11-year-old girl dies after being hit by school bus in Montgomery County: police
An 11-year-old girl has died after being hit by a school bus in Montgomery County Thursday afternoon, according to officials.
Overcrowding prompts new school boundaries in Montgomery County
Parents in Montgomery County are grappling with the prospect of new school boundaries that could change where their children attend classes starting in 2027.
Motorcyclist killed in crash in Montgomery County identified
A deadly two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Montrose Road claimed the life of a Rockville man over the weekend. The motorcyclist has since been identified.
MCPS hosts sessions on boundary study ahead of high school reopening
Montgomery County Public Schools is holding a series of information sessions on the Woodward Boundary Study.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Montrose Drive in Montgomery County
A deadly collision between a vehicle and a cyclist has closed eastbound Montrose Drive at Tildenwood Drive.
Montgomery County Police Department changing applicant requirements
Montgomery County Police are making changes to their applicant requirements, hoping to encourage more people to join their ranks.
Search underway for deadly Wheaton hit-and-run suspect
Detectives are continuing to investigate a deadly hit-and-run incident on Veirs Mill Road that left a woman dead and the driver still at large.
Two firefighters charged with misdemeanors after hosing baseball field
Two Montgomery County Fire and Rescue career firefighters have been charged with misdemeanors in connection to an incident that happened in July 2025 at a Silver Spring baseball field.
SUV crashes into Montgomery County home, nine people displaced
A two-car collision in Silver Spring ended with an SUV crashing into the side of a house, leaving a gaping hole in the brick structure and displacing a family of nine, according to police.
Pennsylvania official charged with sexual solicitation of a minor in Maryland
A supervisor in Montgomery County is facing several charges in Maryland after officials say he engaged in explicit online conversations with an undercover cop who posed as a 14-year-old boy.
18-year-old charged in string of violent crimes across Montgomery County: police
An 18-year-old Maryland man has been charged in connection with a months-long spree of armed robberies, assaults, and other violent crimes across Montgomery County, police said.
Montgomery County Council to review MCPS Student Code of Conduct
The Montgomery County Council’s Culture and Education Committee reviewed proposed updates to the Montgomery County Public Schools Student Code of Conduct on Thursday.
Montgomery County to install 216 new traffic cameras for speed, red-light violations
In a bold move to enhance safety and reduce traffic-related incidents, Montgomery County officials are rolling out over 200 new traffic enforcement cameras in the area for speed and red-light violations.
2 unrelated hit-and-run investigations underway in Virginia and Maryland
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland, are investigating two separate hit-and-run incidents that occurred Tuesday night, one of them fatal.
Suspects wanted for killing man, kidnapping 2 others: police
The search is on for more suspects after a man was found dead in a North Bethesda apartment and police say two loved ones of the victim were also kidnapped.
Woman seriously injured after being hit by car in Wheaton, police say
A woman is facing life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County businesses still being impacted by Purple Line construction
The long-delayed Purple Line light rail project is once again under scrutiny as Montgomery County officials demand clearer answers about support for small businesses hurt by ongoing construction.
Wheaton Hispanic Heritage Month Festival officially cancelled due to 'intense fear’
The Wheaton Hispanic Heritage Month Festival, which celebrates Hispanic Heritage and promotes a deeper understanding of community traditions, has been canceled due to 'intense fear within the community as well as targeting of the community," according to officials.
Florida woman dies from gunshot wound while visiting parents in Maryland
A Florida woman who was shot Friday afternoon while visiting family in Dickerson, Md., has died, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police.
'Kill All Rats': Prisoner gets 20+ years added to sentence for sending victim threatening letter
Nasir Wilkinson pleaded guilty to sending letters to the man he stabbed and the man's mom, threatening to kill him and his family, officials said.