Maryland man sentenced to 3 years in prison for possession of homemade explosive materials

A Frederick County judge has sentenced 20-year-old John Timothy Lightfield to three years in prison after authorities discovered materials used to make homemade explosives inside his apartment.

Freeze Warnings, Frost Advisories issued for parts of Maryland, Virginia

The National Weather Service has issued Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories across portions of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia as cold temperatures settle into the area Thursday and Friday.

New bill would lift pit bull ban in Prince George's County

Pit bulls may soon be welcome in Prince George's County after a decades-long ban. The county council is considering a bill right now that would lift the ban. 

Car drives through Maryland Verizon store, 88-year-old hospitalized

Investigators said they don't yet know why the car, which was parked in front of the store, hopped the curb and drove through the store.

Traffic Alert: Tuesday delays in Bethesda, Cabin John and Woodbridge

Drivers across the Washington, D.C. region are facing delays during the Tuesday morning commute due to multiple incidents causing significant backups.

Man sentenced to life for killing, dismembering Maryland teacher Mariame Sylla

The man accused of brutally murdering a well-respected Greenbelt teacher has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Driver arrested in deadly Bladensburg birthday party crash

Authorities have arrested the man accused of crashing into the front yard of a Bladensburg home during a child’s birthday party, killing one woman and injuring 13 others.

DC Winter 2025-2026: Here's what weather models say about snow, cold, and storms

We are just about a month into autumn, but many minds are already shifting to the season ahead. Will winter be snowy and cold? Or dry and mild? What is some of the data suggesting that we could be in for in the weeks ahead?

Woman dead, driver in custody after hit-and-run crash injures 13 at Maryland child's birthday party

Bladensburg police say a woman has died, and multiple others were hurt after a driver plowed into a crowd gathered in a yard tent for a child’s birthday party Saturday night, turning a neighborhood celebration into tragedy in Maryland.

Hit-and-run crash injures 11, including children, at birthday party in Maryland

A child's birthday celebration turned into a scene of chaos Saturday night after a driver plowed into a group of people gathered outside a Bladensburg home, injuring 11 and running away from the scene, according to police.

Montgomery County woman charged with faking home invasion using AI photo

Deputies said Moesha Gardener made up a story about a man breaking into her home, even using artificial intelligence to make a photo of a man lying on her couch.

2 arrested in Beltsville power tool theft spree; more than 240 charges filed: police

Prince George's County Police have arrested two men in connection with nearly 40 theft and burglary cases in the Beltsville area, recovering dozens of believed stolen items including power tools and yard equipment.

DC weather: Sunny start to weekend, showers possible late Sunday

The Washington, D.C. region can expect a sunny and cool Friday with more sunshine on the way on Saturday before the chance of showers on Sunday.