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DC Taxis Caught On WUSA9 Camera Fined $500

11:15 PM, May 22, 2013

The DC Taxi Commission says it issued 15 citations, including $500 fines for refusing to pick up black and disabled passengers, while tracking an undercover WUSA9 investigation.

CAUGHT ON CAM: Police Search For Robbery Suspect

10:19 PM, May 22, 2013

Police are looking for a suspect in connection to a robbery in S.E.

Undercover Probe: 25% Of Taxis Strand Black Riders

10:06 PM, May 22, 2013

A WUSA9 undercover investigation documents black passengers waiting longer and being stranded on DC streets by 25% of cabs who passed them by in favor of white customers.

Man Critical After Motorcycle, Vehicle Collision

9:58 PM, May 22, 2013

A man was sent to the hospital in critical condition after a motorcycle and a vehicle collided, police say.

New Elephant Arrives At National Zoo

8:45 PM, May 22, 2013

A new Asian elephant arrived at the National Zoo on Wednesday.

Vendor: Someone Has Tampered With DC Ambulances

5:45 PM, May 22, 2013

A mechanic that repairs DC Fire Department ambulances suspects that somebody has been tampering with emergency vehicles.

DC Schools Chancellor Orders Shakeup Of 2 Schools

4:39 PM, May 22, 2013

More than 100 teachers and staff at two District of Columbia public schools will have to reapply for their jobs.

'Sinkhole De Mayo' Cocktail Marks DC Traffic Incident

2:03 PM, May 22, 2013

A restaurant near the scene of a large sinkhole has created a cocktail to mark the event.

DC Police: Robber Snuck Up, Used Taser

1:56 PM, May 22, 2013

Police are looking for the robber who snuck up behind his victim and used a Taser on Tuesday night

D.C. Man Sentenced For Trying To Steal Money From Pizza Shop Without A Weapon

1:42 PM, May 22, 2013

D.C. Man Sentenced For Trying To Steal Money From Pizza Shop Without A Weapon

Bicyclist Struck On MLK Jr Ave NE

7:53 AM, May 22, 2013

A bicyclist was struck at Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and V Street SE on Wednesday morning, say police.

Man Stabbed In Stomach In Northeast DC

7:47 AM, May 22, 2013

Police are looking for a man who stabbed another man Wednesday morning in the 200 block of 33rd Street NE in DC.

Exorcism or Healing Touch?

11:20 PM, May 21, 2013

Reaction to a viral video showing Pope Francis performing what some say is an exorcism is pouring out across the globe and in D.C.

Woman Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter

9:16 PM, May 21, 2013

Maria N. Werts, 49 of Washington plead guilty today in connection to charges of involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence stemming from a recent traffic
fatality, officials said. 

Tips on Surviving a Storm

6:47 PM, May 21, 2013

Smithsonian: 2 Arrested During Fast-Food Strike

6:16 PM, May 21, 2013

A fast-food workers strike did not shut down the McDonald's inside the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, officials say.

Government Workers' Protest Shuts Down Traffic

6:09 PM, May 21, 2013

Protests in Washington, D.C. aren't new but this one shut down traffic during the height of the Tuesday morning commute.

Man Arrested In DC Sexual Assault And Burglary

3:09 PM, May 21, 2013

DC Police arrested 26-year-old Domingo Martinez on Tuesday on sexual assault and burglary charges.

Protesters Denounce IRS At Agency's Headquarters

1:37 PM, May 21, 2013

The protesters listened to speeches Tuesday afternoon and carried signs reading "Audit the IRS" and "Don't audit me, bro."

D.C. Area Mugshots

1:20 PM, May 21, 2013

D.C. Area Mugshots

Parking Deck Collapse At Westfield Montgomery Mall In Md.

A parking deck collapse at Montgomery Mall leaves one dead and one person critically injured, officials said. 

10:11 PM, May 23, 2013

DC Taxis Caught On Camera Refusing Black And Disabled Passengers Fined

The DC Taxi Commission says it issued 15 citations, including $500 fines for refusing to pick up black and disabled passengers, while tracking an undercover WUSA9 investigation.

11:15 PM, May 22, 2013

Wash. State Patrol: I-5 bridge collapses into Skagit River; sends vehicles, people into water

The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.

3:44 AM, May 24, 2013

Julian Dawkins, PBS Shuttle Driver, Killed By Off-Duty Arlington Sheriff's Deputy In Alexandria

Alexandria prosecutor is meeting with detectives to see if the deputy should face charges for killing Julian Dawkins

12:01 PM, May 23, 2013

Fransico Milos and Lynnie Lewis have been charged in connection to multiple weapons and narcotics violations

Two suspects have been charged in connection to multiple weapons and narcotics violations, police said.

4:25 PM, May 23, 2013

McDonald's, Gold's Gym, Rite Aid, Far East Taco Grille Food Trucks, Chinese Dragon and Loch Lomond Bakery All Hit With Health Code Violations

A well known franchise in Maryland cited for leaking waste water, a bakery with rodent droppings, and no workers certified in food safety get some Virginia places in hot water.

11:20 PM, May 23, 2013

Va. Rep. Letter Opposes NOAA Furloughs, Mentions OK Tornado

Rep. Frank Wolf wrote a letter to Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank strongly opposing the proposed four-day furlough for all NOAA employees, including National Weather Service employees.

12:25 PM, May 22, 2013

Richard J. Curl sentenced to 7 years for sex abuse

A Virginia man who was once one of the nation's most prominent swimming coaches has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.

4:47 PM, May 23, 2013

Man travels globe using nothing but human power

Death of a close friend inspires software engineer to follow through on his dream.

6:50 PM, May 23, 2013

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