Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Saturday, October 12 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • Investigation into Mamta Kafle Bhatt's disappearance leads to search in Loudoun County • Bicyclist dies after colliding with a car in Fairfax Co. • 911 audio introduced as evidence in the Herndon double homicide case • Investigation underway after car stolen twice and returned in Stafford Co. • Two vehicle collision leaves one car off the ground, two injured • 'They're hugging us. They're crying.' | Crews from the DMV continue to help in North Carolina and Florida in the aftermath of hurricanes • Virginia candidate created AI bot of incumbent Beyer to debate him • FCPS invites community input for Boundary Review Committee WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • Pets from states ravaged by hurricanes find shelter in DC region • US Justice Department says Virginia is illegally striking voters off the rolls in new lawsuit • Get wicked at 12 Halloween pop-ups in DC-area bars and restaurants • Coyote sightings spook residents in one part of Fairfax Co. • Octopus-inspired adhesive could improve search and rescue, aid with dexterity challenges • Does the punishment fit the crime? Purcellville police seek new distracted driving charge • Most Metrobus riders don’t pay their fares. Will a local government incentive help? • Loudoun Co. approves plan to allow students to carry Narcan at school WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • Montgomery College to resume normal schedule on Saturday after threat from former student • Neighbors vent frustrations over people loitering in parking lots late at night, leaving trash, and more • Prince George's County Council considers new law to crackdown on abandoned shopping carts • Car hit by train in Bladensburg • 'Dancing with the Stars' makes its way back to MGM National Harbor • 2 arrested, 1 suspect on the run after deadly shooting inside Prince George's County shoe store • This Maryland couple is rooting for different teams on Sunday, but celebrating a big milestone together • PGPD officer arrested for taking 3 BMWs from rental car facility WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • Get wicked at 12 Halloween pop-ups in DC-area bars and restaurants • Prince George’s Co. moves to crack down on loud noises • ‘A pretty profound loss’: Family of worker killed in I-695 crash sues Md., contracting company • Prince George’s Co. Council takes aim at stores that don’t keep track of shopping carts • Most Metrobus riders don’t pay their fares. Will a local government incentive help? • Maryland candidates debate abortion rights in widely watched US Senate race • Report alleges Larry Hogan approved millions for his firm’s clients. The former Md. governor says he did nothing wrong • Md. search and rescue team returns home after two weeks of assisting Hurricane Helene victims WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • DC Police search for teen accused of killing 14-year-old • 'It's indicative of failure' | Neighborhood commissioners call for the D.C. Attorney General to investigate apartment explosion • DC vs. Baltimore: A sports rivalry for owners over the fans • 15-year-old girl gets 3 years for taking part in beating that killed DC man • 'Owner less than responsive' | DC Officials say residents displaced because of explosion should be looking for new homes • Protester accused of horse-collaring officers during Netanyahu visit now faces federal assault charges • WMATA takes fare evasion fight to Metrobus • Formerly missing AU student charged with four new voyeurism counts WTOP DC News (Read more) • Get wicked at 12 Halloween pop-ups in DC-area bars and restaurants • From Texas to the nation’s capital: La Tejana brings a taste of Hispanic traditions to DC • DC launches pilot to charge e-bikes with solar power • Most Metrobus riders don’t pay their fares. Will a local government incentive help? • Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema on 25 years of dining undercover • Md. search and rescue team returns home after two weeks of assisting Hurricane Helene victims • Weekend DC-area road closures to make way for beer, hockey and running • DC beer festival to feature more than 400 beers from 150 brewers