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Celebrate Go-Go: Rare Essence Performs on WUSA9

5:30 PM, May 17, 2013

WUSA9's free Spring concert series continues Friday, May 17, with a rockin' performance from Rare Essence Go-Go band.

Elderly Man Sentenced To 60 Years For Carjacking, Kidnapping

5:05 PM, May 17, 2013

51-year-old Henry Sanders was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Friday after being convicted on carjacking and kidnapping charges.

4 Students Sent To Hospital After DC High School Fight

4:20 PM, May 17, 2013

Four student were transported to a local hospital with non life-threatening injures after a fight broke Ballou High School in D.C.

Man Sentenced For Killing Ex's Brother, Shooting Father

1:59 PM, May 17, 2013

The ex-girlfriend sought a protective order to keep him away from her and her family.

Woman Wins $1 Million From DC Scratcher Ticket

1:44 PM, May 17, 2013

Jacqueline Hull Hull, the mother of two teenagers, says, "I can take the kids to Disney World and I'm going to Vegas, Baby!"

DC Suspends Two Cabbys For Gas Pump Assault

1:05 PM, May 17, 2013

The DC Taxi Commission has "indefinitely suspended" two cab drivers who allegedly assaulted a man videotaping them blocking a gas pump.

Hilton Hollis Talks Designer Trunk Show And Hot Trends

9:52 AM, May 17, 2013

Hilton Hollis is having a trunk show at Betsy Fisher. He talked to us on Friday morning about some of the hottest trends and how to go from work to play.

Rat & Mouse Poop, Mold On Ice Machine, No Health Permits Close Restaurants

7:47 AM, May 17, 2013

A well known restaurant operating with an expired business license, another without a health permit, and then there are the mold and rodent issues.

PHOTOS: Top 20 Places To Get Cheap Dinner In D.C.?

7:46 AM, May 17, 2013

Top 20 Cheap Dinners In D.C.?

Montgomery County Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Plan One Step Closer To Reality

11:12 PM, May 16, 2013

If you live in Montgomery County, you may be one step closer to a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plan that stretches 80 miles, and perhaps a resulting property tax hike that stretches into the billions. 

Drunk Driving Crash Survivor Begins A New Chapter

6:26 PM, May 16, 2013

A young woman who videotaped the drunk driving crash in which she was the only survivor begins a new chapter.

Second IRS official resigns after scandal

5:29 PM, May 16, 2013

President Obama said on Thursday that he was naming a trusted White House budget official to serve as his new acting IRS commissioner, while a second top IRS official announced he was stepping down from the agency in the aftermath of revelations that the agency had targeted conservative groups for extra scrutiny.

Stray Bullet Goes Through D.C. Homeowner's Door

5:27 PM, May 16, 2013

A Southeast DC woman came home to a startling discovery.

DC Mayor Opposes Gun Insurance Mandate

1:27 PM, May 16, 2013

District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray's administration does not support a bill that would require gun owners in the nation's capital to carry liability insurance.

Bullet Found In Doors Of DC Home

12:42 PM, May 16, 2013

Police are investigating after a bullet was found in a home on G Street SE in D.C. on Thursday morning.

Former Officer Found Not Guilty In Shooting Case

12:18 PM, May 16, 2013

Former Prince George's County police officer Donald Taylor was found not guilty of all charges in court on Thursday. 

Secretary Of Transporation To Deliver Gallaudet University Commencement Address

11:17 AM, May 16, 2013

The Department of Transportation says Secretary Ray LaHood will be the speaker for Gallaudet University's 144th Commencement 

Bicyclist Transported To Hospital After Vehicle Hits Him In NW DC

11:11 AM, May 16, 2013

 A vehicle struck a bicycle at 11th and U Street NW in D.C. on Thursday morning.

LOOKING BACK: PHOTOS Of Locals Flocking To Chuck Brown's Viewing To Celebrate "Godfather of Go-Go"

7:39 AM, May 16, 2013

Take a look at these photos from outside of the Howard Theatre Tuesday morning as locals and fans of the late, great Chuck Brown flocked to his viewing to celebrate the "Godfather of Go-Go".

Chuck Brown's Daughter To Perform 1 Year After Father's Death

7:04 AM, May 16, 2013

KK said about performing at the tribute concert tonight, "I'll be crying but I'll have to wipe my tears and be a big girl and perform and show everybody what he told us. He told us to be strong. He was a strong man so I have to be strong."

Steven Spradling, MWAA Police Officer, Fatally Shot By Wife Rosangela Spardling In Va.

52-year-old Steven Spradling, an airport police officer, was fatally shot by his wife in Sterling,Va. on Friday.

5:16 PM, May 18, 2013

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Fla.

Officials estimate the jackpot at $590.5 million.

8:30 AM, May 19, 2013

Two Sisters Are Reunited Through Sports

Separated Sisters Reunite...a chance meeting changes local girls lives forever 

12:45 PM, May 13, 2013

Andre Brands Identified As Bicyclist Fatally Struck In DC

The bicyclist who was fatally struck on Thursday by a car has been identified, police say.

12:36 PM, May 18, 2013

They're Here: Cicada Sightings In Virginia

Friday, we received more photos of cicadas popping up in Virginia.

5:55 AM, May 17, 2013

GRAPHIC VIDEO: PGFD Truck 831 crew returned to a naked man on top of their fire truck In Calverton, Md.; The Man was tased

Police say he shot a man inside a car in Calverton while high on PCP, then fled, took off his clothing and climbed onto a fire truck.

4:10 PM, May 16, 2013

Mom of boys who died in SUV while she had sex arrested in Florida

Authorities say 2-year-old William Jensen and his 4-year-old brother, Tyler, became fatally overheated six weeks ago. William died that day of hyperthermia, Tyler died nearly a week later. 

11:00 PM, Jan 17, 2013

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