A shooting near Wisconsin Avenue and Upton Street closed Wisconsin Avenue at Porter Street Tuesday morning. Police say an extended closure is expected while detectives investigate.

Victor Renato Blythe was sentenced to 10 years for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material, prosecutors say.

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson has limited his pre-draft visits to the Washington Wizards, a bold signal less than a week before the NBA draft. The move puts D.C. in the spotlight for the No.1 pick.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, was admitted to a hospital on June 14, his office said. Spokesperson Stephanie Penn says he is "receiving excellent care."

A person was found in the water near the 1500 block of M Street SE on Saturday; police say the person was pronounced dead and the case is under investigation.

A 16‑year‑old from Temple Hills is among three juveniles charged after a viral brawl at the Navy Yard Chipotle. Police and the FBI continue to seek additional suspects.

A Silver Spring father and daughter were arrested and charged after a June 4 stabbing at a home they shared. Both face attempted first‑degree murder and assault counts.

A development agreement with the District will retool the 425 M St SW lot for townhomes, upending plans for twin apartment towers and prompting community pushback.

President Trump said a US‑Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend and paused planned strikes amid reports of a political understanding. Tehran says no final text has been approved.

A new bipartisan bill would extend CHIPS tax credits to low‑Earth‑orbit chipmaking, citing Chinese experiments and early commercial tests in space. Lawmakers say it could accelerate U.S. microgravity R&D.

DDOT is seeking public comment on a restriping plan for 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan, weighing a hardscaped median versus painted bike lanes. The survey is open through June 26, 2026 and construction is tentatively planned for August.

Douglas Development is marketing 4001 Brandywine St. NW in Tenleytown as a redevelopment site that could expand dramatically if rezoned. The listing spotlights density potential along Wisconsin Avenue.

MPD released surveillance images of two people wanted in a June 2 assault and robbery off Banner Lane. Police say one suspect struck a woman with a firearm and are asking residents to call with tips.