Washington DC | Local News | Top Stories The latest local and breaking news for the District of Columbia (Washington, DC). Wednesday, November 29 WUSA9 DC (Read more) • French bulldog taken by armed man in DC reunited with owner, told to pay $900 to get him back • Mayor Bowser activates the District's First Cold Weather Emergency • National Christmas Tree falls over days before lighting ceremony • MLK Memorial Library is giving away free blankets • Man sentenced in murder of DC mom and dad who left 5 children behind • DOJ to seek 3 years in prison for Capitol rioter who represented self at trial • Fire displaces 7 people in Southeast DC • Shootout on DC streets caught on camera WTOP DC (Read more) • DC flower shop has been U Street staple for generations • Gusty winds topple National Christmas Tree near the White House • Pets for presents: What animal advocates say about giving animals as gifts • Not just books: DC public libraries see big spike in digital items being checked out • Days after her puppy was stolen, DC woman reunited with French bulldog • In new challenge to indictment, Trump’s lawyers argue he had good basis to question election results • Amtrak seeks to take DC’s Union Station in eminent domain case • Street closures for US Capitol Christmas Tree lighting Tuesday DC NEWS NOW (Read more) • Couple pleads for the safe return of their pups as thieves target dog owners district-wide • "Jobs, not Guns" draws crowds to DC Armory • DC councilwoman tackles crime with two proposed crime bills • 17-year-old boy arrested for armed robbery in Northeast DC • Holiday cheer: Events in the DMV to celebrate the season • DC's National Christmas Tree topples over in wind days before lighting ceremony • Lawmakers debate aid for Israel • Dog reunited with owner after stolen by man with taser in DC