Officers Receive Special Honor for Violent Fugitive Arrest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — 13 members of the Southern District of West Virginia Cuffed Task Force were honored Thursday for their efforts capturing a fugitive. In May 2024 Emmanuel Sewell ambushed and murdered Maryland parole agent Davis Martinez during a home inspection in Montgomery County Maryland. Investigators...
Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Germantown
A man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle in Germantown early Wednesday, officials said.
Loudoun County parents of suspended students claim privacy violation, unfair punishment
The 10-day suspensions for two Stone Bridge High School students are on hold, after their attorneys filed an appeal.
Hometown Hotspot: Maryland State Fair officially opens
The Maryland State Fair opens its gates today, inviting thousands of visitors to enjoy a seasonal tradition filled with rides, entertainment, and the ever-popular fair food. From peach sundaes to giant turkey legs, the culinary offerings once again take center stage. Vendors from across the region are expected to...
Concern for Missing 16-Year-Old Girl
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Scarleth Orellana Flores, a missing 16-year-old. Flores was last seen on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the 12500 block of Denley Rd in Glenmont....
Bay Bridge lane closures and traffic advisories for late August
WBFF — The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has announced scheduled lane closures and traffic pattern changes for the Bay Bridge from August 24 to 27, as part of ongoing preservation and maintenance work. The westbound span may be closed from midnight to 5 a.m. on Sunday for maintenance, with...
Woman with cerebral palsy loses Medicaid coverage in Maryland
The young woman, who has lived her entire life needing assistance, was approved for Medicaid assistance through the Maryland Department of Health earlier this year.
Northern Virginia Schools Hit With ‘High-Risk’ Label In $50M Title IX Funding Fight: Feds
Alexandria City, Arlington, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County Public Schools have all been placed on “high-risk” and “reimbursement-only” status, meaning more than $50 million in federal funds can no longer flow directly to the districts. Instead, the schools must now pay expenses upfront...
Police identify teen shot to death while walking toward Silver Spring apartment complex
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Police have identified a teenager who was shot and killed while walking near a Silver Spring apartment complex on Tuesday night. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, 17-year-old Jaril Verde Murillo was shot shortly before 11:30 a.m. while walking with two other boys along a...
Deputies Conducting Investigation at Seneca Regional Park
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a person was injured at Seneca Regional Park in Lowe’s Island. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue along with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews responded to Seneca Regional Park Thursday morning for a reported structure fire. Units arriving on scene determined...
