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A suspect shot and killed by police after shooting two officers during a traffic stop in Northern Virginia had a previous run in with police during a 2018 traffic stop. Officers pulled over 36-year-old Jamal Wali of Fairfax for speeding in the Greenbriar community Wednesday afternoon, according to Fairfax County police. When they approached him, Wali was hostile and combative…

Fairfax County police shot and killed a driver who shot two officers during a traffic stop for speeding, police say. News4’s Paul Wagner has the latest from the chief of police.

Two Fairfax County police officers were shot while conducting a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon in Northern Virginia, law enforcement officials confirmed. The officers’ injuries are not life-threatening, police said. They were taken to a nearby hospital. The suspect who shot at the officers was killed when police opened fire in return, Fairfax County Police said during a 4:45 p.m. press…

The proposal to build a Las Vegas-style gaming casino and entertainment district in Fairfax County passed the Virginia Senate Tuesday, a big step toward becoming a reality. The bill, which moves along to the House of Delegates, would allow a casino, multiple hotels and restaurants, entertainment venues, and residential units near Tysons Corner Center mall. Supporters of the proposal estimate…

The Virginia Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 9 to 6 Tuesday to send the Tysons casino bill to the full Senate. The bill would give Fairfax County the ability to ask voters if they want a casino in Tysons. The bill took another step forward Tuesday. Right now, experts estimate Virginians spend about $300 million every year at MGM…

The Virginia Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 9 to 6 Tuesday to send the Tysons casino bill to the full Senate. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder reports. 

A Fairfax County jury deliberates the fate of a man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend, prosecutors hope that new video evidence will be enough to prove their case. News4 Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports. 

The Washington Capitals are hosting their 50th anniversary street hockey event for kids and teens. News4’s Derrick Ward reports.

Annandale High School in Fairfax County has been recognized nationally as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. The school creates an inclusive environment where there are 60 students with severe disabilities. News4’s Molette Green reports.

The Virginia congressman said he’s starting treatment for esophageal cancer. News4’s Julie Carey reports.

A school in Fairfax, Virginia, says student engagement has improved under cellphone restrictions introduced in a new pilot program. Teachers at Robinson Secondary School say they’re surprised by the difference they noticed in such a short time. The “fear of missing out” (FOMO) among students is gone and laughter and small talk has returned. “I was really skeptical to...

A school in Fairfax, Virginia, says student engagement has improved under cellphone restrictions introduced in a new pilot program. News4’s Erika Gonzalez reports.

The man accused in an attack on Rep. Gerry Connolly’s district office in Fairfax has entered an insanity plea. News4 Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports.

A man who waged a violent attack inside U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly’s district office in Northern Virginia last year is headed to a psychiatric hospital instead of prison, as News4 is first to report.

A TikTok food critic with millions of followers demonstrated how he can make or break a restaurant with a single video when he visited the D.C. area this week.  Las Vegas native Keith Lee stopped by Okonomi Asian Grill — also known as the “Asian Chipotle” for its custom rice bowls — in Fairfax, Virginia, and business has been booming….

Two restaurants in Virginia say business is booming after popular TikTok food critic Keith Lee reviewed them. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

Two seniors at Marshall High School are excited to start their final year of high school in Fairfax County as the band, cheerleader and football team welcome them back. They tell freshmen to not be afraid to reach out for help and share their academic goals before they graduate. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports. 

The Apple Federal Credit Union joins forces with Fairfax County’s Health Department to teach personal finance in the community. The 16-week program called Stable Families, Thriving Futures teaches parents as young as 14 years old up to 25 years old financial literacy. News4’s Molette Green reports. 

An 8-year-old boy set up an Icee stand in Alexandria, Virginia, to raise money for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department on Saturday. How he was able to come up with the idea was simple. “Because they saved my arm, we are donating to them,” Everett Eskew said. His stand was a unique way to say thank you to…

Everett Eskew, an 8-year-old boy, set up an Icee stand along with his best friend to help raise money for the Fairfax County Fire Department as a thanks for helping him when he broke his arm last year. Eskew, along with his mom, explain how the plan came to be.