Former football coach pleads guilty to sexually abusing players in Maryland

A former Wootton High School football coach has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two players on the team and is expected to begin his 18-month sentence in July.

Montgomery County Public Schools parents concerned over 'anti-mask' shaming

A number of Montgomery County parents are concerned about social media accounts that appear to shame students over mask-wearing — or in this case, not wearing. 

Walt Whitman High School cancels 'Vike-A-Thon' dance after sexual assault allegations arise

An explosive article written by a Montgomery County high school student exposes serious allegations of harassment and sexual assault at an annual school dance in Bethesda. 

New developments in Damascus High School sexual assault case

More than three years after a scandal plagued the Damascus High School community, there are new developments that will affect some families involved.

Montgomery County students rally against new school resource officers proposal

On Thursday, around 30 people – mostly Montgomery County Public School students and recent grads – held a last-minute demonstration to protest the school board as it went over proposed plans to increase school security. 

Montgomery Co. police chief discusses community engagement officer proposal

Ever since Montgomery County Public School leaders unveiled their proposal last week to update the MCPS school officer program, one main question remains: How is this different from the previous School Resource Officer program that got pulled?

Montgomery Co. council members proposing public all-gender restrooms

Montgomery County council members are introducing a new bill that would require all county buildings and some public places to add an all-gender restroom. 

Montgomery County Public Schools plan to expand Community Engagement Officer program

During a school board meeting addressing school security, Montgomery County Public School leaders announced a plan to expand the current Community Engagement Officer (CEO) program. 

Parents concerned with Montgomery County Public Schools' superintendent search

Montgomery County Public Schools says it will announce its new superintendent on Tuesday, Feb. 8, but tonight, some parents in the county are raising questions over transparency in the hiring process. 

Principals investigate basketball game brawl at Churchill High School

Two Montgomery County high school principals are now working with the school system to identify any coaches, athletes, or fans involved in an alleged brawl that broke out at a Monday night varsity boy’s basketball game at Winston Churchill High School in Potomac, MD.

Magruder High School shooter bought ghost gun online, friend helped build it

The teen charged with shooting a fellow student at a Maryland high school last week told authorities he bought parts for the 9 mm ghost gun online and assembled it with a friend, a prosecutor said in court Monday.