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A man has been sentenced to more than 6 years after an innocent bystander was killed in a street racing crash in D.C. Rasheed Murray admitted to being drunk behind the wheel in July 2015, when he lost control of his car during the illegal race, killing Matthew Roth. News4’s Paul Wagner has more from Roth’s family who say justice...

Data shows thousands of students tested positive and thousands more still haven’t provided their results. Mark Segraves reports.

It was the first day back in the classroom on Thursday for D.C. public school students who showed proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Fifty thousand students picked up rapid test kits and then uploaded the results on the same day – a massive logistical challenge made harder by the snow. By most accounts the return to classes went smoothly,…

A year after rioters stormed into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are planning to remember the tragic day that led to violence and several deaths. These are the events planned for Thursday: 9 a.m. — President Joe Biden will deliver remarks from the U.S. Capitol. 12 p.m. —U.S. House Prayer and moment of...

Storm Team4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer recaps the big snow day and says how the leftover snow will impact our Tuesday morning.

Many of the region’s school systems have announced closures for Tuesday after a major snowstorm dumped as much as a foot of snow on parts of the D.C. area. Here are the latest school closures and delays: Alexandria Public Schools and offices and offices will close for in-person learning and activities on Jan. 4. However, the district says there...

Drivers were stranded all across the DC Capital region on Monday after heavy snow piled up on roads and highways.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a snow emergency. Up to 1.5 inches of snow were falling per hour in downtown D.C. as of midday, Storm Team4’s Doug Kammerer said.

New laws go into effect in the D.C. area on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 related to plastic bags, leaf blowers, disposable utensils, car insurance and more. Here’s a rundown.

Residents and students have had to face the dangers of two streets: Eastern Avenue, the D.C. border, and Blair Road, in Montgomery County. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports on how it is becoming safer.

Parks and other outdoor spaces have seen a big increase in use during the pandemic as people see them as safe spaces to exercise and play. But residents of one Northwest D.C. neighborhood found accessing these outdoor areas to be a challenge. They have been walking blocks to enjoy a nearby park in Silver Spring, Maryland.  Residents and students...

2021 brought an attack on the U.S. Capitol, the second calendar year of the COVID-19 pandemic, swarms of cicadas and zebras on the loose.

D.C. will require proof of vaccination at restaurants and several other types of establishment as daily COVID-19 case counts hit dramatic new highs, the mayor announced Wednesday.

The mayor of D.C. will reinstate the indoor mask mandate and institute a vaccine and booster mandate for District government employees.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed Dec. 17 as “Wendy Rieger Day” in the District after an impressive 33 years at NBC4 Washington.

The District is seeing its biggest spike in new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, and on D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Friday that she’s not ruling out reinstating the mask mandate. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

The driver of a stolen car crashed into a Georgetown University bus in downtown D.C. Wednesday and the car burst into flames, police say and images show.

The lifetime achievement awards for artistic excellence were back at the Kennedy Center’s main opera house after the coronavirus pandemic forced delays and major changes to last year’s plans. Honorees included Bette Midler.

The D.C. government is providing $4 million to the safe passages program, which is intended to reduce student violence to and from schools. News4’s Mark Segraves has what you need to know about the program.

DC Department of Health Director LaQuandra Nesbitt said the delta is the most dominant variant among coronavirus cases in Washington, D.C.