Prince George's Co. Public Schools budget proposal would consolidate alternative schools

Some Prince George’s County students and staff say they were shocked to learn their schools are on the chopping block. FOX 5 has learned the PGCPS CEO’s budget proposal would consolidate the county’s alternative schools from five down to three.

Man shot, killed in Greenbelt, police say

Authorities say a man was shot and killed early Thursday morning in Greenbelt.

Pressure mounts for Prince George's County EMS crews as hospital wait times rise

Pressure is mounting for local ambulance crews as they're forced to search for open hospital beds and, at times, wait hours just to drop off a patient.

Family of supermarket employee sues over daughter's COVID-19 death

A Prince George’s County judge denied part of a motion on Tuesday to dismiss the case in a lawsuit filed by the family of a supermarket worker who died of COVID-related complications early on in the pandemic.

New video released of suspects allegedly responsible for fatal shooting of pro boxer Danny Kelly Jr.

Investigators are releasing new surveillance video, hoping it will help police catch the suspect or suspects responsible for fatally shooting professional boxer Danny Kelly Jr. on Christmas Eve in Prince George's County.

Prince George's County to begin handing out free at-home COVID-19 test kits

Prince George's County will begin handing out free, at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits this week, according to County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.

Prince George's County father speaks out after teenage son shoots, kills mother, brother

A Clinton, Maryland father who was shot by his own son is speaking out from the hospital bed. Prince George’s County Police say the 15-year-old shooter is now behind bars after killing his mom and brother inside their own home.

2 dead of possible carbon monoxide exposure in Prince George’s County

Authorities say two people are dead, and a third has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after possible carbon monoxide exposure in Prince George’s County.

Pro boxer Danny Kelly Jr killed in possible road rage incident in Prince George's County

Danny Kelly Jr., a professional boxer who last fought in 2019, was shot and killed on Christmas Eve in what Maryland authorities are investigating as a possible road rage incident.

DMV fire departments grapple with surge in COVID-19 cases

Area fire departments are dealing with a surge in COVID-19 cases that have impacted almost 10 percent of the workforce in D.C. 

Man found dead in car from gunshot wounds in Prince George's County

A man was found dead in a car with gunshot wounds to the upper body in Prince George's County Thursday morning, according to police. 

Prince George's County transitioning to virtual learning for all students through Jan. 14

Prince George's County Public Schools announced Friday that all students will transition to virtual learning effective Monday through Jan. 14 due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.

Car crashes into home in Prince George's County; man inside shot, police confirm

A man inside a car that crashed into a home in Brandywine on Thursday night was shot and is in critical condition, Prince George's County Police confirm.

Hazard pay for Prince George’s County government workers delayed due to Kronos hack

A ransomware attack on one of the largest human resource firms is having far-reaching impacts, including on some Prince George’s County government workers.

3 Prince George's County schools close amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Benjamin Tasker Middle School, EXCEL Public Charter School and Kettering Middle School are closing due to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.