DC police lieutenant arrested in child exploitation investigation tied to Chris Hansen sting
A Metropolitan Police lieutenant has been arrested in a child exploitation investigation tied to a Chris Hansen operation.
A Metropolitan Police lieutenant has been arrested in a child exploitation investigation tied to a Chris Hansen operation.
DC weather: Mild, breezy Friday with highs near 71 degrees; mostly dry Mother’s Day morning
A mix of sun and clouds will bring a mild and breezy Friday with highs near 71 degrees as we head into Mother’s Day weekend.
A mix of sun and clouds will bring a mild and breezy Friday with highs near 71 degrees as we head into Mother’s Day weekend.
Canvas cyberattack leaves many DC-area school systems without service
A cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system left thousands of schools and universities offline Thursday, disrupting access to grades, assignments, course materials and lecture videos as students prepared for finals.
A cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system left thousands of schools and universities offline Thursday, disrupting access to grades, assignments, course materials and lecture videos as students prepared for finals.
Federal court upholds ban on warrantless immigration arrests in DC
A federal judge ruled that ICE violated an earlier court order to stop the warrantless arrests, relying on a "flawed" definition of whether a suspect was an "escape risk."
A federal judge ruled that ICE violated an earlier court order to stop the warrantless arrests, relying on a "flawed" definition of whether a suspect was an "escape risk."
DC weather: Clouds and sun for FOX 5 Weather Day at Nats Park
Early rain clears out Thursday, setting up a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the mid‑60s for FOX 5 Weather Day at Nationals Park.
Early rain clears out Thursday, setting up a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the mid‑60s for FOX 5 Weather Day at Nationals Park.
OSSE testing new school bus tracker
The District of Columbia’s education department is testing a new bus tracking app designed to help thousands of special needs parents and students across the nation’s capital.
The District of Columbia’s education department is testing a new bus tracking app designed to help thousands of special needs parents and students across the nation’s capital.
FOX 5, Nationals team up for Weather Day at Nats Park!
FOX 5 is joining the Washington Nationals on Thursday for Weather Day at Nationals Park!
FOX 5 is joining the Washington Nationals on Thursday for Weather Day at Nationals Park!
Red Line service suspended between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights this summer
From July 6 through September 6, trains will not operate between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights.
From July 6 through September 6, trains will not operate between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights.
Protester comes down from Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge after nearly a week
Nearly a week after scaling the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, protester Guido Reichstadter came down Wednesday morning.
Nearly a week after scaling the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, protester Guido Reichstadter came down Wednesday morning.
DC weather: Showers, storms expected Wednesday
Clouds, showers and a few storms are expected across the Washington, D.C., region on Wednesday.
Clouds, showers and a few storms are expected across the Washington, D.C., region on Wednesday.
Suspect identified after shootout with Secret Service near White House
Authorities have identified the man believed to be involved in a dramatic shootout with Secret Service officers near the White House, an incident that unfolded Monday afternoon on the National Mall.
Authorities have identified the man believed to be involved in a dramatic shootout with Secret Service officers near the White House, an incident that unfolded Monday afternoon on the National Mall.
DC Council passes permanent youth curfew after final vote
The D.C. Council has approved a permanent youth curfew, marking the final step in passing the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025 after a closely divided vote Tuesday.
The D.C. Council has approved a permanent youth curfew, marking the final step in passing the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025 after a closely divided vote Tuesday.
Grand jury indicts WHCD shooting suspect on 4 counts
A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge.
A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge.
Over a dozen DC police officers placed on leave amid crime data probe
13 D.C. officers are on leave amid probe into alleged crime data manipulation.
13 D.C. officers are on leave amid probe into alleged crime data manipulation.
Georgetown students fight to prove man’s innocence
A group of students at Georgetown University is taking on a case they believe represents a serious miscarriage of justice — arguing that a man convicted of attempted murder is innocent, and that they have the evidence to prove it.
A group of students at Georgetown University is taking on a case they believe represents a serious miscarriage of justice — arguing that a man convicted of attempted murder is innocent, and that they have the evidence to prove it.
DC ranks in 'Top 10 worst mosquito cities' in the U.S., new list shows
Washington, D.C. ranks among the worst mosquito cities in the U.S., according to Orkin’s 2026 list.
Washington, D.C. ranks among the worst mosquito cities in the U.S., according to Orkin’s 2026 list.
DC weather: Sunny and warm Tuesday; rain moves in Wednesday
A sunny and warm Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 86 degrees and dry conditions throughout the day.
A sunny and warm Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 86 degrees and dry conditions throughout the day.
Summer forecast 2026: Historic heat, severe weather expected across Northeast
Summer is still weeks away, but the Northeast's sweltering spring days have left many wondering: is this a sign of things to come?
Summer is still weeks away, but the Northeast's sweltering spring days have left many wondering: is this a sign of things to come?
DC Council to take final vote on juvenile curfew bill
The D.C. Council will hold its second and final vote Tuesday on the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025, deciding whether to make the city’s curfew zone laws permanent.
The D.C. Council will hold its second and final vote Tuesday on the Juvenile Curfew Amendment Act of 2025, deciding whether to make the city’s curfew zone laws permanent.
Child shot on the National Mall; suspect wounded by Secret Service
A child was injured in a shootout on the National Mall on Monday, and the suspected gunman was shot by a U.S. Secret Service agent, authorities say.
A child was injured in a shootout on the National Mall on Monday, and the suspected gunman was shot by a U.S. Secret Service agent, authorities say.