Sen. Mullin visited Ponca City and announced $7.8M in the FY26 spending package for a new Ponca City Regional Airport terminal; FAA permitting is now underway.

Federal prosecutors say three men, including a Laurel resident, were indicted for allegedly rigging bids for school sports equipment, hitting at least 44 Mississippi schools.

Construction of the new Douglass Community Center in Ward 8, led by Mayor Muriel Bowser, begins, honoring Frederick Douglass with a $25 million investment in a modern, energy-efficient hub.

A Severn teacher scored a $50,000 Gold Bar Bingo win after a routine stop at a Landover Sunoco; the retailer will get a $500 bonus.

Unsecured personal loan balances rose to a record $276 billion as subprime borrowers and fintechs boosted originations, TransUnion finds.

A TPB update finds fatal crashes climbed through 2023; speeding, impaired driving and seatbelt nonuse stand out as leading causes. Local agencies are weighing cameras, calming and enforcement.

Carmen's Italian Ice plans a new Cabin John Village location in Potomac, bringing dozens of Italian-ice flavors, frozen custard and gelati this spring. The shop will join the center's restaurants and shops.

Monica Irene Delao was arrested in California for an Arizona parole violation related to narcotics; she had a history of criminal charges. Her boyfriend, Rene Tapia, was also arrested for possessing illegal items.

Montgomery County police arrested a 19-year-old Clarksburg man after investigators say he recorded women in dressing rooms at the Clarksburg Banana Republic between May and August 2025.

The FBI issued a FLASH advisory Thursday after a surge in ATM 'jackpotting' incidents. The bulletin lists indicators and mitigation steps for banks and retailers.

Two women from Texas are indicted for kidnapping and forced child labor, facing potential life sentences and fines. ICE and local authorities cooperated in the investigation.

Navajo, Hopi and San Juan Southern Paiute leaders traveled to Washington to press Congress to ratify a multi‑tribe water settlement and unlock roughly $5.1 billion for infrastructure. The push focuses on pipelines, wells and treatments meant to bring running water to many homes in northeastern Arizona.

211 San Diego launched a local outreach campaign to connect residents to food, housing and health services as federal benefit changes loom. The helpline says it will expand outreach and track program updates.