Zip Trip 2025: Fun in Fredericksburg!

The FOX 5 team is having a fun Friday in Fredericksburg for our latest Zip Trip!

New audit slams MPD for reinstating officers convicted in death of Karon Hylton-Brown

A new report is slamming D.C.’s police chief and the department for reinstating two officers once convicted in the high-profile killing of Karon Hylton-Brown. 

Lethal violence on the rise in DC, new study indicates

A new study has found that there are fewer acts of violence in the District. But the crimes that are occurring are more deadly.

Newly released documents reveal Bryan Kohberger's disturbing behavior before Idaho murders

Following Bryan Kohberger's life sentence, Moscow police released documents showing the brutality of his crimes, spying on police and accounts of strange, aggressive and bizarre behavior.

Former Chinatown Walgreens manager sentenced to over 12 years for series of inside-job robberies

A former Walgreens manager has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for his role in a series of armed robberies at a Chinatown store that prosecutors say were inside jobs. 

Multi-state sex trafficking ring exposed at Southfield hotel

An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.

Hulk Hogan's ties to Georgia: From Augusta to Georgia Dome

Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic and influential professional wrestlers in history, was born in Augusta, Georgia, on Aug. 11, 1953.

Governor Evers won’t seek third term in battleground Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.

Raw sewage spill containments street, opens sinkhole in DC

About 6,200 gallons of raw sewage spilled onto a northeast Washington street and opened a large sinkhole after a sewer line failed late Sunday into Monday, according to DC Water.

RFK Stadium deal: DC Council to vote on legislation Aug. 1

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announced Thursday that the Council’s Committee of the Whole will vote Aug. 1 on legislation to consider the RFK Stadium redevelopment plan.

Purcellville vice mayor, town manager out on bail; investigation into alleged misconduct continues

The vice mayor and town manager of Purcellville, Virginia, were arrested Wednesday night following an investigation by Virginia State Police into alleged misconduct tied to town leadership and police department operations.

Judge blocks ICE from immediately taking Kilmar Abrego Garcia into custody if released

A federal judge in Maryland has blocked the Trump administration from taking Kilmar Abrego Garcia into immediate immigration custody if he’s released from jail in Tennessee, where he awaits trial on human smuggling charges.

Video shows interrogation of man convicted in 2001 cold case murder

Newly released video shows the moments police arrested and questioned a killer that had been hiding in plain sight- for more than two decades.