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Drive For Charity Hits New Record For Donations

11:23 AM, May 17, 2013

Thursday, officials set a high goal for donations collected on the toll road for this year's event.

Police Search For Suspect In Triangle; School Lockdown Lifted

10:30 AM, May 17, 2013

Prince William County police say Triangle Elementary was put into secure-the-building mode in connection with a warrant service in the area in Triangle.

Taste Of Arlington This Sunday Features 40 Restaurants

9:49 AM, May 17, 2013

The event starts Sunday at noon and runs until 5 p.m.

Del. Ramadan Defends His Decision To Not Report A Trip To Taiwan

6:45 PM, May 16, 2013

Even though Taiwan paid for the $4,000 trip, Del. Ramadan says it was not a "gift" and he will not amend his report.

Police: 74-year-old Va. Woman Assaults Cop, Firefighter

3:40 PM, May 16, 2013

A woman kicked a firefighter and slammed the door on a police officer, Prince William County Police said in a news release. 

Alleged Child Sex Offender Arrested at Dulles Airport

3:25 PM, May 16, 2013

A U.S. citizen who was who was wanted by the Atascosa County, Texas Sheriff's Office for aggravated sexual assault of a child was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport today, officials say. 

Explosion In Augusta County Damages Truck

2:01 PM, May 16, 2013

State police spokeswoman Corinne Geller says the driver, a 61-year-old Staunton man, wasn't injured.

Cicadas Come Out In Fredericksburg

1:10 PM, May 16, 2013

Shawna of Fredericksburg, Va. emailed us on Thursday to tell us that her yard is covered in cicadas.

Fire That Killed Mother, Daughter In January Was Accidental

10:46 AM, May 16, 2013

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue authorities say a fire that killed a mother and daughter who were both hearing impaired in Falls Church in January was accidental.

Drive For Charity On Dulles Greenway Marks 8th Year

8:08 AM, May 16, 2013

All proceeds from the Dulles Greenway on Thursday go to several charities and organizations

1 Injured After Vehicle Overturns In Manassas

7:49 AM, May 16, 2013

Fire officials say they are flying one person to the hospital who was injured in a car accident in Manassas on Thursday morning.

Three Arrested In McLean, Falls Church, Vienna Burglaries

11:46 PM, May 15, 2013

Fairfax County Police arrested two men and one woman in series of burglaries in Mclean, Vienna and Falls Church.

Lawyer Demands Removal Of Leesburg Confederate Statue

7:47 PM, May 15, 2013

John Flannery says memorial to Confederate dead is a symbol of racism that has no place in front a courthouse that is supposed to be color-blind.

Va. AG Hires Law Firm For Governor's Office

1:05 PM, May 15, 2013

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has recused his office from representing Gov. Bob McDonnell in matters related to theft charges against the Executive Mansion's former chef and hired a team of five private lawyers.

3 Arrested For Stabbing In Arlington

12:39 PM, May 15, 2013

Three people were arrested after a man was stabbed in front of an Arlington apartment building on Friday.

Woman Sent To Hospital After Sister Hits Her With A Mug

12:27 PM, May 15, 2013

On Saturday, sisters got into a fight that resulted in one of them getting sent to the hospital, say Arlington Police.

Cab Driver Assaulted In Arlington

12:16 PM, May 15, 2013

The driver suffered a broken jaw and was transported to Virginia Hospital Center, say police.

Minor Earthquake Rattles Louisa County

9:36 AM, May 15, 2013

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a magnitude-2.3 earthquake struck in the county at 7:01 a.m. Wednesday.

Would You Buy Your Wedding Dress On Craigslist?

7:54 AM, May 15, 2013

Getting your wedding dress can be a budget buster but would you be willing to buy your dress on Craigslist?

Former Prescription Drug Abuser Warns Parents About Addiction

6:59 PM, May 14, 2013

Six Fairfax County Police Stations will be drop off sites for expired or leftover prescription drugs May 27 - June 1. 

They're Here: Cicada Sightings In Virginia

Friday, we received more photos of cicadas popping up in Virginia.

5:55 AM, May 17, 2013

Two Sisters Are Reunited Through Sports

Separated Sisters Reunite...a chance meeting changes local girls lives forever 

12:45 PM, May 13, 2013

Steven Spradling, MWAA Police Officer, Fatally Shot By Wife Rosangela Spardling In Va.

52-year-old Steven Spradling, an airport police officer, was fatally shot by his wife in Sterling,Va. on Friday.

12:59 PM, May 18, 2013

GRAPHIC VIDEO: PGFD Truck 831 crew returned to a naked man on top of their fire truck In Calverton, Md.; The Man was tased

Police say he shot a man inside a car in Calverton while high on PCP, then fled, took off his clothing and climbed onto a fire truck.

4:10 PM, May 16, 2013

Metro To Shutdown During UMD Graduation

Metro is closing stations that surround the university of Maryland for the weekend just in time for graduation.

10:47 PM, May 17, 2013

DC Weather: Unsettled Weekend and Cooler

We are looking at an unsettled weekend. It looks like just light showers or drizzle Saturday so the little league games will probably be played. Grab an umbrella mom and dad.

8:57 AM, May 18, 2013

Celebrate Go-Go: Rare Essence Performs on WUSA9

WUSA9's free Spring concert series continues Friday, May 17, with a rockin' performance from Rare Essence Go-Go band.

4:30 PM, May 17, 2013

Md. Man Commutes By Rowing Along Anacostia River

68-year-old Gabe Horchler has been commuting to work on the Anacostia River since 1999.

5:52 PM, May 17, 2013

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