Frederick County School Board postpones vote to merge schools

The plan to merge two schools in Middletown has been put on hold, giving parents more time to weigh in on the school board's plans.

Murderer's handwritten notes revealed by Frederick Co. prosecutors

For the first time, Frederick County prosecutors have released the writings of a murderer who investigators have said may have been plotting a mass shooting.

18-year-old elected to Frederick County Council

70% of voters in Frederick County Council’s 5th District decided to give 18-year-old Mason Carter a shot.

Green Valley Elementary teacher won't face charges after false stabbing report

Parents say there are still unanswered questions and calls for accountability after a Frederick County elementary teacher took her students out of school and made a false report about a mass stabbing last week.

Frederick teacher who walked class to café, alleged stabbings won't face charges

The elementary school teacher who took her 27 students off campus and had someone call in a false stabbing report last week will not face criminal charges

45 years in jail for gunman in deadly Burger King shooting

The gunman who was convicted of shooting and killing a man at a Burger King in Frederick, Maryland last December has been sentenced to 45 years in jail.

Overturned truck causes delays on I-270 in Frederick

Drivers along I-270 in Frederick, Maryland are dealing with traffic issues Friday afternoon after a truck overturned on the highway.

Final vote on future of Sugarloaf Mountain could take place Tuesday night

A final vote could be held Tuesday night in Frederick County on the future of Sugarloaf Mountain. The owner is warning that the hiking spot could close to the public because of a zoning fight.

76-year-old woman struck, killed by motorcyclist in Frederick, 2 others injured

A motorcyclist struck two people standing at a bus stop in Frederick, Maryland Thursday afternoon, and police said one of the victims has died. 

Frederick Co. student caught on video using racial slur could face hate crime charges

A concerned mom tells FOX 5 she is pulling her son out of Governor Thomas Johnson High School after a junior varsity football player can be seen in more than one video using the N-word.

Frederick County to hear recommendations following DOJ students with disabilities investigation

The Frederick County School Board is working to make amends after an investigation by the United States Department of Justice uncovered discrimination against students with disabilities.

Fight stops high school football game in Frederick

Frederick High School evacuated its stadium Friday night during a football game because of a report of a large fight.

Man arrested after shooting fireworks at people, home in Frederick County

A man in Frederick County is in police custody after being accused of shooting fireworks at a crowd, hitting someone with their car, and running from police on Saturday morning.

Infant nearly struck by stray bullet unintentionally fired in Frederick

An infant was almost struck by a bullet Tuesday after police say a man unintentionally discharged his firearm inside his Frederick apartment.