DC region experiences its first snow day of 2024 - Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | January 16, 2024 [Web version](   [Snow and freezing rain continue to fall in DC region, slick road conditions remain]( The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning, with hazardous conditions impacting the morning commute a day after snow blanketed the D.C. region. [READ MORE](   [DC's MLK parade marches on despite wintry weather]( Norman Nixon from the D.C. MLK Holiday Committee pointed out that the celebration is more than just a parade: “In addition to the parade we do have a health fair with community and health organizations doing free screenings.” [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Reach your audience with the right message at the right time]( Is your marketing hitting a dead end? Are you unable to tie business goals to advertising revenue? Not sure if your digital outreach is hitting ROI? Connect with 2060 Digital to discover how you can reach the right audience with the right message.   [‘Do you know how many lives I could save for that?': Va. Sen. Roem chides moving transportation funds for arena]( State Sen. Danica Roem tells WTOP that the Youngkin administration's plan to pay upfront spending by diverting existing transportation funds isn't specific enough. [READ MORE](   [Rallying in the snow: ‘Don't Mute DC' protest arena move outside Capital One Arena]( Demonstrators also called for others to contact their elected officials to stop the Wizards and Capitals' proposed move to Potomac Yard. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Bright MLS [Taking action to ensure fairness and equity in housing: How government and real estate can work together]( The current housing market presents lots of challenges for first-time buyers and people in the market for a home. WTOP's Mitchell Miller discusses with Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland's 4th District and Amit Kulkarni and Lisa Sturtevant from Bright MLS.   [How Fairfax Co. is using data patterns to help make roads safer]( Launching its new mobility and transportation dashboard will help Fairfax County lawmakers evaluate crash data to help make more informed future decisions about community needs. [READ MORE](   [Man arrested for killing dog in Falls Church may have killed other animals, farm director says]( Muriel Forrest, executive director of Wheatland Farm, said they found four dead chickens on the farm, and that a worker confronted the Virginia man near their barn. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Ensuring data resiliency | Download now]( Learn how agencies are utilizing data to drive mission success and keep pace with emerging technology.   [Virginia rated ‘strong' for preparing educators to teach reading]( "Virginia is a state that many states can learn from." The Commonwealth's policies to assist educators received high marks, while Maryland and D.C. earned "moderate" overall ratings. [READ MORE](   [Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place]( Donald Trump decisively won the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his closest rivals languishing far behind, a crucial victory that reinforces the former president's grip on his party at the outset of the GOP's 2024 nomination fight. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Red Hat [AI success relies on good planning, data and engineering]( Planning for artificial intelligence should start with the use cases. How might it benefit the organization? Who will it affect? Where can we get some quick wins?   [Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post television critic Tom Shales dies at 79]( Tom Shales, whose voice was regularly heard on WTOP, covered news programs, sitcoms and other media moments for 39 years before leaving the outlet in 2010. [READ MORE](   [‘Succession' dominates drama Emmys, ‘The Bear' claims comedy and Quinta Brunson makes history]( “Succession” secured its legacy with its third best drama series award, “The Bear” feasted as the night's top comedy, and the two shows about squabbling families dominated the acting awards at Monday night's Emmys. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [How much daily exercise does my pet need?]( While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow these guidelines to create a general exercise plan for you pet.   PARTNERSHIP [Listen live for news, traffic and weather from WTOP News on our FREE App!]( Download the app today - sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union - to stay up to date on all the latest news in the DMV.   [Check out the latest weather forecast]( [Click here for the latest traffic updates]( [Visit WTOP's Podcast Center]( Download and listen to podcasts created by WTOP and our partners CONNECT WITH WTOP [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( [instagram]( EVERYTHING YOU NEED EVERY TIME YOU LISTEN [DOWNLOAD THE WTOP APP]( [Click here to manage your newsletter preferences.]( This email and the accompanying website are not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. [Unsubscribe](  | [Contact us.](