3 brothers die in North Texas frozen pond; mother says she 'couldn't save them'

Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond in Fannin County during a winter storm, according to the Bonham Fire Department. This is the second fatal accident involving students in North Texas this week.

West Virginia librarian accused of recruiting online to kill Trump

A West Virginia librarian has been charged after she allegedly posted videos seeking to recruit assassins targeting President Donald Trump.

Representative Gill: Democrats need to negotiate in good faith to avoid a government shutdown

Congress is now days away from a partial government shutdown because Senate Democrats say they won't advance a funding bill that includes the Department of Homeland Security. In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) says Democrats need to come to the table. 

Congressman Gill: Coordinated effort in Texas working well to deal with winter storm aftermath, restore power

In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Congressional representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) says Texas is getting through the winter storm with a coordinated effort with federal, state, and local officials.

School closings, delays in DC, Maryland, Virginia for Tuesday, January 27

Here are the latest snow closings and delays for Tuesday, January 27 following a winter storm that brought snow and ice to the Washington, D.C. area. 

DC winter weather: Will insurance cover burst pipes, ice damage?

Icy conditions can cause power outages and the possibility of snapped tree limbs, and the risk of pipes freezing increases as the temperatures fall.

Fairfax Connector suspends service ahead of winter storm

Fairfax Connector has halted all bus service Saturday as a powerful winter storm moves into the region, officials said. 

VDOT crews to prioritize interstates, primary roads as storm moves in

Virginia Department of Transportation officials say crews are prepared for the winter storm targeting the Washington, D.C., region and will begin plowing once two inches of snow have fallen.

Road conditions: Ice and bitter cold create dangerous driving across DMV after winter storm

Frigid air and a layer of ice are creating dangerous driving conditions across the Washington, D.C. region as the area digs out from the season’s largest winter storm.

LIVE UPDATES: Bitter cold, icy conditions grip DC after massive snowstorm

Bitter cold and dangerous icy conditions are settling over the Washington, D.C. region as the area digs out from a powerful winter storm that dumped snow and sleet, canceled flights and forced widespread school closures.

Drivers urged to stay off roads as cleanup continues across DMV
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Efforts to clear the roads in Northern Virginia are ongoing tonight. VDOT is asking drivers to stay off the roads tonight and as long as they can tomorrow morning to aid in the cleanup. FOX 5's David Kaplan has more.

DC's longtime delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton prepares to step aside
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Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District of Columbia’s longtime delegate to Congress, has filed paperwork to end her reelection campaign. Norton, 88, has had a career that has spanned more than three decades on Capitol Hill. 

DC fireboat used to clear ice from Potomac River

A D.C. fireboat is doubling as an ice cutter as the Potomac River continues to freeze over following a snowstorm that struck the region over the weekend.

Greg Bovino to return to 'old job' in El Centro, California after Alex Pretti shooting: Reports

Gregory Bovino is reportedly being moved from his role as Border Patrol’s “Commander of Operation At Large" back to his former post overseeing CBP operations in El Centro, a shift described as a demotion.

Winter storm cleanup continues in Montgomery County
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The cleanup continues in Montgomery County as many people are working to dig their way out of the snow. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has more on what's happening in the area.

Kansas elementary school teacher found dead in snow days after going missing

A Kansas elementary school teacher who went missing after leaving a downtown bar late Friday night was found dead in a wooded area near where she was last seen, authorities said.

Beet juice, molasses, pickle brine: Eco-friendly options to avoid icy roads

Eco-friendly alternatives such as beet juice, molasses, cheese brine and even pickle brine are being used to decrease the amount of salt being spread on the roadways and the environment during winter storms.