Category Archives: Local News
Bicyclist Rescued After Falling Down Embankment Along C&O Canal Towpath In Washington County
Sharpsburg, MD (JK) - Emergency crews responded Tuesday afternoon to a serious bicycle accident along the C&O Canal Towpath near the 67-mile marker at Mountain Lock Recreation Area in southern Was...
May 14, 2026
Bethesda Teen Charged After Loaded Handgun Found at Walt Whitman High School
Gaithersburg, MD (JK) - A 16-year-old Walt Whitman High School student is in custody and facing weapons charges after bringing a loaded handgun onto school property. On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at app...
May 14, 2026
Frederick Man Sentenced to More Than 35 Years in Domestic Assault and Witness Intimidation Case
Frederick, MD (JK) - A Frederick County man has been sentenced to more than 35 years in prison following convictions tied to a domestic assault and attempts to influence a witness while awaiting trial...
May 13, 2026
Maryland Launches First-In-The-Nation Effort To Support Local News Organizations Across The State
Maryland is becoming the first state in the nation to adopt a statewide law aimed at supporting local news organizations. The new Local News for Maryland Communities Act Of 2026 requires state ...
May 13, 2026
Two Workers Injured After Church Construction Collapse In Hagerstown
An investigation is underway after a church construction project in Hagerstown partially collapsed, sending two workers to the hospital. According to the Hagerstown Fire Department, crews respo...
May 13, 2026
Group Preserves Firearms During Shepherdstown Gun Buyback Event
A gun buyback event in Shepherdstown turned into a competing effort to preserve firearms instead of destroy them. West Virginia Freedom Caucus Chairman Chris Anders joined more than 40 supporte...
May 13, 2026
Frederick MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced In Brutal Murder Of A Teenager
A Frederick man connected to the violent MS-13 gang has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in the murder of a minor in Frederick County. Federal officials say 26-year-old Jos...
May 13, 2026
Frederick County VA Grand Jury Returns Indictments Connected To Violent Crimes and Child Cruelty Allegations
Multiple felony and misdemeanor indictments were handed down Thursday by a Frederick County, Virginia grand jury involving alleged shootings, weapons offenses, and child cruelty cases. Prosecut...
May 12, 2026
Primary Election Day In West Virginia
It's Election Day across West Virginia Tuesday as voters head to the polls for the state's 2026 primary election. West Virginians will decide party nominees for races including U.S. Senate, U.S. House...
May 12, 2026
Two Maryland Residents Monitored After Possible Hantavirus Exposure
Maryland health officials are monitoring two residents after a possible hantavirus exposure linked to an infected passenger from the cruise ship M/V Hondius. Officials say the Maryland residents were ...
May 12, 2026
