Local news feed from WUSA9 for the District of Columbia (Washington, DC).
PETA awards Mayor Bowser 'Humane Rodent Reduction' award
April 21, 2026, 2:44 am | Source
The award is for Bower's kindness to the District's rats after birth control efforts to help with the population reduction.
WHCD weekend goes beyond the dinner with Grindr party, influencer Clavicular and Trump’s return
April 21, 2026, 1:15 am | Source
White House Correspondents' Dinner weekend now includes invite-only parties across D.C., from Grindr to Substack, as Trump returns to the dinner after years away.
DC Council to vote on short-term and permanent youth curfew proposals
April 20, 2026, 10:02 pm | Source
Councilmembers are set to vote on Tuesday on proposals that would allow DC Police to continue declaring 'youth curfew zones.'
We went underground DC so you don't have to | Undiscovered DC
April 20, 2026, 7:26 pm | Source
Washington was built to be seen. Undiscovered D.C. goes looking for everything else — the hidden history beneath the surface.
Live Nation to pay $9.9 million for deceptive ticket pricing practices in DC
April 20, 2026, 6:54 pm | Source
If you're a DC concertgoer who purchased a ticket through Ticketmaster in the last decade, you may be getting a refund.
DC Police search for pair of suspected thieves on e-scooter in Navy Yard
April 20, 2026, 2:35 pm | Source
Police are asking for the public's help finding the duo that was caught on surveillance camera.
DC Emancipation Day draws thousands: Residents call for equity, accountability amid celebrations
April 20, 2026, 2:13 pm | Source
Thousands gathered for DC’s largest Emancipation Day yet, celebrating progress and reflecting on racial equality, amid concerns about costs and safety in the city.
1 detained after police chase with U-Haul truck on Suitland Parkway
April 20, 2026, 9:35 am | Source
Police are still searching for a second person who took off on foot.
DC Water repair on Alton Place expected to disrupt service until Monday
April 20, 2026, 2:36 am | Source
DC Water crews are working to repair a broken eight inch water main located on Alton Place NW. Here's what we know.
Police identify woman killed in deadly hit-and-run in West End
April 19, 2026, 11:18 pm | Source
WUSA9 spoke with a witness who said the scene was terrifying and heartbreaking. She said she hopes the driver is found soon.
Appeals court puts Trump White House ballroom dispute on hold
April 19, 2026, 7:30 pm | Source
The legal fight over Trump’s proposed White House ballroom is on hold as an appeals court weighs how much of the project can move forward.
D.C. Emancipation Day celebration moves to larger Pennsylvania Avenue site as crowds grow
April 19, 2026, 5:48 pm | Source
Parade, festival and concert mark the end of slavery in the District, drawing thousands to a new, expanded footprint in Northwest Washington.
Teen injured in shooting near Waterfront Metro
April 19, 2026, 3:08 am | Source
Here's what we know.
DC police looking for jeep after deadly Northwest hit-and-run
April 18, 2026, 6:13 pm | Source
A hit-and-run in Northwest DC left a woman dead late Saturday morning.
New federal documents reveal detailed plan to paint historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building, expanding on Trump’s vision for DC
April 18, 2026, 2:34 pm | Source
A Trump administration plan to paint a historic stone building near the White House bright white is under review, facing criticism from preservationists.
Teen takeover concerns prompt new DC curfew zones in NoMa, Navy Yard, RFK and Takoma
April 18, 2026, 11:19 am | Source
DC juvenile curfew zones implemented in NoMa, Navy Yard, RFK and Takoma amid teen takeover concerns.
DC students get hands-on experience as junior arborists during spring break
April 18, 2026, 3:40 am | Source
The students plan to draft and propose legislation to ban English Ivy in the District later this year.
4 DC Juvenile Curfew Zones in effect this weekend after mayor’s emergency order
April 18, 2026, 3:15 am | Source
This weekend's zones, covering Navy Yard, RFK, NoMa, and Takoma, aim to curb "Teen Takeovers" amid Mayor Bowser's emergency order.
DDOT conducts annual spraying of ginkgo trees
April 18, 2026, 2:22 am | Source
The trees are known to produce fruit with a foul odor.
MedStar Washington Center hosting community baby shower
April 18, 2026, 1:08 am | Source
Medstar Washington Hospital Center hosts a community baby shower to tackle high maternal mortality rates among Black women during Black Maternal Health Week.
Federal program that raised $9 billion for charities in 60 years could be dismantled by Trump administration
April 17, 2026, 10:27 pm | Source
The Office of Personnel Management says the Combined Federal Campaign wastes donor dollars. Charities say losing it would be devastating, especially right now.
Day 6 of deliberations: Jury is split in deadly Catholic University shooting
April 17, 2026, 10:24 pm | Source
Jaime Macedo is facing multiple charges, including felony first-degree murder while armed, for the killing of Maxwell Emerson.
New photos of Triumphal Arch released by White House
April 17, 2026, 9:57 pm | Source
The Trump administration released plans for the controversial 'Independence Arch' near the Lincoln Memorial.
Former high school teacher sentenced for sexual abuse of student
April 17, 2026, 8:58 pm | Source
Mark Williams, of Virginia, was the 17-year-old victim's high school teacher at Duke Ellington School for the Arts when the abuse occurred.
Howard University Hospital hosts community baby shower to recognize Black Maternal Health week
April 17, 2026, 8:36 pm | Source
Event organizers say Black maternal mortality isn’t just a public health issue, it’s a community crisis with real implications for families across the region.
Jack Evans drops out of race for DC Council chairman
April 17, 2026, 11:55 am | Source
Evans announced his campaign back in January.
Child pulled from Anacostia River dies at hospital
April 17, 2026, 3:17 am | Source
D.C. police are investigating after a child was taken to a hospital following a water rescue in Southeast.
Alex Ovechkin leaves door open to return despite retirement speculation
April 16, 2026, 10:13 pm | Source
The 40-year-old NHL all-time leading scorer says the decision rests on family, fitness and the roster around him.
DC celebrates 21st annual Emancipation Day
April 16, 2026, 9:04 pm | Source
Celebrate DC250 with Emancipation Day events, from the Day of Play at RFK to a kids' ball and vibrant parade, marking the freeing of enslaved people in 1862.
DC Mayor extends juvenile curfew citing weeks of disorderly behavior, violence
April 16, 2026, 8:41 pm | Source
The curfew zones were put in place in response to "teen takeovers," large gatherings of kids and teenagers promoted on social media.
Man arrested after jumping over barricade near Treasury Building
April 16, 2026, 7:16 pm | Source
Secret Service reports that one officer was cut in the altercation.
51 Steps to Freedom launches virtual museum in DC on Emancipation Day
April 16, 2026, 2:51 pm | Source
Visitors to DC can now literally step into Black history through augmented reality at more than 30 sites across the city.
New charges filed against man accused of planting pipe bombs near DNC, RNC headquarters
April 16, 2026, 3:25 am | Source
Brian J. Cole faces four federal charges, including attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction, for allegedly planting pipe bombs near political headquarters.
'I feel like adults are always trying to speak for us' | DC teens push back on stereotypes, call for real solutions at youth town hall
April 16, 2026, 3:25 am | Source
DC teens urged leaders to listen and invest in solutions like mental health support and safe spaces, instead of passing judgment.
Police believe shooting that killed 2 children was 'targeted'
April 16, 2026, 3:19 am | Source
A 14-year-old was found dead at the scene of the shooting Tuesday. Overnight, a 12-year-old died at a local hospital.
Car chase turned crash sends US Park Police Officer to the hospital
April 15, 2026, 11:17 pm | Source
A U.S. Park Police officer is hospitalized after a car chase in Northeast ends in a crash. The suspect fled on foot but was later apprehended, USPP reports.
Shaw residents demand action after Metrobus crash, current policy falls short
April 15, 2026, 10:20 pm | Source
MPD and DDOT only launch a Major Crash Investigation when a crash causes serious injuries or deaths. The lack of injuries means neither agency will investigate.
Jury struggles to reach a verdict in deadly Catholic University shooting
April 15, 2026, 9:56 pm | Source
Jaime Macedo is facing multiple charges including first-degree murder while armed for the death of Maxwell Emerson, 25, from Kentucky.
DC police officer charged with child porn, soliciting a minor caught by Maryland cop posing as teen
April 15, 2026, 9:18 pm | Source
A DC officer and ex-union chair faces child pornography and soliciting a minor charges in Maryland.
DC judge says pardoned Capitol rioter accused of assault, stalking needs to be tried in 100 days
April 15, 2026, 8:44 pm | Source
Bryan Betancur was arrested for stalking while he was under GPS supervision for an assault charge after he allegedly livestreamed himself touching women's hair.
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