Washington Gas crew face off in 'rodeo' to showcase skills

Washington Gas hosted a rodeo on Thursday to showcase their skills and commitment to safety through friendly competition.

Montgomery County Police Department changing applicant requirements

Montgomery County Police are making changes to their applicant requirements, hoping to encourage more people to join their ranks.

VA man charged with kidnapping, trafficking after alleged victims escape hotel room

Deputies arrested Tyronne McDaniel after they said two children escaped a hotel room where he was allegedly holding them, and flagged down an off-duty officer.

Government Shutdown 2025: When will the government open back up?

It’s unclear how long the government shutdown will last, as Republicans and Democrats spent the first day trading blame.

DC restaurants already feeling impact of government shutdown

It's day one of the federal government shutdown, and D.C. restaurants are already feeling the effects. That's on top of a tough year for the industry in general. 

Cheverly police chief shoots, kills man who allegedly charged him with knives, officials say

The chief of the Cheverly Police Department has been placed on restricted duty after officials say he shot and killed a man who charged at him while armed with knives Tuesday night.

Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill

Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday. 

Historic covered bridge closed after damage from oversized vehicle

A portion of Old Frederick Road is closed after a historic covered bridge was damaged by an oversized vehicle this weekend. 

Trump and Hegseth declare end to 'politically correct' leadership in U.S. military

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday declared an end to "woke" culture in the military and criticized policies of past administrations before hundreds of top U.S. military officials summoned to Virginia from around the world.

DC police seek help identifying package theft suspect in Southwest

An alleged repeat package thief has attracted the attention of D.C. residents and police. Do you recognize the suspect? 

Man arrested after gun accidentally fires, kills girlfriend: police

A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday after officials say his gun accidentally went off, fatally hitting his girlfriend two floors below. 

DC high school students paid to learn in new pilot program

Some Washington, D.C., high school seniors will receive unconditional weekly cash transfers this fall as part of a study examining the impact on student wellness, financial confidence and academic engagement.