2-alarm fire in Calvert County displaces 13 families
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a significant apartment fire that caused extensive damage and displaced numerous residents on Monday.
2-alarm fire at Prince George’s County industrial yard disrupts rail traffic across DC region
Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze at a Prince George’s County industrial yard early Monday, sending smoke and flames into the air and disrupting rail service across the D.C. region.
Maryland man pleads guilty to threatening Jewish institutions
Clift Seferlis, 55, of Garrett Park, Maryland, has pleaded guilty to sending threatening communications to Jewish organizations across multiple states.
Alleged rat infestation in Silver Spring goes viral on social media
A woman filmed live and deceased rats in her apartment at Arrive Silver Spring. After taking her frustration to TikTok, the video went viral.
Elevated fire danger Monday across DC region
The National Weather Service warns of elevated fire danger across much of Maryland, northern and central Virginia, and eastern West Virginia east of the Allegheny Front, including Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on Monday. The fire risk is fueled by low humidity, gusty winds and a lengthy dry stretch.
Maryland man charged in slaying of married couple inside their Anne Arundel County home
Anthony Luis Reyes, 61, of Nottingham, Maryland was held without bond Monday morning, now facing two counts of First-Degree Murder and a number of other related charges in connection with the slaying of a Pasadena couple, while inside their home.
Pasadena home shooting: married couple found dead
A shooting on Twickenham Road in Pasadena, Maryland has left two adults dead – a married couple, William and Jenna Hayes.
Empty boat found in Chesapeake Bay while tracking missing Maryland man's phone, search grows
Maryland officials are searching the Chesapeake Bay for a missing boater after his vessel was found empty near Taylor’s Island in Dorchester County on Friday.
Windy Sunday across the DMV brings fire danger and falling temperatures
Blustery winds are whipping across the D.C. region Sunday, prompting weather alerts for both high wind gusts and increased fire danger.
Fire Weather Watch issued for much of DMV Sunday
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued from Sunday morning through Sunday.
8 guns, illegal drugs seized: 27-year-old man arrested in Annapolis following shots fired call
Annapolis police say a man has been arrested and eight guns were seized after an investigation following reports of gunshots fired on Newtowne Drive.
Anne Arundel County installing more speed cameras in school zones
Five more school zones in Anne Arundel County are getting speed cameras starting Nov. 17.
20+ cars broken into in same night in Frederick neighborhoods
Nearly two dozen cars were broken into in one night in Frederick's Westview South and Stonebridge neighborhoods.
Driver dead in Prince George’s County crash
A man is dead after a two‑vehicle crash Friday in Prince George’s County.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Work underway to restart after historic disruption
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is officially over, at least on paper. For many Americans, the fallout from the shutdown lingers as restoring government operations won’t happen overnight.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign rings in holiday season across DC region
The Salvation Army is launching its annual Red Kettle Campaign to mark the start of the holiday season.
ICE! 2025 brings The Polar Express to life at Gaylord National
The holiday tradition is back at Gaylord National. ICE! 2025 features scenes from The Polar Express recreated in colorful, towering ice sculptures.
Government Shutdown 2025 Update: More flights canceled; bill to end shutdown sent to House
Air travelers faced mounting frustration Tuesday as airports cut more flights to meet new FAA targets during the ongoing government shutdown. Meanwhile, the Senate passed legislation to reopen the government, but the 42-day shutdown will continue until the House returns from recess to vote on the deal.
First snow of season hits western Maryland
The first snow of the season arrived Monday in western Maryland, while parts of the Midwest and Northeast dealt with heavier lake-effect conditions.
Northern lights in DC tonight: Aurora borealis forecast calls for possible return Wednesday
It wasn’t your imagination! That faint glow in the night sky over parts of the DMV wasn’t the city lights. The northern lights made a surprise visit Tuesday night, thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm - and sky watchers may get one more shot to see them Wednesday night.