Early voting opens across D.C. ahead of June primary
Early voting is underway in D.C., marking the first election in the city’s history to use ranked choice voting.
Early voting is underway in D.C., marking the first election in the city’s history to use ranked choice voting.
Major upgrades completed on busy stretch of GW Parkway
Officials are celebrating the substantial completion of a major three-year rehabilitation project on the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Officials are celebrating the substantial completion of a major three-year rehabilitation project on the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Virginia man at large following abduction and multi-state police pursuit
A manhunt is underway for a suspect police say abducted a victim, stole a vehicle and led law enforcement on a chase through Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland.
A manhunt is underway for a suspect police say abducted a victim, stole a vehicle and led law enforcement on a chase through Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland.
‘Everyone in DC is a star.’ Local talent lines up for Druski’s auditions
‘Everyone in DC is a star.’ Local talent lines up for Druski’s auditions
‘Everyone in DC is a star.’ Local talent lines up for Druski’s auditions
Teen girl fatally shot in Southeast DC; DC youth curfew expires | TOP STORIES
A 15-year-old girl is dead after what police are calling an accidental shooting involving a friend in Southeast D.C. as the mayor's youth curfew expires in D.C.
A 15-year-old girl is dead after what police are calling an accidental shooting involving a friend in Southeast D.C. as the mayor's youth curfew expires in D.C.
Car Rallies Bystander Bill to take effect this summer
Prince George's County Councilmember Wanika Fisher joins us live for a live segment to discuss the passage of the CB-12 bill targeting illegal street takeovers. The new legislation introduces strict penalties for bystanders who willingly attend unlawful car rallies, drag races, and speed contests rather than just penalizing the drivers.
Prince George's County Councilmember Wanika Fisher joins us live for a live segment to discuss the passage of the CB-12 bill targeting illegal street takeovers. The new legislation introduces strict penalties for bystanders who willingly attend unlawful car rallies, drag races, and speed contests rather than just penalizing the drivers.
15-year-old girl dies after being shot in Southeast DC
Metropolitan Police Department detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl in Southeast Washington on Saturday night.
Metropolitan Police Department detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old girl in Southeast Washington on Saturday night.
DC emergency teen curfews expire Saturday as permanent law looms
Targeted juvenile curfew zones created to curb large, disruptive gatherings of teenagers throughout the District are set to expire at midnight, leaving a multi-week gap before a permanent law takes effect.
Targeted juvenile curfew zones created to curb large, disruptive gatherings of teenagers throughout the District are set to expire at midnight, leaving a multi-week gap before a permanent law takes effect.
TOP STORIES | DC Water CEO out amid boil advisory; Banfield sentenced to life in prison
A boil water advisory remains in effect for parts of Northwest D.C. after a loss of water pressure impacted about 5,000 customers. The update comes as DC Water’s board voted to part ways with CEO David Gaddis following criticism over the agency’s handling of a massive sewage spill into the Potomac River. Also, Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan in Northern Virginia. FOX 5’s Bob Barnard was in the courtroom as the judge handed down the sentence.
A boil water advisory remains in effect for parts of Northwest D.C. after a loss of water pressure impacted about 5,000 customers. The update comes as DC Water’s board voted to part ways with CEO David Gaddis following criticism over the agency’s handling of a massive sewage spill into the Potomac River. Also, Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan in Northern Virginia. FOX 5’s Bob Barnard was in the courtroom as the judge handed down the sentence.
No World Cup games? No problem. DMV businesses may still see a boost
The closest World Cup games may be taking place in Philadelphia, but a number of different types of businesses in the DMV may still see a boost. That's according to American University's Matt Bakowicz, who listed a few reasons why.
The closest World Cup games may be taking place in Philadelphia, but a number of different types of businesses in the DMV may still see a boost. That's according to American University's Matt Bakowicz, who listed a few reasons why.
Truck barrels into Seneca Creek Community Church
Cleanup is underway at a church in Montgomery County after a truck barreled into the building after apparently accelerating instead of reversing. FOX 5's Homa Bash reports.
Cleanup is underway at a church in Montgomery County after a truck barreled into the building after apparently accelerating instead of reversing. FOX 5's Homa Bash reports.
Fairfax teacher charged with indecent liberties; Arlington jewelry store robbery
A math teacher in Fairfax has been charged with indecent liberties. Plus, an armed robbery at an Arlington jewelry store.
A math teacher in Fairfax has been charged with indecent liberties. Plus, an armed robbery at an Arlington jewelry store.
Fake license plate leaves man battling traffic tickets
A Northern Virginia man says a cloned version of his vanity license plate generated years of traffic tickets for vehicles he doesn’t own.
A Northern Virginia man says a cloned version of his vanity license plate generated years of traffic tickets for vehicles he doesn’t own.
Banfield sentenced to life in prison; DC juvenile curfew expiring
Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison in au pair affair murder case. Plus, DC juvenile curfew zones are back in effect this weekend ahead of order expiration.
Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison in au pair affair murder case. Plus, DC juvenile curfew zones are back in effect this weekend ahead of order expiration.
Janeese Lewis George leads DC mayoral race: Poll
Janeese Lewis George is leading Kenyan McDuffie by double-digits in the Democratic primary for DC's next mayor, according to a Washington Post-Schar School poll released today.
Janeese Lewis George is leading Kenyan McDuffie by double-digits in the Democratic primary for DC's next mayor, according to a Washington Post-Schar School poll released today.
Emotional statement from Christine Banfield's sister during murder sentencing
The sister of Christine Banfield, who was murdered in a scheme by her husband Brendan Banfield and the family's au pair, gave a statement at Banfield's sentencing Friday.
The sister of Christine Banfield, who was murdered in a scheme by her husband Brendan Banfield and the family's au pair, gave a statement at Banfield's sentencing Friday.
WATCH: Prosecutors speak after Brendan Banfield sentenced to life
Prosecutors speak after Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.
Prosecutors speak after Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.
BREAKING: Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison for double murder plot in affair
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.
Brendan Banfield, a former IRS law enforcement officer who was having an affair with his family’s Brazilian au pair, was sentenced Friday to life in prison for killing his wife and a man prosecutors say was lured to the couple’s home in a setup.
Brendan Banfield speaks ahead of sentencing in double murder plot
Brendan Banfield speaks ahead of his sentencing in a double murder plot with the family's au pair, who he was having an affair with.
Brendan Banfield speaks ahead of his sentencing in a double murder plot with the family's au pair, who he was having an affair with.
Emotional statement from victim's mother in Banfield double murder sentencing
The mother of Joseph Ryan, the man lured to the Banfield home and murdered in a scheme by Brendan Banfield and the family's affair, gave a statement at Banfield's sentencing Friday.
The mother of Joseph Ryan, the man lured to the Banfield home and murdered in a scheme by Brendan Banfield and the family's affair, gave a statement at Banfield's sentencing Friday.