Virginia students treated after eating gummies from bag with fentanyl residue, sheriff's office says
A group of Virginia elementary school students sought medical attention Tuesday after eating gummy bears from a bag that contained residue that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the county sheriff’s office.
Arlington house explosion: Suspect ID'd as James Yoo believed dead in blast
Arlington officials on Tuesday identified the suspect involved in a massive explosion at a duplex that leveled a home and shook the entire neighborhood Monday night.
Arlington home explodes after hours-long standoff with suspect who had flare gun, firearm: police
Community members in an Arlington neighborhood were told to shelter in place Monday night after police say rounds were fired from a flare gun and a firearm inside of a home before it exploded.
UVA delays release of 2022 campus shooting report to ensure fair trial for suspect
University of Virginia officials said Friday they were further delaying the public release of the findings of an investigation into the events surrounding a 2022 campus shooting that killed three student-athletes and wounded two other students.
Virginia woman wins lottery twice in one week: 'I'm in shock'
Jennifer Minton had a really, really good week.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher gets 21 months for marijuana use while owning a gun
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison for using marijuana while owning a firearm, which is illegal under U.S. law.
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.