Massive water leak, power outages shut down parts of Georgia Ave. in Wheaton

A major utility problem is causing widespread disruptions along Georgia Avenue in Wheaton, where crews are working to contain a water leak, restore power and manage road closures. Officials say roughly 300,000 gallons of water have collected in a lower-level sub-basement beneath the Safeway and connected apartment building.

Parents push back as MCPS proposes opening new Crown High School as a holding school

A growing fight is unfolding in Montgomery County over newly released school boundary options tied to the long-awaited Crown High School project. Parents in Gaithersburg say the latest proposal from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is "unfair," leaving their neighborhood at a disadvantage while shifting the new school’s benefits elsewhere.

One dead in early-morning crash that shut down Route 27 in Montgomery County

A deadly single-vehicle collision shut down part of Route 27 in Montgomery County early Sunday morning, leaving one person dead and prompting a large fire and rescue response.

Water main break closes Watts Branch Parkway, Hurley Avenue in Montgomery County

A water main break forced the closure of Watts Branch Parkway and Hurley Avenue in Montgomery County on Sunday, creating traffic delays as crews worked to assess the damage.

Man, woman found dead at Gaithersburg apartment building

Police are investigating after a man was found dead after apparently jumping from the apartment balcony, and a woman was found stabbed to death in the hallway.

Maryland mother speaks out after son's killer sentenced

A man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was caught on camera opening fire in a Silver Spring parking garage, killing a man. 

Wootton High School evacuated after gas leak

A gas leak prompted the evacuation of Wootton High School in Rockville on Monday morning.

Relative arrested after fatal Silver Spring shooting

A 22-year-old Silver Spring man was shot and killed on Friday, and police have charged the victim's relative with his murder.

WATCH: Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade

The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade features glittering floats, marching bands, twelve-foot inflatable turkeys – and an appearance from the big man himself, Santa Claus. 

Community members urge Montgomery County leadership to rebuild Wootton High School

Community members are urging Montgomery County officials to rebuild Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville. The renewed request comes ahead of an important vote scheduled for later this week.

Police union warns of poor conditions at 4th District station in Montgomery County

A FOX 5 Exclusive: the Montgomery County Police Union is waiving a red flag on what they say are deplorable working conditions inside the 4th District Police Station. 

Alleged rat infestation in Silver Spring goes viral on social media

A woman filmed live and deceased rats in her apartment at Arrive Silver Spring. After taking her frustration to TikTok, the video went viral. 

Dan Snyder’s former Potomac estate heading to auction

The Potomac, Maryland, estate once owned by former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder is headed to auction.

Space heater sparks fire at Potomac family's home on coldest day of season

A Montgomery County family is out of their home after a fire in Potomac that investigators say started when a space heater overheated in a basement office: an incident that comes as temperatures hit their lowest point so far this season.

Man shot, killed near Germantown Road in Montgomery County, Maryland

A shooting near Germantown Road and Middlebrook Road has left one man dead, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.