DC Heat Advisory: Dangerous heat index values could reach 109 degrees Friday
A Heat Advisory is in effect across the D.C. region on Friday, with heat index values expected to reach up to 109 degrees and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
New audit slams MPD for reinstating officers convicted in death of Karon Hylton-Brown
A new report is slamming D.C.’s police chief and the department for reinstating two officers once convicted in the high-profile killing of Karon Hylton-Brown.
Lethal violence on the rise in DC, new study indicates
A new study has found that there are fewer acts of violence in the District. But the crimes that are occurring are more deadly.
Former Chinatown Walgreens manager sentenced to over 12 years for series of inside-job robberies
A former Walgreens manager has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for his role in a series of armed robberies at a Chinatown store that prosecutors say were inside jobs.
Raw sewage spill containments street, opens sinkhole in DC
About 6,200 gallons of raw sewage spilled onto a northeast Washington street and opened a large sinkhole after a sewer line failed late Sunday into Monday, according to DC Water.
RFK Stadium deal: DC Council to vote on legislation Aug. 1
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announced Thursday that the Council’s Committee of the Whole will vote Aug. 1 on legislation to consider the RFK Stadium redevelopment plan.
Heatwave history: Record-breaking heat could hit the Northeast on Friday
Another possible heatwave is on the way for parts of the Northeast on Friday, and those temperatures could break some heat records!
Heat, humidity build in DC Thursday; Heat Advisory issued for Friday
After a brief break, heat and humidity return to the D.C. region Thursday, with highs climbing to around 90 degrees.
DC security guard pleads guilty to stomping on a citizen's face during a 2023 arrest
Bridgette O. Robertson pleaded guilty to violating the constitutional rights of a detained citizen by stomping on her face in June 2023, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Derris Pirro announced on Tuesday.
Four arrested in DC for public weed consumption, open containers
U.S. Park Police arrested four people in Logan Circle and Dupont Circle over open containers of alcohol and public consumption of marijuana.
DC Council reaches deal with Commanders on RFK Stadium plan
The long-debated return of the Washington Commanders to the District took a major step forward Wednesday, as D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson reached a tentative agreement with the Commanders to amend the financial terms of a proposed new stadium at the RFK site.
Stalled RFK stadium plan renews speculation that talks with Maryland, Virginia could reopen
With D.C. Council yet to approve the RFK stadium redevelopment plan, speculation is growing over whether the Commanders could stay in Maryland or move to Virginia.
Commanders place Terry McLaurin on 'Did Not Report List' as contract dispute drags into camp
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was officially placed on the "Reserve/Did Not Report List" before training camp on Wednesday as the star player’s contract negotiations dragged into the start of the new season.
Pleasant weather Wednesday in DC region before heat, humidity and storms return
A stretch of pleasant summer weather continues Wednesday across the D.C. area ahead of an expected late week return to more hot and humid temperatures with the possibility of storms.
DC now has the worst traffic in America
Washington, D.C. has officially hit the brakes — and not in a good way.
DC Public Schools failing at gun violence prevention: OIG report
D.C. Public Schools is responding to a recent report flagging multiple failures in gun violence prevention.
GOP-led committee approves bill to rename Kennedy Center Opera House after First Lady Melania Trump
Republican leaders in Congress have proposed renaming the Kennedy Center Opera House to the "First Lady Melania Trump Opera House."
Mubadala Citi DC Open: Venus Williams returns to the court; tournament director shares tennis tips
Venus Williams made a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Mubadala Citi DC Open! Tournament Director Daniel Vallverdu demonstrated proper racket grips and said young players should focus on building a love for the game!
1-year-old girl recovering after shot in DC; police locate vehicle of interest
A 1-year-old girl is recovering in the hospital after being shot Monday in southeast Washington, police say.
DC weather: Brief break from heat, humidity before weekend temperatures climb
A break from the summer heat and humidity on Tuesday before weekend temperatures begin to climb.