NJ man charged in sexual assault of elderly woman at Virginia senior facility: police

A New Jersey man has been arrested and charged after allegedly sexually assaulting an 89-year-old woman at a senior living center in Virginia, according to police.

DC weather: Fall-like start to week across DMV

A cool start to the workweek with a fall-like feel across the D.C. area accompanied by mostly sunny and dry skies into the weekend.

Texas convenience store sells winning Powerball ticket, winning half of $1.8B jackpot

A single winning Powerball ticket for the $1.8 billion jackpot was sold in Fredericksburg, Texas, and will split the prize with another winner from Missouri.

Patroller killed while helping disabled driver on I-95 in Virginia

A crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia claimed the life of a safety service patroller while he was on the job Saturday night.

West Springfield student dies in overdose: FCPS

Fairfax County Public Schools alerted families of a fatal student overdose in the West Springfield community earlier this week. 

How obtaining a COVID vaccine in DC, Maryland and Virginia has changed

There has been a major shift in the nation's COVID-19 vaccine policy. The change impacts vaccine availability across the country, including in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Near 90 degrees Friday in DC region; weekend storms possible

Summer heat returns to the D.C. area Friday, with highs nearing 90 degrees before the chance of showers and storms on Saturday and into early Sunday morning.

Tractor-trailer bursts into flames on I-95 in Fairfax County

A tractor-trailer burst into flames early Friday, backing up traffic for miles along Interstate 95 in Virginia and disrupting the morning commute.

Alexandria Housing Authority CEO placed on probation amid housing scandal

The CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) has been placed on probation after allegations surfaced that he was living in one of the city’s highly sought-after public housing units.

Northern Virginia residents push back on Dominion Energy's power line proposal

The battle over data centers and the electricity needed to support them continues. In Northern Virginia, residents are speaking out against Dominion Energy’s latest proposal to put up power lines and substations.

DC weather: Afternoon, evening storms possible Thursday

After a stretch of dry days, showers and thunderstorms return to the D.C. forecast Thursday afternoon and evening.

Construction ramping up as I-495 Express Lanes project enters homestretch

Construction on the new I-495 Express Lanes in Northern Virginia is entering the homestretch – although drivers will have to deal with even more construction and congestion first.

Unattended candle fire displaces family of 4 in Virginia

An accidental house fire in Sterling, Va. has displaced a family of four, according to Laura Rinehart, spokesperson for the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System.

Amazon receives $81,000 from Arlington as part of HQ2 deal

Amazon is getting its first check from Arlington County for HQ2. It’s an incentive payment of more than $80,000 from hotel taxes.

Federal judge hears Virginia school bathroom policy case

Wednesday morning, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit involving transgender bathroom policies within Northern Virginia schools. 

Crash downs tree, shuts stretch of GW Parkway in Virginia

An early Wednesday morning crash shut down a portion of the George Washington Memorial Parkway after a vehicle struck a tree, sending it across the roadway.

Virginia man arrested for sexually assaulting child in 2020

An investigation into inappropriate child material led to the arrest of a sexual assault suspect in Prince William County.