Golfer killed by falling tree on golf course

Friends say a “cherished and faithful" golfer on the Oregon Coast was "in the wrong spot at the wrong time" while golfing with his son.

Gov. Walz casts vote for Harris, against St. Paul free childcare tax

Vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially cast his vote on Wednesday, telling reporters he both voted for Kamala Harris for president, and backed St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s stance against a childcare tax levy.

Suspect vehicle hits Virginia State Police trooper vehicle during pursuit

During a police pursuit, a suspect struck a State Police trooper’s vehicle along Interstate 95 northbound in Stafford and Prince William Counties.

Gus Walz votes for first time, to cheers and a high-five from dad

Gus Walz voted Wednesday morning, 10 days after his 18th birthday. Gov. Tim Walz and Gus fed their ballots into the machine together as an election worker called out “First-time voter" and the room erupted in cheers.

'Unimaginable tragedy': Former Oakland High basketball star loses both parents

Within about a year’s time, former Oakland High standout basketball star Money Williams has faced unimaginable loss. Almost a year to the date of his father’s death, his mother passed away this month, leaving him and his sister to take care of their younger siblings. 

Man breaks into home, found on couch asleep in Manassas

The residents of a home in Manassas found an unknown man sleeping inside their home on the couch.

Employee's homemade meal blamed for mass food poisoning at Maryland seafood distributor

NAFCO Wholesale Seafood Distributors in Jessup, Maryland, says Monday's mass food poisoning incident, which left 46 people seeking medical attention, was caused by homemade food prepared by an employee.

Son charged with murder after dad, 88, found dead in Maryland

A Maryland man is behind bars after police say he murdered his elderly father at their home in Silver Spring.

Virginia city facing lawsuit over license plate readers

Two Norfolk, Virginia, residents are suing the city over its use of license plate readers, claiming the cameras violate their privacy by tracking their movements.

Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'

After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home. 

Principal of top-ranked Virginia high school resigns

The principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, a prestigious institution in Fairfax County, is stepping down amid concerns about the school’s declining national rankings in recent years.

Fake spiderwebs: the Halloween decoration that poses risks to local animals

While many people love Halloween decorations, it turns out some animals don’t. So, one group in Northern Virginia is asking people to reconsider using some very common deathly décor.

Former propane company employee charged in deadly Sterling home explosion

A former petroleum company employee has been charged with manslaughter eight months after a Loudoun County home explosion left a volunteer firefighter dead.    

Stafford County correctional officer accused of having sexual contact with inmate

A 60-year-old corrections officer was arrested Monday in Stafford County for allegedly having sexual contact with an inmate at the Rappahannock Regional Jail.