Flames, smoke persist as fire at vacant Silver Spring elementary school continues to burn
A massive fire that consumed a vacant elementary school in Silver Spring overnight continued to burn Wednesday morning but has since been contained. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
A massive fire that consumed a vacant elementary school in Silver Spring overnight continued to burn Wednesday morning but has since been contained. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Kentucky sheriff charged with fatally shooting judge pleads not guilty
Shawn “Mikey” Stines pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of Judge Kevin Mullins.
Shawn “Mikey” Stines pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of Judge Kevin Mullins.
Car stolen with 4-month-old child inside recovered in Fairfax County, police say
A 4-month-old child was found safe after being taken when a suspect stole a car in Fairfax County.
A 4-month-old child was found safe after being taken when a suspect stole a car in Fairfax County.
Single vehicle crash after police pursuit knocks out traffic lights in Alexandria
A police pursuit ended in a single-vehicle crash and one suspect is in custody in Alexandria.
A police pursuit ended in a single-vehicle crash and one suspect is in custody in Alexandria.
Tim Walz's name spelled wrong on some Florida ballots
More than 250 general election ballots from a county in Florida misspelled the name of Vice Presidential running mate and Minn. Gov. Tim Walz as “Tom" Walz, according to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office.
More than 250 general election ballots from a county in Florida misspelled the name of Vice Presidential running mate and Minn. Gov. Tim Walz as “Tom" Walz, according to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office.
Man crashes car into apartment while eating chicken, talking on phone
An Oregon man, Billy Holt, 41, admitted to police that he was eating chicken and talking on the phone before crashing his Toyota Prius into an occupied apartment bedroom.
An Oregon man, Billy Holt, 41, admitted to police that he was eating chicken and talking on the phone before crashing his Toyota Prius into an occupied apartment bedroom.
Jelly Roll concertgoer spit on by man blocking view during DC show: police
Police are looking for a man they say spit on a concertgoer at a Jelly Roll show over the weekend in D.C.
Police are looking for a man they say spit on a concertgoer at a Jelly Roll show over the weekend in D.C.
Woman found shot dead inside Prince George’s County residence
Authorities say a woman is dead after she was found suffering from gunshot wounds Tuesday night inside a Prince George’s County residence.
Authorities say a woman is dead after she was found suffering from gunshot wounds Tuesday night inside a Prince George’s County residence.
Levee test to close some roads in downtown DC Wednesday
The National Park Service will close 17th Street between Constitution Avenue NW and Independence Avenue SW from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, for a test installation of the 17th Street levee.
The National Park Service will close 17th Street between Constitution Avenue NW and Independence Avenue SW from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, for a test installation of the 17th Street levee.
Rain, Clouds Wednesday across DC region; residual effects from Helene in area by Friday
More rain and clouds are expected Wednesday, bringing another gloomy day to the region. Light rain showers and cooler temperatures will persist throughout the day.
More rain and clouds are expected Wednesday, bringing another gloomy day to the region. Light rain showers and cooler temperatures will persist throughout the day.
Trump assassination attempt: Inexperienced Secret Service agent flying drone called toll-free number for help
The Secret Service agent had just an hour of informal training on the device, a Congressional committee found.
The Secret Service agent had just an hour of informal training on the device, a Congressional committee found.
Live updates: Tropical Storm Helene nears hurricane strength in Caribbean on trek to Florida
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Tropical Storm Helene is nearing hurricane strength just offshore of the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula toward the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). It's expected to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on Thursday.
Prince George's County police warn of online predators in lewd extortion scheme
Prince George’s County police are warning residents about a disturbing online extortion scheme where predators coerce victims into sending sexually explicit photos and videos, then threaten to expose the material unless money is paid.
Prince George’s County police are warning residents about a disturbing online extortion scheme where predators coerce victims into sending sexually explicit photos and videos, then threaten to expose the material unless money is paid.
Fire erupts at Joann Leleck Elementary construction site in Montgomery County
A two-alarm fire broke out at the construction site of Joann Leleck Elementary School at Broad Acres, located on Beacon Road near Northampton Drive, late Monday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services.
A two-alarm fire broke out at the construction site of Joann Leleck Elementary School at Broad Acres, located on Beacon Road near Northampton Drive, late Monday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services.
Surveillance footage captures chilling moments before mom allegedly shoots teen daughter
A 13-year-old girl is fighting for her life after police say her mother shot her in the neck during a domestic dispute Monday evening. Surveillance footage shows the teen walking home from school, grabbing a trash can from the curb, and entering the house.
A 13-year-old girl is fighting for her life after police say her mother shot her in the neck during a domestic dispute Monday evening. Surveillance footage shows the teen walking home from school, grabbing a trash can from the curb, and entering the house.
Meet Nate Derenge: The Ward 8 reform candidate taking aim at Trayon White amid bribery allegations
While Nate Derenge has taken aim at Trayon White’s alleged corruption, his platform goes far beyond just criticizing his opponent.
While Nate Derenge has taken aim at Trayon White’s alleged corruption, his platform goes far beyond just criticizing his opponent.
Maryland sues Dali ship owners, managers over Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed a lawsuit against Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the owners and managers of the M/V Dali, for the ship’s collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge which resulted in the bridge’s destruction and long-term economic and travel disruptions to the region.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed a lawsuit against Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Pte Ltd., the owners and managers of the M/V Dali, for the ship’s collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge which resulted in the bridge’s destruction and long-term economic and travel disruptions to the region.
DC Council holds hearing on bill requiring soundproofing for new homes
D.C. council members are working on legislation to crack down on ever-growing noise pollution.
D.C. council members are working on legislation to crack down on ever-growing noise pollution.
Kings Dominion Halloween haunt event breaks down into ‘mass chaos’ as teens brawl, police say
A Halloween event at the popular Kings Dominion theme park broke down into "mass chaos" over the weekend as a brawl erupted among young adults with as many as 300 people in the area encouraging the unrest.
A Halloween event at the popular Kings Dominion theme park broke down into "mass chaos" over the weekend as a brawl erupted among young adults with as many as 300 people in the area encouraging the unrest.
Thousands of crime victims march on Capitol Hill, demand more support for survivors
Thousands of crime victims and their families took to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, demanding that lawmakers focus more on the impact violent crime has on victims and their communities.
Thousands of crime victims and their families took to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, demanding that lawmakers focus more on the impact violent crime has on victims and their communities.