DC councilmember says heavy ice damaged smaller plows, slowing street clearing efforts

Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen says heavy ice from the weekend snowstorm damaged many of the District’s smaller plows, contributing to delays in clearing neighborhood streets.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Wednesday, January 28

Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Wednesday, January 28 following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area. 

Falling ice from truck shatters couple’s windshield

A man and his wife are thankful to be alive after snow and ice from another truck flew off and shattered their windshield while driving in Northern Virginia.

Workers, volunteers push to clear ice and snow from DC streets

The weekend winter storm delivered the first significant snowfall of the season to the Washington, D.C. region, and crews and volunteers have been working around the clock to clear streets coated in snow and ice.

Winter storm forecast: DC weekend snow threat remains uncertain

As the Washington, D.C. region remains locked in a deep freeze this week, all eyes are shifting to a potential weekend coastal storm that could bring anything from light snow to more significant winter weather depending on its track.

US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic

The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.

How does snow melt when temperatures are still below freezing?

Even with air temperatures below freezing, snow and ice can still melt. Here’s why warm sun, ground heat and humidity matter more than the thermometer number.

Prince George’s County leaders weigh data center future after long-awaited report

Leaders in Prince George’s County Council are weighing the future of data centers after reviewing a long-awaited task force report that could reshape neighborhoods across the county.

Volunteers step up to drive hospital workers through post-storm conditions

FOX 5 went on a ride-along with volunteers who are stepping up to help healthcare workers get to and from work following this weekend’s massive snowstorm.

Cost of living is rising the most in these US cities

According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.

WATCH: Man caught on camera stealing three snow shovels in Hyattsville

Ring camera caught one man in Hyattsville, Maryland stealing three snow shovels from an assisted living facility's driveway after a winter storm brought snow and sleet to the area. 

ICE in Minnesota: Gov. Walz met with Border Czar Tom Homan, Trump comments

Some federal agents are expected to begin leaving Minnesota on Tuesday as leadership of immigration operations in the Twin Cities changes. Find live updates on ICE operations here.

DC Weather: Dangerous cold, icy streets freeze DC after snowstorm

Dangerous cold and hazardous ice is taking hold across the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday as the area digs out from a powerful winter storm that brought snow, sleet, flight cancellations and school closures.

Judge blocks deportation of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father

Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old known as the "boy in the bunny hat" after a viral ICE detention, will not be deported for now following a federal judge's temporary stay of removal for him and his father.

Youngkin pardons ex-Fairfax officer in fatal shooting of shoplifting suspect

Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin pardoned a former Fairfax County police officer who was convicted in a fatal shooting of an unarmed man accused of stealing sunglasses at a mall days before his term ended, report says.