Top News from WTOP
The top news of the day impacting people living in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Top News from WTOP is produced Monday - Friday and released by 6 a.m. each day. Get the latest news in the DMV from the neighborhood source you trust.
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Top News from WTOP - 7AM Update - October 14th, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: Today's blast of summer weather could set records for October. When it comes to national guard troops near ballot boxes, what’s legal and what isn’t?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP - 6PM Update - October 13, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP - 7AM Update - October 13th, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: Local election boards in Maryland can start counting mail-in ballots today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - OCTOBER 12, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include: the latest on a lengthy court hearing today centered on the East Potomac golf course in DC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP - 9 AM Update - October 12, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - OCTOBER 9, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include: a Fairfax cop charged with shoplifting, Montgomery County fire safety and Trump reaching a deal with Russia for diesel.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP - 9 AM Update - October 9, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP - 6PM UPDATE - OCTOBER 8, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include: the latest on Naresh Bhatt's trial, missing UMD student found and Senate races debates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP - 9AM Update - October 8, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP - 11pM UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia Today’s stories include: the latest the cold case breakthrough in Prince George's County, the Kennedy Center, and Chesapeake Bay protection.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP - 9 a.m. update - August 21, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 8am UPDATE -- August 17, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C. Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 3 PM UPDATE -- August 9, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern VirginiaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 7am UPDATE -- August 4, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top news From WTOP -- 8 am Update -- Aug. 1, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP - 7 a.m. update - July 17, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 3 PM UPDATE -- June 20, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 3 PM UPDATE -- June 14, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP -- 3 PM UPDATE -- June 12, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP - 7AM Update - June 9, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 4 PM UPDATE -- June 7, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 4 PM UPDATE -- May 30, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WTOP Top News Update - 8 AM - May 22, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP - 5PM Update - May 14, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 5 p.m. Update -- May 1, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern VirginiaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP- 2PM UPDATE - APRIL 18, 2026
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TOP News From WTOP - 6pm Update - September 30, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP 9am Update - September 30th, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: Countdown to Shutdown. We've got team coverage of the likely government shutdown at the end of today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP 9am Update - September 29th, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: Top leaders are set to meet at the White House today...in hopes of avoiding a government shutdown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP - 4pm Update - September 28, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP - 10AM Update - September 28, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Top stories include: the Commander's game, an MPD law enforcement recruitment fair, and an unmarked cemetery in Prince George's County.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP 9am Update - September 27, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 3 PM -- September, 26, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP 9am Update - September 26, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP 5pm update - September 25, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP 8am Update - September 25th, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: More federal firings could be coming if the government shuts down next week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP 5pm Update - September 24, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TOP News From WTOP 9am Update - September 24th, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: Multiple people shot at an ICE field office in Dallas this morningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP - 4pm Update September 23, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP - 8AM Update - September 21, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today's top stories include: University of Maryland body lice outbreak, an increase in Virginia human trafficking cases, and the Commanders game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 4 PM Update -- Sept. 20, 2025
Top Stories of the Day from WTOP NewsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP 9 a.m. Update - September 20, 2025
Top News From WTOP 9 a.m. Update - September 20, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP 7 a.m. Update - September 19, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP 3pm Update - September 18, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP 8am Update - September 18th, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: The Washington Commanders will move the team from Maryland back to DC! Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show is off the air indefinitely after remarks in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:
TOP News From WTOP 5pm Update - September 17, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP 9am Update - September 17th, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: The plan to return the Commanders to DC...could cross the goal line today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP 3pm Update - September 16th, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP 9am Update - September 16th, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: Legendary actor Robert Redford has died. A debate and vote today on whether to prosecute juveniles as adults in the district.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP 8 a.m. Update - September 15, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP 7am Update - September 13, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP 5pm Update - September 12, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP 7am Update - September 12th, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP 4pm Update - September 11, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP 9am Update - September 10th, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: President Trump's declared emergency is set to end today. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP 9am Update - September 9th, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: Maryland Governor Wes Moore says he wants another term. Virginia voters today elect a new member of Congress to replace the late Gerry Connolly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 3 PM Update - September, 8, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 9 a.m. update -- September 8, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 7 a.m. update -- September 6, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 3 PM Update -- September 5, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia... MLB Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles Legend Cal Ripken Jr. joins to talk about the 30th anniversary of his ironman streak.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP - 090425 9AM UDATE - SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP 9am Update -- September 2nd
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: A warning for you from firefighters as the drought of rain continues in the DC region. The death toll from a major earthquake in Afghanistan is on the rise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-
Top News From WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP - 9AM Update - August 1, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today’s stories include Labor Day festivities, a Germantown stabbing, and device arrest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP - 5PM UPDATE - AUGUST 31, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 9am UPDATE -- August, 31, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP - 6 a.m. Update - Aug. 30, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP - 5PM Update - August 30, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today's top stories include: masked agents in DC, a landmark case in the use of DNA, and AI used in rental properties.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WTOP - 4PM UPDATE - AUGUST 29, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP 8am Update - August 28th, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: The National Guard's use in beautifying DC isn't universally accepted. Questions are being raised about a long-serving DC political figureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP - 5PM Update - August 27, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Top stories include: A mass shooting at a school in Minneapolis, Mayor Muriel Bowser meeting with the President, and the White House running Union Station. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP 8am Update - August 26th, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.Today's top news stories: School’s back in session in several Maryland districts—and we’ll have team coverage. The White House says the federal law enforcement surge in D.C. has led to more than 1,000 arrests so far. We’ll talk more about this federal crime initiative with D.C.’s top prosecutor, U.S. Attorney Jeani
Top News from WTOP - 10AM UPDATE - AUGUST 24, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News from WTOP - 6 a.m. Update - Aug. 23, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top News From WTOP -- 3 PM Update -- August 22, 2025
The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
