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A Prince George’s County firefighter is off the job and under investigation after being arrested on child pornography charges. Frederick County Grand Jury Indicts Eight On Friday A Gaithersburg man has been convicted in a deadly car shooting that left a 35-year-old man dead in a wooded area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Maryland's request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the May, 2025 flooding in the western part of the state. Between 2010 and 2023, Maryland lost more than two-million residents A software glitch in Maryland’s voluntary separation program led to 293 ex-workers receiving double their buyout payments See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Marylanders is now in jeopardy. Frederick County State's Attorney Joins Partnership With U Of Md. Smith School Of Business Montgomery County Public Schools will hold all high school graduations for the Class of 2026 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, a move that shifts Damascus High’s long-standing ceremony away from its campus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Frederick County man is in custody following a joint investigation into child exploitation online. As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, the City of Frederick is taking steps to support residents, workers, and small businesses affected by the stalemate in Washington. Visitors to Gettysburg National Military Park were met with an unsettling sight earlier this week when a historic stone wall near Devil’s Den was found toppled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former special education instructional assistant at Oakdale Middle School has been ordered held without bond. Metropolitan Police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly stabbing that happened earlier this summer in Northwest D.C. Plans to give undocumented immigrants in Maryland access to the state's health insurance marketplace will not take place as scheduled next year. Brunswick Police Warning About A Scam Call Possibly Targeting SeniorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Health Department Looking For Man Who Brought A Rabid Raccoon To A Vet Clinic This Week Frederick City Officials Warn About A 'Phishing' Scam Three Taneytown Residents Arrested For Drug OffensesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The investigation continues into a shooting on Monday night in Rockville which sent one man to the hospital. A former FBI agent will spend most of his life in prison for sexually assaulting three women in Montgomery County. Robbery Suspect In Hagerstown Arrested Over An Hour After the Incicent Occurred Part Of Bennie Duncan Road Scheduled To Close Next WeekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Man Given 40 Years To Life For 1st-Degree Murder Frederick County Council To Considerr Updating Tax Credit For Daycare Centers Mount St. Mary’s University and its Board of Trustees are seeking to dismiss a federal lawsuit accusing negligence and Title IX violations in connection with sexual assaults by a former men’s rugby player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County Councilman McKay Decides Not To Seek Re-Election Harvest Season In Maryland Means More Heavy Farm Equipment On Rural Roads A six-month detention for a Hagerstown woman has come to an end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hagerstown man arrested for setting fire to a storage unit and injuring a woman Frederick County Grand Jury returns 7 indictments Remembrance for Charlie Kirk at Baker Park on Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM Montgomery County may use AI to handle non-emergency calls to policeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven indictments were returned on Friday by the Frederick County Grand Jury. A Hagerstown man is behind bars, accused of intentionally setting a fire inside a storage unit that injured a woman early Thursday morning National Day of Rememberance for Charlie Kirk In Baker Park Oct. 14th Starting October 20th, Loudoun County’s commuter bus pilot program will include new weekday service connecting multiple stops at key locations in Frederick County. Montgomery County may soon turn to artificial intelligence to help its 911 dispatchers better manage emergency calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Pennsylvania. State Trooper Who Was Shot Wednesday Released From The Hospital Montgomery County Police continue to investigate a collision between a bicycle and a school bus which claimed the life of a child Thursday afternoon. Bills Covering Housing, School Construction Funding, SRO's are part of Frederick County's 2026 Legislative Package Overnight Work Expected To Close Eastbound I-70 Near Clear SpringSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Man Receives 19.5 Years For Domestic Incident, Other Offenses Frederick Man Receives 17-Year Sentence For Weapons, Drug Charges Citizens Speak Out Against 287g During Legislative Town HallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Frederick County Sheriff's Office has charged a Frederick man for an attempted commercial burglary Police in Charles Town are investigating a serious hit-and-run that left a man hospitalized Friday morning. Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Theme Of National Fire Prevention Week Domino’s Pizza on Westview Drive is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association and Frederick County Fire and Rescue to promote Fire Prevention Week, which runs through October 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 35-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries after a rollover crash in Myersville Saturday night Montgomery County Public Schools has approved 58 requests from 43 families to opt out of specific books and lessons following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer Linganore Rd To Be Closed Starting on or Before Oct. 8th The number of ALICE households in Frederick County is growing, according to the United Way of Frederick CountySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Frederick County, the Victor Cullen Center, a youth detention facility, is facing four lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of incarcerated teens in the 1990s and 2000s. Superintendent Says Frederick County Public Schools Have Protocols In Place In Case Of Emergencies Such As Shootings Citizens are invited to testify at an upcoming public hearing on a proposed five-megawatt, solar generating facility in Woodsboro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A two-story farm house in Johnsville was damaged by fie Thursday morning. Frederick County has launched an online resource hub for residents and businesses affected by the federal government shutdown. Voters in Emmitsburg chose two candidates to lead the town’s Board of Commissioners in the upcoming term. There will be a filming of "Boomtown - The story of downtown Frederick: Part 2" in downtown Frederick this Saturday, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Virginia State Police in Jefferson County are investigating after two people were found dead inside a burning home in Harpers Ferry. Maryland Republican Congressman Andy Harris noted that the Trump Administration has recommended federal agencies layoff federal workers during the shutdown: There is some state help for federal workers in Maryland affected by the government shutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westminster barn fire kills 4 horses MDOT official get improvement ideas from Frederick citizens Leesburg Police investigate shooting incident that injured one personSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland residents will see a wave of new laws take effect starting October 1, 2025, impacting driving, criminal justice, healthcare, and consumer protections. Montgomery County Police say they've located the vehicle and the driver involved in a fatal hit and run in Wheaton last week The historic Loys Station Covered Bridge is closed to traffic. The sale of invasive bamboo would be prohibited under a bill being considered by the Frederick County Council . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Woodsboro on Wednesday afternoon. The investigation continues into a fatal hit and run accident in Wheaton last week. State Police in Franklin County have charged four people in connection with a large-scale odometer fraud scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imminent Federal Government Shut Down Could 'Break' The Country, According To Rep. McClain Delaney Carroll County Commissioners Filed Amicus Brief Supporting Landowners in PSEG Case Tensions are rising in Thurmont after Commissioner Bill Blakeslee pushed back against a public statement from Police Chief David Armstrong regarding a summer incident at Community Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigation continues into a fatal crash in Woodsboro Buckeystown Pike Sheetz store robbery suspect located and taken into custody Distance rules for locations of cannabis dispensary shortened by the Maryland Legislature Construction scheduled to begin soon on Route 340 ramps on MD 17, MD 180 and US 15See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in Hagerstown say a 20-year-old man is facing arson charges after a fire spread from a trash can to the porch of a home on Mitchell Avenue Federal authorities have revoked the citizenship of a Montgomery County man who sexually assaulted his stepdaughter and lied about his criminal history. The action earlier this year by FEMA to cancel classes at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg is addressed in a bill introduced by Sixth District Representative April Mc-Clain DelaneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Charge Suspect In Howard County Murder A Westminster man is dead after a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Carroll County. Frederick County Health Department Asking For Help In Locating A Dog Which Bit A Man Over The Weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supporters fill Arizona stadium to honor the life of assassinated activist Charlie Kirk, and State Senator Bill Folden comments Montgomery Village woman sentenced for embezzling over a half-million dollars from the Federal Government Maryland Department of Transportation official visit Frederick this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Judge orders Loudoun County Public Schools to halt suspension of two students for reporting a Title Nine violation Leesburg man arrested, charged for infant strangulation Hundreds attend vigil honoring Charlie Kirk at Baker ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick man sentenced in the shooting/fatal stabbing of another man Frederick Mayor O'Connor's plan to use taxpayer money to defend illegal immigrants in court criticized... again Frederick County Health Department to hold Naloxone training at 10 locations on "Save-A-Life" daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Results certified for Frederick City Democrat primary election Domestic violence victim says children as well as spouses suffer, talks about Domestic Violence Awareness Month Frederick community to honor Charlie Kirk at Baker Park vigil on Thursday at 7 PMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Democrat primary election results now certified Hiker rescued from water at C&O National Historical Park Billy Goat Trail Maryland Highway Administration audit shows agency tried to mask a shortfall in the Transportation Trust FundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Ballots Were Counted On Friday In The Frederick City Democratic Primary The American Red Cross Is Calling For More People To Give Blood Maryland State Police are investigating a theft from a game store in Eldersberg last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Updated vote counts from Frederick Democratic Primary shows all top vote-getters maintaining their lead as absentee votes being counted Lawsuit filed against Frederick Police by family of murder victim for failing to protect her despite an in-place protective order Weinberg Center to celebrate it's 100-year anniversary in 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leesburg Police investigate late Friday night burglary at local plumbing and heating supply business Frederick County Government invites residents to a public meeting on data centers on September 25th in Adamstown The Carroll County Sheriff's Office continue to get new reports regarding an old scam tacticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick City Democratic Primary election results starting to take shape Frederick Police uncover a loaded handgun in the car after driver is arrested for DUI Celebration set to begin on September 14th in Emmitsburg to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the declaration of Elizabeth Ann Seaton as the first American Saint See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The decision by President Trump last month to federalize the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington D-C. didn't set too well with Frederick Police Chief Jason Lando. Teen Killed, Suspect Arrests Made in Montgomery County Park Shooting Two men are in custody after deputies in Berkeley County uncovered a clandestine meth lab during a search operation in Gerrardstown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walkersville man who was scheduled to go on trial for the first-degree murder of his estranged wife will have to wait until next year as Judge grants a reschedule in proceedings Frederick County Council holds a hearing on three bills to be presented to the Maryland General Assembly in 2026, including a proposed personal property tax on data centers Alcohol played a role in a crash between a LCPS school bus and an SUV in Leesburg A Monocacy Elementary School 4th-grade teacher selected as a finalist for the 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Mayor Michael O'Connor delivers his state of the city address Montgomery County Police arrest a suspect in connection with a 2022 homicide case Carroll County Sheriff's Office charge a Baltimore man with four drug offenses Bangladesh software company Opus Technology Ltd. selects Frederick County as its first US locationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities arrest a Franklin County man for targeting what he believed to be a 13-year old girl Adams county man remains in critical condition after a brutal assault by two men in Gettysburg Frederick County Public Schools purchase six more electric school buses under mandate requiring zero emissions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Data Center overlay bill approved by Frederick County Council Violent confrontation captured on video at Maryland State Fair Washington County Circuit Court closed after receiving a bomb threat Frederick County health officials looking for a stray canine who bit a residentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chambersburg Police arrest a suspect in connection with a rape and kidnapping in Franklin County Maryland lawmakers consider re-drawing the state congressional map to eliminate the lone Republican representative Online sports betting and gaming users in Maryland are reminded to use only state approved gaming sites See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County Council To Hold Hearing On Possible Legislation For 2026 General Assembly A Frederick woman is accused of stealing money from a Franklin County business where she once worked as an office manager. Brunswick Police Search for Suspect In An Assault Parts OF Basford Rd To Be Closed Statring Next WeekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Man Sentenced For Serious Traffic Offenses In Montgomery County A former Frederick Police Officer will remain in a Pennsylvania jail for the time being. A new power line project is drawing backlash in the regionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County Council Hears Testimony On Amended Data Centers Bill Weekend Shooting In Hagerstown Under Investigation Frederick County Students Scored Well On State Assessments IN 2025 Public health research is facing a major setback after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to cancel nearly $800 million in National Institutes of Health grantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Injured After Security Confrontation and Shooting in Elkridge Carroll County Sheriff Expressed Opposition To MPRP Man Arrested In Leesburg For Secretly Filming Multiple Victims At Stores Sobriety Checkpoint To Be Set Up In Carroll County This WeekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 20-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Loudoun County Saturday evening. Howard County police say a mother has been charged in the death of her three-year-old child in Columbia. Cumberland Man Among Ten Indicted On Friday By The Frederick County Grand Jury First Case Of West Nile Virus In Humans In 2025 Detected In MarylandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No charges to be filed in association with a police in-custody death in Hagerstown Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater talks about why the property tax increase was necessary New Maryland law is in place requiring protections for students who wander away from school or leave campus without permissionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montgomery County MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder Westminster Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests, ICE Detention A man is dead after he was struck by a car in GermantownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barn fire at Cold Springs Dairy Farm in Carroll County destroys building, all livestock uninjured Montgomery County Police arrest suspect for rape and robbery Firefighter injured and person arrested in Franklin County, Pennsylvania mobile home blazeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Internal investigation into Frederick Police already in custody in Adams County on child porn for having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a subordinate officer PSEG requesting US Marshalls assistance to accompany MPRP land surveyors to gain access to private property Early voting for the Democratic Primary in Frederick City starts Saturday, August 23rd in Frederick City A Frederick Bassett Hound is a finalist for the People Magazine Cutest Dog for 2025 contestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County Schools welcomes students back this week, as well as School Resource officers to keep students, teachers and staff safe Trainer in Kearneysville, WV, has been suspended from Charles Town, and all other state horse racing facilities, amid an ongoing animal cruelty investigation Student athletes can now profit from their name, image, and likeness under new West Virginia rules See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loudoun County man faces felony animal cruelty charges after leaving two dogs in a hot car Two people arrested in Hagerstown on drug and weapons charges following a search and seizure operation Frederick County State Senator Bill Folden requests Maryland Attorney's Office take over the investigation into Brunswick High School alleged sexual assaultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.