Brief Capitol evacuation caused by Army parachute demo at Nats Park

Capitol Hill was evacuated Wednesday evening after a scare was caused by parachutists from the Army Golden Knights jumping into Nationals Park.

Suspect arrested for stray bullet slaying of mother in front of her son in DC

Authorities announce that a suspect is in custody connected to the February 2022 shooting death of a mother killed when she was struck by a stray bullet in Northeast D.C.

MPD arrests suspect accused of killing on duty special officer in Southeast DC

Police say Jadohn Bracey, 22, of Temple Hills, Maryland is charged with First Degree Murder in the killing of Angela Washington in September 2021.

Washington Commanders signs spotted at FedEx Field day before unveiling

Signs bearing what appears to be the Washington Football Team's new name were spotted at the stadium Tuesday night – less than 24 hours before the official announcement. 

DC murder suspect added to Most Wanted list by US Marshals

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has added a D.C. murder suspect, who allegedly shot one man and killed another at a gender reveal party, to its 15 Most Wanted list. 

77-year-old dad battling 2 forms of cancer nails ice skating routine in viral video

Richard Epstein, 77, is battling two forms of cancer and recently nailed an ice skating routine with his teacher — proving that it's never too late to learn something new.

Washington state flooding: State of emergency declared, hundreds displaced

Flooding and landslides wreaked havoc on the U.S. Northwest, closing a portion of a major highway and displacing hundreds of residents.

U.S. Vets fighting veteran homelessness

Right now in the nation’s capital, 237 brave men and women who fought for our country are sleeping in the streets. Across the country, according to U.S. Vets, there are 38,000 homeless veterans.

WSU fires head football coach Nick Rolovich as state vaccine mandate deadline passes

Washington State University fired head football coach Nick Rolovich and four assistant coaches on Monday, the deadline for state workers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Congressional Baseball Game back after missing year to COVID-19 pandemic

The annual Congressional Baseball Game for charity in Washington, D.C. is scheduled for Wednesday at Nationals Park a year after the game was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DC house fire sends 2 elderly residents to hospital

Authorities say two elderly resident had to be hospitalized after a fire at a home in Northwest D.C. early Monday morning.

MPD officer injured, suspect killed in northwest DC shooting

Metropolitan police say an officer and a suspect were both injured when gunfire was exchanged in northwest DC Tuesday evening.

19-pound cat found trapped in neighbor’s chimney for 4 to 5 days

Caitlyn Wertenberger’s tuxedo cat Piper had been missing for nearly a month before she was found trapped inside the neighbor's chimney, likely for several days.

'My soul is lighter:' Northwest serial killer dies of brain cancer, bringing closure to families

Serial killer Joseph Edward Duncan III died in U.S. prison, having admitted to slaughtering seven people — including five children — in Idaho, Washington state, Montana and California.

Exclusive: FBI rescues Washington child in international kidnapping case

What was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime for a 9-year-old Washington girl turned into a living nightmare - until the FBI stepped in to help.