A chaotic scene unfolded Thursday evening at Meritus Medical Center when a stabbing was reported inside the hospital's cafeteria area. Washington County Sheriff's deputies were called to the hospital around 8:15 p.m. after a female security guard was attacked by a man with a knife. As deputies entered the building, the...

Maryland Governor Wes Moore visited Monocacy Elementary School on Wednesday as part of his Delivering for Maryland Tour, highlighting investments in public education and affordable housing in Frederick County. During the visit, Governor Moore greeted students and spent time in the classroom of targeted intervention tea...

Drought conditions across Maryland are prompting a warning from state environmental officials. The Washington County Office of Emergency Management says the Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a drought warning for much of the state, including Washington County, because of ongoing rainfall deficits and co...

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 Washington County. According to dispatch information, Company 11, Company 19 and EMS 1814 were alerted shortly after 3 p.m....

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 approximately 12:12 p.m., Montgomery County Department of Police Community Engagement Officers were dispatched to Westfield...

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. On Tuesday, Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Julia A. Minner sentenced 44-year-old Jessie Vangenewitt to 35 years ...