New 2025 Maryland laws now in effect
The new year brought new laws to the state of Maryland. Beginning on January 1, 2025, many new laws went into effect. Here’s a glance at some of the most notable new Maryland laws.
The new year brought new laws to the state of Maryland. Beginning on January 1, 2025, many new laws went into effect. Here’s a glance at some of the most notable new Maryland laws.
DC Weather: New Year's Day Wind Advisory; wintry mix possible Sunday into Monday
Washington, D.C., and portions of Maryland and northern Virginia are under a New Year's Day Wind Advisory, with all eyes looking ahead to the possibility of snow by the end of the weekend into the beginning of the workweek.
Washington, D.C., and portions of Maryland and northern Virginia are under a New Year's Day Wind Advisory, with all eyes looking ahead to the possibility of snow by the end of the weekend into the beginning of the workweek.
Holiday task force makes 189 DUI arrests in Montgomery County
For the past six weeks, a holiday task force targeting impaired driving has resulted in 189 arrests.
For the past six weeks, a holiday task force targeting impaired driving has resulted in 189 arrests.
Laurel child critically injured in fire linked to indoor S’mores kit
A 9-year-old is recovering from life-threatening injuries after trying to make S'mores inside their Laurel home.
A 9-year-old is recovering from life-threatening injuries after trying to make S'mores inside their Laurel home.
New laws for Maryland start Jan. 1 2025
The new year will bring new laws to the state of Maryland. Starting January 1, 2025, many new laws will go into effect. Here’s a glance at some of the most notable new Maryland laws:
The new year will bring new laws to the state of Maryland. Starting January 1, 2025, many new laws will go into effect. Here’s a glance at some of the most notable new Maryland laws:
9-year-old airlifted with serious burns following Anne Arundel County house fire
A 9-year-old had to be airlifted to the hospital with serious burn injuries after a fire broke out at a home in Laurel.
A 9-year-old had to be airlifted to the hospital with serious burn injuries after a fire broke out at a home in Laurel.
Police on scene at apparent mental health crisis in Potomac; roads shut down for hours
Roads in a Potomac neighborhood have remained shut down for hours as police are continuing to negotiate with a person experiencing an apparent mental health crisis.
Roads in a Potomac neighborhood have remained shut down for hours as police are continuing to negotiate with a person experiencing an apparent mental health crisis.
Man dies in police custody, Maryland AG investigating
A man died while in police custody in Gaithersburg, Maryland, according to officials.
A man died while in police custody in Gaithersburg, Maryland, according to officials.
Maryland man arrested after pouring whiskey in holy water at Christmas Eve mass
A 56-year-old man has been arrested and charged after causing disturbances at two local churches on Christmas Eve, disrupting services and endangering parishioners, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office.
A 56-year-old man has been arrested and charged after causing disturbances at two local churches on Christmas Eve, disrupting services and endangering parishioners, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office.
Ride On Bus crash leaves 1 dead in Germantown
A person was fatally struck by a Ride On bus in Germantown Thursday evening, prompting a road closure and significant traffic delays in the area.
A person was fatally struck by a Ride On bus in Germantown Thursday evening, prompting a road closure and significant traffic delays in the area.
White Plains man killed by deputies after 911 call identified
The man killed in a police-involved shooting in Charles County last weekend has been identified by authorities as 30-year-old Jordan Proctor of White Plains, Maryland.
The man killed in a police-involved shooting in Charles County last weekend has been identified by authorities as 30-year-old Jordan Proctor of White Plains, Maryland.
69-year-old killed in Christmas house fire in Maryland
A 69-year-old was left dead following a Christmas house fire in Maryland.
A 69-year-old was left dead following a Christmas house fire in Maryland.
Driver dies in Christmas morning vehicle collision in PG County
A man is dead following a fatal Christmas morning single vehicle collision.
A man is dead following a fatal Christmas morning single vehicle collision.
Adnan Syed’s lawyers seek reduced prison sentence
Adnan Syed’s legal team is citing a Maryland law that allows individuals imprisoned for at least 20 years for crimes committed as minors to request a reduced sentence.
Adnan Syed’s legal team is citing a Maryland law that allows individuals imprisoned for at least 20 years for crimes committed as minors to request a reduced sentence.
Winter Weather Advisory: Snow showers, freezing rain in DC region on Christmas Eve morning
Parts of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and northern Virginia saw freezing rain and snow showers on Christmas Eve morning as a clipper moved across the region.
Parts of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and northern Virginia saw freezing rain and snow showers on Christmas Eve morning as a clipper moved across the region.
Teen suspects arrested in shooting of Marine at Beltway Plaza Mall
Two teenagers are in custody, accused of an armed robbery and a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Beltway Plaza Mall in Greenbelt, according to police.
Two teenagers are in custody, accused of an armed robbery and a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Beltway Plaza Mall in Greenbelt, according to police.
District Heights community shaken after third shooting in seven days
The shooting marked the third case on Walker Mill Road within a week and the second fatal one. A woman FOX 5 spoke with works in a shopping center nearby and said the amount of violence happening so close is unsettling.
The shooting marked the third case on Walker Mill Road within a week and the second fatal one. A woman FOX 5 spoke with works in a shopping center nearby and said the amount of violence happening so close is unsettling.
Million dollar lottery ticket unclaimed in Maryland
A $1 million Mega Millions ticket sold on Dec. 10 at a Wawa store in Bel Air remains unclaimed.
A $1 million Mega Millions ticket sold on Dec. 10 at a Wawa store in Bel Air remains unclaimed.
Winter Weather Advisory: Freezing rain, snow possible Christmas Eve morning across DMV
A fast-moving clipper system will bring the possibility of a brief period of rain, snow, and freezing rain to the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday morning.
A fast-moving clipper system will bring the possibility of a brief period of rain, snow, and freezing rain to the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday morning.
End-of-year holiday airport travel tips. Here’s what you need to know.
The Transportation Security Administration has seen record numbers of travelers this year and the holiday season is expected to be one of the busiest on record at airports across the Washington, D.C. region.
The Transportation Security Administration has seen record numbers of travelers this year and the holiday season is expected to be one of the busiest on record at airports across the Washington, D.C. region.


















