Washington Monument August 29, 2021 9:56 am Washington Monument Reopens After Lightning Strike The Washington Monument reopened Sunday after a lightning strike earlier this month damaged electrical systems inside. News4’s Derrick Ward reports live from the foot of the monument. Local 21:54 DC increases safety measures ahead of inauguration: The News4 Rundown 2:28 Gov. Youngkin addresses tax relief and education, Democrats skeptical of some proposals 4:03 Celebrations in honor of MLK Day happening in DC 3:24 Book drive started by Gaithersburg native donates to children with cancer 0:24 Civil Air Patrol to fly drones over several military bases in calibration flights