Woman sentenced in deadly crash that killed NFL player Khyree Jackson, friends

A woman has been sentenced in the drunk‑driving crash that killed three people in Prince George’s County two years ago, including rookie NFL player Khyree Jackson.

Students return to class across the DMV after weeklong snow break

Most students across the D.C. region are back in classrooms on Wednesday after nearly a week off because of last month’s snowstorm. 

DC weather: Chance of snow showers returns Friday

The snow threat moved out of the Washington, D.C. region early Wednesday, leaving temperatures in the 30s and a few slick spots for the morning commute.

Snow removal enforcement resumes in Arlington
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More than a week after a major winter storm, a snowy sidewalk may cost you. FOX 5's Josh Rosenthal explains why.

Asian elephant calf born at National Zoo for first time in nearly 25 years
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The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is celebrating the birth of a very special addition to the family this month! A female Asian elephant, which is an endangered species, was welcomed into the world at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute at 1:15 a.m. Monday.

U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro walks back comments on gun laws after backlash
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The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, is clarifying remarks she made about gun possession in the nation’s capital after conservative lawmakers and gun-rights groups pushed back, saying her comments overstated District law.

Maryland redistricting push advances, but Senate resistance looms

The fight over congressional redistricting has taken a major step forward in Maryland, but it could already be running into a dead end.

DC weather: Flurries possible Tuesday night into Wednesday

A slight chance of snow returns Tuesday night into early Wednesday as temperatures inch a bit higher, with highs near 38 degrees.

Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote

The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.

Snowplow crash on Leesburg Pike leaves one man dead

A crash between a pickup truck and a commercial vehicle with a snowplow and salt spreader left one man dead, officials say. 

Brendan Banfield convicted: What’s next for au pair Juliana Magalhães?

Juliana Magalhães, the au pair, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2024 and testified against Banfield. She is scheduled to be sentenced Friday, Feb. 13.

Firefighter injured in early morning blaze in northwest DC

A D.C. firefighter was taken to the hospital after being injured while battling an early morning house fire in northwest Washington.

Snow and ice still disrupting Prince George’s County schools

Prince George’s County leaders say an aerial survey conducted Monday showed widespread snow and ice still coating neighborhoods, a key reason why county schools remain closed on Tuesday.