Sheriff’s office rules out hate crime after second-grader found hanging in school bathroom

The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has released new findings in its investigation into a controversial incident involving two students at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School. 

Jury delivers first-ever conviction for killing unborn fetus in Montgomery County murder trial

A Montgomery County jury has delivered a first-of-its-kind conviction, finding Torrey Moore, 33, guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his pregnant girlfriend, Denise Middleton, and her unborn child.

Beloved 80-year-old dies in Wheaton fire; wood stove possible cause

Montgomery County investigators are working to determine what caused a devastating fire Thursday evening that claimed the life of an elderly woman beloved in her community.

Winter storm warning: First snowflakes of season fall in DC; heavy accumulations out west

Washington, D.C. could see its first snowflakes of the season on Friday, while regions north and west of the city could see heavy accumulations from a storm system that is moving across the region.

Maryland governor defends $190K Trump-centric consulting contract as president-elect moves in next door

Maryland’s Democratic governor tapped one of the world’s largest risk-management firms for a short-term contract in preparation for Republican President-elect Trump moving in next door.

LIVE WEBCAMS: Snow falls in Maryland, DC

Regions out north and west of Washington, D.C. could see heavy accumulations from a storm system that is moving across the region. Watch snow fall LIVE on our FOX 5 Sky Cams. 

Elderly woman dies in Silver Spring house fire

A house fire claimed the life of an elderly woman Thursday evening, prompting the closure of Livingston Street between Radius Road and Henderson Avenue in Silver Spring.

Power crews work to restore outages after heavy storms move across DMV

Thousands of customers across Maryland and Virginia are facing power outages as electric companies report widespread disruptions in several counties.

Winter storm watch: Snow likely for parts of Virginia, Maryland

The first Winter Storm Watches of the season have been issued for parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia ahead of a storm that could bring significant snow to the mountains west of the DMV.

Council, residents clash on ‘missing middle’ proposal in Montgomery County

On Tuesday, Montgomery County Council discussed unprecedented amounts of feedback from residents regarding a plan to change up zoning and allow more housing in communities.

Most and least weather-delayed airports during the holidays

Millions of people are ready to board their flights to destinations all over the world to celebrate the 2024 holiday season. But the holiday season also brings large crowds, inclement weather, and a high potential for travel disruptions, especially at certain airports.