Woman struck and killed after exiting vehicle on I-295 in DC, police say

A woman was struck by a vehicle and killed early Monday after police say she exited a vehicle on Interstate 295 in southeast Washington.

Military helicopter makes precautionary landing in DC after crew reports vibrating mechanical sounds

A UH‑1N military helicopter assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews made a precautionary landing near the Georgetown Reservoir in Washington, D.C., around 9:26 p.m. Monday after the crew reported vibrating mechanical sounds.

DC weather: Sunny, hot and more humid Tuesday as extreme heat returns later this week

A sunny and hot Tuesday for the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s and humidity increasing as the area prepares for a return of extreme heat later this week.

Victim killed in DC shooting identified as Laurel man

The victim killed in a weekend shooting in northeast Washington has been identified as a man from Laurel, authorities say.

Armed Mississippi man arrested during US Capitol security scare: USCP

U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) arrested a Mississippi man who allegedly was carrying a firearm Monday during a security concern at the North Barricade of the Capitol Building.

DC weather: Sunny skies, less humid and comfortable Monday

Sunny, less humid conditions settle across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, bringing a comfortable break from the dense humidity that dominated recent days. 

DC police ID 13-year-old killed in Rosedale Street shooting

Authorities have identified the 13-year-old boy fatally shot over the weekend as Ahmad Mims of northeast Washington.

DC double shooting leaves 2 men wounded on MLK Jr. Avenue SE

D.C. police say two men were shot early Sunday on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE. Both were taken to hospitals.

13-year-old killed in Northeast DC shooting; suspect last seen on bike

A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday night in Northeast D.C., police said. MPD’s Homicide Unit is investigating as officers search for a juvenile suspect last seen on a bike.

Judge dismisses Jan. 6 conspiracy case against Proud Boys leaders

A federal judge granted the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the January 6 conspiracy case against leaders of the Proud Boys, according to court documents.

Teens charged in Navy Yard Chipotle brawl to stay at home while case proceeds

The four teenagers charged in connection with a massive brawl that was caught on camera inside a Navy Yard Chipotle will stay in parental custody, a judge ruled on Friday.

DC weather: Humid Friday with afternoon and evening storm chances

A humid Friday is setting up across the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing to near 90 degrees and a chance for showers and thunderstorms developing from mid‑afternoon into the evening.

DC sues apartment complex landlords over conditions, gas explosion that displaced residents, AG says

Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb has filed a lawsuit against the owners of two apartment buildings, accusing them of allowing the properties to fall into severe disrepair and failing to reimburse the District for emergency housing costs after a gas explosion forced dozens of tenants from their homes.

Trump Arch: Plan for DC wins early approval from National Capital Planning Commission

President Donald Trump’s plan to build a towering arch in the nation’s capital won initial approval Thursday from a key federal commission, though members delayed a decision on whether a federal height‑limit law should apply to the project.

3 more charged in alleged Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage

Three additional people are facing charges for allegedly damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to documents from the Superior Court for the District of Columbia.

DC launches new rat control dashboard

The District has launched a new rat control dashboard, the latest step in D.C.’s ongoing effort to curb its rodent problem. The tool is designed to show residents where rats have been spotted and how the city is working to keep them under control.