Melanie Alnwick

Washington, D.C.

Reporter and Anchor at WTTG-TV (Washington, DC)

Reporter and Anchor at WDCA-TV (Washington, DC)

Journalist, Anchor, @fox5dc. Fan, Critic, Contrarian. Paddling as fast as I can.

Articles

Westernport Flood: Maryland town covered in mud after floodwaters force evacuation of school

20 hours ago | fox5dc.com | Melanie Alnwick

Flash flooding prompts school evacuation in western Maryland Heavy rains triggered flash floods across Western Maryland, forcing a school evacuation as rising waters threatened the area. The risk of additional flooding remains high Wednesday. FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick is assessing the damage as daylight reveals the storm’s impact.
Baltimore fire disrupts rail service, causing major delays across DC region

1 day ago | fox5dc.com | Melanie Alnwick

Baltimore fire disrupts rail service, causing major delays across DC region A fire in Baltimore is impacting train service in the D.C. region on Tuesday, with major rail lines announcing delays and cancellations. FOX 5's Melanie Alnwick has updates for the morning commute. WASHINGTON - A fire at a Baltimore warehouse is impacting train service in the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday, with major rail lines announcing delays and cancellations.
Robert Prevost celebrated by DC Catholics after historic election as first American pope

5 days ago | fox5dc.com | Melanie Alnwick

Robert Prevost celebrated by DC Catholics Catholics across the United States are celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV, Chicago-born Augustinian missionary Robert Prevost, as the first American pontiff in history. The excitement is especially strong at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON - Catholics across the United States are celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV, Chicago-born Augustinian missionary Robert Prevost, as the first American pontiff in history.
US air traffic control system overhaul to be unveiled amid safety concerns

6 days ago | fox5dc.com | Melanie Alnwick

US air traffic control system overhaul to be unveiled amid safety concerns Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to unveil a multi-billion-dollar plan Thursday to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system, following a series of high-profile safety incidents. WASHINGTON - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to unveil a multi-billion-dollar plan Thursday to modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system, following a series of high-profile safety incidents.
US air traffic control system overhaul to be unveiled amid safety concerns

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Melanie Alnwick

Melanie AlnwickThu, May 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM UTC1 min readThe BriefU.S. transportation officials plan multi-billion-dollar air traffic system overhaul. Safety concerns mount after a series of high-profile aviation incidents. Congress must approve funding for upgrades to aging infrastructure.
PBS, NPR hit with federal funding cuts as Trump cites alleged bias in executive order

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Melanie Alnwick

The BriefTrump signs executive order cutting $500 million in federal funding for NPR and PBS. White House cites alleged bias, calling the outlets "radical, woke propaganda."Corporation for Public Broadcasting files lawsuit, challenging the cuts. WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed an executive order slashing federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), citing alleged bias in their reporting.
Second protective order discovered in Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case

2 weeks ago | fox5dc.com | Melanie Alnwick

Second protective order discovered in Abrego Garcia case New details have surfaced in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, as efforts to secure his return continue. A federal judge has authorized depositions of Trump administration officials while weighing potential contempt charges for not facilitating his return to the United States.
Second protective order discovered in Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Melanie Alnwick

The BriefFederal judge weighs contempt charges as deportation efforts for Abrego Garcia face scrutiny. Second protective order surfaces, alleging abuse; family reportedly sought counseling. Senator Van Hollen highlights legal and procedural concerns in deportation case. WASHINGTON - New details have surfaced in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador, as efforts to secure his return continue.
Man, juvenile shot near Petworth Metro station; police release images of vehicle involved

2 weeks ago | fox5dc.com | Melanie Alnwick

WASHINGTON - Police in Washington, D.C., are searching for a suspect who shot two people near the busy Petworth Metro Station late Tuesday night. Shooting near Petworth Metro What we know: The shooting occurred just after 9 p.m. near a bus stop in the 3700 block of Georgia Avenue NW, close to New Hampshire Avenue and the Metro station property. Residents reported hearing what sounded like automatic gunfire, prompting commuters and neighbors to seek cover.
Teen killed, another injured in shooting near Petworth Metro station in DC

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Melanie Alnwick

Melanie AlnwickWed, April 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM UTC1 min readThe Brief1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting near Petworth Metro Station. Police have located a black Honda HR-V, plate JN9940. Residents heard automatic gunfire; homicide investigators are involved. WASHINGTON - Authorities say a teen was killed and another was injured during a shooting near the busy Petworth Metro station in Washington, D.C. late Tuesday night.