Manhunt underway for 2 women charged with murder of mother in Silver Spring

A massive manhunt is underway tonight for two women accused of first-degree murder after a 67-year-old woman was found dead inside a Silver Spring senior living community.

Montgomery County adopts $3.72B school budget, eliminating hundreds of jobs

Hundreds of school positions will be eliminated under the final $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget adopted Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education.

Montgomery County enacts laws limiting ICE operations amid debate

New immigration-related laws are now on the books in Montgomery County, with officials taking steps they say are designed to restrict and regulate the presence of ICE in local operations.

Horse rescued after leg trapped on bridge at Patuxent River State Park

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews assisted in the rescue of a horse that became trapped after its leg fell through a wooden pedestrian bridge at Patuxent River State Park.

No HazMat threat after vehicle hits liquid oxygen tank at Prince George’s care facility

Emergency crews say there is no hazardous materials threat after a vehicle struck an exterior liquid oxygen tank at a Prince George’s County assisted care facility Wednesday morning.

FOX 5 Zip Trip kicks off 2026 season in Gaithersburg

FOX 5 kicked off its first Zip Trip of the year Friday, starting the summer tradition in Gaithersburg!

MCPS facing $36M funding gap after county approves budget

The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a $7.9 billion county budget and adopted a progressive income tax measure, but the decision leaves Montgomery County Public Schools confronting a $36 million funding gap that could lead to significant staffing cuts.

Montgomery County man charged with murdering mom arrested in North Carolina

Ricardo Colato-Salamanca was arrested in North Carolina this week days after officers said he murdered his mother in their home and drove off in her car.

Water main break shuts down Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda

A major water main break shut down a busy stretch of Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda on Tuesday, prompting traffic disruptions, roadway damage and overnight repair work.

15-year-old stabbed in Silver Spring

Authorities are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed Sunday night in Silver Spring.

Montgomery County approves $143M increase to school budget, cuts still possible

The Montgomery County Council approved a major increase to the Montgomery County Public Schools budget on Friday, but labor officials say it isn't enough, and that some will lose their jobs.

Man killed outside North Bethesda hotel identified

A man who was shot and killed in the parking lot of a North Bethesda hotel has now been identified, as police continue searching for the gunman.

Montgomery County Council delays vote on $8B budget amid major shortfall

Montgomery County leaders were expected to vote Thursday on a high‑stakes $8 billion budget, but left without a decision. The vote was postponed to allow for more discussion.

New Montgomery County gun law proposed after legal challenge

Montgomery County leaders are proposing new gun control legislation following a recent ruling from the Supreme Court of Maryland that struck down parts of an earlier county law.

Montgomery County considers 2-year data center moratorium bill

Councilmember at-large Will Jawando introduced legislation called the Data Center Moratorium, which would establish a 2-year moratorium on the issuance of building permits for data centers.