Local news feed from WUSA9 for the District of Columbia (Washington, DC).
Driver turned into path of motorcycle before crash that killed 3, Maryland State Police say
July 12, 2026, 4:18 pm | Source
Three people died in a crash on Crain Highway in Upper Marlboro when a Tesla driver failed to yield to a motorcyclist, according to investigators.
Controlled blasting to begin for Potomac River Tunnel near Georgetown
July 12, 2026, 1:15 am | Source
Controlled blasts beginning July 17 may cause brief traffic stops and light shaking near Georgetown University's Canal Road entrance.
Man injured in stabbing on Lost Knife Road in Gaithersburg, police say
July 12, 2026, 1:09 am | Source
The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to be okay.
Federal grant battle puts $3.4 million for Maryland student mental health programs at risk
July 11, 2026, 11:58 pm | Source
Maryland joins 14 states suing to stop planned cuts affecting programs at Bowie State and the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Officer shot knife-wielding suspect at Wawa, Fairfax City Police say
July 11, 2026, 3:35 pm | Source
Fairfax police report a person was shot by an officer in a Wawa after refusing to drop a knife.
Family of 6 displaced following house fire in Lorton
July 11, 2026, 3:07 pm | Source
The two adults and four children made it out of the home safely. They are now being assisted by the American Red Cross.
Virginia State Police probe wrong-way I-395 crash; driver in custody after hitting trooper
July 11, 2026, 3:27 am | Source
Virginia State Police investigate a wrong-way crash on I-395 that involved a driver colliding with a trooper's vehicle
Visitors disappointed as White House fencing limits access, administration considers permanent security upgrades
July 11, 2026, 3:11 am | Source
The Trump Administration is proposing fencing around Lafayette Square and other areas surrounding the White House, citing safety concerns.
Local police agencies will begin enforcing traffic laws on GW Parkway
July 11, 2026, 2:56 am | Source
Drivers on the George Washington Memorial Parkway can now be pulled over by local police agencies, following changes in Virginia law starting July 1.
A real 'trash panda' | Raccoon gets head stuck in dumpster while searching for snack
July 11, 2026, 2:01 am | Source
Fairfax County Animal Services responded and helped free the animal. It was unharmed...but may still be hungry.
4 more arrested, including teen, in fatal shooting of 18-year-old Manassas man
July 11, 2026, 12:55 am | Source
Seven people, including three teenagers, are accused of killing 18-year-old Luis Angel Chavez.
RFK stadium-area under temporary youth curfew zone after reports of planned teen meetup
July 10, 2026, 10:43 pm | Source
The temporary curfew zone covers RFK, the skatepark and Kingman Lake area from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday.
These new body cameras can translate 57 different languages
July 10, 2026, 10:27 pm | Source
The Fairfax County Police Department began the pilot in February and say officers have used the technology nearly 850 times launch.
Child seen dangling from 6th-floor window, group gathers below to catch them
July 10, 2026, 10:24 pm | Source
A group of people gathered below the window, ready to catch the child if they fell.
Why Maryland's newly passed 'Community Trust Act' is the target of a DOJ lawsuit
July 10, 2026, 9:49 pm | Source
The Justice Department is suing Maryland, alleging its sanctuary policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement, violating federal law, and risking public safety.
Woman had stolen unemployment funds mailed to DC neighbors as part of $1 million scheme
July 10, 2026, 9:21 pm | Source
Officials say Contreras personally used 12 different fraudulently obtained cards to withdraw $23,000 in just over a year from ATMs across D.C.
DC AG sues apartment owners over 2024 gas explosion
July 10, 2026, 9:18 pm | Source
According to incident reports, tenants had reported issues with their stoves and gas, which the owners ignored.
DC creates new dashboard to track rat activity after launching birth control pilot program
July 10, 2026, 9:17 pm | Source
The new dashboard is meant to provide the public with details on the District’s ongoing rodent control efforts.
Four teen boys involved in the Navy Yard Chipotle brawl are to remain in parental custody
July 10, 2026, 9:01 pm | Source
A DC judge says a stay-away order remains in effect for the four teenage boys who are facing assault charges for the May incident.
Police search for missing man last seen boarding a bus to Maryland
July 10, 2026, 6:43 pm | Source
On June 21, Beard reportedly boarded a bus in Dover, New Hampshire, heading to Maryland. He has not been seen since.
Navy Yard restaurant Gatsby flooded, closed for repairs
July 10, 2026, 6:30 pm | Source
The 1920s-themed restaurant is located on Half Street SE, near Nationals Park.
Alexandria flood mitigation project brings road closures beginning Monday
July 10, 2026, 5:42 pm | Source
Here's what Alexandria neighbors need to know.
MISSING: Police search for 16-year-old girl last seen on June 21
July 10, 2026, 5:37 pm | Source
The teen was last seen in the 500 block of Royalton Road wearing a black shirt, black shorts, and white shoes.
Deadly shooting under investigation in Anacostia
July 10, 2026, 5:17 pm | Source
A man was found shot in Southeast D.C. Friday morning and was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.
Surveillance video shows a man cutting tires on multiple parked cars in Georgetown
July 10, 2026, 2:33 pm | Source
DC Police say the man damaged three cars in an alley at around noon on Tuesday.
Virginia State trooper hit while trying to stop wrong-way driver in I-395 express lanes
July 10, 2026, 10:25 am | Source
The trooper is expected to be ok. The driver of the striking vehicle was taken into custody and evaluated. It's not yet clear what charges they face.
What the proposed Dominion-NextEra merger could mean for Virginia customers
July 10, 2026, 10:24 am | Source
The proposed $67 billion deal could reshape the state's energy landscape, with regulators weighing impacts on customers, jobs and clean energy goals.
Crews investigate 10-story building's structural integrity in Glen Burnie
July 10, 2026, 3:48 am | Source
​Officials are looking at the 10-story building's structural integrity after some work was being completed in the parking garage.
Loudoun County Public Schools needs more bus drivers
July 10, 2026, 3:46 am | Source
Loudoun County Public Schools seeks bus drivers, offering $29.20/hour, a $2,500 sign-on bonus, and comprehensive training to fill 45 open positions.
DC Council urges governors of Michigan, US Virgin Islands to withdraw National Guard troops
July 10, 2026, 3:38 am | Source
DC Councilmembers urge governors, including Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer and the Virgin Islands' Albert Bryan Jr., to withdraw National Guardsmen.
Are you signed up for emergency weather alerts in your neighborhood? Here's why you should be
July 10, 2026, 3:18 am | Source
Several neighbors in Burke told WUSA9 they never received a warning or alert that a destructive storm was about to hit their neighborhood.
More DC kids are getting an early start on careers through summer jobs program
July 10, 2026, 1:57 am | Source
From baseball fields to boardrooms, 15,000 DC youth are spending the summer earning paychecks, building skills and exploring career paths.
DC golf courses | Virginia, Maryland Senators push Trump administration on takeover
July 10, 2026, 1:04 am | Source
All four Senators from Maryland and Virginia pushed Trump administration officials on the East Potomac Park redevelopment and public access concerns.
Maryland mother charged with attempted murder after witnesses say she tried to drown 15-year-old daughter
July 9, 2026, 11:52 pm | Source
Jasmine Laws was charged this week with attempted murder and domestic assault by strangulation after witnesses say she held her daughter's head under water.
National Capital Planning Commission approves preliminary plans for proposed Triumphal Arch near Arlington
July 9, 2026, 10:43 pm | Source
The approval included an amendment postponing a final decision on whether the monument's height complies with the federal Height of Buildings Act.
Rescuers save bald eagle trapped in tank of human waste in Prince William County
July 9, 2026, 10:29 pm | Source
A determined worker, an animal control officer, and wildlife rehabilitators helped save a struggling bald eagle.
Man accused of deadly National Guard shooting hospitalized after refusing food
July 9, 2026, 10:24 pm | Source
Prosecutors say Lakanwal refused food and even water at times before he was hospitalized, reports say.
Debate over DC's bottle bill shifts from environmental impact to costs
July 9, 2026, 9:33 pm | Source
The District is considering joining 10 states who have active container deposit laws known as bottle bills.
David Hearn, accused of damaging Lincoln Reflecting Pool, pleads not guilty
July 9, 2026, 9:12 pm | Source
Hearn was arrested June 19th after prosecutors say he forcefully ripped off a section of the pool's new blue lining
Police identify man killed in Chinatown shooting, no suspects named
July 9, 2026, 9:02 pm | Source
Three men were shot shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Chinatown.
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