Amidst protests, Festus leaders clear initial hurdle for 240-acre development, fueling debate over economic growth vs.

The Australian Fire Danger Rating System gives you an idea of how dangerous a fire could be if one starts in your area. It's quite simple — and it could save your life. It's important to stay up to ...

For the first time in over 30 years, the Beacon is changing how it virtually operates with a new publishing platform.

Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington, D.C., announced on Tuesday that she will not be seeking re-election next year.

A 42-year-old is facing decades in prison for the brutal murder of his roommate and stabbing of a woman who witnessed the attack, announced the United States Attorney's Office for the District of ...

Three people are facing charges after they were involved in a kidnapping in Southeast D.C., where two victims were stabbed and bund with duct tape, detailed officials.