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New court hearing set in murder case of missing Manassas Park woman Mamta Bhatt As the trial of Naresh Bhatt inches closer – on three combined charges of first-degree murder, concealment of a dead body and physical defilement of a dead body – a new hearing in the case has been sc...

As the trial of Naresh Bhatt inches closer – on three combined charges of first-degree murder, concealment of a dead body and physical defilement of a dead body – a new hearing in the case has been scheduled for April 25 at 9 a.m.

Prince William business leaders bracing for continued economic seesaw In light of the economic seesaw resulting from President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause of his sweeping tariffs on foreign goods, Prince William County businesses are anticipating the further impact and ...

Prince William County businesses are anticipating the further impact and adjusting accordingly.

UPDATED: Three dead, four in custody in 'heartbreaking' Spotsylvania shooting "Multiple victims" were shot in a townhouse neighborhood outside Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening, leaving at least three dead and three others wounded.

Police say a deal to buy firearms went bad in a townhouse neighborhood outside Fredericksburg Tuesday evening, leaving three young men dead and three others wounded.

At least 3 dead, 3 wounded in shooting outside Fredericksburg "Multiple victims" were shot in a townhouse neighborhood outside Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening, leaving at least three dead and three others wounded.

"Multiple victims" were shot in a townhouse neighborhood outside Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening, leaving at least three dead and three others wounded.

Northern Virginia braces for more job losses amid Trump administration uncertainty Private-sector job postings have plunged. Contracts are being canceled. And across Northern Virginia, laid-off federal contractors are showing up at job centers in growing numbers — a trend officials ...

Private-sector job postings have plunged. Contracts are being canceled. And across Northern Virginia, laid-off federal contractors are showing up at job centers in growing numbers.

‘Hands Off!’ protest in Manassas draws hundreds Over 1,000 people turned out Saturday along Center Street in downtown Manassas for a “Hands Off!” protest opposing the Trump administration’s ongoing policies.

Over 1,000 people turned out along Center Street in Manassas Saturday for a “Hands Off!” protest opposing the Trump administration’s first few months of directives.

Open house set for Wednesday on Manassas Mall mixed-use plans The rezoning seeks to transform 60 acres from B-1 (business) zoning to MXD-U (mixed-use) to allow for the development of 1,041 multi-family residential units and approximately 47,036 square feet of co...

The developers behind a major transformation of the Manassas Mall property will host a community meeting and Q&A Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.

Gun brought by student to Spotsylvania elementary school discharges in classroom No one was injured when a gun in a third-grade student's backpack discharged Monday at Lee Hill Elementary School in Spotsylvania County.

No one was injured when a gun in a third-grade student's backpack discharged Monday at Lee Hill Elementary School in Spotsylvania County.

Community rallies around Fauquier toddler battling rare leukemia The Sumerduck Ruritan Club and other local organizations are coming together to support 3-year-old Maverick Thompson, who is battling a rare and aggressive form of leukemia.

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Authorities searching for cockpit door ripped off small plane over Loudoun County State police and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office are searching for the cockpit door of a small aircraft after the pilot made an emergency landing Saturday morning at Leesburg Executive Airport

State police and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office are searching for the cockpit door of a small aircraft after the pilot made an emergency landing Saturday morning at Leesburg Executive Airport

New details in Fauquier County murder A Virginia man charged with murder and the man he’s accused of killing had an altercation in a vehicle near the Linden-area residence where the deceased was found with extensive stab wounds, according...

A murder suspect and his alleged victim fought in a car near a Fauquier County home where the victim was later found with extensive stab wounds, according to criminal complaints on file.

Brewery in Haymarket offers 1-cent beers for federal employees Trouvaille Brewing Company, a veteran- and federal employee-owned small business in Haymarket, is offering one-cent beers through March 14 "in recognition of the challenges faced by federal civilian e...

Brewery in Haymarket offers 1-cent beers for federal employees

Spring is on the way! Peak bloom date announced for Washington's famed cherry blossoms The iconic cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and National Mall are expected to hit “peak bloom” between March 28 through March 31 this year.

Spring is on the way! Peak bloom date announced for Washington's famed cherry blossoms

Coyote screaming match caught on trail cam at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge Three coyotes got together recently for a singalong at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Woodbridge, and a trail camera caught it on video.

Volume down if you have headphones on!

Judge orders $1.5M restitution, lifetime probation for Fauquier woman in 60-count animal abuse case A Broad Run woman convicted of 60 counts of animal abuse in 2023 is set to be released next month with strict court-ordered conditions that will last a lifetime.

A Fauquier County woman convicted of 60 counts of animal abuse in 2023 is set to be released next month with strict court-ordered conditions that will last a lifetime.

EXCLUSIVE: Prince William schools failed to address racially hostile environment at Brentsville District High School, federal civil rights office finds Prince William County Public Schools failed to take steps to eliminate a racially hostile environment for Black students at Brentsville Regional High School during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years...

EXCLUSIVE: Prince William schools failed to address racially hostile environment at Brentsville District High School, federal civil rights office finds

A celebration of 'African Americans and Labor' in Dumfries The town of Dumfries was among them, holding its annual Black History Month celebration on Sunday and honing in on the theme of “African Americans and Labor.” The event at Little Union Baptist Church ...

The event at Little Union Baptist Church paid tribute to the vital contributions of Black workers in shaping the nation’s economic and social foundations.

Seeing smoke? Quantico conducting controlled burn today Seeing smoke along Interstate 95? It's Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Heads up if you see smoke along I-95 today! #controlledburn #quantico #marinecorpsbasequantico #interstate95

Youngkin bets on 250,000 new jobs amid federal cutbacks Amid mounting fears of mass layoffs of federal workers in Northern Virginia spurred by President Donald Trump’s downsizing efforts, Gov. Glenn Youngkin, flanked by executives from Capital One and Micr...

Youngkin bets on 250,000 new jobs amid federal cutbacks #youngkin #federalworkers #fedlayoffs #trump #doge

Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office seizes $1.4 million in cryptocurrency scam case The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office recently seized approximately $1.4 million in cryptocurrency stolen as a result of a “pig butchering” scam.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office recently seized approximately $1.4 million in cryptocurrency stolen as a result of a “pig butchering” scam. #loudoun #cryptocurrency #cryptoscam

UPDATED: One arrested, another wanted for dumping decomposed body in Woodbridge Police are searching for two men wanted for concealment of a dead body after the decomposed remains of a 42-year-old Annandale man were found on a street outside Dale City.

UPDATED: One arrested, another wanted for dumping decomposed body in Woodbridge

Two Virginia Beach police officers killed in shooting following traffic stop Two Virginia Beach police officers killed in shooting following traffic stop

Two Virginia Beach police officers killed in shooting following traffic stop #vapd #lineofduty #virginiabeach

Masks now required at UVA Health's Manassas, Haymarket and Culpeper emergency rooms Due to an increase in respiratory virus cases, UVA Health hospitals in Culpeper, Haymarket and Manassas are requiring emergency department patients, visitors and staff members to wear masks.

Masks now required at UVA Health's Manassas, Haymarket and Culpeper emergency rooms #flu #northernva #masks

Prince William community split on schools' transgender student policy Prince William community members clashed at Wednesday night’s School Board meeting over questions surrounding the school division’s policy on the treatment of transgender and gender nonconforming stud...

Community members clashed at Wednesday night’s School Board meeting over questions surrounding the division’s policy on the treatment of transgender and gender nonconforming students.

UPDATED: Thousands without power in Northern Va.; high wind warning in effect The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for most of Northern Virginia starting at 10 a.m. today.

More than 30,000 customers across Northern Virginia are without power as a cold front blows through.

And the power outages begin. Dominion has more than 7,400 customers out in Stafford County.

'We're still fighting those battles': Panelists at MLK event in Alexandria reflect on King's legacy "Through My Eyes" was part of The Journey Continues, a two-part speaker series that will continue Feb. 26, highlighting the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln. Goodwin Living and the Concerned Citize...

'We're still fighting those battles': Panelists at MLK event in Alexandria reflect on King's legacy

Firefighter suffers minor injuries in Manassas house fire A firefighter suffered minor injuries battling a Friday evening blaze that engulfed a home off Wellington Road in Manassas.

A firefighter suffered minor injuries battling a Friday evening blaze that engulfed a home off Wellington Road in Manassas.

D.C. man sentenced to 30 years in prison for rape of teenage girl in Manassas A 54-year-old Washington, D.C., man will spend 30 years in prison for the rape of an intoxicated 15-year-old girl in the Manassas city parking garage.

D.C. man sentenced to 30 years in prison for rape of teenage girl in Manassas

Thousands sign petition to rename Prince William football field after former coach who died in crash Thousands sign petition to rename Prince William Co. football field after former coach who died in crash

Thousands sign petition to rename Prince William football field after former coach who died in crash