WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)

WUSA, also known as Channel 9, is a television station affiliated with CBS, situated in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. This station is owned by Tegna, Inc., which is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, a nearby suburb. WUSA serves as the primary television outlet for Tegna. Its studios and transmitter are housed at Broadcast House on Wisconsin Avenue, located in the Tenleytown area on the northwestern side of the city. Notably, WUSA is the largest CBS affiliate based on market size that is not directly owned and operated by CBS itself.

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#32387

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#6289

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Virginia state senator says son was inside school during West Potomac stabbing

21 hours ago | wusa9.com | Ittai Sopher

The Democratic majority leader graduated from West Potomac in 1989. He said his three other children also graduated from the Fairfax County high school. FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — After a 16-year-old boy was stabbed at a Fairfax County high school Wednesday, Virginia political leaders said the attack had a personal impact. State Sen. Scott Surovell, who represents the Belle Haven community where West Potomac High School is, said his son was inside the school when the stabbing happened.
Public safety back in spotlight in DC as council considers new plan

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Jess Arnold

The council is holding two days of hearings on the Peace DC plan starting Wednesday. WASHINGTON — The DC Council is holding two days of hearings on the new Peace DC plan aimed at reducing crime, recruiting public safety personnel, and making neighborhoods safer. The head of the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto, proposed this plan as a build on last year's Secure DC.
Maryland's IT tax hike and its ripple effect on small businesses

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Matt Gregory

Maryland's new 3% data and information technology tax will increase business IT costs and affect consumer prices starting July 2025. ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The budget season is over in Maryland, but WUSA9 wanted to look at how some of the new tax and fee increases will impact your wallet. To bail out a massive budget hole, this spring, lawmakers added several new taxes and fee increases paired with budget cuts. One of the biggest revenue drivers came from a new data and information technology tax.
Woman killed during "construction accident" at unfinished Oakton property

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Ittai Sopher

The deadly wreck happened on the 12000 block of Waples Mill Road at an unfinished house that was under construction. Credit: WUSA9 / Sky9 Waples Mill Road in Oakton, Va. at around 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday. OAKTON, Va. — A woman was killed and a man was taken to the hospital after what the Fairfax County Police Department described Tuesday as a "construction accident" in Oakton. The deadly wreck happened on the 12000 block of Waples Mill Road at an unfinished house.
New charges for nurse accused of abusing newborn babies at Virginia hospital

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Ittai Sopher

Erin Strotman, was a nurse in Henrico Doctors' Hospital's neonatal ICU. She has a court hearing scheduled for Wednesday. Erin Strotman was initially charged in connection with a fracture on a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit, at Henrico Doctor's Hospital near Richmond.
Multiple people injured after car crash in Chevy Chase

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Amber Anderson

CHEVY CHASE, Md. — Two people have been hospitalized due to a multi-car crash. Very few details are known at this time. On Tuesday, police were called to the intersection of Bradley Lane and Maple Avenue during evening rush hour for reports of a car crash. Two people were taken to local hospitals. Their conditions are unknown at this time. Officials report that a power line was also knocked down during the crash. Crews with Pepco were called out to the scene.
DC Forecast: Above-average temperatures for the rest of the week

2 days ago | wusa9.com | Jonathan Myers

Forecast Temperatures will be back up to 80 degrees Tuesday. Author: Jonathan Myers, Topper Shutt, Kaitlyn McGrath, Makayla Lucero, Miri Marshall Published: 6:44 AM EDT April 22, 2025 Updated: 9:14 AM EDT April 22, 2025 WASHINGTON — Three Things To Know: Above-average temperatures all weekNext rain chance Friday and SaturdayTree pollen remains high Forecast:Tuesday: Becoming partly cloudy. Unseasonably warm. Highs: 77 - 82. Winds: NW 5 - 15.
Monsignor recalls Pope Francis' visit to DC Cathedral

2 days ago | wusa9.com | Matt Gregory

In 2015, Pope Francis visited St. Matthew's Cathedral, bringing a memorable message with him. WASHINGTON — It’s rare to have a Pope visit your city, let alone visit your church. Nearly a decade after Pope Francis stopped in at the Cathedral of St. Matthew in DuPont Circle, the memories and message of that meeting resonate in the halls and among the faithful. On Monday, as the memorial bunting went up above the façade of the cathedral, the memories came down inside.
2 Washington archbishops are eligible to become pope

3 days ago | wusa9.com | Ittai Sopher

Headquarted in Hyattsville, the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Washington oversees Washington, D.C. and six neighboring Maryland counties. WASHINGTON — Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church for the past 12 years, died early in the morning on Easter Monday at age 88. Now, the world's attention is on who will become the next pope.
Multiple fights break out at local wing shop along U St

4 days ago | wusa9.com | Amber Anderson

Violence erupted city-wide over Easter weekend with multiple fights at Navy Yard and an American Best Wing Shop. WASHINGTON — Fights broke out all over the city during Easter weekend. From teens fighting at Navy Yard in Southwest, to group fights at the local wing shop down on U Street, this was a violent weekend all around. On Saturday, WUSA9 received a video from someone along the 1000 block of U Street where multiple fights had broken out inside of the Americans Best Wing Shop.