Wootton High School shooting: Police recover ghost gun, charge teen

Authorities say they have recovered a handgun and charged a 16‑year‑old Rockville student in Monday’s shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School. 

Wootton High School shooting: Classes resume Tuesday as investigation continues

Classes resumed Tuesday at Wootton High School following Monday’s shooting and an hours‑long lockdown that left a 16‑year‑old hospitalized and another student facing charges.

3 juveniles stabbed near Silver Spring Metro station, officials say
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue teams responded to the Silver Spring Metro station after multiple people were stabbed. Police now say the stabbing occurred near the station and the victims were three juveniles. 

Gun recovered after 16-year-old shot by classmate at Wootton High School, police say

A 16-year-old is in custody and another is in the hospital recovering after being shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville Tuesday afternoon.

Virginia man charged in decades old Maryland rape cases; investigators fear additional victims

A Virginia man has been charged in two Montgomery County sexual assault cases dating back more than 35 years, and detectives believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.

Montgomery County police searching for suspects in series of home burglaries

Police in Montgomery County are issuing a warning to homeowners as they search for suspects in a string of home break-ins in the Cabin John neighborhood. 

Snow and ice-related emergency room visits spike in Montgomery County
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The snow is still on the ground, sidewalks are still slick and colder temperatures this weekend could make things even worse. Across Montgomery County, dangerous walking conditions are sending people to the emergency room in big numbers with hospital seeing a sharp spike and injuries. FOX 5's Syeda Abbas joins us now with the concerns.

Montgomery County police searching for suspects in series of home burglaries
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Police in Montgomery County are issuing a warning to homeowners as they search for suspects in a string of home break-ins in the Cabin John neighborhood. FOX 5's Shirin Rajaee is live with what we know.

Car crashes into front of Japanese restaurant in Montgomery Village shopping center

A car slammed into the front of a Japanese restaurant in a Montgomery Village shopping center, damaging the storefront and shattering glass outside the business.

Montgomery County leaders face tough questions about snow response
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As snowstorm cleanup continues in Montgomery County, those who led the charge were grilled by councilmembers today. FOX 5's Homa Bash was at that hearing and joins us live with the big takeaways.

Black History Month: New exhibit honors Maryland's Black heroes
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This Black History Month, we are featuring an exhibit and activities that honor Maryland's Black heroes. FOX 5’S Gwen Tolbart is in Gaithersburg with more on the hands-on experience.

School closures and delays continue in Montgomery County as cleanup drags on

Montgomery County Public Schools says buildings are ready to reopen, but unsafe neighborhood roads and sidewalks kept students home again on Monday as snow‑cleanup challenges persist.

Many Maryland students home for another day as snow cleanup drags on
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Prince George’s and Montgomery County Public Schools have announced that students will stay home for yet another day, with schools in both districts closed tomorrow. Those calls come as residents remain frustrated by messy roads and snowy sidewalks. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing is in Rockville tonight with what we know. 

Winter storm cleanup continues in Montgomery County
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The cleanup continues in Montgomery County as many people are working to dig their way out of the snow. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has more on what's happening in the area.

Sewage spill causes trouble for commuters in Montgomery County
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A sewage spill is continuing to impact commuters in Montgomery County. Crews have been working on the issue for over a week, but it’s continuing to cause a headache for commuters — and a stink. FOX 5's Shomari Stone reports. 

New Montgomery County bills aim to restrict ICE access and ban face coverings
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Two Montgomery County council members unveil two new bills targeting how ICE agents do their jobs, and where they can go. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald is live in Rockville.