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.

Developer to pay $200K for illegally draining wetlands in DC

D.C. officials have announced a settlement after accusing a developer of violating multiple environmental laws and drying out precious protected wetlands, and now, that company is pushing back. 

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. 

DC Resale Act aims to stop scalping, fake tickets and inflated prices

D.C. Council is holding a hearing in D.C. on Wednesday to crack down on ticket scalping and price gouging in the resale market.

Early voting surges in Virginia ahead of Election Day

We are just two weeks out from Election Day in Virginia and a new university poll says voters are paying attention to these statewide  races, especially the showdown for the state’s next governor.

Virginia man charged in 2024 murder of wife

A Berryville man is charged in the 2024 murder of his wife after a year-long investigation – and this wasn’t the first time. 

Man shot and killed on job in Stafford after coworker hears gunshots over the phone

Donald Thomas was charged with shooting and killing Michael Dodge II in Stafford on Tuesday. Deputies said Dodge was at the home doing work for a mortgage company.

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.

IKEA opening new location in Georgetown

The new "Plan & Order" IKEA store will open in Georgetown in November.

Senate Democrats hold the floor in shutdown fight

Senate Democrats refused to yield the Senate floor Tuesday night into Wednesday, demanding action on health care and pushing back against President Trump as the shutdown fight intensifies.

Government Shutdown 2025 Update: Vote expected Wednesday as standoff hits day 22

The 2025 government shutdown is on track to become one of the longest in U.S. history, as the Senate prepares for another vote Wednesday on a Republican-backed bill to reopen the government.

DC Council hearing on ticket resale bill as venue workers push to unionize

The D.C. Council began hearing testimony Wednesday on a bill that could reshape how concert tickets are sold and how much fans pay for them.

What could happen to car-tax reform in after the Virginia governor's election?

With the 2025 gubernatorial election looming, the future of vehicle-related taxes is once again in focus, featuring major promises from both sides of the aisle.

Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer

A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.