Fire destroys Gaithersburg hay barn, forces firefighters to shuttle water

An early morning fire tore through a barn filled with hay in Montgomery County on Monday, causing a partial collapse of the structure and forcing firefighters to shuttle water to the scene.

Montgomery County school officials respond to Jewish leaders urging action against antisemitism

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor responded Thursday to dozens of local Jewish leaders who said the district must do more to combat antisemitism.

Justice Department sues Maryland and 2 counties over new law banning face coverings for officers

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maryland along with two of its largest counties over a new law that prohibits federal agents and law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings.

Serial jewelry thief suspect caught in Montgomery County home break-in

A Prince George's County man is facing charges in a string of residential burglaries across Maryland. He was arrested after Montgomery County police caught him in the act outside a home in Potomac.

Water restriction remains in place after power restored to WSSC Potomac plant

Nearly 2 million people in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties are being asked to continue conserving water after a major electrical issue disrupted operations at a Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) Water plant for most of Tuesday.

Man sentenced to 120 years in prison for 2025 Rockville double murder

A man was sentenced to 120 years in prison for gunning down two people in Rockville last year, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Montgomery County Council president warns inflation fueling rent crisis

The head of the Montgomery County Council is warning that inflation could cause a new affordable housing crisis in Maryland's largest county.

New teen curfews take effect Monday at 2 Montgomery County malls

Some major changes are coming to two Montgomery County malls that could upend your teen's after-school plans starting Monday.

Student taken to hospital after school bus crash in Montgomery County

A student was taken to a local hospital after a school bus was involved in a collision in Darnestown on Friday evening, according to Montgomery County first responders.

Collision involving 3 tractor-trailers causes delays during wet Wednesday commute

A collision involving three tractor‑trailers on the outer loop of Interstate 495 early Wednesday is causing significant delays across the Washington, D.C. region and is expected to stretch well into a wet and slippery morning commute.

Pedestrian hospitalized after crash in Montgomery County

A pedestrian was taken to a hospital after a crash in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County fire officials.

Maryland man arrested for fatal Poolesville hit-and-run

A Maryland man is facing charges in connection with a hit-and-run that left a man dead in Poolesville, Montgomery County police said.

Two Montgomery County malls to enact 3 p.m. juvenile curfews

Two malls in Montgomery County are enacting curfews for juveniles, meaning kids will no longer be allowed to hang out there after school.