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A vote on proposed changes to Frederick’s city pension system has been put on hold. Montgomery County Police are investigating after a teenage boy was shot Thursday evening in Silver Spring. Authorities in Waynesboro are urging residents to stay alert after investigations into two recent, and unusual, computer refund scams. West Virginia is expanding support for cancer patients through a new law requiring insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems used during chemotherapy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An active tuberculosis case connected to Waverley Elementary School has prompted an investigation by Frederick County health officials. A Loudoun County judge has denied bond for a Tennessee man accused of seriously injuring a woman in Sterling. Early voting begins today (Thursday) in Maryland’s 2026 primary election, giving Frederick County residents the chance to cast their ballots before Primary Election Day on June 23. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Knoxville man is behind bars after investigators say he intentionally set fire to his own home and then fled the area. A fatal pedestrian crash in Silver Spring is under investigation by Montgomery County Police. Maryland is investing nearly $7 million in technology and innovation projects across the state, including one in Frederick County.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A school bus driver was seriously injured after a crash in Frederick County Monday afternoon. A sexual assault investigation of a minor that began more than two years ago has resulted in the maximum prison sentence for a Leesburg man. Authorities in Adams County are investigating a serious crash that left three pedestrians injured after they were struck in a marked crosswalk last Wednesday around 7 PM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montgomery County Police are searching for two women charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Silver Spring woman. Federal immigration officials are moving ahead with environmental planning for the proposed ICE detention facility near Williamsport despite an ongoing court battle with the State of Maryland. A Mount Airy resident may soon get back more than $120,000 worth of gold bars that were taken in an alleged fraud scheme. Federal funding aimed at expanding coal-fired power generation could bring a shuttered Western Maryland power plant back online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fatal rollover crash in Myersville is under investigation after a 25-year-old man lost his life Wednesday night. Police say a pursuit that began in Adams County ended across the state line in Maryland, leading to felony charges against a Hanover man. A Montgomery County man is facing multiple drug charges in Loudoun County after an undercover investigation allegedly linked him to several narcotics sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Washington County Public Schools substitute bus attendant has been indicted on charges involving four special needs students. Maryland Governor Wes Moore is calling for federal immigration reforms, saying changes are needed to support the state's economy and workforce. A Texas man is facing multiple charges after Montgomery County Police say he was involved in a credit card theft scheme tied to deliveries in Kensington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Mount Airy man has admitted to federal sex abuse crimes involving three minor female victims. A new Maryland law aimed at preparing students for the future workforce is now in effect. A small increase in Maryland's gasoline tax is set to take effect July 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Frederick County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that claimed the life of a Frederick woman Thursday evening. Frederick city officials have adopted a $293.7 million fiscal year 2027 budget that will take effect July 1. A judge has sentenced Carroll County resident Jason Pickett to 20 years in prison following his conviction in a scheme that defrauded a local lawn care company out of more than $310,000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new audit is raising concerns about how Maryland handles Medicaid payments. A new map released by federal immigration authorities details hundreds of arrests across Loudoun County. The city leaders of Winchester, Viorginia, have repealed a firearms ban covering public parking garages, ending a legal fight with two pro-Second Amendment groups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Frederick Police corporal has pleaded guilty in Pennsylvania to charges involving child pornography and solicitation of child pornography. A new Maryland gun law is already drawing backlash from gun rights advocates across the state. An Inwood, WV man will spend decades in prison after taking a plea deal in a Berkeley County murder case. An electrical malfunction is being blamed for a two-alarm house fire that shut down part of Boyd Road near Clear Spring in Washington County Wednesday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Marshals Service is searching for a woman convicted in the death of her 10-month-old daughter after she failed to appear for sentencing. A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot Monday night in Hagerstown. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is working to piece together what led to a pedestrian being struck in Ashburn and later transported to a hospital by someone who was at the scene. Replacement ballots are now on the way to Maryland voters after a ballot printing mistake sent some residents the wrong party’s primary ballot earlier this month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Montgomery County man is headed to federal prison after prosecutors say he carried out a large SNAP benefits fraud scheme using stolen identities. Republican opposition is growing after Governor Wes Moore allowed two controversial immigration-related bills to become law without his signature. The community to support this year’s “Critters on the Catwalk” fund raiser at Warehouse Cinemas on June 10th benefiting homeless animals in Frederick County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland State Police are investigating a homicide after an inmate was found dead inside Roxbury Correctional Institution in Washington County. A 19-year-old convicted in the deadly double shooting near The Mall in Columbia will spend the rest of his life behind bars. The insurance fraud case involving “Real Housewives of Potomac” cast member Wendy Osefo and her husband Edward “Eddie” Osefo is headed to trial in early 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montgomery County Jury Convicts Man In Execution-Style Murder During Marijuana Robbery Federal investigators are now looking into Loudoun County Public Schools after reports surfaced that a student may have secretly filmed dozens of underage students in school bathrooms. New immigration policies announced by Democratic Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger are drawing praise from supporters and backlash from Republicans across the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A powerful storm that came through the region Wednesday toppled a dozen utility poles along Buckeystown Pike in Frederick County, shutting down part of Route 85 and trapping drivers between downed wires and debris. A Leesburg man is facing a driving under the influence charge following a deadly crash over the weekend that claimed the life of a passenger. A large and potentially hazardous fire in Carroll County prompted a massive emergency response Monday night after smoke was reported at the Battery Warehouse facility just before 7:30 PM. A reported shark bite at Assateague State Park is drawing attention just as Memorial Day weekend travel begins along Maryland’s coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County landowners are pushing back against survey work tied to the controversial Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. New charges have been filed in the death of an infant injured during an assault in Leesburg last year. Maryland State Police have announced the arrest of a seventh suspect connected to a triple murder and arson investigation in Washington County dating back to November 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A motorcyclist has died after a crash in Gaithersburg, and Montgomery County Police are now investigating what led up to it. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office has concluded that no criminal charges will be filed in a fatal police-involved crash that happened in Howard County earlier this year. Virginia’s new ban on certain semi-automatic firearms is already facing legal challenges just days after Governor Abigail Spanberger signed the measure into law. A bankruptcy reorganization plan aimed at resolving hundreds of sexual abuse claims has been filed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calvert County Man Charged in Jefferson Burglary and Suspected Arson Case A Frederick City ethics report has found City Council member Katie Nash violated disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules connected to data center and energy policy matters. Washington County residents are being urged to cut back on water use as drought conditions continue to impact large parts of Maryland. A volunteer firefighter from Frederick County, Virginia is facing criminal charges after an alleged armed incident Sunday in Winchester, Virginia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bethesda Teen Charged After Loaded Handgun Found at Walt Whitman High School Governor Wes Moore has signed Maryland’s controversial “No Kings Act” into law, one of more than 200 bills approved during this year’s legislative session. Drivers in Frederick County will soon see traffic moving again on the southbound Route 27 ramp to eastbound I-70. Sheriff’s deputies in Washington County say a potentially dangerous situation was quickly contained during the Bonanza Extravaganza fundraiser at Hagerstown Speedway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another sentence has been handed down in a deadly MS-13 gang case tied to Frederick County. A gun buyback event in Shepherdstown turned into a competing effort to preserve firearms instead of destroy them. A first-of-its-kind legislation in Maryland is aiming to boost local news outlets by changing how the state spends its advertising money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Chambersburg man is behind bars after Pennsylvania State Police charged him in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a preschooler. Several people were hurt and a suspect is in custody after an alleged armed robbery and police pursuit in Winchester Saturday morning. Police in Montgomery County are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed and robbed Monday night near a shopping area in Glenmont. A popular Pennsylvania haunted attraction is no longer using volunteers under the age of 18 because of new state safety regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deadly rollover crash shut down several lanes of northbound Interstate 270 Saturday morning in Montgomery County. Frederick County Public Schools is facing a major reduction in federal Title I funding, with officials saying the district will lose about 4-point-5 million dollars next school year. A Frederick County, Virginia grand jury has returned a series of indictments connected to violent crimes, drug offenses, and child cruelty allegations. It’s Election Day across West Virginia Tuesday as voters head to the polls for the state’s 2026 primary election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Seek Driver in Fatal Beltway Hit-and-Run in Montgomery County A harassment case against a Frederick County man was dropped Wednesday after prosecutors said the emails at the center of the case were protected by the First Amendment. A new round of suspected opioid overdoses at Park View High School has the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office once again investigating student drug activity on campus. An investigation is underway after antisemitic graffiti was found at Greenwood Elementary School in Montgomery County.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Mount Airy man was arrested Tuesday after Maryland State Police say he attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Interstate 695 while using flashing emergency-style lights on his vehicle. Sentencing has been delayed again for a man who admitted his role in the death of a Frederick teenager linked to an MS-13 investigation. Pennsylvania State Police say an online drug operation led to the arrest of a man in Waynesboro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sentencing has been handed down in a case connected to a tragic Beltway crash that claimed the lives of six construction workers. Berkeley County leaders are preparing for what could become a major regional sports and tourism hub following action by Governor Patrick Morrisey. Leesburg Police are investigating a residential burglary reported over the weekend in a Northeast neighborhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal prosecutors say a Montgomery County drug deal arranged on social media led to the death of a teenage girl, and the man involved has now pleaded guilty. Drivers traveling along Interstate 70 in Frederick County should expect a temporary closure at a key rest area starting this week. Charges are filed against a 22-year-old Waynesboro man accused of opening fire during a domestic dispute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Woodsboro man will spend decades behind bars after admitting to multiple drug-related offenses and child neglect in Frederick County. Federal prosecutors say a multi-state fraud scheme targeting food assistance recipients has resulted in a prison sentence for a 22-year-old Romanian national. Police in Rockville responded to a reported stabbing Saturday night that left one man injured and a woman under arrest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in Berkeley County, West Virginia - are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened early Friday morning outside a local bar. A Clarksville man is facing federal charges in what investigators describe as a long-running cyber intrusion scheme tied to a Maryland medical system. Montgomery County police are investigating a deadly driveway collision that claimed the life of a 75-year-old man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in Frederick County have identified a suspect in connection with an assault that took place inside a local Walmart last last. Former Gettysburg Mayor Chad-Alan Carr appeared in court Wednesday as three accusers testified about allegations involving incidents they say happened more than a decade ago. New job postings and permit filings suggest SpaceX is preparing to expand into Westminster. The company, led by Elon Musk, has taken initial steps toward setting up operations at a property on Independence Way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine people are displaced after an early morning house fire in Washington County. The fire broke out just before 2 a.m. Saturday at a home along Weller Road in Hancock. A Jefferson County grand jury has formally indicted a Harpers Ferry woman in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in late 2025, according to the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. For the fourth time in five years, the wastewater treatment plant in Frederick has exceeded its permitted phosphorus pollution limits, raising concerns about environmental impacts downstream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in Frederick County are investigating a fatal crash that happened Monday night along Route 85. Authorities are investigating a shooting outside a restaurant on Liberty Road in Carroll County that left two men injured and resulted in the arrest of a Sykesville resident. A quick response by officers led to the arrest of a suspect in an armed robbery at a parking garage in Bethesda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A repeat offender with a prior murder conviction is now facing a lifetime behind bars following another deadly case in Washington County. A Gaithersburg man has admitted to bank fraud tied to COVID-19 relief funds after changing his plea on the first day of trial. A sudden federal shift in how cannabis is classified is creating confusion across Maryland’s marijuana industry. Maryland wineries are facing a tough season after an unusually harsh spring frost wiped out large portions of this year’s grape crop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Court proceedings for a former Carroll County substitute teacher are on hold as a judge orders a mental competency evaluation. A Montgomery County man known for documenting archaeological expeditions online is facing multiple felony sexual offense and misdemeanor charges. Montgomery County Police moving forward with Changing Room Recording Investigation at Walter Johnson High School A search is underway in Taneytown after a driver fled the scene of a crash Thursday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County Public Schools is facing a growing budget concern just days after presenting what it called a balanced plan Maryland is among the states now facing new federal scrutiny as part of a nationwide Medicaid fraud crackdown that is drawing strong support from Republican officials. Germantown Teen Charged as Adult in November Shooting That Struck Multiple HomesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County is celebrating its long-standing commitment to agriculture with the launch of a new initiative designed to recognize farmers who have permanently preserved their land. A landmark deal could reshape the future of thoroughbred racing. Churchill Downs has agreed to purchase the intellectual property rights to the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for 85 million dollars. A newly passed law in Montgomery County is drawing pushback as leaders move to block immigration detention facilities from operating locally. Residents in Poolesville are being alerted to a suspicious email that appears to come from an official town account. Local officials say several people reported receiving a OneDrive document sent from a Town Hall email address, but the message has been confirmed as fraudulent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A weekend motorcycle crash in Berkeley County has claimed the life of a Morgan County man. A routine traffic stop in Carroll County has led to serious drug charges after deputies say they uncovered a significant amount of suspected narcotics. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated nine Maryland counties as natural disaster areas as farmers struggle through ongoing drought conditions. Maryland is escalating its response to a massive sewage spill in the Potomac River by filing a lawsuit against D.C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sunday morning shooting in Westminster is now being investigated as a domestic violence-related murder-suicide. Police in Howard County are investigating a shooting that left a gas station employee seriously injured. Maryland health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a Baltimore metro area resident who recently returned from international travel, marking the state’s first case of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman is in critical condition after a house fire in Walkersville. A tragic death investigation is underway in Montgomery County after a young child was found unresponsive Saturday evening. A fatal motorcycle crash in Columbia is under investigation after a rider was killed and a passenger seriously hurt. As warmer weather returns, so does tick season-and this year, it’s off to an aggressive start in Maryland. Emergency room visits for tick bites are now at their highest point in nearly ten years, according to new CDC data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater has unveiled a proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget that focuses on education, affordability, and support for vulnerable residents-without raising taxes. A Baltimore man will spend decades behind bars after a violent domestic incident in Carroll County. An 8% jump in electric rates is set to hit Mont Alto Borough customers starting this summer, according to a recent notice sent to residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal challenges are mounting against a proposed referendum on a large data center zone in Frederick County. Multiple law enforcement agencies teamed up for a narcotics operation in Hagerstown that resulted in an arrest. Maryland is finally moving to overhaul its foster care system after lawmakers approved a series of reforms aimed at protecting children in state care. An early childhood educator in Frederick County is being honored for his impact both inside and outside the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hours of the legislative session, Maryland lawmakers pushed through a set of controversial immigration and policing bills that sparked immediate debate over public safety and privacy. What began as a youth basketball tournament in Berkeley County ended with multiple arrests after disturbances broke out Sunday afternoon. A Carroll County man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he bit a police officer during a traffic stop in Littlestown, PennsylvaniaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The case against former Gettysburg mayor Chad-Alan Carr is growing, with prosecutors filing new charges tied to additional alleged victims. A dispute over an ICE facility in Howard County is now drawing support from the Trump administration. A deadly overnight crash in Montgomery County is under investigation after a vehicle overturned along a major roadway. A student at McDaniel College is proving it’s never too late to chase a dream-taking the field in college football at nearly 61 years old.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following 13 hours of debate on Saturday, Maryland delegates passed a revised Community Trust Act aimed at setting boundaries between local police and federal immigration enforcement. In Frederick County, Virginia, a joint effort between local deputies and federal agents led to six arrests on Wednesday tied to immigration enforcement. A water and sewer rate increase hike in Carroll County will mean higher bills for residents starting this summer Heads up, Maryland! Black bears are leaving their dens and exploring neighborhoods this spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people are dead following a high-speed crash early Thursday in Frederick A former Gettysburg mayor is now in custody hundreds of miles from home. Charges have been filed in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, after a 4-year-old boy was found dead in a home on Pratt Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Baltimore woman will spend years behind bars after a deadly crash in Carroll County that happened while she was driving drunk. A Martinsburg man has been convicted on multiple sexual offense charges involving children, concluding a three-day trial in Berkeley County Circuit Court. Police in Montgomery County are warning residents about an increase in so-called distraction thefts, a scheme that often targets older adults in busy public places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plans for approval of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project are hitting delays as regulators question whether the review process is moving too fast. A major shift in Maryland’s juvenile justice system is one step away from becoming law after a youth charging reform bill cleared the General Assembly. Investigators say a trench collapse at a Franklin County construction site turned deadly for a Washington County man.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating a deadly house fire in Chevy Chase. A jury in Carroll County has reached a verdict in a fatal ambush shooting case tied to a Hanover business owner. Washington County leaders are continuing to show support for a proposed federal immigration facility, even as the project faces ongoing court challenges and a revised federal plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people are facing serious drug and firearm charges after a traffic stop in Washington County led to a major seizure of narcotics. Changes could soon be coming to how Maryland handles young offenders accused of serious crimes. A suspected World War II-era grenade turned out to be harmless after drawing a bomb squad response to a Hanover antiques shopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor is proposing a $290 million city budget for fiscal year 2027, marking about a 7% increase from the current spending plan. Debate is intensifying in Annapolis as a House committee faces pressure to advance a Senate bill that would change how young offenders are prosecuted. A group of Frederick County Sheriff's Office SWAT members are back home after undergoing intensive tactical training out of state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tensions are rising in Annapolis as controversy continues to surround Delegate Eric Bouchat and his conduct in the State House. Maryland State Police are now working to determine what led to a deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer that occurred over the weekend in Frederick County. A shooting outside a Berkeley County bar has led to the arrest of two Eastern Panhandle men now accused of attempted murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.