Category Archives: News
Frederick County Pre-K Teacher Kyler Leiter Named Tressler Award Winner
Frederick, MD (JK) - A local educator is being recognized for his impact in the classroom and beyond. Dr. Kyler Leiter, a Pre-K teacher at Carroll Manor Elementary School, has been named the 2026-27 C...
Apr 14, 2026
Driver Killed in Early Morning Rollover Crash on Georgia Avenue in Montgomery County
Gaithersburg, MD (JK) - Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday morning in the Silver Spring area. According to the department's Collision Re...
Apr 13, 2026
Parkway Elementary Literacy Specialist Named 2026-27 FCPS Teacher of the Year
Frederick, MD (JK) - Frederick County Public Schools has named Parkway Elementary literacy specialist Alicia Souder as the 2026-27 FCPS Teacher of the Year. Souder, who has spent 21 years at Parkway E...
Apr 13, 2026
Montgomery County Police Investigate Shots Fired at Clarksburg Playground; No Injuries Reported
Gaithersburg, MD (JK) - Montgomery County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday evening at a neighborhood playground in Clarksburg. A video of the shooting incident can be seen he...
Apr 09, 2026
Martinsburg Man Convicted on 24 Counts in Berkeley County Child Sexual Abuse Case
Martinsburg, WV (JK) - A Berkeley County jury has convicted a Martinsburg man on multiple sexual offense charges involving children, following a three-day trial that brought forward allegations spanni...
Apr 08, 2026
Spring Bears Are on the Move in Frederick County - Here's How to Keep Your Yard Safe
Annapolis, MD (JK) - Spring is here, and Maryland's black bears are waking up from their winter dens. After months without food, these hungry animals are starting to explore areas near homes - and any...
Apr 07, 2026
Montgomery County Police Warn of Rising "Distraction Thefts" Targeting Older Adults
Gaithersburg, MD (JK) - 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. According t...
Apr 07, 2026
Juvenile Found Justified in Hancock Fatal Shooting
HANCOCK, MD (JK) - A fatal shooting on Whispering Wind Road in Hancock on February 21, 2026, has been ruled justified after review by law enforcement and a grand jury. Brian Keith Lavoie Jr., the adul...
Mar 31, 2026
Frederick Man Arrested After Firearms Investigation; Deputies Seize Weapons
Frederick, MD (JK) - A Frederick man is facing multiple charges following a firearms investigation by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Deputies executed a search warrant on March 26 at a home in...
Mar 30, 2026
Silver Spring Man Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Gaithersburg, MD (JK) - Montgomery County police have charged a Silver Spring man in connection with a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred last summer. 26-year old Oscar Pedrozo faces criminally ...
Mar 29, 2026
