Every single flight at @Reagan_Airport is canceled today. Crews are here clearing the snow on the runway. The airport is mostly empty aside from some staff who are working today. @wusa9
A heartbreaking update. The MPD officer struck on I-695 just two days before Christmas has died.Officer Terry Bennett was just 32-years old. He was an 8 year MPD veteran. Thinking of his family during this difficult time. @wusa9
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The school denied our request to see the video but did send over a statement, acknowledging the incident. We are waiting to hear back from MPD about any potential charges being filed in this case.
A DC mother says a teacher's aide was fired after 'mishandling' her 6-year-old son who has autism. Martinique White says it happened last month at Bridges Public Charter School. The investigation is ongoing, but White wants to see the aide face charges. @wusa9
The firefighters of Engine 18 recount the night an off-duty firefighter was shot. Gary Dziekan couldn't get through to a DC 911 operator, so he called his own fire station for help. @wusa9
President Donald Trump's emergency crime order has officially expired. Despite the 30-day crime crackdown expiring at 11:59 p.m., the National Guard will remain patrolling DC streets through November. @wusa9
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HEALTH ALERT: A common ingredient in gel polish is now banned in Europe. Experts say, the chemical could cause fertility issues. It's still allowed in the U.S. but many people are wondering if they should stop gel manicures. @wusa9
HAPPENING TODAY: A prayer vigil and search for a missing Prince George's County woman. 19-year old Dacara Thompson was last seen August 22. @wusa9
Details:
- 5:30pm - The corner of Jasmine Terrace & Riggs Road.
- If possible, wear pink.
PLEASE SHARE: A Maryland family is pleading for help after their 19-year-old daughter disappeared a week ago. Dacara Thompason was last seen near Jasmine Terrace and Riggs Road on Aug. 22.
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Missing 18-year-old Andrew Nguyen last seen today at 6am in the 9500 block of Old Creek Drive, Fairfax. He is 5β8β, 120lbs, with black hair & brown eyes. Last seen wearing a brown plaid shirt and dark pants. (1/2)
DEVELOPING: Air Canada suspends operations as flight attendants go on strike. Flight attendants walked off the job around 1 a.m. Saturday. @wusa9
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ROAD CLOSURE: 8/1/25 4:10 am Northbound Branch Ave at Auth Road all lanes will be closed due to a crash investigation. Please follow police direction. #MDTraffic
DC traffic was recently ranked the worst in the country. Sitting in that traffic can have a negative impact on your health. Dr. Lorenzo Norris joined us this morning on @wusa9 with some tips on how to reduce the stress that comes with your commute. @GWSMHS