Woman charged with abusing her six adopted children: police
A Damascus woman is accused of abusing her six adopted children in a case that stretches back years.
MCPS revises policy on LGBTQ-friendly books
MCPS updated its messaging Thursday regarding the use of inclusive LGBTQ texts in classrooms.
Damascus High School students gift refurbished accessibility van to local woman
Damascus High School students participating in the Montgomery County Automotive Trades Foundation gave back to a local family Thursday by refurbishing an accessibility van.
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.
Car crash in Damascus leaves 1 dead, Ridge Road shut down
Ridge Road near the Kings Valley intersection has been shut down after a head-on collision involving multiple vehicles. Montgomery County police say one person has died, and two others have been transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
Driver dead after crashing into Damascus building, sparking 2-alarm fire
Authorities say a person is dead after crashing a vehicle into a commercial building in Montgomery County late Sunday night sparking a two-alarm fire that left several businesses badly damaged.
$50,000 reward offered for information on vandalized farm equipment in Montgomery County
A Damascus farmer is offering a $50,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of whoever tried to poison his crops.
Lightning strike likely cause of 2 alarm fire that destroyed home in Damascus
Fire officials say a lighting strike likely cause a fire that destroyed a home in Montgomery County Monday night.
Some parents, students raising money for proms amid uncertainty
Some parents and students are raising money to host their own prom after their school district opts again to not have the event.
Damascus man identified as victim in fiery Frederick County fuel truck crash
Maryland State Police have identified the driver who was killed when his fuel truck rolled over and burst into flames on I-70 in Frederick County on Tuesday.
Damascus high school football sexual assault case moved to federal court
A lawsuit alleging that four minors were subjected to sexual assaults in a Damascus High School football locker room has been moved to federal court.
11-year-old Damascus girl reported missing in Montgomery County located safe and unharmed, police say
Police in Montgomery County say an 11-year-old girl from Damascus who was reported missing Friday has been located safe and unharmed.
Judge dismisses 4 defendants in Damascus locker-room sexual assault case
A Montgomery County judge has dismissed four defendants who were named in a lawsuit in in connection with an alleged sexual assault in a Damascus High School locker room.
New lawsuits allege 4 minors victims of 'vicious sexual assaults' at Damascus High School
Attorneys announced two lawsuits Thursday filed on behalf of students who they say were sexually assaulted in the Damascus High School locker room scandal.
Damascus High School head football coach resigns
Veteran Damascus High School football coach Eric Wallich announced on Friday that he was resigning after 12 years at the helm of one of Maryland’s most successful programs.
Missing Damascus 79-year-old was last seen early Friday morning
Montgomery County police are concerned after a 79-year-old Damascus man disappeared early Friday morning.
Montgomery County police ID victims in Christmas Day Damascus double homicide
Montgomery County police have released the identities of a man and a woman who were found dead after what police called a domestic-related homicide in Damascus on Christmas Day.
Beloved Damascus High School teacher searching for match for kidney transplant
A beloved Montgomery County Public Schools teacher is hopeful this holiday season brings him the gift of life.
Montgomery County Public Schools release findings of report examining athletics, after-school activities
Nearly a year after a sexual assault case rocked Damascus High School and made national headlines, officials at Montgomery County Public Schools released the findings of an external report that looked into the supervision of athletics and extracurricular activities throughout the district.
Missing Montgomery County 15-year-old located
A 15-year-old who was reported missing from a home in Damascus has been located, according to Montgomery County police.