The Montgomery County community is actively searching for missing 13-year-old Aiden "Niko" Offutt. The police are seeking public assistance in locating him.

D.C. celebrated MLK Day with sunny skies; a cold night followed. A sunny, windy Tuesday is expected with midweek warming. Temperatures to peak near 50°F Thursday before a chilly weekend with potential snow.

A D.C. man, Darrell Hinkle, was sentenced to 21 years for the April 2023 murder of Dajuan Blakney, after pleading guilty to second-degree murder while armed.

A Tennessee man pleaded guilty to hacking the U.S. Supreme Court, AmeriCorps, and VA Health System, facing up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine.

Two individuals pleaded guilty to roles in a D.C. drive-by shooting; one for murder, the other for obstruction. They face potential prison terms and await sentencing.

The D.C. Council invites the public to join their January 20 meetings virtually or in person, providing various platforms for live viewing and promising recordings on their website afterward.

Marcus Hazel admitted to strangling his girlfriend and pleaded guilty in court, with sentencing set for March 20, 2026.

George Sydnor sentenced to 40 years for murdering Christy Bautista in her hotel room in Washington, D.C. Judge Neal Kravitz imposed the sentence following Sydnor's guilty plea.

The NWS issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the D.C. area, with rain, snow, and up to 3 inches of accumulation in northeastern Maryland, cautioning against slippery roads.

MPD is seeking help to identify a suspect in a December 7, 2025, robbery in Northwest D.C., offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Metropolitan Police arrested Travis Brandon, 34, in connection with a burglary on Wisconsin Avenue, where he allegedly stole items including credit cards. The victim was unharmed, and the investigation continues.

The NWS reports overcast skies and temperatures around 38°F in Washington, with mixed precipitation and a high of 47°F expected. Clearer skies are forecast for MLK Day.

Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles introduced a $1 million emergency fund to support senior and caregiver services amid federal budget cuts.