President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in an “armed conflict." fredericksburg.com/news/nation-wo…

A 54-year-old Maryland man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping two teenage girls in Baltimore and holding them in a Stafford hotel. fredericksburg.com/news/local/cri…

Because of the federal shutdown, Oct. 3 event has been canceled, but will be back next year. fredericksburg.com/news/local/art…

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office says a naked, intoxicated Stafford County man was arrested after trying to kick his way into two homes on Rozell Road, alarming a family with young fredericksburg.com/news/local/cri…

Virginia football has rushed for at least 200 yards in each of the last four games, and the Cavaliers are aiming to keep their ground attack rolling on Saturday against Louisville. fredericksburg.com/sports/college…

Shortly after the board voted, Gov. Glenn Younkin issued an executive directive, directing the panel "to heed the call of common sense." fredericksburg.com/news/state-and…

Virginia is suing real estate listing firms Zillow and Redfin alleging that they’ve agreed not to compete in the market connecting landlords to potential tenants. fredericksburg.com/news/local/gov…

A memorial banner honoring Charlie Kirk in Culpeper, Virginia, was vandalized overnight with graffiti and damage to flowers left at the site. The sheriff’s office is investigating the case as vandalism with the potential for hate crime charges. fredericksburg.com/news/local/cri…

Democrat Joshua Cole and Republican Sean Steinway clashed in the 65th District debate over guns, housing, health care and reproductive rights ahead of Virginia’s 2025 House election. fredericksburg.com/news/local/gov…

Senators were expected to depart for the weekend, and there have been few signs of progress toward ending the congressional standoff. fredericksburg.com/news/nation-wo…

Osprey breeding failures surge in the Chesapeake Bay as nests are abandoned and chicks starve, with scientists pointing to menhaden shortages. fredericksburg.com/news/local/art…

Combs, 55, was convicted in July of flying people across state lines for drug-fueled marathon sexual encounters. fredericksburg.com/news/nation-wo…

Caroline County deputies arrested two teens linked to car break-ins across several neighborhoods, recovering stolen firearms, credit cards and electronics. fredericksburg.com/news/local/cri…

The University of Mary Washington has announced its 29th Athletics Hall of Fame class. The Class of 2026 honors five standout athletes and the 1991 women’s volleyball team, with induction set for June 6, 2026, at the Cedric Rucker University Center. fredericksburg.com/sports/college…

A Fredericksburg traffic study recommends converting one-way streets to two-way travel, adding bike lanes and safety upgrades across downtown. fredericksburg.com/news/local/gov…

🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast. fredericksburg.com/news/nation-wo…

Caroline football is now 5-0 for the first time in decades and 2-0 in the Battlefield District following a 42-7 win over James Monroe on Friday night. fredericksburg.com/sports/high-sc…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said late Saturday he hopes to announce the release of all hostages from Gaza “in the coming days” as indirect talks with Hamas continue. fredericksburg.com/news/nation-wo…

BLACKSBURG — Self-inflicted wounds were Virginia Tech’s undoing Saturday afternoon. fredericksburg.com/sports/college…

Virginia football got a game-winning, walk-off rushing touchdown from J'Mari Taylor to beat Louisville in overtime on Saturday. fredericksburg.com/sports/college…