Fairfax Connector suspends service ahead of winter storm

Fairfax Connector has halted all bus service Saturday as a powerful winter storm moves into the region, officials said. 

VDOT crews to prioritize interstates, primary roads as storm moves in

Virginia Department of Transportation officials say crews are prepared for the winter storm targeting the Washington, D.C., region and will begin plowing once two inches of snow have fallen.

Road conditions: Ice and bitter cold create dangerous driving across DMV after winter storm

Frigid air and a layer of ice are creating dangerous driving conditions across the Washington, D.C. region as the area digs out from the season’s largest winter storm.

LIVE UPDATES: Bitter cold, icy conditions grip DC after massive snowstorm

Bitter cold and dangerous icy conditions are settling over the Washington, D.C. region as the area digs out from a powerful winter storm that dumped snow and sleet, canceled flights and forced widespread school closures.

Drivers urged to stay off roads as cleanup continues across DMV
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Efforts to clear the roads in Northern Virginia are ongoing tonight. VDOT is asking drivers to stay off the roads tonight and as long as they can tomorrow morning to aid in the cleanup. FOX 5's David Kaplan has more.

DC's longtime delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton prepares to step aside
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Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s longtime delegate to Congress, has filed paperwork to end her reelection campaign. Norton, 88, has had a career that has spanned more than three decades on Capitol Hill. 

DC fireboat used to clear ice from Potomac River

A D.C. fireboat is doubling as an ice cutter as the Potomac River continues to freeze over following a snowstorm that struck the region over the weekend.

Greg Bovino to return to 'old job' in El Centro, California after Alex Pretti shooting: Reports

Gregory Bovino is reportedly being moved from his role as Border Patrol’s “Commander of Operation At Large" back to his former post overseeing CBP operations in El Centro, a shift described as a demotion.

Winter storm cleanup continues in Montgomery County
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The cleanup continues in Montgomery County as many people are working to dig their way out of the snow. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has more on what's happening in the area.

Kansas elementary school teacher found dead in snow days after going missing

A Kansas elementary school teacher who went missing after leaving a downtown bar late Friday night was found dead in a wooded area near where she was last seen, authorities said.

Beet juice, molasses, pickle brine: Eco-friendly options to avoid icy roads

Eco-friendly alternatives such as beet juice, molasses, cheese brine and even pickle brine are being used to decrease the amount of salt being spread on the roadways and the environment during winter storms.

Arlington school safety director arrested for DUI in school vehicle

A school vehicle was involved in a drunk driving arrest in Arlington this weekend, and the driver was the school's director of the Office of Safety, Security & Emergency Management.

Who is Greg Bovino? Border Patrol’s acting commander seen in city sweeps

Greg Bovino has become the public face of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, seen going from city to city in big sweeps. Here’s what to know amid his rise in the Border Patrol and its immigration enforcement.

ICE in Minnesota lawsuit: Judge hears arguments seeking to block immigration operations

A federal judge heard arguments Monday on whether she should temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, which has led to three shootings, including two fatal shootings, by federal officials this month. The judge did not rule on the case during the hearing, saying she plans to issue a written opinion but did not specify when.

6 killed after business jet crashes at Maine airport

Federal Aviation Administration officials said the private aircraft crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine Sunday night.

Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’

Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.