Local news feed from WUSA9 for Northern Virginia including Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and surrounding counties in Virginia. The latest local and breaking news.
Search for Towson University student who went missing while swimming in the Potomac ends in tragedy
June 17, 2026, 3:51 am | Source
Nazir Bell, 20, went missing while swimming with friends in the Potomac River along the Maryland and Virginia shorelines.
Spanberger, Virginia lawmakers announce compromise to launch recreational marijuana sales in 2027
June 16, 2026, 10:15 pm | Source
Gov. Abigail Spanberger and lawmakers struck a deal that would establish a cannabis marketplace, five years after small possession of marijuana was legalized.
Crews continue search for missing swimmer in Potomac River
June 16, 2026, 9:11 pm | Source
Police and rescue teams suspended their search for a missing swimmer near Great Falls and resumed search efforts on Monday.
DACA recipients express concerns over renewal process delays
June 15, 2026, 10:45 pm | Source
Delays in processing a DACA recipient's status and work permit are causing concerns about their future in the United States.
12-year-old shot while kids play with a gun in Spotsylvania County home: cops
June 13, 2026, 5:41 pm | Source
According to law enforcement, no adults were home when the kids were using the firearm.
Justice Department pushes back against Virginia face mask ban for federal officers
June 12, 2026, 4:23 pm | Source
Virginia prohibited federal law enforcement officers from covering their faces starting on May 20
Lee Chapel Road construction planned to begin in 2028, five years after deadly crash
June 12, 2026, 4:10 am | Source
Two Fairfax County teens were killed, and another was hurt in the crash on January 10, 2023.
Man accused of attempted child abduction in Manassas was 'intoxicated,' according to police
June 12, 2026, 3:57 am | Source
Police say the man accused of trying to lure a child with candy wasn't trying to kidnap her; he was "heavily intoxicated."
Where to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the DMV
June 11, 2026, 11:13 pm | Source
As soccer fever grips the US, the World Cup kicks off with clubs vying for glory. From DC to Virginia, discover the best spots to catch all the action.
Pentagon shelter-in-place lifted due to false alarm, reports say
June 11, 2026, 9:19 pm | Source
A hazmat team was at the Pentagon Thursday morning.
79-year-old driver facing charges after crashing into Sterling Goodwill
June 11, 2026, 7:01 pm | Source
Six people, including a minor, were taken to area hospitals with injuries after the crash.
Team Croatia receives warm welcome in Alexandria ahead of FIFA World Cup
June 11, 2026, 3:31 am | Source
Alexandria will serve as the team's home base.
Deadly I-95 bus crash driver made first court appearance
June 10, 2026, 11:34 pm | Source
Jing Sheng Dong was driving a coach bus from New York to North Carolina when he crashed into at least six cars, killing 5 and injuring 44.
Loudoun Schools superintendent questioned over safety, bathroom policies in Congress
June 10, 2026, 8:40 pm | Source
Superintendents from Loudoun County, San Francisco and Chicago testified before a Congressional education committee over their policies.
6 people hospitalized after car crashes into Sterling building
June 10, 2026, 7:36 pm | Source
A spokesperson tells WUSA that six people were taken to area hospitals for help in ambulances. All six are expected to survive.
Beautiful facility or neighborhood disruption? | Arlington’s new pickleball courts reignite debate at Walter Reed
June 10, 2026, 3:37 am | Source
Arlington opens Walter Reed pickleball courts as players celebrate upgrades and neighbors raise renewed concerns over noise and court hours.
3 Virginia people exposed to hantavirus healthy after incubation period passes
June 9, 2026, 10:14 pm | Source
The three people from Virginia completed a 42-day public health monitoring period without showing signs of symptoms.
Documentary featuring Adam Oakes’ hazing death to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
June 9, 2026, 10:00 pm | Source
The documentary “4000 Days” follows three families as they fight for legislative reform to stop hazing-related deaths.
Two juveniles charged with multiple vehicle thefts, credit card thefts and breaking and entering in Stafford County
June 9, 2026, 8:40 pm | Source
Both juveniles face multiple felony charges, including larceny, conspiracy, and credit card fraud, and are being held in juvenile detention.
Woman pleads guilty to DUI in CIA gate ramming case
June 9, 2026, 3:25 pm | Source
A CIA Police officer opened fire on Monia Spadaro as she rammed into the protective barrier last year.
Kidnapping suspect arrested after Herndon neighbors reported seeing him
June 9, 2026, 1:13 pm | Source
Cristian Vasquez Alvarenga allegedly stole both the victim and their car and drove them through Virginia, D.C. and Maryland as police chased him.
Body Camera footage shows police chasing suspect who tried to lure child with candy
June 9, 2026, 3:44 am | Source
A 6-year-old is being credited with protecting her younger sister after police say two men tried to lure a 4-year-old with candy at a park in Manassas.
'Why didn't you just leave?' Christine Banfield's family speaks after her murderer is sentenced to life in prison | WUSA9 Exclusive
June 8, 2026, 9:36 pm | Source
Christine's family is speaking for the first time since she and a stranger were murdered by her husband, Brendan Banfield.
Drunk driver slams into Prince William County Police cruisers conducting separate DUI stop
June 8, 2026, 3:13 pm | Source
The police department says one cruiser is a total loss.
A Loudoun County girl set to perform at Tony Awards
June 6, 2026, 3:25 am | Source
Ellie May Sennett, 11, is from Purcellville, and on Sunday, she'll perform at the Tony Awards with her "Ragtime" castmates.
FCPS worker accused of embezzling $40,000 from Hayfield Secondary School
June 5, 2026, 10:30 pm | Source
Two FCPS employees from different schools are in police custody for stealing.
'It reflects evil' | Banfield sentenced to life in prison for murdering wife, stranger with au pair
June 5, 2026, 9:21 pm | Source
More than three years after his wife, Christine Banfield, and a stranger, Joseph Ryan, were murdered, Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life without parole.
Exclusive: Banfield family's former au pair speaks about family experience
June 5, 2026, 4:27 am | Source
Former Banfield family au pair Amanda Oliveira speaks publicly for the first time, remembering Christine Banfield ahead of Brendan Banfield's sentencing.
19-year-old wanted after stolen Camaro chase ends in crash in Fauquier County
June 5, 2026, 1:17 am | Source
Deputies say a stolen Camaro reached more than 120 mph during a pursuit in Fauquier County before crashing into a home.
Father shoots at mother's car, causing crash that killed her and injured their 2 children, police say
June 4, 2026, 10:05 pm | Source
Two children are recovering after surviving a deadly crash caused by their father shooting at their mother's car, leading to her death and his suicide.
How to watch Brendan Banfield sentencing | Au Pair Affair
June 4, 2026, 1:49 pm | Source
Brendan Banfield was convicted of murdering his wife and a stranger with the help of his au pair, with whom he was having an affair.
10 adults, 8 children displaced by Stafford house fire
June 4, 2026, 1:24 pm | Source
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Friend remembers Christine Banfield as a role model ahead of husband's sentencing
June 3, 2026, 9:55 pm | Source
Days before Brendan Banfield is set to be sentenced in the murder of his wife, her colleagues remember her as a devoted nurse who loved assisting others.
Teens break into Sky Zone to jump around
June 3, 2026, 8:55 pm | Source
Prince William County Police are searching for three teens accused of breaking into a trampoline park through the roof hatch and jumping on trampolines early Monday.
127 birds seized in Spotsylvania Co. cockfighting bust
June 3, 2026, 12:30 pm | Source
Authorities say they found evidence of a "cockfighting enterprise" at a Spotsylvania home last month.
Man accused of stealing from IHOP after barricading himself inside
June 3, 2026, 11:58 am | Source
Police say the man was armed with a knife when he ran into the Fairfax County restaurant, forcing customers and employees to evacuate.
Man killed in Chantilly wrong-way crash
June 3, 2026, 11:54 am | Source
A 2001 Honda Accord allegedly crossed into the opposing lanes on Pleasant Valley Road Tuesday morning.
Brendan Banfield faces life in prison at Friday's sentencing after murder convictions | Au Pair Affair
June 3, 2026, 3:10 am | Source
Banfield was found guilty of murdering his wife and a stranger in a plot planned with his au pair back in 2023 after a three-week trial earlier this year.
Driver in deadly I-95 bus crash pleads guilty to previous speeding charge in Maryland
June 2, 2026, 4:26 pm | Source
Jing Sheng Dong entered a guilty plea for traveling 72 mph in a 50 mph zone back in March.
Suspect strikes man's hand with machete outside of Manassas gas station
June 2, 2026, 1:35 pm | Source
Police are searching for a man wearing a white shirt, blue jeans, and a reggae-style hat in connection with the incident.
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