Firefighter injured in Sterling house explosion returns to duty

A Virginia firefighter has returned to duty after an extensive recovery from injuries she sustained in the catastrophic home explosion in Sterling that claimed the life of fellow firefighter Trevor Brown and injured several others.

Reston electronics store burglarized by crooks on Christmas Eve

Detectives are asking for the community’s help identifying four thieves who broke into a business and stole electronics on Christmas Eve in Reston.

Loudoun County honoring lynching victims with memorial markers

Loudoun County leaders are taking steps to acknowledge and confront the injustices of Virginia’s history, as the community commemorates lynching victims from the Commonwealth’s past.

Man found dead with severe burns at Buddhist temple: police

A 48-year-old man was found dead with severe burns at the Watt Buddhacheya Mongkol Buddhist Temple on Wednesday. 

Virginia zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippo

A female pygmy hippopotamus at the Metro Richmond Zoo has welcomed a new addition to her family. On December 9, Iris, the mother hippo, gave birth to a healthy female calf after a seven-month gestation period. This marks the third hippo birth at the zoo in the past five years.

VDOT prepares for freezing rain ahead of Christmas Eve travel

Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) is urging residents to stay home and delay travel as freezing rain is expected to create icy road conditions Tuesday morning.

Winter Weather Advisory: Freezing rain, snow possible Christmas Eve morning across DMV

A fast-moving clipper system will bring the possibility of a brief period of rain, snow, and freezing rain to the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday morning. 

End-of-year holiday airport travel tips. Here’s what you need to know.

The Transportation Security Administration has seen record numbers of travelers this year and the holiday season is expected to be one of the busiest on record at airports across the Washington, D.C. region.

Man struck, killed by truck in Fairfax County

Authorities in Fairfax County say a man was struck and killed by a truck early Monday.

Security tightened at GMU after student charged in alleged terror plot targeting NYC

Federal authorities have arrested an 18-year-old George Mason University student accused of plotting an attack targeting the Israeli Consulate and Jewish communities in New York City.

New safety plan targets student violence at Alexandria City High School

Alexandria City High School will adopt a series of enhanced safety and disciplinary measures when students return from winter break on Jan. 6, 2025, according to an update from Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt.

How would changing daylight saving time affect the DC region?

Whether you love him or hate him, President-Elect Donald Trump posted online recently about an effort that many Democrats and Republicans seem to agree on: they are tired of changing their clocks every November and March.

Pay It Forward: Raising awareness of foster care abuse

Twin brothers Davon and Tavon are marching across the East Coast to raise awareness and bring attention to the abuse and mistreatment many kids in foster care experience.

Government shutdown could affect holiday air travel, TSA says

A looming government shutdown could occur if Congress doesn’t pass a funding bill by midnight Friday. If it happens, travelers flying to their holiday destinations might see longer lines at the airport, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

Fire Breaks Out at Virginia Intermont College

A large fire broke out at the former college campus of Virginia Intermont College, causing several road closures in Bristol, Virginia.

DC weather: Snow flurries possible Friday; bitter cold blast as winter arrives Saturday

Don't be surprised if you see some snowflakes hitting your windshield throughout the day on Friday as a clipper system to the west could briefly brush the Washington, D.C. area before the official arrival of winter on Saturday.

Alexandria City High School moves to virtual learning after clashes on campus

Following a series of student altercations at the Alexandria City High School King Street Campus on Wednesday, Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt announced that all high school campuses will transition to asynchronous online instruction for the remainder of the week.