Maryland preps for potential Hurricane Ian remnants

As the remnants of Hurricane Ian approaches Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan wants residents to know that the state is ready. 

Frederick Co. student caught on video using racial slur could face hate crime charges

A concerned mom tells FOX 5 she is pulling her son out of Governor Thomas Johnson High School after a junior varsity football player can be seen in more than one video using the N-word.

Rockville couple indicted for attempting to assist Russia in conflict with Ukraine

A Rockville couple has been indicted and charged with conspiracy and for the disclosure of individually identifiable health information ("IIHI"), related to their efforts to assist Russia in connection with the conflict in Ukraine.

Maryland announces cost of living adjustment for all state employees

State employees, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and nurses are getting a financial boost from Maryland after the state announced a new cost of living adjustment.

Oceans Calling Festival canceled due to expected impact from Hurricane Ian

Ahead of the remnants of Hurricane Ian moving through the DMV area, officials in Ocean City are canceling the Oceans Calling Festival.

DC prepares as remnants of Hurricane Ian expected into weekend

Washington, D.C. is preparing for the remnants of Hurricane Ian as it aims for the Atlantic Coast as a tropical storm.

USPS mail carrier robbed at gunpoint in suburban South Kensington

A United States Postal Service mail carrier was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday while on the job in a suburban South Kensington neighborhood. 

New 227 area code coming to Maryland

Marylanders, say goodbye to "301" and "240" — and hello to "227."

Woman files lawsuit claiming she gave birth alone on Maryland jail floor

A woman who said she was left to give birth to her baby alone on the dirty, concrete floor of her jail cell in Maryland filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday alleging that jail nurses ignored her screams and pleas for help for six hours.

Amtrak train hits man in New Carrollton

An Amtrak Acela train that hit a man near the North Carrollton station Tuesday evening has resumed service nearly three and a half hours behind schedule. 

Gas-powered leaf blowers could soon be banned in Montgomery County

States like California and cities across the country have banned gas-powered leaf blowers — Montgomery County could be next. 

Damaged gas line prompts evacuations in North Bethesda

A damaged gas line at a construction excavation site in North Bethesda has caused an evacuation of the area.

Hurricane Fiona: Maryland first responders return from Puerto Rico

Members of Maryland Task Force One arrived home from Puerto Rico Sunday after spending much of last week helping provide relief to the island after Hurricane Fiona knocked out power and triggered floods and landslides.

Motorcyclist killed in Howard County hit-and-run crash

Police are searching for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision that left a motorcyclist dead in Howard County.