Local news feed from WUSA9 for Northern Virginia including Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and surrounding counties in Virginia. The latest local and breaking news.
Man found dead on Loudoun County Parkway
July 7, 2026, 3:25 pm | Source
Police are still investigating exactly what happened in Ashburn early Tuesday morning.
Arlington church youth volunteer arrested for sexual advances, assaulting teen girl
July 7, 2026, 1:24 pm | Source
Investigators believe there may be more victims. The church said the offenses did not happen on their property or at any church events.
Emotional homecoming as Virginia Task Force 1 returns from Venezuela rescue mission
July 7, 2026, 7:37 am | Source
Family, friends and members of Northern Virginia's Venezuelan community welcomed the team home Monday night.
Loudoun County families caught in impossible fight over where to put towers needed for data center boom
July 6, 2026, 10:37 pm | Source
Transmission towers could be feet from two Loudoun County schools, as the school board prepares for an emergency hearing that could reshape thousands of lives.
Driver admits to stealing utility truck, crashing it into 6 parked cars in Herndon neighborhood
July 6, 2026, 5:32 pm | Source
Raymond Braxton, 35, is facing numerous charges as a result of the joy ride.
Nearly $1.2M in damages reported after improperly discarded fireworks spark blaze at Ashburn home
July 6, 2026, 1:02 am | Source
Officials say the Fourth of July fire was started by fireworks and damaged three homes in the Loudoun County neighborhood.
Man faces multiple charges for deadly shooting in Loudoun County
July 5, 2026, 1:35 am | Source
The suspect has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, shooting a weapon inside an occupied dwelling and reckless handling of a firearm.
Virginia woman left child alone in car for nearly an hour in 95 degree heat, police say
July 3, 2026, 3:26 am | Source
The car was parked in direct sunlight and was not running.
Northern Virginia prepares for July 4 with Reston festivities, Alexandria celebrations and top fireworks viewing spots
July 3, 2026, 3:23 am | Source
In Alexandria, neighbors are gearing up for back-to-back celebrations.
LIST: Extreme heat leads to closures and event cancellations
July 2, 2026, 10:32 pm | Source
An extreme heat alert has been issued across the region as people gear up for the holiday weekend.
'I pray he never sees the light of day' | Virginia sentenced to life for killing two women, one of whom was pregnant
July 2, 2026, 4:09 pm | Source
Edward Jackson Bland was given a mandatory life sentence in a Prince William County courtroom on Thursday.
Loudoun County urges action to reroute data center power lines away from Ashburn homes before July deadline
July 2, 2026, 11:35 am | Source
Loudoun County Supervisors passed an emergency resolution Tuesday demanding the school board act after state regulators approved an 185-foot tower in a family's yard
Virginia becomes first state to launch statewide court-ordered speed-limiting technology for dangerous drivers
July 2, 2026, 11:27 am | Source
Virginia pioneers a court-ordered speed-limiting program for habitual speeders, integrating real-time GPS in vehicles to prevent speeding.
Fairfax County family faces costly recovery more than a week after severe storm damages home
July 2, 2026, 3:27 am | Source
On June 22, storms tore through the Burke neighborhood.
DOJ sues Virginia over assault weapons ban, seeks to block enforcement
July 2, 2026, 3:00 am | Source
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Virginia's assault weapons ban, claiming it restricts Second Amendment rights.
Crash causes power outage in Loudoun County
July 2, 2026, 12:57 am | Source
Thousands in Loudoun County face a power outage amid sweltering heat after a car crash damaged power lines, according to the sheriff's department.
Gaithersburg man arrested for gold bar scam targeting seniors in northern Virginia
July 1, 2026, 11:14 pm | Source
The suspect has been charged with obtaining money by false pretenses and conspiracy to commit a felony.
Ashburn family loses fight to stop 185-foot data center power lines cutting through backyard
July 1, 2026, 11:13 pm | Source
State regulators approved a route for new Dominion Energy transmission lines this week, clearing the way for construction near homes in Loudoun County.
Department of Justice sues Virginia over new assault weapons ban
July 1, 2026, 9:59 pm | Source
The law makes it a crime to buy or sell assault weapons in the Commonwealth.
2 injured, 23 displaced after apartment fire in Woodbridge
July 1, 2026, 9:19 pm | Source
Fire officials say a resident who spotted the flames helped evacuate the building.
Manassas man who claimed he was shot and robbed actually accidentally shot himself, police say
July 1, 2026, 8:41 pm | Source
A man who told police that he was a victim of an armed robbery actually accidentally shot himself, according to police.
Driver in deadly I-95 bus crash pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter
July 1, 2026, 4:17 pm | Source
Jing Sheng Dong faces five counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving and other charges for a crash that left five people dead.
Driver in deadly I-95 bus crash in court for arraignment
July 1, 2026, 10:26 am | Source
Jing Sheng Dong faces five counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving and other charges.
'It's agonizing to see her on life support' | Fairfax County woman seeks justice after her mom was struck by a driver in Annandale
July 1, 2026, 9:13 am | Source
Police say the driver initially told investigators that they had swerved to avoid the victim. They now believe the driver actually hit her.
After losing her job, an Arlington woman began leaving free art for strangers. Now, it's spreading joy.
June 30, 2026, 9:46 pm | Source
After losing her job, an Arlington woman began hiding free handmade art for strangers, hoping each piece would become someone's "glimmer" of the day.
How to grab a $1,000 bottle of bourbon whiskey from George Washington's reconstructed distillery
June 30, 2026, 5:20 pm | Source
The 111.6 proof bourbon whiskey is the first ever released from the distillery in more than two centuries.
These Arlington speed cameras will stay on during summer school
June 30, 2026, 5:00 pm | Source
The PhotoSPEED safety cameras will stay on to ensure the safety of students as they arrive and leave school each day.
VDOT takes steps to ease congestion ahead of busy July Fourth travel period
June 30, 2026, 12:06 pm | Source
Officials warn major delays are still expected across Northern Virginia corridors.
VIDEO: The moments a Fairfax County training facility for task force currently deployed to Venezuela, goes up in flames
June 30, 2026, 9:50 am | Source
Investigators say it happened just before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Planned road closures in Virginia for Fourth of July
June 29, 2026, 10:31 pm | Source
Several roads will be impacted during the Fourth of July weekend due to events and celebrations. Here's what you should know.
Stranger tells woman she has a bug on her back before sexually assaulting her, police say
June 29, 2026, 6:34 pm | Source
A 38-year-old woman told police she was walking to her car shortly before 4 p.m. when a man she had never met before approached her.
Gov. Spanberger sends Virginia budget back to lawmakers
June 29, 2026, 12:38 pm | Source
Spanberger added 14 amendments to the budget proposal passed by lawmakers last week.
New Virginia laws taking effect July 1, impacting jobs, records, and public safety
June 29, 2026, 12:36 pm | Source
A slew of new Virginia laws effective July 1 targets employment fairness, criminal record sealing, gun restrictions, and public safety.
Burke fundraiser expands to help families displaced by storm while supporting Alzheimer's research
June 29, 2026, 3:09 am | Source
Community members rally around neighbors as recovery continues after powerful winds damaged dozens of homes.
Father says teen daughter was humiliated after false shoplifting accusation at Potomac Mills
June 27, 2026, 3:31 am | Source
Prince William County Police confirmed to WUSA9 that they responded to a shoplifting call, but that no criminal action was taken.
16-year-old among two charged with murder in Manassas
June 26, 2026, 2:57 pm | Source
Luis Angel Chavez, 18, tried to get away after he was shot but collapsed and died in the backyard of a nearby home.
Virginia driver arrested after running from fiery dump truck crash
June 26, 2026, 10:31 am | Source
The driver was intoxicated and drinking when found, deputies said.
Phone records take center stage as Naresh Bhatt's trial date inches closer
June 26, 2026, 8:56 am | Source
Naresh Bhatt is accused of murdering his wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt inside their Manassas Park home. Her body has never been found.
Virginia boosts weekly unemployment benefits under new legislation
June 26, 2026, 1:22 am | Source
Virginia will raise its maximum weekly unemployment benefit to $478 for new claims filed on or after July 5 under a new state law.
Police: Robbery suspect jumps on vehicle, steals money after threatening woman and daughter
June 25, 2026, 10:38 pm | Source
The same man was seen earlier stepping into traffic on a busy road, police say.
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