Elevated fire danger Monday across DC region
The National Weather Service warns of elevated fire danger across much of Maryland, northern and central Virginia, and eastern West Virginia east of the Allegheny Front, including Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on Monday. The fire risk is fueled by low humidity, gusty winds and a lengthy dry stretch.
The National Weather Service warns of elevated fire danger across much of Maryland, northern and central Virginia, and eastern West Virginia east of the Allegheny Front, including Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on Monday. The fire risk is fueled by low humidity, gusty winds and a lengthy dry stretch.
Tractor-trailer crash on I-495 near Springfield Interchange causes morning delays
A tractor-trailer crash along the Outer Loop of I-495 in Virginia is causing delays Wednesday morning.
A tractor-trailer crash along the Outer Loop of I-495 in Virginia is causing delays Wednesday morning.
DC weather: Showers move out Wednesday morning, cool and cloudy afternoon
Rain showers will move out of the D.C. area by mid-morning Wednesday, leaving behind damp roads and cloudy skies.
Rain showers will move out of the D.C. area by mid-morning Wednesday, leaving behind damp roads and cloudy skies.
Fairfax County leaders pass measure to curb illegal massage parlors
A measure aimed at preventing sex trafficking was passed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Tuesday night.
A measure aimed at preventing sex trafficking was passed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Tuesday night.
9 suspects pile out of sedan, rob vape shop in Fauquier County
A surveillance camera captured nine people getting out of a small sedan in Fauquier County, hooded, masked and wearing gloves as they prepared to rob a vape shop in the area.
A surveillance camera captured nine people getting out of a small sedan in Fauquier County, hooded, masked and wearing gloves as they prepared to rob a vape shop in the area.
Va. school settles with Jewish family after children expelled following antisemitic harassment claim
A private school in northern Virginia has reached a settlement with a Jewish family who alleged their children were wrongfully expelled after they reported antisemitic harassment.
A private school in northern Virginia has reached a settlement with a Jewish family who alleged their children were wrongfully expelled after they reported antisemitic harassment.
Fairfax County urged to tighten laws on illicit massage parlors
Fairfax County leaders are set to hold a public hearing Tuesday to address growing concerns about illicit massage businesses that advocates say are linked to human trafficking across Northern Virginia.
Fairfax County leaders are set to hold a public hearing Tuesday to address growing concerns about illicit massage businesses that advocates say are linked to human trafficking across Northern Virginia.
$175K stolen from Virginia ATM in jackpotting hack: police
Authorities are investigating a string of ATM thefts after Apple Federal Credit Union reported $175,000 stolen from a Fairfax branch machine last month in what detectives believe was a jackpotting hack.
Authorities are investigating a string of ATM thefts after Apple Federal Credit Union reported $175,000 stolen from a Fairfax branch machine last month in what detectives believe was a jackpotting hack.
Virginia high school football game under investigation for alleged cheating
Allegations of cheating have surfaced following a high school football playoff game between Forest Park and Battlefield in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Allegations of cheating have surfaced following a high school football playoff game between Forest Park and Battlefield in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Virginia Tech reportedly looking to hire James Franklin as next head coach
Virginia Tech is reportedly finalizing a deal with former Penn State football Head Coach James Franklin.
Virginia Tech is reportedly finalizing a deal with former Penn State football Head Coach James Franklin.
Windy Sunday across the DMV brings fire danger and falling temperatures
Blustery winds are whipping across the D.C. region Sunday, prompting weather alerts for both high wind gusts and increased fire danger.
Blustery winds are whipping across the D.C. region Sunday, prompting weather alerts for both high wind gusts and increased fire danger.
Fire Weather Watch issued for much of DMV Sunday
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Sunday morning through Sunday.
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Sunday morning through Sunday.
Virginia man sentenced to life in prison for federal hate crime shooting at Sheetz
A Virginia man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a shooting at a Sheetz gas station in Spotsylvania County that federal prosecutors say was motivated by hate.
A Virginia man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a shooting at a Sheetz gas station in Spotsylvania County that federal prosecutors say was motivated by hate.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Work underway to restart after historic disruption
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is officially over, at least on paper. For many Americans, the fallout from the shutdown lingers as restoring government operations won’t happen overnight.
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is officially over, at least on paper. For many Americans, the fallout from the shutdown lingers as restoring government operations won’t happen overnight.
FCPS installing weapons detectors at football games
Fairfax County is installing weapons detectors at high school football games. The extra precautions follow several violent incidents at local games around the D.C. region.
Fairfax County is installing weapons detectors at high school football games. The extra precautions follow several violent incidents at local games around the D.C. region.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign rings in holiday season across DC region
The Salvation Army is launching its annual Red Kettle Campaign to mark the start of the holiday season.
The Salvation Army is launching its annual Red Kettle Campaign to mark the start of the holiday season.
80+ displaced after overnight gas leak in Prince William County
The leak sprung when crews working on a water main hit a natural gas line with an excavator, officials said.
The leak sprung when crews working on a water main hit a natural gas line with an excavator, officials said.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: More flights canceled; bill to end shutdown sent to House
Air travelers faced mounting frustration Tuesday as airports cut more flights to meet new FAA targets during the ongoing government shutdown. Meanwhile, the Senate passed legislation to reopen the government, but the 42-day shutdown will continue until the House returns from recess to vote on the deal.
Air travelers faced mounting frustration Tuesday as airports cut more flights to meet new FAA targets during the ongoing government shutdown. Meanwhile, the Senate passed legislation to reopen the government, but the 42-day shutdown will continue until the House returns from recess to vote on the deal.
First snow of season hits western Maryland
The first snow of the season arrived Monday in western Maryland, while parts of the Midwest and Northeast dealt with heavier lake-effect conditions.
The first snow of the season arrived Monday in western Maryland, while parts of the Midwest and Northeast dealt with heavier lake-effect conditions.
Northern lights in DC tonight: Aurora borealis forecast calls for possible return Wednesday
It wasn’t your imagination! That faint glow in the night sky over parts of the DMV wasn’t the city lights. The northern lights made a surprise visit Tuesday night, thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm - and sky watchers may get one more shot to see them Wednesday night.
It wasn’t your imagination! That faint glow in the night sky over parts of the DMV wasn’t the city lights. The northern lights made a surprise visit Tuesday night, thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm - and sky watchers may get one more shot to see them Wednesday night.