Purcellville vice mayor, town manager out on bail; investigation into alleged misconduct continues

The vice mayor and town manager of Purcellville, Virginia, were arrested Wednesday night following an investigation by Virginia State Police into alleged misconduct tied to town leadership and police department operations.

Pleasant weather Wednesday in DC region before heat, humidity and storms return

A stretch of pleasant summer weather continues Wednesday across the D.C. area ahead of an expected late week return to more hot and humid temperatures with the possibility of storms.

Overturned dump truck, fuel spill cause delays on I-495 in Virginia

A multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned dump truck is causing major delays Tuesday morning on the outer loop of Interstate 495 near the George Washington Parkway.

Propane technician accused in Sterling home explosion found guilty

A propane technician accused of involuntary manslaughter for his role in a deadly 2024 home explosion in Sterling has been found guilty.

Man arrested after abducting toddler from Virginia mall: police

A terrifying ordeal ended with a man in police custody, and a young girl safely back with her parents in Fair Oaks last week.

Driver dies in fiery crash with excavator at Virginia construction site, police say

A 21-year-old man died Saturday after his car veered off Interstate 64 and crashed into a parked excavator at a construction site in Newport News, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia man pleads guilty after more than 150 pipe bombs seized from his home

Possibly the largest cache of explosives ever confiscated by the FBI was discovered in Virginia last year, and now the man accused of stockpiling the dangerous weapons in his home has pleaded guilty.

Cleanup continues after flash floods slam the DMV

Cleanup was still underway Monday morning after a stormy weekend brought flooding and damage to parts of the D.C. region.

DC weather: Will DMV see more rain and storms Monday?

The Washington area will enjoy mostly sunny skies and low humidity Monday, with temperatures climbing into the upper-70s and low-80s by the afternoon.

20 rescued from building, dozens from vehicles as storms flood DMV

At least 20 people were stranded Saturday evening after floodwaters surrounded a building in Chevy Chase as severe storms swept through the D.C. area, officials said.

George Mason University under investigation by DOJ over DEI

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into George Mason University to determine whether the school gives preferential treatment of certain races and sexes in the hiring process, the latest in a long list of schools to face pressure from the federal government over DEI policies.