First case of West Nile virus reported in Maryland

An adult in the Baltimore Metropolitan region has tested positive for West Nile virus – the first confirmed human case of the virus in Maryland this year, according to the Maryland Department of Health.

Man on moped hospitalized after hit-and-run crash with tractor-trailer in Laurel: police

Maryland State Police say they are looking for a tractor-trailer driver who struck a man on a moped in an early morning hit-and-run crash in Prince Georges County.

Maryland teen paid 12-year-old to terrorize schools with bomb threats: police

A 15-year-old student from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has been charged in connection with a series of bomb threats that led to a school lockdown and a large-scale police response in early May.

Former Prince George’s council member admits to felony theft and perjury

A former Prince George’s County council member pleaded guilty Monday to a felony theft scheme and perjury, and in the process, admitted to using campaign funds to pay for rent, international trips, cosmetic procedures, and more.

Teen arrested at Dulles Airport in connection with Memorial Day double homicide

A 15-year-old from Silver Spring has been arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree murder in connection with a double homicide that occurred over Memorial Day weekend.

Durant Center hosts back-to-school community day in Prince George's County

The Durant Family Charitable Foundation is giving away 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to the community in Prince George's County. 

Maryland cop convicted for throwing smoke bomb at police during Capitol Riot

A Maryland police officer was convicted on Friday of charges that he joined a mob’s Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and hurled a smoke bomb and other objects at police officers guarding a tunnel entrance.

Giant bans large bags, restricts teen shoppers after 6 p.m.

A new policy aimed at curbing crime takes effect Thursday at a dozen Giant grocery stores in the D.C. region, banning bags over 14 inches and restricting entry to anyone under 18 after 6 p.m. without an adult.

DC forecast: Summer heat returns for weekend with temperatures near 90 degrees

Plenty of sunshine with clear skies and highs in the mid-80s on Friday as the summer feel begins to return to the Washington, D.C. region this weekend following a week of mild and pleasant temperatures.

Trial scheduled for man accused of attempting to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh

A trial is scheduled to start in June 2025 for a California man charged with trying to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his home in a suburb of Washington, D.C.