Emotional sendoff as DC police chief steps down as crime data probe looms
D.C.’s recently embattled police chief is leaving the District under a cloud of controversy — amid a federal investigation over crime statistics.
D.C.’s recently embattled police chief is leaving the District under a cloud of controversy — amid a federal investigation over crime statistics.
Trump gives fed workers off on Christmas Eve, December 26
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break.
New DC laws and policy measures to know about in 2026
The new year is two weeks away, and come 2026, new laws will begin to go into effect in the nation's capital. Residents can also expect certain policy measures to continue or possibly be voted on.
The new year is two weeks away, and come 2026, new laws will begin to go into effect in the nation's capital. Residents can also expect certain policy measures to continue or possibly be voted on.
Here's what to expect from the holiday travel rush
Folks are hitting the road (and the air) ahead of next week's holiday.
Folks are hitting the road (and the air) ahead of next week's holiday.
Video captures moments before white SUV fled Arlington hit-and-run
Arlington police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck two people before driving off Thursday.
Arlington police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck two people before driving off Thursday.
Search underway for Arlington hit and run suspect
Arlington police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck another driver and a bystander near North Glebe Road and 11th Street N. around 7:15 p.m. Thursday.
Arlington police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck another driver and a bystander near North Glebe Road and 11th Street N. around 7:15 p.m. Thursday.
Gunston Middle School delayed 2 hours due to power outage
Gunston Middle School in Arlington County will open two hours late on Friday, December 19, due to a power outage in the area.
Gunston Middle School in Arlington County will open two hours late on Friday, December 19, due to a power outage in the area.
Fredericksburg neighbors startled by early morning gunfire, heavy police presence
Many residents in Spotsylvania County are still looking for answers after they woke up to the sound of loud bangs and law enforcement rolling through their neighborhood.
Many residents in Spotsylvania County are still looking for answers after they woke up to the sound of loud bangs and law enforcement rolling through their neighborhood.
Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, White House says
The Board of the Kennedy Center voted unanimously to rename the center to the "Trump-Kennedy Center," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Thursday. FOX 5's Sydney Persing has the latest.
The Board of the Kennedy Center voted unanimously to rename the center to the "Trump-Kennedy Center," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Thursday. FOX 5's Sydney Persing has the latest.
Frederick County Public Schools putting cameras inside some classrooms
You'll already find cameras in many school hallways and on school buses. Now, though, Frederick County Public Schools is putting them inside some classrooms.
You'll already find cameras in many school hallways and on school buses. Now, though, Frederick County Public Schools is putting them inside some classrooms.
Montgomery County expanding plastic bag ban starting Jan. 1
Montgomery County's plastic bag ban is expanding starting on Jan. 1. If it sounds familiar, it's actually a revamp of a previous program that didn't work.
Montgomery County's plastic bag ban is expanding starting on Jan. 1. If it sounds familiar, it's actually a revamp of a previous program that didn't work.
2 pedestrians injured in hit-and-run crash following apparent road rage incident
Two pedestrians were injured in what appeared to be a road rage incident in Arlington Thursday night.
Two pedestrians were injured in what appeared to be a road rage incident in Arlington Thursday night.
Fredericksburg neighbors startled by early morning gunfire, heavy police presence
Many residents in Spotsylvania County are still looking for answers after they woke up to the sound of loud bangs and law enforcement rolling through their neighborhood.
Many residents in Spotsylvania County are still looking for answers after they woke up to the sound of loud bangs and law enforcement rolling through their neighborhood.
Debate over MCPS boundaries, Crown High School continues
The battle over redistricting in Maryland’s largest school district is still underway.
The battle over redistricting in Maryland’s largest school district is still underway.
The 'Patriot Games': What we know about Trump's proposed high school athletic competition
President Donald Trump has announced a first-of-its-kind high school athletic event coming to the nation's capital to commemorate the 250th birthday of the nation.
President Donald Trump has announced a first-of-its-kind high school athletic event coming to the nation's capital to commemorate the 250th birthday of the nation.
Teen in critical condition after bbeing stabbed at Parkdale High School
A teen remains in critical condition after being stabbed at a high school in Prince George's County on Thursday. FOX 5's Bob Barnard has the latest details.
A teen remains in critical condition after being stabbed at a high school in Prince George's County on Thursday. FOX 5's Bob Barnard has the latest details.
President Trump announces "Patriot Games" for America250
President Trump announced the first-ever "Patriot Games," a four day athletic event featuring two high school athletes from each state competing in Fall 2026.
President Trump announced the first-ever "Patriot Games," a four day athletic event featuring two high school athletes from each state competing in Fall 2026.
Missing Kentucky girl, who was abducted 40 years ago, found alive; Mom arrested in Florida, deputies say
A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
President Donald Trump Thursday signed an executive order that would move marijuana out of its current Schedule I classification.
President Donald Trump Thursday signed an executive order that would move marijuana out of its current Schedule I classification.
Prince George's County high school lockdown lifted after student stabbed; suspect in custody
The lockdown at Parkdale High School in Prince George's County was lifted following the stabbing of a student on Thursday morning, school officials say.
The lockdown at Parkdale High School in Prince George's County was lifted following the stabbing of a student on Thursday morning, school officials say.