School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, December 9
A winter storm that impacted areas to the south of the Washington, D.C. region on Monday has prompted some school systems to close and delay opening times on Tuesday.
A winter storm that impacted areas to the south of the Washington, D.C. region on Monday has prompted some school systems to close and delay opening times on Tuesday.
62-year-old Fairfax County tennis instructor charged with sexually assaulting a minor
Police in Fairfax County have arrested a 62-year-old tennis coach who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
Police in Fairfax County have arrested a 62-year-old tennis coach who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a minor.
Suspect wanted after using hammer to attack man inside building, DC police say
D.C. police are searching for a man accused of attacking a victim with a hammer in Northwest D.C. last month.
D.C. police are searching for a man accused of attacking a victim with a hammer in Northwest D.C. last month.
Quick-thinking bank teller saves customer from phone scam
A Missouri bank teller is being praised for stopping a jury-duty phone scam after a terrified woman attempted to withdraw thousands of dollars to avoid what she believed was an imminent arrest.
A Missouri bank teller is being praised for stopping a jury-duty phone scam after a terrified woman attempted to withdraw thousands of dollars to avoid what she believed was an imminent arrest.
Unattended candle sparks $325,000 house fire in North Carolina
An unattended candle sparked a December 5 house fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, causing an estimated $325,000 in damage, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
An unattended candle sparked a December 5 house fire in Charlotte, North Carolina, causing an estimated $325,000 in damage, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.
Here's how much your family needs to earn to have a stay-at-home parent
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Suspected drunk driver strikes officer at Old Town Manassas tree lighting, police say
Authorities arrested a suspected drunk driver who they say drove through street‑closure signs and struck several police cruisers and a uniformed officer during a tree‑lighting event in Old Town Manassas.
Authorities arrested a suspected drunk driver who they say drove through street‑closure signs and struck several police cruisers and a uniformed officer during a tree‑lighting event in Old Town Manassas.
DC Police Chief Pamela Smith speaks with FOX 5 about decision to resign
Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said her decision to step down at year’s end was not influenced by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision not to seek reelection or by the federal crime surge in the District. She called the move deeply personal, shaped by time spent with family over the holidays.
Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said her decision to step down at year’s end was not influenced by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision not to seek reelection or by the federal crime surge in the District. She called the move deeply personal, shaped by time spent with family over the holidays.
DC Police Chief Pamela Smith issues statement on resignation
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith has issued a statement after announcing Monday that she is stepping down.
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith has issued a statement after announcing Monday that she is stepping down.
DC weather: Blustery cold, chance of snow flurries Monday
A blustery, cold day is ahead Monday with temperatures feeling well below freezing and a chance of snow flurries across parts of the Washington, D.C., region.
A blustery, cold day is ahead Monday with temperatures feeling well below freezing and a chance of snow flurries across parts of the Washington, D.C., region.
Arson charges after fire damages apartment building in Laurel
A man faces arson charges after a two‑alarm fire damaged an apartment building in Laurel.
A man faces arson charges after a two‑alarm fire damaged an apartment building in Laurel.
DC Police Chief Pamela Smith announces resignation
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith announced Monday that she is stepping down.
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith announced Monday that she is stepping down.
NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
Wisconsin deputies stop driver, flashlight used as headlight
The Door County Sheriff's Office stopped a driver for speeding, and deputies found a handheld flashlight used as a "substitute" for a missing headlight.
The Door County Sheriff's Office stopped a driver for speeding, and deputies found a handheld flashlight used as a "substitute" for a missing headlight.
National Christmas Tree site closed off early on first day of public display
The tree, in the Ellipse south of the White House, is scheduled to be open until 11 p.m. on Saturdays between now and New Year's Day. By 8 p.m. the area was closed off.
The tree, in the Ellipse south of the White House, is scheduled to be open until 11 p.m. on Saturdays between now and New Year's Day. By 8 p.m. the area was closed off.
Video: Walls of icicles cover Lake Michigan pier as bitterly cold temperatures settle over Great Lakes
Check out what the frigid temps in Michigan created - icicle "claws" on a Lake Michigan pier.
Check out what the frigid temps in Michigan created - icicle "claws" on a Lake Michigan pier.
Mom of National Guard shooting victim Andrew Wolfe shares positive update
Melody Wolfe shared an update on her son's condition on Saturday, saying he was "coming along well, surpassing expectations."
Melody Wolfe shared an update on her son's condition on Saturday, saying he was "coming along well, surpassing expectations."
FIFA World Cup group schedule: Full list of matchdays
All game matches and locations have been revealed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Tournament. Here’s when and where USA plays, and other notable matches in the schedule.
All game matches and locations have been revealed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Tournament. Here’s when and where USA plays, and other notable matches in the schedule.
Ohio mother reunites with responders who helped after roadside childbirth
An Ohio mom gave birth on I-75 before help could arrive, with first responders stepping in to assist minutes later.
An Ohio mom gave birth on I-75 before help could arrive, with first responders stepping in to assist minutes later.



















