Montgomery County woman in need of kidney receives life-saving gift

With a little help from FOX 5, a Montgomery County woman is getting a second chance at life after receiving a life-saving gift — a kidney transplant. 

Polls open on Election Day across DC region

Voters are heading to the polls across the D.C. region and the country Tuesday for the 2022 U.S. midterm elections.

Body pulled from pond in Montgomery County

Emergency crews pulled a body from a pond Tuesday morning at a park in Montgomery County.

Green Valley Elementary teacher won't face charges after false stabbing report

Parents say there are still unanswered questions and calls for accountability after a Frederick County elementary teacher took her students out of school and made a false report about a mass stabbing last week.

Frederick teacher who walked class to café, alleged stabbings won't face charges

The elementary school teacher who took her 27 students off campus and had someone call in a false stabbing report last week will not face criminal charges

Judge accepts Magruder HS shooter plea deal

A Montgomery County judge accepted a plea deal Monday from Steven Alston Jr., the teenager accused of shooting another student inside a Magruder high school bathroom last January.

What's at stake on Election Day for D.C., Maryland and Virginia

The balance of power in Congress will be decided on Election Day and Virginia looks to be a major player in which party controls the House and Senate. Meanwhile, a vote on who will lead both Maryland and D.C. is on the table.

Woman shot in leg during apparent road rage incident on I-270

Maryland State Police are searching for the person who fired shots at a vehicle in Frederick County Sunday evening that injured a woman during an apparent road rage incident. 

45 years in jail for gunman in deadly Burger King shooting

The gunman who was convicted of shooting and killing a man at a Burger King in Frederick, Maryland last December has been sentenced to 45 years in jail.

Man killed in Prince George's County stabbing

Police are investigating after a deadly stabbing that happened Sunday morning in Prince George's County.

Montgomery County hopes to simplify charging electric vehicles at home

Montgomery County wants to make it easier for residents to charge their electric vehicles as officials continue to make a push for protecting the environment.

2 shot, killed at Giant supermarket in Prince George's County: police

Authorities say two people were shot and killed at a Giant supermarket in Prince George's County Friday morning after a woman shoplifting pulled a gun from a backpack and fired multiple shots.

Community Informed Police Training Act passes in Montgomery County

Montgomery County is working to build the next generation of police officers. Council members just signed a new bill to help recruit and retain talent.