Contact tracing 'no longer necessary' in Montgomery County Public Schools

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced that based on guidance from the CDC and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), universal contact tracing is no longer necessary in schools and childcare programs.

Former football coach pleads guilty to sexually abusing players in Maryland

A former Wootton High School football coach has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two players on the team and is expected to begin his 18-month sentence in July.

Child found in Gaithersburg reunited with parents

Montgomery County Police say a child found in Gaithersburg on Tuesday has been reunited with his parents.

Montgomery County woman shot during home invasion

Police are searching for suspects involved in the shooting of a woman during a home invasion in Montgomery County, according to authorities.

19-year-old shot, killed in Silver Spring; 2 men arrested

Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in Silver Spring on Tuesday.

Family of man killed by police suing Montgomery County

The family of a Black man shot and killed by Montgomery County Police last summer is suing the County and the four officers involved in the incident.

Woman shot during home invasion in Montgomery County: police

Authorities say a woman was shot during a home invasion that happened early Monday morning in Montgomery County.

Cell phone sparks fire at Maryland printing company

A cell phone that was dropped into a printing press caused a significant fire in Burtonsville Friday, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS).

Walt Whitman HS student found with pellet gun at school: police

An air soft pellet gun was confiscated from a student at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland on Friday, according to police.

Silver Spring explosion: Officials hope to prevent future tragedies as victims struggle to pick up pieces

It’s been a month since that devastating explosion at the Friendly Garden Apartments in Silver Spring, and questions still linger about how to prevent these tragedies in the future.

Residents' confidence in Montgomery County government at 63%, according to new report

Montgomery County has released the results of their 2021 National Community Survey that shows residents' overall quality of life rating in the county sits around 86% while residents' overall confidence in the Montgomery County government sits at 63%.