'Gay Baby Jail' WNBA star Brittney Griner finds concerning note near National Harbor hotel room

Brittney Griner, a 10-time WNBA All-Star, pulled out of a speaking engagement she was booked for just outside of Washington, D.C. due to a concerning note found near her hotel room.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Wednesday, February 19

Some schools districts to the south of the Washington, D.C. region are closed or delayed on Wednesday, February 19, due to the latest round of winter weather.

Police shoot at suspects seen firing guns in Northwest DC

A D.C. police officer opened fire Tuesday afternoon after witnessing two individuals firing weapons near Georgia Avenue and Quebec Place NW, authorities said. 

DC liquor store manager on edge after Valentine’s Day break-in

A liquor store manager in Southeast D.C. is shaken after two thieves broke into his store early on Valentine’s Day, stealing cash and a bottle of tequila before escaping into the night.

Man shot, killed by DC police after alleged knife attack, carjacking attempt

A man was shot and killed by D.C. police Tuesday evening after he crashed into a police cruiser, threatened an officer with a knife, and attempted to carjack a woman, authorities said.

Apparent Zizians leader ordered held without bail in Maryland

A Maryland court on Tuesday ordered Jack LaSota, a blogger known as Ziz who apparently leads a cult-like group linked to six killings, to be held without bail.

DC snow forecast: Bitter cold temperatures, chance of snow showers Thursday

Expect bitterly cold temperatures across the region over the next few days, with a chance of light snow showers on Thursday as the bulk of the winter storm we've been tracking is expected to miss the Washington, D.C. area.

Coolidge’s Quintin Cooper wins second straight DCIAA Player of the Year Award

Coolidge High School’s Quintin Cooper has once again proven himself as one of the top basketball talents in the District, winning his second consecutive DCIAA Player of the Year award. 

Maryland man charged with murder: police

A Maryland man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday evening. 

2 suspects charged in deadly District Heights shooting, police say

Prince George’s County police say two suspects have been charged in connection to a deadly shooting that took place earlier this month. 

Athletic director in Virginia arrested for allegedly sending nude pics to student

A James Wood High School athletic director has been arrested and charged in connection with allegations of sending sexually explicit photographs to a student. 

Maryland man points firearm at driver on I-495 during road rage incident: police

A Maryland man was arrested with two loaded handguns following an alleged armed road rage incident that occurred Saturday afternoon in Prince George’s County.

Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering

Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.

Arlington students lead protests against Trump's education policies

The protests, dubbed the "Day of Student Action," are raising concerns over pulling funds from public schools or redirecting needed federal dollars to private schools, including religious-based private schools.