PGCPS begins school year short on bus drivers

Students across Prince George’s County are heading back to class, but transportation remains a concern.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia surrenders to ICE custody in Baltimore

Kilmar Abrego Garcia surrendered to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Baltimore on Monday, just days after his release from jail. ICE alerted his attorneys on Friday that he could be deported to Uganda and was ordered to report to authorities.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from jail Friday, lawyer confirms

Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from a Tennessee jail and is en route to his family in Maryland, his lawyer confirms. 

John Bolton’s home searched by FBI in classified documents probe: AP

The FBI searched the Maryland home of former national security adviser John Bolton on Friday morning as part of an investigation into the handling of classified documents, according to the Associated Press.

Loudoun County Public School students head back to the classroom

The damp weather didn't dampen the mood as around 82,000 Loudoun County Public School students returned to the classroom on Thursday, August 21st. 

Mother charged in death of 3-year-old child in Columbia

A 27-year-old mother has been charged with murder and child abuse in the death of her 3-year-old child, police said.

630 arrests since DC takeover began, Bondi says

Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday that 630 arrests have been made and 86 illegal firearms seized in Washington, D.C., since President Donald Trump declared a public safety emergency earlier this month.

Police: Deadly Columbia shooting was targeted; $5K reward offered

Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect they say shot and killed a man in a targeted attack earlier this week in Columbia.

2 hospitalized after early morning crash on North Capitol Street in DC

Two men were seriously injured in a crash early Thursday morning that left one vehicle overturned near North Capitol Street and Florida Avenue, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.

1 injured in crash involving DC National Guard vehicle

One person was injured Wednesday morning in a crash involving a D.C. National Guard vehicle in southeast Washington.

5 northern Virginia school districts placed on ‘high-risk' status over Title IX dispute

Five northern Virginia school districts have been placed on "high-risk" status by the U.S. Department of Education over their bathroom and locker room policies, putting millions of federal dollars at stake.

$500 tip reward draws some skepticism amid Trump’s federal takeover of DC

Federal officials are offering a $500 reward for tips that lead to arrests in D.C., as President Trump’s federal takeover of the city continues.

More than 550 arrested in DC since start of Trump’s federal takeover: Bondi

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that more than 550 arrests have been made in Washington, D.C., since the start of President Donald Trump’s public safety emergency.

Fatal crash involving 8 cars in Prince George's County

Maryland State Police have confirmed that there have been fatalities following a multi-vehicle car crash in Prince George's County.

MS-13 member sentenced to life for 2022 murder

MS-13 gang member Edgard Castro-Contreras was sentenced on Monday to life in prison plus an additional 52 years for the killing of 20-year-old Edvin Agustin Leon in a gang-related shooting in Gaithersburg, Maryland in 2022. 

Bondi: 465 arrests, 68 guns seized since Trump’s DC crackdown began

Attorney General Pamela Bondi says 465 people have been arrested and 68 firearms seized since President Donald Trump launched a public safety crackdown in the District earlier this month.

Commanders fall to Bengals in 31–17 preseason loss

In a showdown between LSU Heisman winners, Jayden Daniels rushed for a 14-yard touchdown on his lone drive, while Joe Burrow led two scoring series in Cincinnati’s victory over Washington on Monday night.