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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 18m

Capital One Arena was buzzing Wednesday night as thousands of fans turned out for the Caps season opener against the Bruins.

Caps fans flood Capital One Arena for season opener

Capital One Arena was buzzing Wednesday night as thousands of fans turned out for the Caps season opener against the Bruins. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 20m

Concerns are being raised about the field at Duval High School after multiple student athletes sustained injuries playing on it.

New concerns about field after Duval High School players injured

Duval high school senior and starting tight end Jayden Brown is already committed to play football at Temple University. But last Friday, dreams of playing at the next level took a slight turn. “I fee...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 51m

On this episode of All Ears with JP Finlay, we preview the rematch between the Commanders and the Bears. While HC Dan Quinn and QB Jayden Daniels want to leave the infamous 'Hail Mary' in the past, the man behind a viral moment is reliving the wild night.

Will the ‘Fail Mary' haunt the bears again?: All Ears with JP Finlay

On this episode of All Ears with JP Finlay, we preview the rematch between the Commanders and the Bears. While HC Dan Quinn and QB Jayden Daniels want to leave the infamous ‘Hail Mary’ in the past, th...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 3h

A teenager has been indicted in connection with a crash that killed a mother of two over the summer, but the victim’s mother says she’s not satisfied with the charges.

Teen charged in stolen car crash that killed mother of 2

A teenager has been indicted in connection with a crash that killed a mother of two in Prince George’s County, Maryland, over the summer, but the victim’s mother says she’s not satisfied with the char...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 3h

Amid mass layoffs and spending cuts at the federal government, some D.C.-area college students are rethinking their career plans.

Students alter career plans amid shutdown and mass layoffs

In the midst of the government shutdown, some D.C. college students are rethinking their career plans. Amid mass layoffs and spending cuts at the federal government, Clayton Detant, an international a...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 4h

D.C. police's involvement in immigration enforcement is putting a strain on the public's trust in its own officers. Also on The News4 Rundown: Thousands of drivers will have to reregister their vehicles after a new law kicked in defining what a historic car is.

DC police cooperation with ICE strains public trust: The News4 Rundown

D.C. police’s involvement in immigration enforcement is putting a strain on the public’s trust in its own officers. Also on The News4 Rundown: Thousands of drivers will have to reregister their vehicl...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 4h

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

Israel and Hamas sign ‘first phase' of peace plan, Trump says

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, President Donald Trump said Wednesday. “This means that ALL of t...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 5h

A man has been arrested on charges he had explosive materials near a D.C. church that was preparing to celebrate an annual Mass marking the start of the U.S. Supreme Court's term, according to police and court records.

Man charged with having explosive materials near DC church hosting Red Mass

A New Jersey man has been arrested on charges that he had explosive materials in his possession near a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing to celebrate an annual Mass marking the start of the ...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 5h

Black widow spiders, which are poisonous, have been found at Westfield High School in Chantilly.

Black widow spiders found at Westfield High School in Chantilly

Fairfax County Public Schools confirmed its pest management team has been called out to Westfield High School in Chantilly to deal with spiders. News4 confirmed through a letter sent out to parents th...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 5h

She acknowledged D.C. police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, coupled with the federal surge and National Guard troops on D.C. streets, has undermined the public’s trust in police.

Bowser says MPD's cooperation with immigration enforcement has undermined public trust in police

Dozens of people protested outside and inside the Wilson Building on Wednesday, calling on D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to end a voluntary collaboration by D.C. police with federal immigration officers. I...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 6h

White House officials have held increasingly serious discussions in recent days about President Donald Trump invoking the Insurrection Act.

Trump admin officials seriously discussing invoking Insurrection Act, sources say

A decision to invoke the act is not expected to be imminent, one senior administration official said. Were it to happen, it would be a notable escalation.

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 7h

Is a car built before 1999 historic? Maryland closed what some called the historic car loophole, which made registration cheaper and meant a safety inspection wasn’t required.

Is a car built before 1999 historic? Maryland tightens rules due to safety concerns

For years, owning a car that was simply old could save Maryland drivers money. That’s changing. The News4 I-Team has been tracking what some call a historic car loophole – a rule that allowed vehicles...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 8h

Some federal employees who are working but not being paid during the government shutdown can apply for a loan from the state of Maryland, the governor announced.

Federal employees working without pay can get loans from Maryland

Some federal employees who are working but not being paid during the government shutdown can apply for a loan from the state of Maryland, the governor announced. Maryland’s Federal Shutdown Loan Progr...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 12h

Protesters called on Mayor Bowser to keep D.C. police officers from collaborating with federal immigration enforcement.

‘Protect families not feds': Protesters rally against DC police and ICE collaboration

Protesters called on D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to keep D.C. police officers from collaborating with federal immigration enforcement. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 14h

Just In: Former FBI Director James Comey entered a not guilty plea during an appearance in a federal court in Alexandria for his arraignment on charges brought after a public campaign by President Trump to prosecute him.

Ex-FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case

Comey's attorney Pat Fitzgerald waived a reading of the indictment and asked for a jury trial during the brief court appearance.

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 16h

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to three scientists, including a UC Berkeley professor born to a family of Palestinian refugees, who worked to develop a new form of molecular architecture.

U.S. scientist among trio awarded chemistry Nobel for developing new molecular architecture

Japanese scientist Susumu Kitagawa, Australian Richard Robson and American Omar M. Yaghi were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday.

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 18h

Oven mitts, an upside-down logo hat, a tiki mug? Lauryn Ricketts peeks at some Capitals swag and giveaways fans can expect to see this season.

Lauryn Ricketts checks out Capitals swag giveaways ahead of season opener

Hats and oven mitts are among giveaways the Capitals have planned this season. News4’s Lauryn Ricketts takes a look ahead of the team’s home opener.

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 1d

After a draft White House memo argued furloughed federal workers are not entitled to backpay, the workforce is explaining what that means for their livelihoods.

Federal workers express concerns over possibility of not getting back pay

After a draft White House memo argued furloughed federal workers are not entitled to backpay, the workforce is explaining what that means for their livelihoods. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 1d

Tesfa Leith’s family is honoring his life and demanding answers after he was shot and killed by the Cheverly police chief.

Loved ones remember man killed by Cheverly police chief

Shalita Bee is doing something painful to even think about. She’s on a sidewalk surrounded by loved ones, just steps away from where her brother was killed one week ago. “I’m just in disbelief the way...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 1d

As the government shutdown continues, there is confusion surrounding whether federal workers will get back pay. Also on The News4 Rundown: a furloughed worker pushes for FMLA coverage and an exhibition showcases women artists of the DMV.

Confusion over back pay for federal workers: The News4 Rundown

As the government shutdown continues, there is confusion surrounding whether federal workers will get back pay. Also on The News4 Rundown: a furloughed worker pushes for FMLA coverage and an exhibitio...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 1d

Police officials in Prince George's County have signed an agreement they say will help domestic violence victims get better access to services.

Prince George's County aims to help domestic violence victims access services

Police officials in Prince George’s County have signed an agreement they say will help domestic violence victims get better access to services. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 1d

A groundbreaking exhibition showcases the work of 600 women artists from the DMV.

Exhibition showcases women artists of the DMV

A groundbreaking exhibition showcases the work of 600 women artists from the DMV. News4’s Shawn Yancy reports.

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 1d

Amid the fallout from a possible immigration arrest outside a Northeast D.C. school, News4 spoke to a parent who witnessed the incident.

‘Trust is broken': Parent reacts to possible immigration arrest near DC school

It was dismissal time at the D.C. Bilingual Public Charter School when what police call a routine traffic stop turned into a possible immigration arrest that has fueled tensions between the Metropolit...

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 1d

Dolly Parton's sister Freida Parton gave fans an update on the singer's health one week after she had to postpone her December 2025 Las Vegas residency.

Dolly Parton's sister Freida asks for prayers for singer's health

Dolly Parton’s sister Freida Parton gave fans an update on the “9 to 5” singer’s health one week after she had to postpone her December 2025 Las Vegas residency until next September.

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NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 1d

President Donald Trump suggested numerous times this week that he could invoke the sweeping presidential powers granted by the Insurrection Act “if necessary.”

Trump keeps threatening to use the Insurrection Act. What is it?

The Insurrection Act gives the president power to deploy the U.S. military domestically and to federalize National Guard troops during specific circumstances.

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