Fairfax County Public Schools approves program to have later start times for students

A small group of middle schools in Fairfax County will now be starting later. A pilot program to test later start times for middle schoolers in Fairfax County Public Schools was unanimously approved Thursday night.

Identity of MS-13 top leader arrested in Virginia released

The identity of the top MS-13 gang leader who was arrested on Thursday morning in Dale City has been released.

Elevated fire threat issued for DC region

The National Weather Service has placed the Washington, D.C., region under an elevated fire threat on Thursday due to dry conditions, low humidity, and strong winds. The heightened risk for rapid fire spread is expected from late morning through late afternoon.

DC, MD, VA attorneys general says 23andMe customers should delete data

The attorneys general for the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland have issued a warning to anyone who has been a customer of 23&Me to delete their data. 

2025 Allergy Capitals: Toughest cities for allergy sufferers to call home

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has released its 2025 Allergy Capitals report, identifying the most challenging U.S. cities and metro areas for those living with seasonal allergies.

Virginia Gov. Youngkin threatens to withhold state funding from alleged 'sanctuary cities'

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is threatening state funding for local governments if they don’t cooperate with federal immigration authorities. It’s all part of the governor’s efforts to go after so-called "sanctuary cities" in the Commonwealth.  

Video circulates of Winchester officer tasing man during an arrest

A video of an arrest in Winchester appears to show an officer tasing a man during an arrest as he attempts to reach for his glasses. 

2 teens arrested in Virginia gun store smash-and-grab burglary

Fairfax County Police confirm two 16-year-olds are under arrest after an early Monday gun shop smash and grab resulted in close to two dozen firearms stolen. 

2 Virginia men face child pornography charges

Two Virginia men were arrested and are facing child pornography charges in two separate incidents that were discovered after investigators say they received online cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Stolen weapons recovered in Maryland after burglary at Virginia gun store: police

A gun store burglary in Springfield, Virginia, was captured on camera, leading to the arrest of two teens. The robbery took place at Dominion Defense, located on Fullerton Road and it marks the second time in six months that the business has been targeted.

DC, Arlington water pipes get annual cleaning; officials say chlorine taste possible

A heads-up for area tap water users — your water may smell or taste like chlorine over the next several weeks as two major utilities use "chlorine burning" to clear D.C. and miles of Nova water piping of any bacteria.

Amanda Chase discusses Gubernatorial Run and key issues on 'The Final 5'

Virginia voters are preparing to head to the polls later this year to elect a new governor, and the Republican primary field is growing.