by bonuses offered to encourage staff to sign up for volunteer extended school year shifts.
Fairfax County Police searching for suspect who stabbed, attempted to rob man on trail
Fairfax County Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect who assaulted, stabbed and attempted to rob a man on the Holmes Run Trail in Lincolnia.
Fairfax County Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect who assaulted, stabbed and attempted to rob a man on the Holmes Run Trail in Lincolnia.
Woman armed with knife shot by police in Fairfax County
An investigation into an officer-involved shooting is underway in Fairfax County.
An investigation into an officer-involved shooting is underway in Fairfax County.
Family of Bijan Ghaisar protest appointment of former US Park Police chief Robert MacLean
The family of Bijan Ghaisar will protest outside the U.S. Department of Interior Tuesday against the appointment of former U.S. Park Police chief Robert MacLean to lead a new law enforcement task force.
The family of Bijan Ghaisar will protest outside the U.S. Department of Interior Tuesday against the appointment of former U.S. Park Police chief Robert MacLean to lead a new law enforcement task force.
Former Maryland police chief Thomas Manger selected to lead US Capitol Police after insurrection
A police official who has run large departments in Maryland and Virginia has been selected as chief of the U.S. Capitol Police in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, in which pro-Trump rioters stormed the building in a violent rage, disrupting the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential win.
A police official who has run large departments in Maryland and Virginia has been selected as chief of the U.S. Capitol Police in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, in which pro-Trump rioters stormed the building in a violent rage, disrupting the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential win.
Multiple suspects arrested, including 17-year-old, after marijuana transaction turns fatal in Woodbridge
The Prince William County Police Department has announced multiple suspects have been arrested, including a 17-year-old male, in connection with the fatal shooting of another 17-year-old juvenile during a marijuana transaction in Woodbridge.
The Prince William County Police Department has announced multiple suspects have been arrested, including a 17-year-old male, in connection with the fatal shooting of another 17-year-old juvenile during a marijuana transaction in Woodbridge.
Manassas man arrested at home daycare on child sex abuse material charges
A Manassas man has been arrested on several charges related to child sex abuse materials.
A Manassas man has been arrested on several charges related to child sex abuse materials.
Fairfax County approves protections for transgender, gender-expansive students
Thursday night was a big win for transgender rights in Fairfax County.
Thursday night was a big win for transgender rights in Fairfax County.
Stolen car crashes into tanker truck during pursuit on I-95 in Fairfax County, police say
Authorities say a stolen vehicle struck a tanker truck and crashed into a jersey wall following a police pursuit in Fairfax County Friday causing delays during the morning commute.
Authorities say a stolen vehicle struck a tanker truck and crashed into a jersey wall following a police pursuit in Fairfax County Friday causing delays during the morning commute.
Spotsylvania County sheriff’s deputy indicted in Isiah Brown shooting
A Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Deputy has been indicted on a felony charge in connection with the shooting of an unarmed man on a dark, rural road in April.
A Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Deputy has been indicted on a felony charge in connection with the shooting of an unarmed man on a dark, rural road in April.
"Not a random act": Police say person of interest in case of missing Fairfax County woman knew her
The hunt continues for missing 72-year-old Emily Lu. Police now have a person of interest and the FBI, as well as Prince George’s County Police, are now assisting with the search.
The hunt continues for missing 72-year-old Emily Lu. Police now have a person of interest and the FBI, as well as Prince George’s County Police, are now assisting with the search.
DC area parents still question mask-wearing policies weeks before in-person school begins
As most kids in the DMV move closer to going back to in-person school next month, many parents still want to know: What are the plans for masks?
As most kids in the DMV move closer to going back to in-person school next month, many parents still want to know: What are the plans for masks?
Fairfax County considering plastic bag tax at certain retailers
Fairfax County is considering taxing plastic bags used by grocery stores and other retailers, although some uncertainty surrounds how the tax would actually be implemented, a new report says.
Fairfax County is considering taxing plastic bags used by grocery stores and other retailers, although some uncertainty surrounds how the tax would actually be implemented, a new report says.