SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Skimming devices found at Woodbridge 7-Eleven, Kabul Halal Market, police warn
Police in Prince William County are warning customers after skimming devices were found inside a Woodbridge 7-Eleven and Kabul Halal Market.
Police in Prince William County are warning customers after skimming devices were found inside a Woodbridge 7-Eleven and Kabul Halal Market.
Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Fairfax County casino bill passes Virginia House, moving Northern Virginia plan closer
A controversial casino bill for Fairfax County advanced in Richmond after passing the Virginia House, but supporters and opponents say the fight is far from over.
A controversial casino bill for Fairfax County advanced in Richmond after passing the Virginia House, but supporters and opponents say the fight is far from over.
Williamsburg gears up for America’s 250th with new archaeology center opening in 2026
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding ahead of America’s 250th celebration with a new archaeology center opening in April 2026.
Colonial Williamsburg is expanding ahead of America’s 250th celebration with a new archaeology center opening in April 2026.
Gov. Spanberger backs Virginia redistricting amendment ahead of early voting
As early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging voters to support the proposed amendment.
As early voting begins in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, Governor Abigail Spanberger is encouraging voters to support the proposed amendment.
Georgetown Pike closed in McLean after crash into power pole leaves driver critically injured
Fairfax County Police say Georgetown Pike is closed in McLean after a single-vehicle crash into a power pole sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Fairfax County Police say Georgetown Pike is closed in McLean after a single-vehicle crash into a power pole sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Hearing for suspect in Potomac philanthropist’s killing
The med-tech accused of murdering an 87‑year‑old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22‑year‑old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.
The med-tech accused of murdering an 87‑year‑old millionaire philanthropist in Potomac is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday. Investigators say 22‑year‑old Marquis Emillo James shot and killed Robert Fuller on Valentine’s Day.
Dense Fog Advisory in effect across the DMV early Thursday
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in place across much of the Washington, D.C., region early Thursday, with visibility dropping to a quarter‑mile or less in the District, parts of central and northern Maryland, northern Virginia and areas of West Virginia.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
DC Council considering a new tax on so-called 'flushable' wipes
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
DC Council considering a new tax on so-called 'flushable' wipes
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
People may tell their kids not to use "potty talk" – but the DC Council is about to do quite a bit of it. That’s because of new legislation targeting so-called "flushable" wipes.
Virginia residents left stranded in Middle East amid Iran war
As the war with Iran is underway, some Virginia residents have been caught in the crossfire, left stranded in the Middle East. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.
As the war with Iran is underway, some Virginia residents have been caught in the crossfire, left stranded in the Middle East. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee has the details.
Suspects wanted after burglarizing businesses in Northeast DC
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants inside.
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants inside.
Raccoon bites two people in Old Town Alexandria, health officials say
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
Virginia health officials say two people were attacked by a raccoon in Old Town Alexandria.
'State of the Plate': DC restaurant association provides update on industry conditions
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.
The restaurant industry in D.C. is still recovering from a rough 2025.
Family of woman stabbed by driver in Fredericksburg speaks out: 'She was just road raging'
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia.
FOX 5 spoke with the family of a woman who was stabbed after a road rage encounter in northern Virginia.
Suspects wanted after burglaizing businesses in Northeast DC
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports.
D.C. police are asking the public for help identifying suspects who broke into a popular market, stealing hundreds of dollars from three restaurants. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports.
James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
‘The Masked Singer’: Eggplant eliminated; here’s who it is
Eggplant was unmasked on “The Masked Singer" after “Ozzfest Night." The celebrity behind the costume was a familiar soap star with decades on TV.
Eggplant was unmasked on “The Masked Singer" after “Ozzfest Night." The celebrity behind the costume was a familiar soap star with decades on TV.