Clouds and rain are expected in Washington D.C. on Columbus Day with a 60% chance of precipitation and a high of 61 degrees. Clearer weather is forecasted for the week with sunny days and highs in the low 60s.

Metropolitan Police arrested 19-year-old Zion Greely for assault with a gun in a NW D.C. shooting. This follows the earlier arrest of Lorenzo Covington on the same charge.

Joshua Carter was arrested in North Carolina for the September homicide of Akwalabeng Fontava in North Bethesda; a second suspect, Justin Collins, remains at large.

Republican governors led by Larry Rhoden criticize Senate Democrats, particularly Schumer, for blocking a bipartisan funding extension, causing negative impacts during the federal government shutdown.

Montgomery County Council invites young people to share their views at the Youth Town Hall on Nov. 5, facilitating direct engagement in local policymaking.

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark criticizes Republicans, especially Mike Johnson, for health care cuts and a government shutdown, leading to increased insurance premiums.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announces a $41 million stopgap to maintain the Essential Air Service program during a government shutdown caused by political disputes.

Police in Montgomery County are seeking help to find missing 14-year-old Sydney Howell; the community is urged to assist by reporting any relevant information.

Montgomery County will provide an update on its Behavioral Health Diversion Center at a meeting on October 29. The virtual session will share progress on the center, which aims to offer crisis care and reduce reliance on ERs and jails.

Samora Buchanan was arrested by MPD for multiple burglaries in the U Street Corridor, facing four counts of Burglary Two after evidence was found in his home.

Davon Sargent, a convicted felon, got a 14-month prison sentence for unlawful firearm possession, following a guilty plea and an incident involving a 9mm Glock pistol.

Montgomery County Police seek public help in finding two suspects linked to a North Bethesda homicide involving the death of Akwalabeng Fontava and related abductions.

Metropolitan Police arrested a suspect for a robbery in Mount Pleasant after a victim was chased from a residence they had met at through a dating app.