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5-year-old hops the fence during recess; teachers charged
October 17, 2026, 12:25 am | Source
School staff located the boy unharmed and brought him back to school.
Alexandria Police hold safety and security training ahead of election day
October 17, 2026, 12:17 am | Source
Law enforcement from Prince William, Fairfax, and Arlington Counties were in attendance as well
Gov. Spanberger clears way for dyed diesel on Virginia roads to help farmers
October 17, 2026, 12:04 am | Source
Governor Abigail Spanberger has authorized a temporary waiver allowing Virginia farmers and loggers to use red-dyed diesel fuel on public highways to cut costs.
Amtrak construction canceling commutes for riders south of DC
October 16, 2026, 2:26 pm | Source
Amtrak is starting a nine-day rehab on part of the First Street Tunnel Friday.
Suspected blood stain found under carpet in Naresh Bhatt's bedroom, investigator says
October 15, 2026, 10:48 pm | Source
The rug was shown to jurors with the reddish stain on the bottom during Naresh Bhatt's murder trial Thursday morning.
New video shows Naresh Bhatt shopping for knives day after Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last heard from
October 15, 2026, 10:43 pm | Source
Naresh Bhatt is accused of killing his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, who disappeared two years ago.
Fredericksburg Police announce arrest of walking trail rapist
October 15, 2026, 4:14 pm | Source
DNA linked 22-year-old Cesar Paau-Pan to two rape investigations in Fredericksburg.
Fairfax County school district sees enrollment decline
October 15, 2026, 1:30 pm | Source
Dr. Michelle Reid said the dip in enrollment from June to August has led to "staff rebalancing."
Driver hospitalized after crashing through fence in Manassas neighborhood
October 15, 2026, 1:26 pm | Source
Police say no one else was hurt.
Images of suspected blood stains shown to jurors at Naresh Bhatt murder trial
October 14, 2026, 11:06 pm | Source
Bhatt is accused of killing his wife, Mamta, who disappeared in July 2024.
Some Washington Post printing facility employees to be laid off as operation moves from Springfield to Dulles
October 14, 2026, 10:09 pm | Source
Washington Post announces its nearly 50-year-old printing press plant will shut its doors. Resulting in a layoff for some employees.
Naresh Bhatt gave changing accounts of wife’s last day at home, videos at murder trial reveal
October 13, 2026, 10:34 pm | Source
In body camera footage of interviews with police at his home, Naresh Bhatt, accused of killing his wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt, changed his answers multiple times.
DC, Maryland and Virginia under power grid emergency. What does it mean for customers?
October 13, 2026, 9:36 pm | Source
The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order effective Oct. 13-16 affecting 13 states and the District.
Mother and daughter arrested after parking lot attack on Spotsylvania sheriff's sergeant
October 13, 2026, 9:22 pm | Source
A mother and daughter face felony charges after allegedly biting and kicking a Spotsylvania County sheriff's sergeant outside Durango’s Grill.
Chesapeake Bay earns highest health grade in 40 years, though local trouble spots remain
October 13, 2026, 6:27 pm | Source
The Chesapeake Bay earned a record-high C+ grade in the 2026 UMCES report card, showing restoration progress despite several local rivers still receiving D scores.
Virginia seeing big increases in early voting numbers. What does that mean?
October 13, 2026, 2:05 pm | Source
Fairfax County is up 128% and Alexandria about 110%. Loudoun County is up 63% as Virginia heads toward Election Day, but there's more to these numbers.
Help name the new red panda at the National Zoo's conservation facility
October 12, 2026, 11:04 pm | Source
The zoo has narrowed the choices to three names and is asking the public to make the final selection.
‘It's not just Flock’ | Arlington group pushes for ban on all license plate reader technology
October 12, 2026, 9:42 pm | Source
The group DeFlock Nova is pushing for a countywide ban on automated license plate readers after officials ordered the removal of 41 Flock cameras.
Army Ten-Miler 2026: Road closures and parking restrictions
October 9, 2026, 11:14 pm | Source
The 42nd annual Army Ten-Miler is this weekend. Here's what you need to know to get around town.
Heroic Culpeper burning home rescue caught on camera
October 9, 2026, 2:58 pm | Source
A Culpeper County man survived a fire thanks to heroic actions by police officers who searched through thick smoke to rescue him from his locked bedroom.
Human trafficking victims found during massage parlor busts, Manassas police say
October 9, 2026, 11:51 am | Source
Three people in Virginia are facing charges after a string of prostitution busts in Virginia.
Friend says Naresh Bhatt hit wife, withheld money and phone months before she disappeared
October 9, 2026, 3:45 am | Source
Naresh Bhatt is accused of killing his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, and dismembering and concealing her dead body.
2 men arrested for assault, shooting at Fauquier County home
October 8, 2026, 1:14 am | Source
The Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to the home in the early morning hours on Wednesday, where they found a man with a gunshot wound to the hand.
'No one in their right mind can say there have not been mistakes made' | Loudoun Chair on Data Centers
October 7, 2026, 11:02 pm | Source
After another divided meeting, supervisors shelved an audit plan as the debate over the county's biggest taxpayer grinds on.
Prosecutors say Naresh Bhatt killed, dismembered wife's body in opening statements of murder trial
October 7, 2026, 10:35 pm | Source
Mamta Kafle Bhatt went missing at the end of July 2024. To this day, her body has not been found since she went missing from her Manassas Park home.
Jury selected in Naresh Bhatt murder trial
October 7, 2026, 5:04 pm | Source
Bhatt is accused of murdering his wife, Mamta, and dismembering her body.
Loudoun supervisors don't rollback data center grandfathering law, shelve $200,000 audit of grandfathered projects
October 7, 2026, 3:19 am | Source
The county staff warned ending grandfathering protections for 15 projects outright could lead to legal challenges that cost taxpayers $45 million to $60 million.
Virginia State Police locates missing 4-year-old
October 7, 2026, 3:01 am | Source
Messiah Ismael Muhammad was located on Tuesday after being reported missing.
Naresh Bhatt took polygraph test in police interview, attorneys say | Mamta Kafle Bhatt Murder Trial
October 6, 2026, 9:50 pm | Source
Polygraph tests are inadmissible in Virginia courts. Naresh is accused of killing his wife, Mamta.
Ending Loudoun's data center grandfathering clause could expose county to up to $60 million in liability, staff warns
October 6, 2026, 7:45 pm | Source
A new county report lays out the legal, financial, and reputational risks as supervisors weigh rolling back protections for 15 data center projects.
Lawyers seek $35 million in damages for Arlington man in violent ICE arrest
October 6, 2026, 4:44 pm | Source
Attorneys representing Jose Mejia Hernandez took the first step toward suing the federal government on Tuesday.
44-year-old man struck and killed in Springfield hit-and-run
October 6, 2026, 3:11 am | Source
Fairfax County Police are searching for a white SUV involved in the fatal collision.
Loudoun County elementary school teacher charged with assaulting student
October 3, 2026, 2:29 am | Source
A school resource officer was notified Thursday of the alleged incident at Horizon Elementary, prompting a sheriff’s office investigation.
Pedestrian killed in Chantilly crash identified
October 2, 2026, 10:04 pm | Source
Fiona Hagengimana, 32, was walking on Route 28 near Route 50 when she was hit by multiple vehicles.
Naresh Bhatt murder trial begins: The disappearance of Mamta Kafle Bhatt
October 2, 2026, 7:05 pm | Source
Naresh Bhatt's trial for his wife's disappearance and alleged death is set to begin Monday. Here's everything we know about the case ahead of trial.
'I'm reluctant to micromanage attorneys' | Judge denies motion to prohibit domestic violence references in opening statements of Naresh Bhatt trial
October 2, 2026, 3:19 am | Source
Judge Kimberly Irving denied a defense motion Thursday, to limit domestic violence references as the Naresh Bhatt trial is set to begin Monday.
New laws going into effect across the DMV Oct. 1
October 2, 2026, 3:09 am | Source
New laws will reshape family leave benefits, enhance vehicle safety requirements and provide tenant protections.
Police: Intoxicated fisherman arrested after firing weapon on Potomac riverbank
October 1, 2026, 11:50 pm | Source
The man has been charged with reckless handling of a firearm and hunting while under the influence.
Who are the victims of the United Rentals shooting in Manassas?
October 1, 2026, 3:24 am | Source
Manassas City Police say Marvin Grant shot three of his coworkers at United Rentals Wednesday morning.
Gunman said '3 people are going to die' before shooting coworkers, police say, but the motive remains unknown
October 1, 2026, 3:16 am | Source
Police say it is unclear why Marvin Grant shot and killed his coworkers before taking his own life.
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