Wheelchair user killed after Richmond Highway crash in Fairfax County
A woman using a wheelchair died Thursday evening after being struck by a pickup truck on Richmond Highway, Fairfax County police said.
A woman using a wheelchair died Thursday evening after being struck by a pickup truck on Richmond Highway, Fairfax County police said.
QTS drops appeal, ending plans for massive Prince William County data center
Data center developer QTS has dropped its Virginia Supreme Court appeal, ending plans for a massive 2,100-acre complex next to Manassas National Battlefield Park after a years-long legal battle.
Data center developer QTS has dropped its Virginia Supreme Court appeal, ending plans for a massive 2,100-acre complex next to Manassas National Battlefield Park after a years-long legal battle.
Man charged with murder after 18-year-old shot to death in vehicle in Prince William County
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old in Prince William County last week.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old in Prince William County last week.
Alexandria man apprehended on rape, abduction charges stemming from 2025 assault
Authorities have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault and abduction that occurred in Fairfax County last fall.
Authorities have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault and abduction that occurred in Fairfax County last fall.
Loudoun County crash knocks out power to thousands amid triple-digit heat wave
A Wednesday car crash in Loudoun County cut power to a vast portion of Dominion Energy customers, leaving thousands of northern Virginia residents facing a grueling night in the scorching heat.
A Wednesday car crash in Loudoun County cut power to a vast portion of Dominion Energy customers, leaving thousands of northern Virginia residents facing a grueling night in the scorching heat.
Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Virginia locks in timeline for 2027 retail marijuana market
Following a budget compromise with lawmakers, Virginia officials finalized the timeline, restrictions and enforcement rules for the Commonwealth's upcoming retail cannabis market.
Following a budget compromise with lawmakers, Virginia officials finalized the timeline, restrictions and enforcement rules for the Commonwealth's upcoming retail cannabis market.
2 hospitalized, 23 displaced after massive Woodbridge apartment fire
A massive, two-alarm apartment fire early Wednesday morning left two people hospitalized and displaced nearly two dozen residents from their homes in Prince William County.
A massive, two-alarm apartment fire early Wednesday morning left two people hospitalized and displaced nearly two dozen residents from their homes in Prince William County.
Justice Department files lawsuit against Virginia over new semi-automatic rifle ban
The Justice Department is taking Virginia to court over a new gun law restricting the purchase and sale of certain semi-automatic firearms, including AR-15-style rifles.
The Justice Department is taking Virginia to court over a new gun law restricting the purchase and sale of certain semi-automatic firearms, including AR-15-style rifles.
Burke woman dies after car crashes into parked vehicle in Arlington driveway
A Burke woman died after police said her car left the road and crashed into a parked vehicle in an Arlington driveway. Investigators believe she may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash.
A Burke woman died after police said her car left the road and crashed into a parked vehicle in an Arlington driveway. Investigators believe she may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash.
Maryland man arrested in gold bar scheme targeting Loudoun County seniors
A Maryland man is accused in a gold bar scheme that Loudoun County officials say targeted older victims. Deputies say the scam started with a fake computer warning and ended with victims being told to move money into gold bars.
A Maryland man is accused in a gold bar scheme that Loudoun County officials say targeted older victims. Deputies say the scam started with a fake computer warning and ended with victims being told to move money into gold bars.
Judges block Virginia assault weapons ban ahead of July 1 implementation
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.
Driver charged in connection with fatal Seven Corners hit-and-run
A driver has turned himself in and faces felony charges more than a month after a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Fairfax County.
A driver has turned himself in and faces felony charges more than a month after a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Fairfax County.
New Virginia laws starting July 1: Pay transparency, rent rules and more
New Virginia laws taking effect July 1 include changes to criminal records, rent payments, eviction notices, job postings, non-competes and traffic enforcement.
New Virginia laws taking effect July 1 include changes to criminal records, rent payments, eviction notices, job postings, non-competes and traffic enforcement.
Fairfax County police chief calls search and rescue facility fire arson as suspect search continues
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis on Tuesday called the fire that destroyed the county’s Urban Search and Rescue training facility in Lorton an act of arson, saying the suspects must be identified and charged as the investigation moves forward.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis on Tuesday called the fire that destroyed the county’s Urban Search and Rescue training facility in Lorton an act of arson, saying the suspects must be identified and charged as the investigation moves forward.
What is a heat dome? How will it impact the DC, Maryland and Virginia region?
If you’ve been outside in the DMV this week, you already know something’s brewing. By Wednesday, that "something" has a name: heat dome. And this one is shaping up to be a doozy, arriving right as the region gears up for a big Fourth of July weekend.
If you’ve been outside in the DMV this week, you already know something’s brewing. By Wednesday, that "something" has a name: heat dome. And this one is shaping up to be a doozy, arriving right as the region gears up for a big Fourth of July weekend.
Extreme Heat Watch, Heat Advisory issued as dangerous conditions grip the DMV
Dangerously hot conditions with extreme heat index values are expected across Washington, D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia from Wednesday into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Dangerously hot conditions with extreme heat index values are expected across Washington, D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia from Wednesday into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Dulles Greenway owners seek toll hike of up to $1.45 for peak hours
It might soon cost more to ride on the Dulles Greenway, as the owners of the 14-mile roadway are proposing a toll hike.
It might soon cost more to ride on the Dulles Greenway, as the owners of the 14-mile roadway are proposing a toll hike.
DC area restaurant flooded with donations for Venezuela earthquake victims
As rescue crews race to find survivors in Venezuela, the Washington, D.C. region is stepping up to help.
As rescue crews race to find survivors in Venezuela, the Washington, D.C. region is stepping up to help.
WATCH: Driver rescued after vehicle crashes into Fairfax County pond
Authorities in Fairfax County rescued a driver trapped inside a sinking vehicle after it crashed into a pond Sunday afternoon, officials said.
Authorities in Fairfax County rescued a driver trapped inside a sinking vehicle after it crashed into a pond Sunday afternoon, officials said.