Alexis Wainwright

6 days ago | wusa9.com | Alexis Wainwright

Car involved in the crash has almost $4,000 in traffic violations prior to this incident. The driver involved received a citation and neighbors aren't happy. WASHINGTON — Authorities have identified the woman struck and killed while crossing the street Wednesday evening as 74-year-old Kathy Turner. The deadly crash happened at the intersection of 6th and M streets in Southwest D.C.—a spot neighbors say has long been dangerous.

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Alexis Wainwright

The longtime staple says it will be closed after business Sunday amid economic challenges. WASHINGTON — A popular neighborhood bar in Northeast D.C. is closing its doors after more than a decade of serving the Brookland community. Brookland’s Finest Bar and Kitchen, located at the corner of Jackson and 12th Street NE, will officially shut down on Sunday, citing ongoing financial challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, rising labor costs and tariffs.

1 week ago | wusa9.com | Alexis Wainwright

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland senior Shyanne Sellers has officially been invited to the 2025 WNBA Draft, the University of Maryland announced this week. Sellers, who has spent all four years with the Terrapins’ women’s basketball team, played a key role in leading the team to a historic NCAA Sweet 16 appearance this season. Ahead of the tournament, Sellers spoke with WUSA9 about the excitement of postseason play and the journey that brought her to this moment.

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Alexis Wainwright

Around 200 people attended the rally, sending a strong message to the Montgomery County Council: Protect the future of the county’s schools. ROCKVILLE, Md. — Montgomery County parents, teachers, and school leaders gathered Tuesday to voice their concerns over potential education cuts at the federal and state levels.

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Alexis Wainwright

In the wake of Thursday's attack, WUSA9 spoke with some of the victims, who shared their terrifying experiences. WASHINGTON — Six people were recovering Friday night after a man went on a random stabbing spree Thursday in Northeast D.C. Police have identified the suspect as 34-year-old Kevin Steve Andrade of Southeast D.C. In the wake of Thursday's attack, WUSA9 spoke with some of the victims, who shared their terrifying experiences.