Youth overdose deaths increased by 120% in Montgomery County
A 15-year-old Kennedy High School student was found dead of a suspected overdose by her mother over the weekend. Montgomery County leaders say the issue is becoming more common.
A 15-year-old Kennedy High School student was found dead of a suspected overdose by her mother over the weekend. Montgomery County leaders say the issue is becoming more common.
Magruder High School shooting victim's mother opens up to FOX 5 one year after tragedy
Karen Thomas says she’s grateful her son and family made it to this point. However, there is still a long road to recovery ahead.
Karen Thomas says she’s grateful her son and family made it to this point. However, there is still a long road to recovery ahead.
Montgomery County implements color-coded system for announcing school delays, closures
Montgomery County Public Schools has implemented a new color-coded process for informing students, parents and staff when weather requires a delay or closing, and when a closure might justify a shift to virtual instruction.
Montgomery County Public Schools has implemented a new color-coded process for informing students, parents and staff when weather requires a delay or closing, and when a closure might justify a shift to virtual instruction.
Gun report, assault at Richard Montgomery High School prompts brief lockdown
An assault and report of a gun at Richard Montgomery High School's campus prompted a brief lockdown on Friday, according to police.
An assault and report of a gun at Richard Montgomery High School's campus prompted a brief lockdown on Friday, according to police.
Montgomery County Public Schools considers virtual learning on snow days
This time of year, plenty of students are rooting for snow because it could mean a day off of school.
This time of year, plenty of students are rooting for snow because it could mean a day off of school.
Antisemitic graffiti found outside Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, MD
Police in Montgomery County are investigating an act of antisemitic vandalism at a Bethesda high school, as officials from around the county condemn the act.
Police in Montgomery County are investigating an act of antisemitic vandalism at a Bethesda high school, as officials from around the county condemn the act.
Officials repair second water main break in weeks along Clopper Road in Montgomery County
A water main break in Montgomery County on Friday morning that caused delays and prompted several school closures has been repaired.
A water main break in Montgomery County on Friday morning that caused delays and prompted several school closures has been repaired.
Montgomery Blair High's soccer team visits Good Day DC
The Boys Varsity soccer team at Montgomery Blair High School visited the set of Good Day DC for our World Cup special.
The Boys Varsity soccer team at Montgomery Blair High School visited the set of Good Day DC for our World Cup special.
Elrich says having school resource officer would not have mattered in Magruder HS shooting
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says he doesn't think having a school resource officer at Magruder High School in January when a teen was shot inside a bathroom would have made a difference.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says he doesn't think having a school resource officer at Magruder High School in January when a teen was shot inside a bathroom would have made a difference.
Mother of Magruder shooting victim sues school, county
A lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of the teen shot inside a bathroom at Magruder High School accuses Montgomery County leaders of negligence in removing school resources officers during a time of “significantly increased violence.”
A lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of the teen shot inside a bathroom at Magruder High School accuses Montgomery County leaders of negligence in removing school resources officers during a time of “significantly increased violence.”
Mother of Magruder shooting victim says school leaders never contacted her
More than ten months after the shooting at Magruder High School that injured a 15-year-old boy, the victim's mother says no one from the school district has ever contacted her.
More than ten months after the shooting at Magruder High School that injured a 15-year-old boy, the victim's mother says no one from the school district has ever contacted her.
Pilot, passenger rescued after small plane crashes into power lines in Montgomery County
Two people were rescued early Monday morning hours after a plane crashed and was suspended in the air from power lines in Montgomery County Sunday night.
Two people were rescued early Monday morning hours after a plane crashed and was suspended in the air from power lines in Montgomery County Sunday night.
Maryland school district unveils LGBTQ book list that teaches words 'intersex,' 'drag queen' to pre-K students
Montgomery County Public Schools recommends book that teaches 'cisgender,' 'transgender' to 7-year-olds
Montgomery County Public Schools recommends book that teaches 'cisgender,' 'transgender' to 7-year-olds
Complaint dropped against Northwest High School football coach
The complaint for assault filed against Northwest High School Head Football Coach Travis Hawkins was dropped last week, FOX 5 has confirmed.
The complaint for assault filed against Northwest High School Head Football Coach Travis Hawkins was dropped last week, FOX 5 has confirmed.
Video shows 2 men shooting at each other in downtown Silver Spring
Two men opened fire on each other Monday morning near a busy area in downtown Silver Spring.
Two men opened fire on each other Monday morning near a busy area in downtown Silver Spring.
Montgomery County teachers rally for higher pay, diversity and transparency
Teachers FOX 5 spoke with said MCPS is stalling, but the school district says there is a new roadblock.
Teachers FOX 5 spoke with said MCPS is stalling, but the school district says there is a new roadblock.
Northwest-Gaithersburg football fight: Coaches, athletic specialist let go
Montgomery County Public Schools announced that two coaches and an athletic specialist have been let go following the September brawl that took place at the Gaithersburg - Northwest High School football game.
Montgomery County Public Schools announced that two coaches and an athletic specialist have been let go following the September brawl that took place at the Gaithersburg - Northwest High School football game.
Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent questioned about football fight
FOX 5 has been working to get answers following the fight that broke out at the Gaithersburg – Northwest High School football game last month.
FOX 5 has been working to get answers following the fight that broke out at the Gaithersburg – Northwest High School football game last month.
Montgomery County Public Schools audit finds widespread inequality in education
All students who participated in the audit — regardless of race or background — said they want a more diverse staff of teachers.
All students who participated in the audit — regardless of race or background — said they want a more diverse staff of teachers.
Northwest High School football coach breaks silence after brawl in Gaithersburg
Northwest High School's head football coach broke his silence Monday — nearly three weeks after being accused of assaulting a Gaithersburg High School staff member.
Northwest High School's head football coach broke his silence Monday — nearly three weeks after being accused of assaulting a Gaithersburg High School staff member.