"That’s a failure in all of our parts": Alexandria mayor addresses student school altercations

"I think anytime our schools are closed, and they're not able to do their core mission, which is educating kids, that's a failure," said Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson on Thursday when he spoke with FOX 5.

WATCH: Texas train crashes into tractor-trailer, derails

Two people are dead and three others were injured when a train crashed into a tractor-trailer in West Texas on Wednesday.

2 bear sightings reported in Montgomery County

Authorities in Montgomery County say they have received two bear sightings early Thursday morning.

'Real Housewives' star Karen Huger found guilty on DUI, negligent driving charges

Karen Huger, a star of Bravo’s "The Real Housewives of Potomac," was found guilty Wednesday of five out of six charges stemming from a March car crash in Potomac, Maryland, including the lead charge of Driving Under the Influence.

Madison school shooting, victims identified

The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the three people who died in the Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Madison on Monday, Dec. 16.

Paris Hilton-backed bill to stop child abuse in troubled teen industry passes House

Paris Hilton was on Capitol Hill this week lobbying legislation that would require more oversight of youth residential treatment facilities. The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act passed in the House Wednesday after passing in the Senate last week. 

Teen turns himself in following shooting near Dunbar High School

A teenage boy turned himself in to police on Wednesday for shooting a 17-year-old girl during an attempted robbery near Dunbar High School. 

Former DC druglord Rayful Edmond died of suspected heart attack: reports

Infamous D.C. cocaine druglord Rayful Edmond died at the age of 60 Tuesday. His death came just months after his release from prison.  

RFK Stadium bill appears in jeopardy as GOP opposition to government funding bill grows

FOX 5 spoke with Mayor Muriel Bowser one day after the bill transferring the RFK Stadium site to the district is included in a must-pass government spending bill.

2 dogs dead, 2 women injured after dog attack in Bethesda: police

A dog was killed by two other dogs in Bethesda and two women were injured trying to break up the incident, Montgomery County police say. 

Michael Vick named Norfolk State University head coach

Former NFL quarterback, Michael Vick has been named the head coach at Norfolk State University. 

9-year-old student found with knife in Maryland school: sheriff

A 9-year-old student will face disciplinary action after authorities say they were found with a knife on school grounds.