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.

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.

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.

Dan Snyder’s former Potomac estate heading to auction

The Potomac, Maryland, estate once owned by former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is headed to auction.

1 dead in Hagerstown house fire

One person was killed late Tuesday in a house fire in Hagerstown, authorities said.

2 moms suing PGCPS after students allegedly tied to chairs with bungee cords

Two mothers in Prince George’s County are suing the public school system after a teacher allegedly tied their first-graders to chairs using bungee cords. 

Space heater sparks fire at Potomac family's home on coldest day of season

A Montgomery County family is out of their home after a fire in Potomac that investigators say started when a space heater overheated in a basement office: an incident that comes as temperatures hit their lowest point so far this season.

MD man arrested for domestic violence attacks victim again just hours after release from jail

A Waldorf man who had been released from jail following an arrest for domestic violence went back to his victim's home and brutally beat her again — less than six hours after he walked out of the detention center.