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U.S. Marshals arrested a man in Iowa who is wanted on a first-degree murder charge in Washington. A press release from the U.S. Marshals Service says 35-year-old Mickey Wade Wheatley is wanted in Okanogan County in connection with the death of an infant in Tonasket, Washington. The U.S. Marshals Service...

Maryland State Police arrested a man for suspected impaired driving after striking a trooper early Saturday morning in Prince George's County.

Burlington has secured a permit valued at $900,000 to begin construction at the former Big Lots location at 19142 Montgomery Village Avenue. While an opening timeframe isn’t available, a 2026 opening now seems likely. Construction is expected to begin very soon at the site. As of now, the nearby...

Montgomery County police said Friday that they identified the culprit in a 2025 swatting incident, but cannot charge her since she is too young.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Saturday afternoon to a reported house fire in the 15400 block of Avery Road in Derwood. According to MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos, crews were dispatched around 4:01 pm and found a propane heater connected to a 20-pound propane tank on fire following an...

The first McDonald’s in Montgomery County opened on January 6, 1960, marking the arrival of the fast-food chain locally during its earliest years of expansion. The restaurant was located on the 1300 block of Rockville Pike, near where Best Buy stands today. A newer McDonald’s still operates at that same location.

Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman and Governor Wes Moore invite Marylanders to join in celebrating Unclaimed Property Day on Monday, February 1, 2026. The state observes Unclaimed Property Day annually to highlight its free unclaimed property service, which has reunited Marylanders with their lost or forgotten...

Thanks to Daniel for sending from last night (and the aftermath this morning):. “Car got stuck in the snow and floored it until the engine exploded. Alley between q and Corcoran and 16th and 17th.”. Lots more photos below:

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Saturday morning to a fire at MegaMart in Rockville. According to MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos, crews were dispatched around 7:09 am to MegaMart at 11790 Parklawn Drive for reports of smoke coming from the building. Firefighters located a fire in the...

Bitter cold and gusty winds are on the way for Washington, D.C., while southern and eastern parts of the region could see some snow showers.