Decades-old Virginia murder mystery solved: New York man confesses to 1994 cold case killing
Stephen Smerk was arrested in New York and was extradited to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on Tuesday.
Stephen Smerk was arrested in New York and was extradited to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on Tuesday.
Gov. Youngkin tamps down speculation about 2024 presidential run, says he's keeping his sights on Virginia
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is still a subject of speculation as many want to know if he’ll be running for president in 2024.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is still a subject of speculation as many want to know if he’ll be running for president in 2024.
Veronica Youngblood sentenced to 78 years in prison for killing daughters in Virginia
A northern Virginia mother who sedated her two daughters with melatonin-laced gummy bears before fatally shooting them was sentenced Friday to 78 years in prison.
A northern Virginia mother who sedated her two daughters with melatonin-laced gummy bears before fatally shooting them was sentenced Friday to 78 years in prison.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher to remain free on bond after failing drug tests
Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.
Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.
Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton will not seek reelection after progressive supranuclear palsy diagnosis
Just months after Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia vowed to continue her work in Congress after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, the congresswoman revealed she would not seek reelection after doctors modified her diagnosis to progressive supranuclear palsy.
Just months after Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia vowed to continue her work in Congress after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, the congresswoman revealed she would not seek reelection after doctors modified her diagnosis to progressive supranuclear palsy.
New survey reveals Virginia has some of the most confrontational drivers in the US
The DMV is home to plenty of congestion, which can lead to some frustration behind the wheel.
The DMV is home to plenty of congestion, which can lead to some frustration behind the wheel.
Parkland parents bring 23 buses to NRA's Virginia headquarters for gun control demonstration
Twenty-three empty school buses were parked outside the National Rifle Association headquarters in Virginia as part of a gun control demonstration led by the parents of a Parkland school shooting victim.
Twenty-three empty school buses were parked outside the National Rifle Association headquarters in Virginia as part of a gun control demonstration led by the parents of a Parkland school shooting victim.
Watch: Beloved nurse, who worked at hospital for over 33 years, clocks out for last time
“They all came and hugged me and we were all laughing. I was happy," said nurse Agnes Reyes, whose final clock-out went viral on TikTok.
“They all came and hugged me and we were all laughing. I was happy," said nurse Agnes Reyes, whose final clock-out went viral on TikTok.
Mother of 6-year-old who shot Virginia elementary school teacher pleads guilty to felony child neglect
The mother of the six-year-old boy who brought a gun to school and shot his teacher at a Virginia elementary school has pleaded guilty to felony child neglect.
The mother of the six-year-old boy who brought a gun to school and shot his teacher at a Virginia elementary school has pleaded guilty to felony child neglect.
Former Washington football star Fred Smoot arrested in Virginia
Former Washington football star Fred Smoot turned himself in to authorities in Virginia Thursday, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
Former Washington football star Fred Smoot turned himself in to authorities in Virginia Thursday, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
Antares rocket blasts off from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia
Space lovers, did you catch it? A rocket blasted off from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Tuesday, and it was visible from places near and around the D.C. region.
Space lovers, did you catch it? A rocket blasted off from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Tuesday, and it was visible from places near and around the D.C. region.
Spike strip depletes vehicle tires during pursuit in Stafford County
Police deployed spike strips on a vehicle that was being pursued by King George County Sheriff's and entered Stafford County.
Police deployed spike strips on a vehicle that was being pursued by King George County Sheriff's and entered Stafford County.
Marietta Police track murder suspect across multiple states
Marietta Police say the investigation into a homicide came together in an unusual way.
Marietta Police say the investigation into a homicide came together in an unusual way.
3-year-old boy dies after falling from high-rise apartment building in Alexandria
Police in Alexandria say a 3-year-old boy died after falling out of a window at a high-rise apartment building in Alexandria Wednesday.
Police in Alexandria say a 3-year-old boy died after falling out of a window at a high-rise apartment building in Alexandria Wednesday.
Lyft CEO responds after Arlington woman tweets about nightmare trip
A Virginia woman claims her Lyft driver tried to kidnap her over the weekend.
A Virginia woman claims her Lyft driver tried to kidnap her over the weekend.
'Tiger King' star 'Doc' Antle convicted of 4 felonies in Virginia wildlife trafficking case
"Tiger King" star Bhagavan "Doc" Antle was convicted last week in a Virginia wildlife trafficking case.
"Tiger King" star Bhagavan "Doc" Antle was convicted last week in a Virginia wildlife trafficking case.
Amber Heard finally paid Johnny Depp $1 million she owed after bitter defamation battle
Amber Heard has finally ponied up the $1 million she owed ex-husband Johnny Depp after losing a nationally-televised defamation trial in Virginia last year, according to a source close to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor.
Amber Heard has finally ponied up the $1 million she owed ex-husband Johnny Depp after losing a nationally-televised defamation trial in Virginia last year, according to a source close to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor.
Teen gunman who opened fire after Virginia high school graduation targeted graduate: police
A gunman who opened fire minutes after a high school graduation in Richmond, Virginia, targeted an 18-year-old graduate he had a long-running dispute with, police said Wednesday.
A gunman who opened fire minutes after a high school graduation in Richmond, Virginia, targeted an 18-year-old graduate he had a long-running dispute with, police said Wednesday.
Virginia plane crash officials probe how pilot became unresponsive, why aircraft flew off route
Federal investigators said it will take a few days to solve the mystery of why the plane drifted off course and slammed into a mountain.
Federal investigators said it will take a few days to solve the mystery of why the plane drifted off course and slammed into a mountain.
F-16 causes sonic boom in DC area while scrambling to intercept plane that later crashed in Virginia
The pilot of a business jet that flew over D.C. and crashed in a remote part of Virginia appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive, two U.S. officials said Monday, recounting observations by fighter pilots who intercepted the wayward flight.
The pilot of a business jet that flew over D.C. and crashed in a remote part of Virginia appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive, two U.S. officials said Monday, recounting observations by fighter pilots who intercepted the wayward flight.