Potomac River Basin faces flash drought; Reservoir water releases under consideration
It’s the heat grabbing headlines in our region, but those responsible for monitoring the water supply in the Potomac River Basin say we need more rain.
'Hero Cat' alerts Maryland family to house fire, dies from smoke inhalation: officials
A cat named Prince is being credited with saving the lives of sleeping occupants of a home that caught fire in Maryland, giving its life to save its owners.
Thieves crash U-Haul truck into Maryland gas station in attempted ATM smash-and-grab robbery
Thieves used a U-Haul truck as a battering ram to try and steal an automatic teller machine from inside a Montgomery County gas station early Tuesday morning.
Gaithersburg home destroyed after lightning strike sparks fire
A Gaithersburg couple is lucky to be alive after a lightning strike sparked a fire that destroyed their home.
Tree falls on vehicle in Bethesda
A vehicle was damaged after a tree fell on it early Monday in Montgomery County.
Vehicle crashes through garage, driver uninjured in Montgomery County
Police responded to a residence where a vehicle crashed through the rear of a resident garage in Montgomery County.
Algae mats detected in Potomac River, pet owners warned on dangers
Maryland officials have detected algae mats in the Potomac River.
Bethesda lacrosse coach breaking down racial barriers surrounding sport
Lacrosse is a historically white sport, but that hasn’t stopped African American coach Ryan Jones from leaving his mark on and off the field.
Tiny Dunkin’ store to open at Friendship Heights Metro station
Commuters can soon grab their morning coffee or donut right before stepping onto the Metro.
Graphic video shows alley shooting in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Police Department continues to search for the individuals in a graphic video involved in a alley shooting in Gaithersburg.
Purple Line light rail vehicle unveiled in Maryland months after opening delayed to winter 2027
Officials unveiled the first Purple Line light rail vehicle Thursday, several months after Maryland officials delayed the opening of the transit line to the winter of 2027.
Tractor-trailer crashes, overturns on I-270 in Montgomery County
A tractor-trailer overturned after crashing early Wednesday morning along Interstate-270 in Montgomery County.
Utility worker dies, electrocuted in Montgomery County
Authorities are on the scene of Ashton Road for a contractor bucket in the air making contact with power lines.
'He was a sweetheart': Montgomery County family remembers 3-year-old who drowned in neighborhood pool
The family of a three-year-old who drowned in a pool over the weekend in Montgomery County is mourning the loss of the toddler, remembering a life that was cut too short.
Fire forces families to jump from deck of Rockville home
Two Rockville families were forced to jump from their home’s deck to escape the flames of a fire that had blocked their exit.
Missing 3-year-old found floating in neighborhood pool in Maryland
A three-year-old boy that was reported missing, was found floating in a neighborhood pool in Rockville.
Mass casuality multi-vehicle collision in Maryland causes delays
Montgomery County officials are on the scene of what is being called a mass casualty collision in Germantown.
Fireworks ignite Fourth of July fire that destroys Aspen Hill home
A Fourth of July fire that destroyed a Montgomery County home was ignited by fireworks, officials say.
Montgomery County women’s shelter fire displaces 40
Authorities say 40 occupants of a Montgomery County women’s shelter have been displaced after a fire inside the ceiling over the bathrooms.
Runaway horse startles spectators at Takoma Park July 4th Parade
A runaway horse stole the show at the Takoma Park July 4th parade Thursday.