Virginia State

Fairfax, VA

Pennsylvania State

Laurel, MD

LAUREL, Md. - Twin boys from Ukraine who fled to Maryland are now graduating from a local high school and heading off to college with scholarships. Yarik and Vlad Vashchuk grew up an hour outside of the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv. At 18 years old, they had to leave...

Ukrainian twin refugees living in Laurel earn full-ride scholarships to college

Maryland State

Wheaton, MD

Maryland Governor Wes Moore held an "Economic Development" walk on Wednesday in Wheaton. The event was held a week after the shooting death of an 18-year-old at the Wheaton Metro Station. Governor Moore told FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald that in order for economic development to work, personal safety needs to be a focus.

Gov. Wes Moore discusses development and crime in Wheaton

Loudoun County, VA

Leesburg, VA

A Loudoun County teacher who was arrested Wednesday is accused of being drunk in school. Police said it happened at Tuscarora High School a little after one this afternoon. FOX 5’s Josh Rosenthal reports from Leesburg with what we know so far.

Leesburg substitute teacher charged with public intoxication

Washington, DC

WASHINGTON - A 1-year-old who had been missing for nearly two weeks, was found Thursday. Aliya Payton was located on June 1, according to D.C. police. The toddler was last seen wearing a onesie with pink shorts in the 3200 block of Buena Vista Terrace in Southeast on Thursday, May 18. But police said they weren't notified she was missing until Wednesday.

Missing DC baby found: police

WASHINGTON - Dinosaur fans get ready! Now is your chance to stand next to the largest creatures that have ever walked the earth!. The Dinos Alive exhibit brings over 80 life-sized animated dinosaurs to the nation’s capital. The immersive experience will let visitors explore a park full of realistic...

Dinos Alive brings life-sized animated dinosaurs to DC area

Suitland, MD

Riverdale Park, MD

The arrest of Baby K is a relief for many. The 15-year-old accused of trying to kill a student on a school bus was wanted for almost a month. He was caught in Riverdale Tuesday evening. School leaders held a town hall with police Wednesday to address community concerns. FOX 5's Nana-Sentuo Bonsu reports from outside the event at Suitland Elementary School.

School officials hold town hall after Baby K's arrest

Washington State

Fort Washington, MD

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. - A small business owner in Prince George's County is trying to find a way to keep his landscaping company afloat after burglars stole nearly $40,000 worth of his equipment. Kevin Moore, the owner of DLC DMV Landscaping and Jireh's Place Nursery, is really upset. He now...

Burglars steal nearly $40K from Fort Washington landscaping business

LEESBURG, Va. - A substitute teacher is facing charges Wednesday after word got around that she was drunk in the school's cafeteria. When the Leesburg Police Department School Resource Officer assigned to Tuscarora High School found out, they approached the sub – 28-year-old Rhiannon Blakeman – and determined she was intoxicated. The SRO also caught Blakeman with the alcoholic drinks on her, police said.

Substitute teacher charged after showing up to Tuscarora High School drunk

WASHINGTON - D.C. police are searching for a tan-colored Chevy Tahoe they believe was used as a getaway vehicle in a shooting Thursday evening in Southeast. Police said at 6:14 p.m. a woman was shot inside a vehicle in the 2800 block of Alabama Avenue. She was awake when she was taken to the hospital.

Woman shot inside vehicle on Alabama Avenue in Southeast

Wyoming State

Evanston, WY

A rare, white bison born at a state park in Wyoming has led to an uptick in visitors hoping to get a glance of the cute calf. Bear River State Park, near Evanston, celebrated the birth of the white bison calf in mid-May. The calf – park officials don’t know if it’s a male or female – is the first white bison birth at the park.

Rare white bison born at Wyoming state park

A man is in the hospital after a shooting inside a popular D.C. carryout. It happened at lunchtime in the H Street corridor. FOX 5's Nana-Sentuo Bonsu reports from outside police headquarters with the latest.

Tony's Place employee shot on H Street in Northeast

The D.C. region sees all kinds of weather -- floods, deadly lightning, baseball-sized hail, and even strong tornadoes. FOX 5 meteorologist Matthew Cappucci shares more on tornadoes in the DMV.

Tracking tornadoes throughout the DMV

WASHINGTON - An 11-year-old boy was arrested by D.C. Police and is facing charges in connection with at least three robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon offenses. In one incident, the suspect allegedly tells the victim, "Give me your phone, or I'll shoot you," and, "Haha I got you," later, according to a police report released on Tuesday.

11-year-old DC boy arrested in connection with robbery, assault cases: police

WASHINGTON - A man remains hospitalized after he was struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in northeast D.C. The hit-and-run happened at 9:40 p.m. in the 1400 block of H Street. The man was unconscious and not breathing when help arrived. He was transported to the hospital. Investigators are continuing...

Man hospitalized after hit-and-run in DC; police search for striking vehicle

Prince George's County, MD

Capitol Heights, MD

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. - Authorities say a man is dead and two others were injured in a shooting Wednesday in Prince George's County. The shooting was reported at 8:45 p.m. in the 6000 Block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway in Capitol Heights. Officers found a man suffering from gunshot...

1 dead, 2 injured in Capitol Heights shooting

Accident, MD

Upper Marlboro, MD

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - A serious vehicle crash in Prince George's County is causing delays for drivers Wednesday morning. The crash happened just after 6 a.m. in the 4600 block of Largo Road in Upper Marlboro. The crash appears to involved at least two vehicles. Drivers can expect delays through...

Upper Marlboro serious crash causes delays

Fairfax County, VA

Falls Church, VA

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Two teenagers have been arrested after a drug-related robbery led to the killings of a high school student and another man in a Fairfax County apartment complex on Memorial Day. Police say they were called to the 2200 block of Pimmit Run Lane in Falls Church...

2 teens arrested after high school student killed during drug related robbery in Fairfax Co: police

Oakton, VA

Merrifield, VA

Vienna, VA

Burke, VA

Dunn Loring, VA

Centreville, VA

Clifton, VA

Annandale, VA

Tysons, VA

Chantilly, VA

Springfield, VA

Reston, VA

West Mclean, VA

Seven Corners, VA

Manassas Park, VA

Franconia, VA

Herndon, VA

Newington, VA

Great Falls, VA

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George Mason University students petition to remove Gov. Youngkin as 2023 commencement speaker

George Mason University announced Thursday Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin will speak to the...

George Mason University students petition to remove Gov. Youngkin as 2023 commencement speaker

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