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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.

Frederick Business Owner Sentenced After Misusing Funds and Partner’s Identity A Hagerstown man, who was located with the help of the TV program "Americas Most Wanted," has been found guilty of first-degree murder in a fatal shooting four years ago. In Washington County, farmland preservation is moving ahead one property at a time as efforts continue to grow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A high-speed police chase in Frederick County, Virginia ended in tragedy when a Pennsylvania man was killed after crashing his vehicle. Frederick Man Arrested After Firearms Investigation, Deputies Seize Weapons A Germantown man is in custody after police say he opened fire on officers in Montgomery Village. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deadly crash shut down part of Route 15 in Frederick Sunday morning after a tractor-trailer overturned, killing the driver. Deported Violent Offender Found in Frederick Pleads Guilty to Illegal Re-Entry Charges An ongoing judicial investigation in Berkeley County has sidelined a local magistrate following serious misconduct allegations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Frederick County dentist is back behind bars after being arrested again in an ongoing assault case involving the same victim. A Carroll County woman has been sentenced in connection with a deadly overdose in Sykesville. A push to limit classroom distractions could soon change the school day for students across Maryland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There could soon be a new federal presence in Frederick, as ICE looks into leasing office space for its personnel. Police Shoot Suspect After Gunfire Erupts in Montgomery Village Delegate Eric Bouchat, R-Carroll and Frederick counties, is facing increasing pressure to resign after reports highlighted his absence from most legislative dutiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Baltimore man will spend decades behind bars for his role in a murder plot tied to a bitter divorce in Frederick County. A Hagerstown man will face a second trial on several charges after a jury returned a split verdict in connection to a deadly mass shooting in East Baltimore. A new mayor has been chosen for Gettysburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney held a closed-door meeting Monday in Washington County to discuss growing opposition to a proposed ICE detention facility near Williamsport. Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating a deadly weekend crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV. A man wanted in Harris County, Texas, on charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 is now in custody after being tracked down in Pennsylvania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thurmont Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Online Impersonation and Sexual Solicitation Scheme A class action lawsuit against Frederick Health is moving forward, but with fewer claims. A road improvement effort throughout the city of Hagerstown is about to begin as crews prepare to launch the spring 2026 pavement preservation program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Construction on a Western Maryland warehouse meant to house immigrants is on hold for at least another three weeks. Maryland’s Senate has given final approval to a nearly $71 billion budget plan, now moving to the House, as lawmakers work to close a roughly $1.5 billion shortfall without raising new taxes. The contributions of thousands of religious sisters will take center stage in a new exhibit coming to the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hagerstown Woman Dies After House Fire, Teen Remains in Critical Condition A Loudoun County courtroom is the next stop for a West Virginia man who admitted to a serious assault at a local recreation center. Montgomery County Council members have turned down a push to speed up a bill that would bar law enforcement officers from wearing masks on the job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Boys Stabbed Near Gaithersburg High School; Police Investigating The West Virginia Legislature concluded its 2026 regular session late Saturday after nearly nine weeks of work, passing hundreds of bills as lawmakers wrapped up key priorities. An 18-year-old at Fairfax High School in Virginia has been arrested for allegedly groping a dozen female classmates in crowded hallways. Frederick County Breaks Ground on New Middletown Elementary and Middle SchoolsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Judge Sends Maryland Navy Officer to Prison for Harassing Ex-Wife Online New details are emerging in the fatal police shooting of a 25-year-old man with autism in Howard County. Overnight Lane Closures Planned on I-70 Near Hagerstown for Bridge WorkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A firefighter was injured while battling a fast-moving fire at the Crystal Park Apartments in Frederick Friday afternoon that forced dozens of residents from their homes. Travelers faced unexpected delays at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Friday evening after an equipment malfunction triggered a temporary ground stop. Former Gettysburg Mayor Chad‑Alan Carr was arrested Friday and charged with multiple child sex offense counts, including felony and misdemeanor charges tied to alleged sexual misconduct with a minor, according to Pennsylvania State Police and local prosecutors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carroll County officials have started work on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and are inviting residents to participate in the process. Affordable faith-based education is once again available to the Frederick community this spring. A Maryland Lottery player in the Silver Spring area is celebrating after winning $4 million in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal judge has temporarily paused work on a proposed immigration detention facility in Washington County, but supporters say the project could bring significant economic benefits to the region. A man accused of killing his estranged wife in Ellicott City has pleaded not criminally responsible in Howard County Circuit Court. New Veterans Services Office Opens in Frederick County to Help Connect Veterans with BenefitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state’s highest court is weighing a case involving Frederick County and a local advocacy group over legal fees tied to a public records dispute. Gun-rights advocates are voicing strong opposition to a new assault weapons bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly. West Virginia’s jails are stretched beyond their limits, with multiple facilities housing far more inmates than they were built for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hagerstown Man Pleads Guilty to Exploiting Minors in South America, Faces Up to Life in Prison A controversial immigration detention project in Washington County is moving forward after federal officials awarded a major operations contract. Montgomery County authorities have been actively cracking down on illegal firearms in Silver Spring this week, seizing multiple guns during several stops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teenager in Frederick is facing multiple charges after a major firearms investigation. A debate over juvenile justice reform is intensifying in Maryland after the Maryland Senate approved a bill that would reduce the number of crimes for which teenagers can automatically be charged as adults. An amount of 500-thousand dollars is going out to 19 non-profit and religious organizations in Frederick County to help meet increased demand for food services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four people are facing charges after two early-morning traffic stops in Frederick led to the seizure of guns, drugs and cash. Amazon is expanding its footprint in Frederick with a major new facility on Gas House Pike. Maryland Man On Probation For 2018 Child Porn Conviction Found Guilty in Virginia Child Solicitation CaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former Harford County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to decades in federal prison for abusing two teenage girls. Ryan Christopher Hall of Woodstock, a 27-year veteran and former domestic violence investigator, admitted to sexually exploiting the girls over several years. A Sunday afternoon fall near railroad tracks in Chambersburg left one person seriously injured. Petition organizers working to force a public vote on Frederick County’s new data center overlay say they’re closing in on their goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Montgomery County Police sergeant has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. Montgomery County authorities are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Monday night in Damascus. More than a year after a deadly shooting inside a Hagerstown apartment, a Washington County jury has convicted the man responsible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Frederick County Circuit Court, 29‑year‑old Nyzeir Sampson was sentenced to a 30‑year prison term for a 2025 drive‑by shooting that seriously wounded two men. A man was killed early Sunday in Columbia during a police-involved shooting, sparking an investigation by the Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division. A routine traffic stop in Finksburg Thursday afternoon turned into a major drug and weapons arrest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate Advances Juvenile Justice Reform as Frederick County State Senator Folden, Prosecutors Warn of Public Safety Risks Public Hearing Set on Thurmont Electric Rate Increase Request $4 Billion Data Center Planned for Berkeley County, West Virginia, Sparks DebateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County’s Board of Education has approved a $1 billion budget request Wednesday for the upcoming school year, about a 3 percent increase over last year. An overnight fire in Taneytown caused major damage, but smoke alarms helped save lives. A Washington County jury has convicted 40‑year‑old Daniel Matthew Anderson on all charges tied to the June 2025 shooting of a Hagerstown Police Department officer, according to law enforcement and court reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday, sheriffs from across Maryland gathered in Annapolis to oppose proposed legislation that would further limit local cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Lawmakers in Annapolis debated a controversial bill that would bar police and immigration agents from wearing masks while on duty as the House Judiciary Committee took it up Tuesday. A Hagerstown native playing Division I basketball is now facing serious drug charges in North Carolina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County State Senator Bill Folden is sponsoring a bill that could require all self-contained special education classrooms in Frederick County Public Schools to be equipped with video cameras as part of efforts to increase transparency and ensure student safety An increase in misconduct complaints against law enforcement officers highlighted the latest annual report in Carroll County. Morning drivers on Interstate 270 should expect changes as ramp metering goes live on 16 northbound ramps in Montgomery and Frederick counties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One person is dead after a house fire in Mount Airy Monday afternoon. Federal officials say a Frederick man was in court on Friday facing charges for flying a drone over a top-secret military facility and sharing the footage online. A Taneytown man is facing charges after a late-night break-in at the Sunoco gas station on East Baltimore Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suspicious scene outside a burning townhome early Friday morning has led to an arson arrest in Frederick County. Charges have been filed in connection with a December hit-and-run that left an elderly Gettysburg woman seriously injured. Bond has been denied for a man accused in a deadly Sterling townhouse fire that claimed the life of a 36-year-old woman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposed congressional redistricting bill that passed the Maryland House of Delegates is now stalled in the state Senate. In Annapolis, state lawmakers are moving forward with legislation aimed at easing Maryland’s chronic shortage of school psychologists. Health insurance costs are forcing changes for thousands of public school employees in Howard County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three people, including a toddler, are dead following an early morning house fire in Fulton County. New details have been released in the off-campus murder of a Shepherd University student last week. A Frederick man is behind bars following an investigation into the sexual solicitation of a minor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite objections from local sheriffs and public safety officials, Wes Moore has signed legislation on Tuesday banning Maryland counties from entering or continuing 287(g) agreements with federal immigration authorities. Two men from Michigan are facing serious charges after a traffic stop in Frederick County turned into a drug and weapons arrest. A Martinsburg High School custodian is facing 29 charges after authorities say he was discovered hiding in a girls’ locker room during a basketball game earlier this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland Republican lawmakers and sheriffs are pushing back against a new state law that would BAN 287(g) agreements between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A Maryland YouTuber is facing federal charges after authorities say he posted drone footage showing a flight over the Raven Rock Mountain Complex, a highly secure military installation often called a second Pentagon. Winchester police have successfully arrested Craig Ruble, who had been the subject of an active search on serious child pornography charges A Sunday evening house fire in Bethesda left one person displaced, but no injuries were reported. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deadly early-morning shooting in Shepherdstown has led to a murder charge against a 25-year-old man. Prosecutors across Maryland are pushing back hard against the Youth Charging Reform Act -- a bill that would change how teens are charged for serious crimes. A narcotics investigation in Hagerstown led to an arrest and the recovery of drugs and a gun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple hundred students walked out of Urbana High School Thursday afternoon to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement, kicking off what could be a series of similar demonstrations across Frederick County public high schools. One of the drivers responsible for a deadly crash that killed six highway workers on the Baltimore Beltway is back in court. A Germantown man is facing charges after police say he assaulted a child inside a Silver Spring arcade, and investigators believe there may be other victims. Frederick’s City Council is moving to make its work more transparent, approving a series of changes to how meetings and legislation are handled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore used his fourth State of the State address Wednesday to urge lawmakers to take up his controversial mid-cycle congressional redistricting plan, arguing new maps are needed as other states redraw theirs ahead of the 2026 elections. A 16-year-old accused of shooting another student inside Wootton High School will remain behind bars after a judge ordered him held without bond during a hearing Wednesday. Montgomery County police say a large fight involving more than 20 juveniles near the Silver Spring Metro Station ended with multiple injuries and a teenager facing gun charges..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Washington County the Board of County Commissioners moved ahead Tuesday with a resolution in full support of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security. Montgomery County police have arrested a man more than two years after a homicide in Germantown. Montgomery County Police say a major DNA breakthrough has led to charges in two decades-old sexual assault cases, and investigators believe there could be more victims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tension gripped the Rockville community Monday afternoon when emergency responders rushed to Thomas Wootton High School after reports of shots fired on campus. A new federal rule could start removing thousands of Maryland residents from the food assistance program known as SNAP as early as next month. An Allegany County grand jury has returned an 11-count indictment against a high-ranking Cumberland police officer. A Franklin County man is facing serious charges after an early Saturday morning shooting in Chambersburg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Hampstead man will spend the next two decades in prison after a violent domestic assault left a woman with life-threatening injuries. ICE has deported Melbin Ramos-Orellana, a Honduran national who was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman against her will. The Howard County Council has passed two emergency bills aimed at curbing federal immigration enforcement in the county. Governor Wes Moore on Friday joined county and city leaders, along with Plamondon Hospitality Partners, to break ground on a new full-service Marriott hotel and conference center at Carroll Creek. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tension over congressional redistricting sharpened Thursday in the Maryland Senate as one Democratic lawmaker walked off the floor in protest of stalled legislation. New state transportation data shows Maryland’s traffic deaths fell to the lowest level in more than a decade in 2025. Maryland’s Freedom Caucus is advancing a package of energy bills aimed at lowering utility costs for residents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.