Mountain town rocked after country singer's mom murdered in random home invasion

A sheriff in Virginia's historic Shenandoah Valley area said the fatal home invasion stabbing of a country music singer's mother is unlike "anything" he's ever seen.

Fairfax County Police identify child in 1972 cold case

Police have confirmed the identity of a 5-year-old child whose body was discovered in Massey Creek under the Old Colchester Road Bridge in Lorton more than 50 years ago—his name was Carl Matthew Bryant. 

Chincoteague Pony Swim kicks off for 100th year

The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.

20 rescued from building, dozens from vehicles as storms flood DMV

At least 20 people were stranded Saturday evening after floodwaters surrounded a building in Chevy Chase as severe storms swept through the D.C. area, officials said.

Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75

Rep. Gerry Connolly, a longtime Virginia Democrat, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 75.

Airshow pilot killed when stunt plane crashes at Virginia Air Force base

A stunt plane crashed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia ahead of a planned air show there this weekend, killing an accomplished aerobatic pilot.

DOJ moves to drop Virginia case against Salvadoran alleged MS-13 gang leader

The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a motion to dismiss its case against Henrry Jose Villatoro Santos, a Salvadoran national living in Virginia who was accused of being an MS-13 leader.

Suspect surrenders in CIA headquarters barricade incident

A suspect is now in custody following a barricade incident at CIA headquarters in McLean, VA, according to Fairfax County police. 

Joshua Riibe named ‘person of interest’ in Dominican Republic disappearance case: sheriff

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has named a "person of interest" as the search continues for a college student missing in the Dominican Republic. This development comes amid a new video being shared in the investigation.

Measles case in Maryland traced to traveler at Dulles Airport

Health officials in Maryland confirmed Sunday that a Howard County resident has tested positive for measles after traveling internationally. 

Hundreds of federal properties slated for sale; DC buildings removed hours later

The U.S. General Services Administration released a list on Tuesday of 443 federal buildings and facilities it says are "functionally obsolete." The list was reduced to 320 hours later Tuesday evening. 

Daylight Saving Time 2025: When does the time change?

Most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour on Sunday, March 9, 2025. While we’ll lose some sleep, we’ll gain more sunlight in the evenings as the days warm into summer.