Berlin Turnpike shutdown Saturday night in Loudoun County

Berlin Turnpike in Loudoun County will be closed Saturday night following an early morning collision. 

Elderly woman assaulted in Northwest DC robbery: police

D.C. police are searching for a man suspected of brutally attacking an elderly woman in Northwest, D.C. The alleged attack has left the victim shaken and struggling to recover.

Broken elevator door led to Colorado mine accident that killed 1, trapped 12 tourists

An elevator accident inside Colorado's Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine killed a tour guide, injured four, and left 12 people trapped for hours. Investigators are now looking into the cause of the malfunction as the mine shuts down for further inspection.

DOJ sues Virginia over voter purge; Youngkin calls lawsuit 'politically motivated'

Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a statement Friday after the Department of Justice announced it had filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

Sexual assault along popular Maryland trail under investigation

A woman was sexually assaulted in broad daylight on Rock Creek Trail in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and the suspect remains at large, police say.

Best way to view Northern Lights across DC, Maryland & Virginia

If you didn't get a chance to see the Northern Lights, you might have another chance Friday night thanks to a "severe" geomagnetic storm.  

Fairfax Co officer’s lawyer opens up on split verdict and mistrial decision

Former Fairfax County Police Officer Wesley Shifflett's attorney spoke exclusively with FOX 5 just one week after a jury delivered a split verdict in the high-profile deadly shooting case.

1 man shot in Bowie neighborhood

One man is in critical condition following an afternoon shooting in a Bowie neighborhood. 

Old Town's spooky past – and the spirits still lingering there today

Just across the bridge from the nation's capital lies the quaint and picturesque Old Town, Alexandria. The Virginia neighborhood is the third oldest historic district in the country, with old cobblestone streets and buildings, making it a perfect place to experience paranormal activity. 

Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade

After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.

FDNY shuts down NYC haunted house, calling it a 'death trap'

The attraction has been shut down by the FDNY and the Department of Buildings, citing a number of violations. A real-life horror is how the authorities describe it.

Two teens shot, wounded on North Capitol Street in DC

D.C. police are investigating a shooting that left two teens injured Thursday afternoon in Northwest.

Northern Lights visible in DC area Thursday

Residents in the D.C. area reported seeing Northern Lights Thursday night thanks to a “severe" geomagnetic storm.  

Colorado gold mine rescue: 12 saved, 1 dead after elevator malfunction at tourist site

Twelve people were safely rescued after being trapped for hours at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Colorado. One person died in the elevator malfunction, and an investigation is ongoing. The site is a popular tourist attraction offering underground tours.

Maryland sports betting hits record $532 million in September amid NFL surge

September marked a record month for sports wagering in Maryland – and it appears as though a certain surging football team is one of the reasons why.