WSSC issues water restriction request for parts of southern Prince George’s County

Starting Wednesday, September 4, at 8 p.m., the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission will implement an essential-water-use-only request for portions of southern Prince George’s County.

Park near JD Vance’s Virginia home reopens with restrictions

The Secret Service recently requested the closure of a local park in Northern Virginia near the home of Republican vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance.

New Apple iPhone: What to know ahead of the company's September 9 event

With Apple scheduling a special event on Sept. 9, it has sparked speculation over the possibility of a newly-refreshed iPhone, as the company tends to launch a new iPhone model during September in recent years. Here's what to know ahead of the special event.

Teen suspects in brutal death of 64-year-old DC man appear in court ahead of trial

Two teen suspects arrested in connection to the beating death of a D.C. man last fall appeared in court Tuesday, ahead of a scheduled trial this week. 

Kara Welsh murder: Illinois man accused of killing gymnast near UW-Whitewater

An Illinois man is expected to be charged in the fatal shooting of Kara Welsh, a national gymnastics champion, in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus, police said.

Mom, boyfriend charged after 2 children found chained up in Fairfax County home

Authorities are investigating a horrific case of child neglect after police officers allegedly found two young brothers chained at the ankles and restrained inside a home in Fairfax County.

Man shoots brother in stomach following argument at Spotsylvania County home

The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office says a domestic incident turned violent Monday night and ended with a man shooting his brother in the stomach. 

Flying wrench kills Alabama woman driving to work with son: 'She was the backbone'

Earlie Harris, an Alabama woman, was tragically killed on August 8 while on her way to work when a wrench flew through the windshield of the vehicle she was traveling in on Interstate 65 near Montgomery.

DC, Maryland AGs sue gun shops for allegedly facilitating illegal gun trafficking into nation’s capital

District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb and Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown have filed a lawsuit against three Maryland gun dealers for allegedly facilitating illegal gun trafficking into the District. 

Man shot dead in Silver Spring alleyway

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in a Silver Spring alleyway.

'Terrible Traffic Tuesday' expected to bring heavy congestion to DC area roadways

Drivers in the D.C. region should brace for significant traffic delays on ‘Terrible Traffic Tuesday,’ the day after Labor Day when schools reopen and vacations end, leading to increased road congestion.

Truck overturns, spills debris on I-95 near Fredericksburg

An overturned truck spilled debris onto the roadway Tuesday along a section of Interstate 95 near Fredericksburg.

Fairfax County Public Schools launch cell phone storage pilot program

As the new school year begins, Fairfax County Public Schools is implementing a new cell phone storage policy aimed at reducing distractions in the classroom. Starting today, students at 15 select schools will be required to store their phones during the school day.

Man killed in officer-involved shooting was member of violence interruption program: officials

A member of a D.C. violence interruption program was the victim of an officer-involved shooting in Southeast D.C. Sunday morning, according to the Office of the Attorney General. 

Ricky Pearsall shooting: Arizona boy learns he has his old number, receives 'get well soon' texts

Former ASU Sun Devil and San Francisco 49er Ricky Pearsall's old phone number was recently activated in Phoenix by a mom who just got her son his first cell phone. Ever since he was injured in a shooting, his phone has been getting notifications nonstop.