Fire chief in Loudoun County arrested, charged with embezzlement
William Graham II was accused of embezzling department funds after allegedly reporting fraudulent charges on his department credit card.
Liquor store employee robbed while suffering cardiac arrest, later dies
Authorities are investigating a robbery at a Portland liquor store where an employee suffered a medical emergency and later died.
YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
Gustav Klimt painting with Nazi survival story becomes most expensive modern artwork
A Gustav Klimt painting that helped save the life of its Jewish subject during the Holocaust sold Tuesday to become the second most expensive painting in history.
Epstein Files Bill Update: Passes in Senate, sent to Trump for signature
The Senate on Wednesday quickly passed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Manassas volleyball coach accused of sexually assaulting minor athlete at Virginia training facility
An assistant volleyball coach in Virginia has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile athlete, according to police.
Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Anna Kepner's stepbrother, 16, a 'suspect' in Florida teen's death aboard cruise ship: Court filing
The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, the Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship, is being investigated as a possible suspect in the teen's death, according to a new court filing in an unrelated family case.
Thanksgiving Weather Forecast: Unsettled conditions, rain possible in DMV for holiday travel
It’s one of the busiest travel times of the year! Ready to visit the family? As the Thanksgiving travel rush approaches, here’s a look at what travelers heading to and from Washington, D.C. can expect from the skies — and how to plan accordingly.
More SNAP recipients face work requirements: What to know
The Trump administration waived the new work requirements from his big spending bill for SNAP recipients in November, but they kick in for more adults in December. Here’s what to know.
Officials pass measures to curb illegal massage parlors in Fairfax County
Fairfax County is cracking down on illegal massage parlors and the sex-trafficking operators who often run them.
Elevated fire danger Monday across DC region
The National Weather Service warns of elevated fire danger across much of Maryland, northern and central Virginia, and eastern West Virginia east of the Allegheny Front, including Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on Monday. The fire risk is fueled by low humidity, gusty winds and a lengthy dry stretch.
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: NTSB to vote on probable cause, safety recommendations
The findings of a federal investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse will be revealed on Tuesday.
Driver flees after striking ICE agent's cruiser with car in Prince George's County: police
New video obtained by FOX 5 shows the tense moments in a Prince George's County shopping plaza after nearby businesses say a driver struck an ICE cruiser after a heated exchange.
Congress moves forward bills to crack down on DC crime
Republicans in Congress are taking steps to alter how the District enforces crime and justice. One bill would end cashless bail, sparking heated debate.
Tractor-trailer crash on I-495 near Springfield Interchange causes morning delays
A tractor-trailer crash along the Outer Loop of I-495 in Virginia is causing delays Wednesday morning.
DC weather: Showers move out Wednesday morning, cool and cloudy afternoon
Rain showers will move out of the D.C. area by mid-morning Wednesday, leaving behind damp roads and cloudy skies.
NTSB says Baltimore Key Bridge collapse was 'entirely preventable'
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday issued its findings into its ongoing probe into the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse.
Fairfax County leaders pass measure to curb illegal massage parlors
A measure aimed at preventing sex trafficking was passed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Tuesday night.
Community members urge Montgomery County leadership to rebuild Wootton High School
Community members are urging Montgomery County officials to rebuild Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville. The renewed request comes ahead of an important vote scheduled for later this week.



















