Rival Montgomery County high school football teams go head-to-head in playoffs
High school football playoffs started Friday and there was a big matchup between two rival Montgomery County teams.
Parents call for transparency, preventative measures after 'serious incident' at Wootton High
Some parents are calling for more transparency and preventative measures after a "serious incident" involving football players at Wootton High School this week.
Montgomery County won't bring back mask mandate after new COVID-19 data: officials
Montgomery County officials have confirmed that new COVID-19 data for the county shows few enough cases to not bring back the indoor mask mandate.
Montgomery County man wins FOX Bet Super 6, splits $300K prize with players across U.S.
A Montgomery County man who won the FOX Bet Super 6 last weekend joined FOX 5 on Thursday to talk about splitting the pot of more than $300,000 with four other people across the country.
Montgomery County begins COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11
Montgomery County began COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 years old Thursday at County-operated clinics.
Montgomery County police responded to ‘serious incident’ in Wootton varsity football locker room
Montgomery County police have confirmed they responded to what the Thomas S. Wootton High School’s principal described as a "serious incident" involving varsity football players inside a school locker room.
Police searching for Bethesda pharmacy armed robbery suspects caught on camera
The Montgomery County Police Department is asking for the public help's identifying suspects as they investigate an armed robbery of a pharmacy in Bethesda.
Montgomery County to delay reinstatement of indoor mask mandate
The Montgomery County Council plans to adopt an amendment that would prevent another indoor mask mandate from abruptly starting on Wednesday of this week.
18-year-old stabbed at Clarksburg High School, Montgomery County Police confirm
Montgomery County Police have confirmed an 18-year-old was stabbed at Clarksburg High School Monday night.
Montgomery County Police officer dies in car crash on I-70
The Maryland State Police Crash Team are investigating a fatal collision involving a Montgomery County police officer that occurred early Monday morning on route I-70 in Lisbon.
Montgomery County Council to reconsider indoor mask mandate
New rules would prevent the county's mask mandate from being reinstated Wednesday, less than a week after it was lifted.
Montgomery County mask mandate could return quickly, officials caution
The end of Montgomery County’s indoor mask mandate could be short lived after county health officials say the county has moved back to "Substantial Transmission"
FOX 5 speaks with MCPS Interim Superintendent amid additional challenges
More tough news for Maryland’s largest school district as a Montgomery County Public Schools spokesperson confirmed for FOX 5 staffing shortages have gotten slightly worse.
John Wall’s nephew convicted in Germantown road rage attempted murder case
A Montgomery County jury has found the nephew of former Washington Wizards’ star John Wall guilty of attempted second-degree after a road rage incident in Germantown that left a woman in a wheelchair.
Montgomery County ends indoor mask mandate
Montgomery County's indoor mask mandate has ended. The mandate came to an end at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. County Executive Marc Elrich credited the county's COVID-19 polices and said they have been effective and have allowed the county to minimize the spread of the coronavirus.
Outrage growing among Montgomery County parents over death of 11-year-old
The death of an 11-year-old in Montgomery County has sparked growing outrage among parents.
Silver Spring Halloween yard giving visitors COVID-safe scares
Halloween is just days away and one display in Silver Spring is not for the faint of heart.
Montgomery County schools maintaining mask mandate
Although Montgomery County is lifting its mask mandate after midnight, all students, staff and visitors will still be expected to wear face coverings inside school facilities.
Montgomery County indoor mask mandate could end by Thursday, officials say
During a virtual meeting Tuesday, Montgomery County Council members decided that the County's indoor mask mandate could end a day earlier than previously expected.
Fatal DUI suspect finally arrested after a year is quickly released again
In Montgomery County, FOX 5 learned a man arrested about a year after a deadly DUI crash killed a 72-year-old woman, was quickly released from custody last week.
















