Gun rights group to sue Montgomery County over new bill revising gun laws

Montgomery County signed a new bill into law Monday that revises several of its gun regulations, including rules on so‑called ghost guns and restrictions on possessing firearms in public places.

Montgomery County officials reach deal to acquire White’s Ferry landing

Montgomery County officials have confirmed a deal has been reached with the owners of White's Ferry to acquire the ferry operations and the dock area in Poolesville.

Gaithersburg bridge reopens after flooding damage

A bridge in Montgomery County that was initially reported to have partially collapsed after heavy rainfall and flooding on Tuesday night was later found only to be damaged and reopened late Wednesday morning, officials said. 

Search for suspect continues a month after fatal Montgomery County hit-and-run

The search for a hit-and-run driver responsible for the death of a 61-year-old Silver Spring woman is ongoing more than a month after the incident.

Montgomery County passes sweeping bill targeting ghost guns, firearm restrictions

The Montgomery County Council passed updated gun control legislation that puts restrictions on ghost guns and prohibits firearms in some public places.

Ten injured, including 3 children, in Montgomery County crash

A moving truck lost control before crashing into at least 10 cars in Montgomery County on Saturday, according to police, sending nearly a dozen people to the hospital.

Trash truck fire halts traffic in Gaithersburg

A trash truck caught on fire Friday afternoon, causing traffic in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Rescue officials.

Man stabbed multiple times in Silver Spring restaurant bathroom

Montgomery County detectives are asking for help identifying a suspect after a man was stabbed multiple times inside a Silver Spring restaurant bathroom.

Maryland AG investigates fatal police shooting of Rockville man in Gaithersburg

The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred Sunday in Gaithersburg.

Montgomery County leaders target growing problem of street takeovers

The growing problem of illegal street takeovers was back in the spotlight in Montgomery County, as leaders heard from residents Tuesday on a proposal that would expand police powers to curb the events.

Maryland woman convicted of scamming federal worker out of $400K

A Maryland woman in her 70s has been convicted of scamming a federal employee out of more than $400,000 and now faces more than 20 years in prison.

Montgomery County launches portal to report ICE activity on county property

Montgomery County officials have launched a new online reporting portal that allows residents to track and report federal immigration enforcement activity on county property.

Body of 16-year-old boy recovered from Potomac River day after going missing

Crews recovered the body of a 16-year-old boy in the Potomac River on Friday, a day after he went missing while swimming in Great Falls Park.

16-year-old boy missing in Potomac River at Great Falls Park

Emergency crews are searching the Potomac River at Great Falls Park after a 16-year-old boy went missing while swimming with friends Thursday morning.

Montgomery County, Maryland issues 5-day heat emergency for holiday weekend

Montgomery County officials have issued an extended heat emergency warning from Wednesday evening through Monday morning due to a dangerous holiday weekend heat wave.