Loudoun County crash knocks out power to thousands amid triple-digit heat wave
A Wednesday car crash in Loudoun County cut power to a vast portion of Dominion Energy customers, leaving thousands of northern Virginia residents facing a grueling night in the scorching heat.
A Wednesday car crash in Loudoun County cut power to a vast portion of Dominion Energy customers, leaving thousands of northern Virginia residents facing a grueling night in the scorching heat.
8 pit bull puppies stolen from Southeast DC home
A Southeast D.C. resident is speaking out after a litter of eight pit bull terrier puppies was stolen from his home over the weekend.
A Southeast D.C. resident is speaking out after a litter of eight pit bull terrier puppies was stolen from his home over the weekend.
Bus driver in fatal Virginia I-95 crash pleads not guilty to manslaughter
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.
The driver of a motorcoach that plowed into a construction traffic backup on Interstate 95 in May, killing five people, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Virginia locks in timeline for 2027 retail marijuana market
Following a budget compromise with lawmakers, Virginia officials finalized the timeline, restrictions and enforcement rules for the Commonwealth's upcoming retail cannabis market.
Following a budget compromise with lawmakers, Virginia officials finalized the timeline, restrictions and enforcement rules for the Commonwealth's upcoming retail cannabis market.
Montgomery County, Maryland issues 5-day heat emergency for holiday weekend
Montgomery County officials have issued an extended heat emergency warning from Wednesday evening through Monday morning due to a dangerous holiday weekend heat wave.
Montgomery County officials have issued an extended heat emergency warning from Wednesday evening through Monday morning due to a dangerous holiday weekend heat wave.
Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
2 hospitalized, 23 displaced after massive Woodbridge apartment fire
A massive, two-alarm apartment fire early Wednesday morning left two people hospitalized and displaced nearly two dozen residents from their homes in Prince William County.
A massive, two-alarm apartment fire early Wednesday morning left two people hospitalized and displaced nearly two dozen residents from their homes in Prince William County.
Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Justice Department files lawsuit against Virginia over new semi-automatic rifle ban
The Justice Department is taking Virginia to court over a new gun law restricting the purchase and sale of certain semi-automatic firearms, including AR-15-style rifles.
The Justice Department is taking Virginia to court over a new gun law restricting the purchase and sale of certain semi-automatic firearms, including AR-15-style rifles.
63-year-old man dies after kitchen fire at Columbia apartment building
A 63-year-old man died after a kitchen fire broke out inside a Columbia apartment building. Investigators say the fire appears to have been accidental.
A 63-year-old man died after a kitchen fire broke out inside a Columbia apartment building. Investigators say the fire appears to have been accidental.
Burke woman dies after car crashes into parked vehicle in Arlington driveway
A Burke woman died after police said her car left the road and crashed into a parked vehicle in an Arlington driveway. Investigators believe she may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash.
A Burke woman died after police said her car left the road and crashed into a parked vehicle in an Arlington driveway. Investigators believe she may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash.
Great American State Fair prepares for July 4 crowds, heat on National Mall
The Fourth of July weekend is bringing big crowds, big celebrations and big weather concerns to the National Mall. Here’s what visitors should know before heading to the Great American State Fair.
The Fourth of July weekend is bringing big crowds, big celebrations and big weather concerns to the National Mall. Here’s what visitors should know before heading to the Great American State Fair.
23-year-old killed after Audi hits utility pole on Route 301 in Prince George’s County
A 23-year-old man was killed early Wednesday after Maryland State Police said his Audi left northbound Route 301 near Rosaryville Road and hit a utility pole.
A 23-year-old man was killed early Wednesday after Maryland State Police said his Audi left northbound Route 301 near Rosaryville Road and hit a utility pole.
Maryland man arrested in gold bar scheme targeting Loudoun County seniors
A Maryland man is accused in a gold bar scheme that Loudoun County officials say targeted older victims. Deputies say the scam started with a fake computer warning and ended with victims being told to move money into gold bars.
A Maryland man is accused in a gold bar scheme that Loudoun County officials say targeted older victims. Deputies say the scam started with a fake computer warning and ended with victims being told to move money into gold bars.
Extreme heat prompts safety warnings ahead of July 4 events in DC region
Extreme heat is moving into the D.C. region just as July 4 celebrations get underway. Here’s how to stay safe, spot signs of heat illness and protect pets and vulnerable neighbors.
Extreme heat is moving into the D.C. region just as July 4 celebrations get underway. Here’s how to stay safe, spot signs of heat illness and protect pets and vulnerable neighbors.
Bowie police search for 3 suspects in jewelry store smash-and-grab
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects caught on camera during a swift smash-and-grab jewelry heist over the weekend.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects caught on camera during a swift smash-and-grab jewelry heist over the weekend.
US Marshals offer $10,000 reward for Landover homicide suspect as search renewed
Nearly six years after 22-year-old Andre Lamont Cox Jr. was shot and killed during a robbery in Landover, authorities are renewing their search for his suspected killer.
Nearly six years after 22-year-old Andre Lamont Cox Jr. was shot and killed during a robbery in Landover, authorities are renewing their search for his suspected killer.
Michael Byrne, 'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' actor, dies: Reports
Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
Judges block Virginia assault weapons ban ahead of July 1 implementation
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.
Virginia’s new assault weapons ban will not take effect as scheduled on July 1 for several localities across the Commonwealth following a series of legal challenges.