Kilmar Abrego Garcia latest: DOJ plans to go to trial before moving to deport
The Justice Department said Thursday that it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on federal smuggling charges in Tennessee before it moves to deport him to a country that is not his native country of El Salvador.
The Justice Department said Thursday that it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on federal smuggling charges in Tennessee before it moves to deport him to a country that is not his native country of El Salvador.
Man charged after shooting dog with AR-15 during neighborhood dispute
A Waldorf man is in custody after allegedly using an AR-15-style rifle to shoot and kill a dog during a dispute with a neighbor, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
A Waldorf man is in custody after allegedly using an AR-15-style rifle to shoot and kill a dog during a dispute with a neighbor, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
Mother, daughters missing for three years found in Bethesda
A mom and her two daughters, who had been reported missing in Missouri three years ago, were found in Bethesda Thursday.
A mom and her two daughters, who had been reported missing in Missouri three years ago, were found in Bethesda Thursday.
Maryland teacher indicted on multiple charges of sexual abuse against a minor
A high school teacher in Prince George’s County was indicted on 18-counts, including sexual abuse of a minor and rape.
A high school teacher in Prince George’s County was indicted on 18-counts, including sexual abuse of a minor and rape.
Massive tree falls onto Prince George's County home amid severe storms
A Maryland woman is thankful to be alive after a severe storm caused a tree to fall and slam into her house in Prince George’s County.
A Maryland woman is thankful to be alive after a severe storm caused a tree to fall and slam into her house in Prince George’s County.
DC area housing market impacted by federal job cuts, financial uncertainty: study
A new report is highlighting the impacts of federal job cuts on the housing market in the D.C. region.
A new report is highlighting the impacts of federal job cuts on the housing market in the D.C. region.
Maryland judges sued by Trump administration over temporary stay on immigrant deportations
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against federal judges in Maryland over an order that blocks the immediate removal of any detained immigrant who requests a court hearing.
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against federal judges in Maryland over an order that blocks the immediate removal of any detained immigrant who requests a court hearing.
Leaf it to electric: Gas blowers get the boot July 1 in Montgomery County
Starting July 1, Montgomery County will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The County Council approved the ban in 2023, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental damage. The county already prohibited the sale of gas-powered blowers on July 1, 2024. The use ban takes effect next month.
Starting July 1, Montgomery County will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The County Council approved the ban in 2023, citing concerns about noise pollution and environmental damage. The county already prohibited the sale of gas-powered blowers on July 1, 2024. The use ban takes effect next month.
Derik Queen ready to represent Maryland in the 2025 NBA Draft
Derik Queen, a Baltimore native and Maryland basketball star, is looking to leave his mark in history as one of the youngest prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Derik Queen, a Baltimore native and Maryland basketball star, is looking to leave his mark in history as one of the youngest prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Harris Teeter to close four stores across the district this summer
Harris Teeter will close four grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., region over the next several weeks as part of a nationwide consolidation effort by parent company Kroger.
Harris Teeter will close four grocery stores in the Washington, D.C., region over the next several weeks as part of a nationwide consolidation effort by parent company Kroger.
Army Major sentenced to 53 years for serial rape, assaults in DC area
An Army major has been sentenced to 53 years in prison after a military jury found him guilty of a sweeping series of rapes and sexual assaults against multiple women in the Washington, D.C., area, marking one of the most significant sexual abuse cases in recent Army history.
An Army major has been sentenced to 53 years in prison after a military jury found him guilty of a sweeping series of rapes and sexual assaults against multiple women in the Washington, D.C., area, marking one of the most significant sexual abuse cases in recent Army history.
Many DC-area residents without air conditioning struggling amid extreme heat
Tuesday was the hottest day in the D.C. region so far this year.
Tuesday was the hottest day in the D.C. region so far this year.
New data shows homelessness on the rise across DMV
Newly reported data shows that homelessness appears to be on the rise in the DMV.
Newly reported data shows that homelessness appears to be on the rise in the DMV.
Four drivers sued over $340K in unpaid DC traffic violations
Four drivers from Maryland and Virginia are facing lawsuits from Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb after racking up more than 1,000 traffic tickets and over $340,000 in unpaid fines combined.
Four drivers from Maryland and Virginia are facing lawsuits from Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb after racking up more than 1,000 traffic tickets and over $340,000 in unpaid fines combined.
Montgomery County Animal Shelter seeks short-term fosters amid AC outages
With the summer heat rising and the air conditioning out at Montgomery County’s Animal Services and Adoption Center, staff are urgently calling for short-term fosters to help keep shelter pets cool and safe.
With the summer heat rising and the air conditioning out at Montgomery County’s Animal Services and Adoption Center, staff are urgently calling for short-term fosters to help keep shelter pets cool and safe.
Maryland man charged with setting home, parents' car on fire
A Mechanicsville man was charged with setting his home and his parents car on fire, police said.
A Mechanicsville man was charged with setting his home and his parents car on fire, police said.
No A/C, no answers: Tenants struggle in Laurel apartment with no A/C during heat wave
All across the D.C. region, keeping cool in a heat wave can be challenging at best. But what if your home has A/C that’s not working? That’s the situation for dozens of families in one apartment community in Maryland.
All across the D.C. region, keeping cool in a heat wave can be challenging at best. But what if your home has A/C that’s not working? That’s the situation for dozens of families in one apartment community in Maryland.
Amtrak train evacuated after getting stuck in Baltimore tunnel with no AC
Amtrak passengers on Northeast Regional Train 94 were stuck for over an hour on a train without air conditioning or power Monday afternoon.
Amtrak passengers on Northeast Regional Train 94 were stuck for over an hour on a train without air conditioning or power Monday afternoon.
DC heat wave: How to beat the heat in DC, Maryland and Virginia
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with heat index up to 110 °F for the D.C. area Monday. The extreme heat watch continues on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the potential for another warning.
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with heat index up to 110 °F for the D.C. area Monday. The extreme heat watch continues on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the potential for another warning.
Maryland couple arrested after leaving one-year-old alone in hotel room
Deputies say the couple admitted to leaving their one-year-old child alone while they visited a nearby bar.
Deputies say the couple admitted to leaving their one-year-old child alone while they visited a nearby bar.