Overturned tractor-trailer scatters debris along BW Parkway

A tractor-trailer overturned in the Laurel area, scattering debris along a portion of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway on Friday morning.

WSSC Water lifts essential-use-only request in southern Prince George’s County

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Water has lifted the essential water-use-only request for customers in southern Prince George’s County as of 4:00 a.m. Friday. 

Capitol rioter who helped sell Jan. 6 merchandise from jail sentenced to 7 years in prison: judge

From jail, Shane Jenkins helped sell T-shirts, tote bags and other merchandise promoting the notion that he and other rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol are political prisoners unjustly held in pretrial detention.

Police conduct search for Mamta Kafle Bhatt in Manassas Park

A large police presence is conducting searches Thursday in Manassas as part of the investigation into Mamta Kafle's disappearance. 

JD Vance remarks on school shootings during Phoenix event: 'I don’t like that this is a fact of life'

"If these psychos are going to go after our kids we’ve got to be prepared for it," Sen. JD Vance said at a rally in Phoenix. "We don’t have to like the reality that we live in, but it is the reality we live in. We’ve got to deal with it."

Doggie Day Swim returns to 4 DC pools this weekend

D.C. Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Doggie Day Swim event this weekend at four pools across the District.  

Rich Homie Quan dead at 33

Rapper Rich Homie Quan has passed away at the age of 33.

New photos reveal key evidence in DC officer's death: gun in storm drain, shoe left behind

Hours after announcing that an arrest had been made in connection with the death of D.C. police investigator Wayne David, the Metropolitan Police Department released new photos and crucial details from that tragic day. 

3 New Yorkers charged with stealing $20K of merchandise in Fairfax County

Three people have been arrested in connection to a retail theft crew responsible for stealing more than $20,000 worth of merchandise from multiple stores, Fairfax County police say. 

'Love is Blind' DC premieres this fall

The Netflix show ‘Love is Blind’ announced Season 7 will feature D.C. singles trusting the pods and trying to find love. 

Truck bed slams into highway sign on I-64 in Virginia

A tractor-trailer caused serious damage when the raised bed of the truck slammed into a highway sign Thursday morning. 

MCPS leaders discuss increased school security, possible metal detectors

In Montgomery County, school leaders are shedding light on new security measures being undertaken this 2024-2025 school year, with Montgomery County Public Schools in its second week. This includes active research in bringing metal detectors to the state’s largest public school system.  

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears to run for governor

Virginia's current Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears has filed paperwork to begin her run for governor of the Commonwealth on the Republican ticket. 

80 animals shot to death in California, 1 man arrested: sheriff

Deputies found about 80 miniature horses, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks and other types of birds had been killed.

DOJ investigating sexual abuse at 2 California women's prisons

The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that it has opened an investigation into allegations that correctional officers systematically sexually abused incarcerated women at two state-run California prisons, drawing immediate praise from state lawmakers.