Virginia homeowner shoots intruder during attempted break-in

A Fairfax County homeowner shot a man attempting to break into his home early Wednesday morning, authorities said. 

Snowy Thursday evening commute possible as winter weather moves across region

Drivers should prepare for scattered snow showers across the Washington, D.C. area on Thursday, which may lead to hazardous conditions on roadways during the afternoon and evening commute.

Edison HS basketball coach suspended for allegedly letting unenrolled students play on team

The varsity boys basketball coach at Thomas Edison High School has been suspended after it was discovered that several athletes who played in a tournament were not enrolled at the school. 

Richmond water crisis raises questions: Could it happen in DC?

We need water to do almost anything – to drink, to bathe, to wash our clothes. But what if all of that suddenly had to stop?

Earthquake rattles parts of Virginia on Tuesday

The U.S. Geological Survey says a small earthquake rattled parts of Virginia on Tuesday.

Report details Virginia house explosion that killed firefighter

A detailed report released Tuesday sheds light on the devastating February 16, 2024, house explosion in Sterling that killed Firefighter Trevor Brown and injured 13 others, including 10 first responders. 

Bond denied again for Manassas woman accused of killing husband in domestic dispute

A Manassas mother who works as a pharmacist was denied bond Tuesday after she was indicted with murdering her husband, Curtis Crabbe but lawyers for the suspect, Latoya Crabbe, argue that she was acting in self-defense as she now awaits trial.

DC weather: Scattered flurries Tuesday in parts of DC region

Bundle up! It will be a cold and blustery Tuesday with a chance for scattered flurries across parts of the D.C. region.

We want to hear from you, 'The Take @ 2' premieres on FOX 5 DC

FOX 5 DC's newest show, “The Take @ 2", is a first-of-its-kind show where you, the viewer, drives the conversation. 

How much snow this weekend in DC? Snow forecast, timeline & expected totals

It is cold enough for snow, and we’ve got more on the way, says FOX 5’s Tucker Barnes, as all eyes shift to a winter weather system that is threatening the Washington, D.C. region this weekend.

Macy's closing stores in Maryland and Virginia. Here’s the full list.

Macy's is closing more than 60 stores this year as part of a comprehensive strategy to revive its struggling business, the department store said, and several of them are in Maryland and Virginia.

School closures, delays for DC, Maryland, Virginia for Friday, January 10

Some schools in the Washington, D.C. area, including the Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia regions, are still closed or have delayed their opening times as they continue to clean up after the early week winter storm.

Snow totals for DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia from January 5-6, 2025

The first significant snowfall of the season broke records across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region on Monday. Here’s a look at snow totals near you from the National Weather Service.