'Bring Your Own Bag': Montgomery County bill would ban plastic bags, charge for paper
Montgomery County leaders are considering a bill that would ban plastic carryout bags and place a 10-cent fee on paper bags.
Police investigating 2 separate stabbings near Rockville metro stations
Rockville police are investigating two stabbings at Metro stations in the area.
Sexual assault along popular Maryland trail under investigation
A woman was sexually assaulted in broad daylight on Rock Creek Trail in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and the suspect remains at large, police say.
Police issue warning about a TikTok trend, the 'door-kicking challenge'
Maryland officials are issuing a warning to residents about a new trend emerging on social media, specifically TikTok.
Crash sends vehicle into bus stop in Hillandale
A crash sent a vehicle into a bus stop on Wednesday morning in Hillandale.
Montgomery County seeks to curb student vaping with $2 million for vape detectors
The Montgomery County Council is set to vote on Tuesday to allocate $2 million for the installation of vape detectors in high school bathrooms across the county, aiming to crack down on student vaping.
Kayakers pulled from Potomac River in Maryland
Authorities in Maryland rescued four kayakers who were stranded in the rough waters of the Potomac River in Montgomery County on Sunday.
North Carolina man pleads guilty to multiple sexual assault charges from over 30 years ago in Maryland
A North Carolina man ped guilty to second-degree rape and second-degree sex assault for attacks on two victims in April and June of 1981.
Sherwood High School community mourns loss of 17-year-old student killed in crash
A small but growing memorial now marks the site near Norwood Road and Nesbitt Farm Lane where 17-year-old Sanaa Vil died after she crashed her car on Wednesday morning. Friends of the high school senior are heartbroken.
17 year-old-dead, 2 teens injured after a vehicle collided with light pole in Maryland
A fatal vehicle collision left one teen girl dead and two other teens injured in Montgomery County.
‘Life is broken now’: Mother says son was murdered in Silver Spring days before 19th birthday
The pain of a grief-stricken mother resonated in her trembling voice Wednesday morning as she spoke to FOX 5 about the death of her son who was gunned down in a Silver Spring park just two days before his 19th birthday.
Infant, 7 adults escape Gaithersburg house fire
An infant, seven adults, and a dog are safe after they escaped a Montgomery County house fire early Wednesday morning.
Man found shot to death in Silver Spring park
Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead at a Silver Spring park.
Hurricane Helene: Maryland rescue teams save 17
The Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team was deployed for Hurricane Helene assistance by Governor Wes Moore.
Road rage incident escalates to shooting in Montgomery County
Maryland State Police are investigating a suspected road rage incident that ended in gunfire.
Tow truck driver almost struck while towing another vehicle in Montgomery County
A tow truck driver was almost struck by a vehicle while towing another vehicle involved in a previous collision in Montgomery County.
Flames, smoke persist as fire at vacant Silver Spring elementary school continues to burn
A massive fire that consumed a vacant elementary school in Silver Spring overnight continued to burn Wednesday morning but has since been contained. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Woman found shot dead inside Prince George’s County residence
Authorities say a woman is dead after she was found suffering from gunshot wounds Tuesday night inside a Prince George’s County residence.
Fire erupts at Joann Leleck Elementary construction site in Montgomery County
A two-alarm fire broke out at the construction site of Joann Leleck Elementary School at Broad Acres, located on Beacon Road near Northampton Drive, late Monday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services.
Police search for suspects in Germantown ATM thefts
Montgomery County Police are searching for suspects accused of stealing ATMs from two gas stations overnight.