Lawmakers introduce bill to prevent heat deaths among student athletes
A new bill introduced in Congress this week honors the life of 19-year-old Jordan McNair, a University of Maryland football player who collapsed from heatstroke during practice in 2018.
House Oversight Chairman urges swift action on RFK Stadium site redevelopment deal
House Oversight Chairman James Comer is calling on D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson to act quickly on plans for the Robert F. Kennedy Stadium redevelopment deal with the Washington Commanders.
Heat Advisory: Dangerously hot, humid conditions Thursday across DC region
The Washington, D.C. region is dealing with dangerous heat and humidity on Thursday, with temperatures in the mid-90s and a heat index near 105 degrees.
Jeanine Pirro expected to advance as DC US Attorney
Former FOX News host Jeanine Pirro is likely to move forward as the US attorney for the District of Columbia following a vote Senate Judiciary Committee vote Thursday.
Von Miller signs 1-year deal with Washington Commanders: AP
Von Miller, the NFL’s active sacks leader, is signing with the Washington Commanders roughly a week before training camp opens.
Police investigating after purses stolen from 2 cars at same DC gas station in a week
D.C. police are warning all of us to be on guard for thieves targeting gas stations.
DC Police Union president upset over detail assigned to Council Chair Phil Mendelson
Tempers flared in the nation's capital Tuesday night over what appears to be a new police assignment on Capitol Hill, guarding the home of a top local elected official.
DC Council fails to approve RFK Stadium deal before summer recess
A key date for the deal to get the Washington Commanders back to D.C. has come and gone.
Flood Watch issued as thunderstorms threaten DC area Wednesday evening
A Flood Watch is in effect from 5 p.m. through Wednesday evening for Washington, D.C. and parts of Maryland and Virginia, as heat and humidity heighten the risk of severe thunderstorms across the region.
18-year-old drowns in Potomac River amid strong currents
A summer outing ended in tragedy Sunday after an 18-year-old from Dumfries, Virginia drowned while swimming in the Potomac River near Cockpit Point.
Man detained near US Capitol after bow and arrow, empty gun holster found in vehicle: police
U.S. Capitol Police detained a man Wednesday after they said they spotted a bow and arrow and an empty gun holster in plain view inside a vehicle parked near the Capitol.
Man stabbed 8 times, woman stabbed in neck in Maryland, suspect charged
A man and woman were stabbed in the neck by a suspect in St. Mary's County during a domestic dispute, according to police.
Smithsonian museums reopen after closure due to HVAC problems
All Smithsonian museums have officially reopened after officials say heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues linked to a power failure over the weekend have been resolved.
Trayon White celebrates with supporters after projected to win back Ward 8 seat
Former D.C. Councilmember Trayon White is projected to reclaim his Ward 8 seat in the special election despite an ongoing federal bribery case stemming from his arrest in an FBI sting operation.
DC man says he was robbed after trying to help suspect he believed to be homeless
A D.C. man says he tried to do a good deed only to have it backfire with hundreds of dollars worth of items stolen.
DC leaders working on plans to relieve traffic congestion across the city
With more and more delivery vehicles on the roads. D.C. is trying to figure out ways to ease some of the congestion at curbs.
Trayon White expected to regain Ward 8 Council seat following special election
Trayon White is expected to regain his seat on the D.C. Council following a special election for Ward 8—the seat left vacant after he was arrested on federal bribery charges and later expelled.
Live results: DC 2025 special election for Ward 8
The polls have closed and ballots are being counted in D.C.'s special election. It will determine who will be the next councilmember to represent Ward 8.
DC Council breaks rank with Mayor Bowser, voting to keep Initiative 82 in place
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s effort to repeal the District’s tipped minimum wage law was derailed by the D.C. council on Monday.
DC police identify man, woman found dead in apparent murder-suicide
Two people found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Southeast D.C. over the weekend have been identified, police say.