Local News from Monday, January 19th, 2026

Wintry Weather Leads to 100-Vehicle Pileup on Interstate in Michigan

Cars and trucks slid into one another and off a highway after a lake-effect snowstorm. Numerous injuries were reported, but no deaths.

A Smaller Version of the Sphere in Las Vegas Is Planned for Maryland

Gov. Wes Moore and the company behind the Sphere said the project in National Harbor, in the Washington metro area, would create jobs and become a landmark attraction.

Trump Administration to Appeal Limits on Interactions With Minnesota Protesters

Justice Department lawyers said they would ask an appellate court to review an injunction that imposes limits on the tactics used by immigration agents.

Protest at Minnesota Church Service Adds to Tensions Over ICE Tactics

The Justice Department said it would investigate the protest over a pastor’s apparent role in immigration enforcement in the state.