13-year-old confesses to making TikTok challenge threats against Frederick County school: police

Authorities say a 13-year-old has confessed to creating a fake social media profile to make threats against a Frederick County school in connection with a TikTok challenge that has caused school districts across the country to take heightened safety measures.

Frederick County says threats against schools related to TikTok challenge; increased police Friday

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says they have received notifications of threats this week related to a new TikTok challenge that has school districts across the country taking heightened precautions.

Frederick County Superintendent's retirement announced by school board

The Board of Education of Frederick County has announced Superintendent Dr. Theresa Alban will be retiring from her position. 

Plow driver shortages could potentially impact snow removal this winter

You’ve probably heard about all kinds of driver shortages currently impacting daily life from truck drivers to delivery drivers to school bus drivers. And with winter setting in, it appears as though plow driver shortages may become a problem too.

More than 100 students with disabilities mistreated in Frederick County Schools, investigation reveals

The U.S Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland calls it the largest civil rights investigation in the state: More than a hundred students with disabilities secluded and restrained in Frederick County Schools.

Lady Ravens hope girls flag football becomes high school sport in Maryland

The Baltimore Ravens and Under Armour are teaming up to provide funding for the development of high school girls flag football programs by Fall 2022.

Frederick creating taskforce to cut down on noise violations at bars, restaurants

Some bars and restaurants in Frederick have become too noisy and now the city is creating a new task force to do something about the complaints of increased noise, liquor and code violations.

3 shot overnight in Frederick County; sheriff’s deputies looking for suspects

Three people were injured during an overnight shooting in the 6700 block of Killdeer Court in Ballenger Creek on the outskirts of Frederick, according to the sheriff’s office.

Lightning strike ignited Hood College blaze, fire officials say

Fire investigators are blaming lightning for a two-alarm fire that damaged Brodbeck Music Hall on the Hood College campus in Frederick last week.

Frederick County brothel raid leads to 4 arrests

Police in Frederick County took down what they believe was a brothel operating at a facility in Mt. Airy on Tuesday.

Traffic lights to I-270 entrance ramps activated in Frederick, Montgomery counties

Traffic signals on over 20 ramps to southbound Interstate 270 in Frederick and Montgomery counties have been activated as part of a transportation plan to save time and reduce congestion.

2-alarm fire at Hood College damages campus building

A two-alarm fire has damaged the oldest building on the campus of Hood College in Frederick, Maryland..