Firefighter survives massive explosion in Fairfax County
Firefighters in Fairfax County survived an explosion while responding to a utility emergency in Bailey's Crossroads.
Virginia election night: Here are the key races in the House and Senate
The polls have closed in Virginia and with all 140 seats of the State Legislature up for grabs, it’s a key election that has Democrats and Republicans vying for control of the Commonwealth.
Gov. Youngkin criticizes Democratic opponents over abortion rhetoric as polls open in Virginia
Virginia’s Gov. Glenn Youngkin made the rounds Tuesday morning as voters headed to the polls to decide the fate of the state legislature.
US Park Police officer killed by another officer in accidental shooting, Fairfax County police say
A U.S. Park Police officer was killed in what police say was an accidental shooting Sunday.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules
A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues executive order to prevent student overdoses
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at preventing teen overdoses.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher scheduled to be sentenced for felony child neglect
The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia is expected to be sentenced Friday for felony child neglect, 10 months after her son used her handgun to critically wound the educator.
Maryland man thriving one month after pioneering pig heart transplant
One month after a Maryland man received an experimental pig heart transplant, the patient is doing well and shows no sign of infection or rejection of the organ, doctors say.
Virginia attorney general launches effort to send surplus police body armor, tactical gear to Israel
Virginia AG Jason Miyares said any surplus police gear collected will be sent to IDF on the front lines in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Virginia family sues school system for $30 million over student’s sexual assault in bathroom
A teenager and her parents have filed a $30 million lawsuit against a northern Virginia school system, saying the district failed to adequately investigate and tried to cover up her sexual assault by a male student in a high school bathroom.
Watch: Driver pulls gun on motorcyclist in road rage incident
Video shows the heated moment when a road rage confrontation turned violent.
Decades-old Virginia murder mystery solved: New York man confesses to 1994 cold case killing
Stephen Smerk was arrested in New York and was extradited to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on Tuesday.
Gov. Youngkin tamps down speculation about 2024 presidential run, says he's keeping his sights on Virginia
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is still a subject of speculation as many want to know if he’ll be running for president in 2024.
Veronica Youngblood sentenced to 78 years in prison for killing daughters in Virginia
A northern Virginia mother who sedated her two daughters with melatonin-laced gummy bears before fatally shooting them was sentenced Friday to 78 years in prison.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher to remain free on bond after failing drug tests
Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.
Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton will not seek reelection after progressive supranuclear palsy diagnosis
Just months after Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia vowed to continue her work in Congress after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, the congresswoman revealed she would not seek reelection after doctors modified her diagnosis to progressive supranuclear palsy.
Wisconsin prison escapee arrested in Alexandria
Police arrested a fugitive who escaped from Sanger B. Powers Correctional Center in Oneida, Wisconsin in Alexandria.
New survey reveals Virginia has some of the most confrontational drivers in the US
The DMV is home to plenty of congestion, which can lead to some frustration behind the wheel.
Sexual assault reported at Nickelback concert in Virginia; Suspect arrested and charged
A woman who attended last Saturday's Nickelback show at Jiffy Lube Live claims she was sexually assaulted during the concert.
Parkland parents bring 23 buses to NRA's Virginia headquarters for gun control demonstration
Twenty-three empty school buses were parked outside the National Rifle Association headquarters in Virginia as part of a gun control demonstration led by the parents of a Parkland school shooting victim.