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'They said they were vitamins': Jail inmates unknowingly got ivermectin 09/04/2021 07:10am • An Arkansas doctor under investigation for prescribing an anti-parasite drug called ivermectin to jail detainees with COVID-19, even though federal health officials specifically warn against it, has said that those patients took the drug willingly. But several inmates at the Washington County jail DC rolls out resources for reporting employer mistreatment 09/03/2021 03:57pm • Workers in D.C. have gained a new resource geared toward making it easier to report employer mistreatment. D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine said he has formed a Labor Advisory Council to include "a diverse set of union representatives and leaders" providing outreach and education to workers. He Data Doctors: Buying tips for USB turntables 09/03/2021 03:15pm • Q: I’m getting back into music on vinyl, so what should I be looking for if I’m in the market for a record player that will connect to my computer? A: The revival of vinyl records has been growing in popularity for over a decade, which has prompted many companies to create new turntables that c Prince George's Co. police veteran indicted on tax evasion, obstruction of justice charges 09/03/2021 11:42am • A 26-year veteran of the Prince George's County, Maryland, police department has been indicted on federal tax evasion and obstruction of justice charges, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday. According to a six-count indictment, Edward Scott Finn, 47, of Dunkirk, Maryland, allegedly de Weekend Road and Rail: Holiday weekend lightens roadwork; a look at upcoming Metro closures 09/03/2021 06:26am • This being a long holiday weekend, the region will see an increase in travel volume with a decrease in scheduled roadwork. Meanwhile, Metro will be concluding its platform work on the Green and Yellow lines. We also take a look ahead at what’s in store for the Red Line beginning next week. H Man wanted for killing his mother in Md. linked to 3 cold-case homicides in DC 09/02/2021 11:28pm • A Maryland man wanted in the death of his mother is pending extradition to Prince George's County following his arrest in D.C., where an investigation found that he is linked to three cold cases, one of which dates back almost 30 years. John Frederick Carrington, 53, of Clinton, was arrested Wedn Dos and don’ts of at-home sunburn treatment 09/02/2021 04:46pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Summer is coming to a close, but if you’re planning one more beach or pool trip, it’s important to use sunscreen and seek medical attention if sunburns are severe. “As we resume normal summertime activities amidst the pande 'We were really lucky': Maryland leaders assess damage following tornado 09/02/2021 12:28pm • It didn’t take long before contractors and cleanup crews arrived at South River High School in Edgewater, Maryland, or at the golf course community not far behind it. Wood chippers and chainsaws were out early cleaning up tree debris — both branches and entire trees that had been knocked down †DC Jazz Fest returns this week at The Wharf 09/02/2021 05:05am • Last year, it was forced to go entirely virtual due to pandemic-related restrictions. This week, the 17th annual D.C. Jazz Festival returns in person from Wednesday, Sept. 1, to Sunday, Sept. 5. "We decided this year that we would do a live, in-person celebration at The Wharf, along with a Man killed in flooding at Rockville apartment complex identified 09/01/2021 10:35pm • A man is dead and another person is missing following flooding at an apartment complex in Rockville, Maryland, that also displaced at least 150 people Wednesday morning. The 19-year-old who died in the flood was identified as Melkin Daniel Cedillo. WTOP's news partners Telemundo Washington spoke Anne Arundel Co. announces coronavirus vaccine incentive for county employees 09/01/2021 02:53pm • County employees in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, can get paid to get the coronavirus vaccine. The incentive comes in the form of a $1,000 one-time payment if county employees get vaccinated by Nov. 30. And it includes those who have already been vaccinated as well. "Through working closel What should be in your emergency kit 09/01/2021 04:00am • Every home should have an emergency kit on hand for when storms and power outages occur. WTOP recommends you print it out this list ahead foul weather and power outages. Supplies to have on hand: Portable radio. If your power goes out, radio will be your lifeline. Preset your radios to 103. Here's how to help Afghan refugees 08/28/2021 06:34am • ▶ Watch Video: What's next for Afghan refugees? Since the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan earlier this month, organizations across the globe have worked to address the country's growing humanitarian emergency. As the U.S. scrambles to evacuate American citizens and its allies, Defens Data Doctors: The facts on cash-back websites 08/27/2021 06:14pm • Q: Are those cash-back websites a scam or are they safe to use? A: The internet has become such a huge way to get scammed that the adage "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is" has been ingrained into our collective psyche. A good dose of skepticism will serve you well as it pertain Reston man sentenced for creating counterfeit COVID-19 stimulus checks 08/27/2021 10:48am • A man from Reston, Virginia, was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for running a fraud scheme that involved creating counterfeit COVID-19 stimulus checks, according to officials. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia said that Jonathan Drew, 39, was sentenced to 70