Longtime WMAL radio host John Lyon dies at 85
John Lyon, 85, passed away on June 26, according to his obituary.
John Lyon, 85, passed away on June 26, according to his obituary.
DC Council partially funds ranked choice voting, falls short of full implementation
The D.C. council voted to partially fund Initiative 83, which includes ranked choice voting, but fell short of fully implementing it on Monday afternoon.
The D.C. council voted to partially fund Initiative 83, which includes ranked choice voting, but fell short of fully implementing it on Monday afternoon.
Maryland congresswoman introduces bill to use invasive blue catfish for cat, dog food
A Maryland Congresswoman is proposing turning invasive catfish into food for your furry friends.
A Maryland Congresswoman is proposing turning invasive catfish into food for your furry friends.
Florida reports four deaths from flesh-eating bacteria so far in 2025
Florida leads the nation in cases of Vibrio vulnificus — a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish water.
Florida leads the nation in cases of Vibrio vulnificus — a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish water.
Parents at Virginia Christian school petition to remove church pastor over use of school's tuition
Parents with children at Christ Chapel Academy tell FOX 5 they have eight days to decide if they’re going to keep their children at the school. The deadline comes protests over allegations the school is raising tuition to help pull its partner church out of trouble.
Parents with children at Christ Chapel Academy tell FOX 5 they have eight days to decide if they’re going to keep their children at the school. The deadline comes protests over allegations the school is raising tuition to help pull its partner church out of trouble.
Bethesda beer and wine shop targeted in more than a dozen break-ins
A local small business owner says his store has been robbed more than a dozen times in the past year.
A local small business owner says his store has been robbed more than a dozen times in the past year.
Family heartbroken after DC man killed in hit-and-run in Oxon Hill
Police in Prince George’s County are looking for the driver of a hit-and-run vehicle that left a D.C. man dead in the street.
Police in Prince George’s County are looking for the driver of a hit-and-run vehicle that left a D.C. man dead in the street.
'Peeping Tom' arrested again after recording teen girl in changing room at Bethesda mall: police
A 32-year-old man, who police say was caught recording a young girl changing at a local mall, is behind bars for a second time with more charges.
A 32-year-old man, who police say was caught recording a young girl changing at a local mall, is behind bars for a second time with more charges.
Juveniles arrested for crime spree at targeted beer and wine shop in Bethesda
A Bethesda shop has been the victim of more than a dozen robberies in the past year, and now two young suspects have been arrested for at least a few of them.
A Bethesda shop has been the victim of more than a dozen robberies in the past year, and now two young suspects have been arrested for at least a few of them.
Man charged in alleged sexual assault of 6-year-old girl at Virginia Sam’s Club: police
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl inside a Sam’s Club store in Woodbridge, police said.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl inside a Sam’s Club store in Woodbridge, police said.
Ben’s Chili Bowl closing for renovations: Here’s where to get your fix in the meantime
Ben’s Chili Bowl will close at midnight on Monday, July 14, for renovations expected to last four months. The landmark U Street eatery is planning a grand reopening in November 2025, its first major repair in more than six decades. Here’s where to get your fix in the meantime.
Ben’s Chili Bowl will close at midnight on Monday, July 14, for renovations expected to last four months. The landmark U Street eatery is planning a grand reopening in November 2025, its first major repair in more than six decades. Here’s where to get your fix in the meantime.
Flood Watch in effect in DC region Monday; heavy rain, storms could trigger flash flooding
A Flood Watch is in effect Monday afternoon for the Washington, D.C., region as showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall move through the area.
A Flood Watch is in effect Monday afternoon for the Washington, D.C., region as showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall move through the area.
Paraglider strikes power line, crashes into river: Video
A paraglider struck a power line and crashed into the Red River in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It was all captured on video.
A paraglider struck a power line and crashed into the Red River in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It was all captured on video.
Man wanted for attacking bus driver on the job in Lorton: police
Fairfax County police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who assaulted a bus driver in Lorton last week.
Fairfax County police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who assaulted a bus driver in Lorton last week.
Kentucky church shooting: Suspect identified after killing 2, wounding trooper
A gunman identified as 47-year-old Guy E. House shot and wounded a Kentucky state trooper during a traffic stop near Blue Grass Airport on Sunday.
A gunman identified as 47-year-old Guy E. House shot and wounded a Kentucky state trooper during a traffic stop near Blue Grass Airport on Sunday.
Montgomery County police sergeant arrested on child pornography charges: officials
A veteran Montgomery County police sergeant has been arrested and is facing multiple child pornography charges, authorities said.
A veteran Montgomery County police sergeant has been arrested and is facing multiple child pornography charges, authorities said.
Democrats preparing for 2028 presidential race in early voting states
The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.
The first presidential primary votes won’t be cast for another two and a half years, but three Democratic presidential prospects are campaigning in South Carolina for 10 days this month.
‘River of Angels’ memorial rises in Kerrville as flood victims remembered
A memorial wall in Kerrville too shape over the weekend - a powerful expression of grief as locals struggle to come to terms with the immense scale of the tragedy.
A memorial wall in Kerrville too shape over the weekend - a powerful expression of grief as locals struggle to come to terms with the immense scale of the tragedy.
Mike Rizzo paying for Nationals fans' beer on Monday: Here's where to grab one
Fans can grab a beer before the Home Run Derby from 5 to 7 p.m. at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern or Walter’s Sports Bar.
Fans can grab a beer before the Home Run Derby from 5 to 7 p.m. at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern or Walter’s Sports Bar.
DC Council budget vote set for Monday; tipped wage rollback, stadium funding at stake
The D.C. Council is expected to take its first vote Monday on the fiscal 2026 budget, a proposal with major implications for tipped workers and professional sports in the city.
The D.C. Council is expected to take its first vote Monday on the fiscal 2026 budget, a proposal with major implications for tipped workers and professional sports in the city.