18 passengers being evaluated after people mover hits dock at Dulles Airport

A mobile lounge transporting passengers to Concourse D at Dulles Airport struck the dock at an angle on Monday afternoon, injuring 18 people.

Virginia woman wins lottery, donates it all to charity: 'I feel blessed'

One local woman is turning her luck into generosity and splitting her big check three ways, gifting thousands to three different charities.

Possible plane wreckage found in Potomac may be from deadly DC crash

Alexandria police are investigating if possible wreckage found recently found in the Potomac River could be tied to the deadly midair collision in DC this past January.

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.