Confederate statue to be reinstalled in DC, National Park Service says
The National Park Service (NPS) announced Monday that it will restore and reinstall the bronze statue of Albert Pike, which was toppled and vandalized during the June 2020 protests in downtown Washington, D.C. But Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton is fighting back, saying a "statue honoring a racist and a traitor has no place on the streets of D.C."
Man shot and killed outside of Yotel in DC identified: police
A man died Sunday night following a shooting at a Northwest D.C. parking garage, according to police.
National Zoo celebrates giant panda Bao Li’s 4th birthday
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating giant panda Bao Li, who turns four Monday.
Commanders Quinn says no timetable on Terry McLaurin's return
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Monday that there is no timetable for wide receiver Terry McLaurin's return and that the team will not rush the ramp-up process back from injury.
Jeanine Pirro, former Fox News host, confirmed as top federal prosecutor
The Senate has confirmed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital.
DC expands juvenile curfew to prevent teen gatherings over weekend
D.C. is extending its juvenile curfew this weekend in specific areas.
Local food pantry says Trump administration's cuts to USDA impacting supply
There are growing concerns within food banks, school communities and small farms across the country about the Trump administration's cuts to the Department of Agriculture.
DC fire truck hit by gunfire in Northeast
Officials say a fire truck was hit by gunfire in Northeast D.C. on Thursday afternoon, leaving two bullet holes.
Juvenile curfew in place for Southwest DC this weekend
D.C. police announced on Friday a Juvenile Curfew Zone in Southwest D.C. for the weekend.
Mother of slain congressional intern says DC Council treats violent crime like a 'joke' amid unsolved killing
The mother of a congressional intern killed in a drive-by shooting one month ago harshly criticized the Washington, D.C., Council, saying its residents "are not being protected."
DC weather: Flash Flood Warnings, Severe Thunderstorm Watches issued for DMV
Flash Flood Warnings and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect on Thursday as severe weather, thunderstorms and flooding concerns threaten the Washington, D.C. region.
Secret Service agent tried to sneak his wife onto Trump's trip to Scotland
A "personnel investigation" is underway for the United States Secret Service after one of their agents tried to bring his wife along on a trip to Scotland with President Donald Trump.
Zip Trip 2025 heads to The Wharf!
Your FOX 5 DC favorites will be at The Wharf on Friday, August 1!
New evidence reveals chaotic moments before deadly midair crash between plane, Army helicopter
The National Transportation Safety Board has released new audio and video evidence shedding light on the final moments before a Blackhawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan National Airport earlier this year.
Foggy Bottom Metro reopens after fire caused major delays Thursday
A fire at Foggy Bottom Metro station disrupted the Thursday morning commutes by shutting down service on portions of three major rail lines.
Police search for two suspects in Southeast DC 'bikini' burglary
Two suspects broke into a woman’s home and assaulted her in Southeast DC on Thursday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
New audio, video from DCA plane crash released during NTSB hearing
The NTSB released new audio and surveillance video on Wednesday at the start of three days of investigative hearings into the midair collision at Reagan National Airport.
Johns Hopkins Hospital among top in US; best hospitals in the DC area
The U.S. News and World Report recently released its list of the best hospitals in the country for 2025. Here are the lists for the Washington, D.C. area:
Heat Advisory, Code Orange Air Quality Alert in effect Wednesday across DC region
A Heat Advisory and Code Orange Air Quality Alert are in effect Wednesday for the Washington, D.C. metro area as temperatures approach 98 degrees and the heat index climbs near 105.
DC plane crash: NTSB report says Blackhawk helicopter was too high
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is holding a three-day hearing on the deadly plane crash at Reagan Airport that took the lives of 67 people in January. The hearings began Wednesday morning.