National Christmas Tree site closed off early on first day of public display

The tree, in the Ellipse south of the White House, is scheduled to be open until 11 p.m. on Saturdays between now and New Year's Day. By 8 p.m. the area was closed off.

Woman injured in late-night shooting in Burtonsville, Montgomery County

Montgomery County police are investigating a late-night shooting that injured a woman in a neighborhood off of Sandy Spring Road.

Brian Cole Jr.’s arrest in pipe bomb case leaves unanswered questions

The Northern Virginia man charged with placing pipe bombs on Capitol Hill the night before January 6th, 2021 will remain behind bars for now. 

Gun found at Montgomery County high school after fight prompts lockdown

A Montgomery County high school was placed on lockdown Friday after police say a gun was recovered following a fight between two students.

Commanders, DC officials present RFK stadium plan to federal planning commission

The new Commanders’ stadium at RFK took another big step forward on Thursday, with the team and D.C. officials making their first presentation during a hearing before the National Capital Planning Commission.

DC pipe bomber arrest: FBI takes man into custody over bombs planted before Jan. 6

The FBI arrested a man Thursday in its nearly five-year investigation into pipe bombs planted in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. 

Hundreds remain displaced after massive water leak in Wheaton

Hundreds of people were forced out of their homes in Wheaton Thursday morning after flooding at a grocery store triggered a massive power outage.

FOX 5's Mikea Turner and husband expecting first baby!

The FOX 5 family is growing! Huge congratulations to Mikea Turner and her husband who are expecting their first baby!

PHOTOS: Holiday lights around the DMV

FOX 5 DC viewers have shared photos and videos of their spectacular holiday lights and decorations! 

Fairfax County residents frustrated with tires being illegally dumped along commuter line

It’s really hard to miss: any time you look out of a car or train window — you can see all kinds of garbage along the tracks or highways. But in Fairfax County, the latest outrage is over a mountain of tires is piling up along a well-traveled commuter line.

Federal judge limits ICE's warrantless arrests in DC

A federal judge has ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may not arrest undocumented immigrants in D.C. without a warrant unless they can demonstrate probable cause that a crime was committed and show the person poses a flight risk.

Stabbing at Arlington business leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

A deadly stabbing inside a business on North Glebe Road on Wednesday night left one man dead and two others seriously injured.