Murder at Frederick County Giant highlights gaps in Maryland's domestic violence legislation

An advocate for domestic violence victims says the case of a Frederick County, Maryland man, accused of murdering his estranged wife the day after she filed for an absolute divorce, shows why the state needs tougher domestic violence laws.

Man accused of murdering estranged wife at Giant grocery store appears in Frederick County courtroom

FOX 5 is pushing for answers about how a Frederick County man now facing murder charges in the death of his estranged wife was able to get his hands on firearms, despite a protective order issued against him. 

Police temporarily cover Prince George’s County intersections where no crossing guards are present

Police officers in Prince George’s County are temporarily covering intersections where there are no crossing guards present over a month after two children were killed while walking to school.

Argument leads to shooting outside Jasper's in Largo: police

Authorities are investigating after a man was shot in a parking lot outside a popular restaurant in Prince George's County following an argument.

Sick with the flu? A new study in Maryland wants to study you – and give you $1900

A new study from the University of Maryland School of Public Health aims to learn how the flu is transmitted by studying infections in real time – and they're looking for volunteers. 

Bethesda high-rise apartment building 'condemned' after electrical fire

Hundreds in Montgomery County have been displaced after an electrical emergency forced fire officials to condemn a high-rise apartment building in Bethesda.

DC area expecting heavy rain, wind as 2 powerful winter storms eye central, eastern US

Two powerful, potentially blizzard-level storms will impact the eastern half of the country this week. One during the early workweek, with the second coming at the tail end. On Sunday, the first blizzard warnings were issued ahead of the early week system for parts of the Southern Plains, where the system will take form on Monday. 

Man killed estranged wife at Giant grocery store in Frederick County, deputies say

Frederick County deputies have arrested a man who they say shot and killed his estranged wife outside a Giant grocery store where she worked Saturday night. 

Frederick County gears up for weekend snowstorm, officials urge caution

Frederick County officials have been working to prepare for the anticipated winter weather this weekend along with other jurisdictions.

Teenage boy shot over Moose Knuckles coat in Hyattsville: police

A 14-year-old boy is recovering in a hospital after the Hyattsville City Police Department says he was shot in the chest over his Moose Knuckles jacket on Friday afternoon.

Family of Landon School student who took his own life files wrongful death lawsuit

The family of a 16-year-old student who took his own life in 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Maryland private school he attended alleging they failed to take proactive measures that could have prevented the tragedy.

Stolen cars heading to West Africa being intercepted at Port of Baltimore

Cars stolen from the District, Maryland, Virginia, and beyond are winding up in shipping containers, headed overseas, and it’s a problem that customs officials say is getting worse.

Snow forecast: Here’s how much DC, Maryland & Virginia can expect from this weekend’s winter storm

A weekend winter storm that could potentially bring significant snow accumulations to the mountains north and west of the nation’s capital will likely only leave a trace behind in the Washington, D.C. metro area before transitioning to rain. Here’s how much snow parts of the D.C. metro area, Maryland, and Virginia might see this weekend.