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Tensions are rising in Annapolis as controversy continues to surround Delegate Eric Bouchat and his conduct in the State House. Maryland State Police are now working to determine what led to a deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer that occurred over the weekend in Frederick County. A shooting outside a Berkeley County bar has led to the arrest of two Eastern Panhandle men now accused of attempted murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Frederick Business Owner Sentenced After Misusing Funds and Partner’s Identity A Hagerstown man, who was located with the help of the TV program "Americas Most Wanted," has been found guilty of first-degree murder in a fatal shooting four years ago. In Washington County, farmland preservation is moving ahead one property at a time as efforts continue to grow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A high-speed police chase in Frederick County, Virginia ended in tragedy when a Pennsylvania man was killed after crashing his vehicle. Frederick Man Arrested After Firearms Investigation, Deputies Seize Weapons A Germantown man is in custody after police say he opened fire on officers in Montgomery Village.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deadly crash shut down part of Route 15 in Frederick Sunday morning after a tractor-trailer overturned, killing the driver.  Deported Violent Offender Found in Frederick Pleads Guilty to Illegal Re-Entry Charges An ongoing judicial investigation in Berkeley County has sidelined a local magistrate following serious misconduct allegations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Frederick County dentist is back behind bars after being arrested again in an ongoing assault case involving the same victim. A Carroll County woman has been sentenced in connection with a deadly overdose in Sykesville. A push to limit classroom distractions could soon change the school day for students across Maryland.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There could soon be a new federal presence in Frederick, as ICE looks into leasing office space for its personnel. Police Shoot Suspect After Gunfire Erupts in Montgomery Village Delegate Eric Bouchat, R-Carroll and Frederick counties, is facing increasing pressure to resign after reports highlighted his absence from most legislative dutiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Baltimore man will spend decades behind bars for his role in a murder plot tied to a bitter divorce in Frederick County. A Hagerstown man will face a second trial on several charges after a jury returned a split verdict in connection to a deadly mass shooting in East Baltimore. A new mayor has been chosen for Gettysburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney held a closed-door meeting Monday in Washington County to discuss growing opposition to a proposed ICE detention facility near Williamsport.  Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating a deadly weekend crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV. A man wanted in Harris County, Texas, on charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 is now in custody after being tracked down in Pennsylvania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Thurmont Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Online Impersonation and Sexual Solicitation Scheme A class action lawsuit against Frederick Health is moving forward, but with fewer claims.  A road improvement effort throughout the city of Hagerstown is about to begin as crews prepare to launch the spring 2026 pavement preservation program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Construction on a Western Maryland warehouse meant to house immigrants is on hold for at least another three weeks. Maryland’s Senate has given final approval to a nearly $71 billion budget plan, now moving to the House, as lawmakers work to close a roughly $1.5 billion shortfall without raising new taxes. The contributions of thousands of religious sisters will take center stage in a new exhibit coming to the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hagerstown Woman Dies After House Fire, Teen Remains in Critical Condition A Loudoun County courtroom is the next stop for a West Virginia man who admitted to a serious assault at a local recreation center. Montgomery County Council members have turned down a push to speed up a bill that would bar law enforcement officers from wearing masks on the job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Boys Stabbed Near Gaithersburg High School; Police Investigating The West Virginia Legislature concluded its 2026 regular session late Saturday after nearly nine weeks of work, passing hundreds of bills as lawmakers wrapped up key priorities.  An 18-year-old at Fairfax High School in Virginia has been arrested for allegedly groping a dozen female classmates in crowded hallways.  Frederick County Breaks Ground on New Middletown Elementary and Middle SchoolsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Federal Judge Sends Maryland Navy Officer to Prison for Harassing Ex-Wife Online New details are emerging in the fatal police shooting of a 25-year-old man with autism in Howard County. Overnight Lane Closures Planned on I-70 Near Hagerstown for Bridge WorkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  A firefighter was injured while battling a fast-moving fire at the Crystal Park Apartments in Frederick Friday afternoon that forced dozens of residents from their homes. Travelers faced unexpected delays at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Friday evening after an equipment malfunction triggered a temporary ground stop.  Former Gettysburg Mayor Chad‑Alan Carr was arrested Friday and charged with multiple child sex offense counts, including felony and misdemeanor charges tied to alleged sexual misconduct with a minor, according to Pennsylvania State Police and local prosecutors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carroll County officials have started work on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and are inviting residents to participate in the process. Affordable faith-based education is once again available to the Frederick community this spring.   A Maryland Lottery player in the Silver Spring area is celebrating after winning $4 million in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal judge has temporarily paused work on a proposed immigration detention facility in Washington County, but supporters say the project could bring significant economic benefits to the region. A man accused of killing his estranged wife in Ellicott City has pleaded not criminally responsible in Howard County Circuit Court. New Veterans Services Office Opens in Frederick County to Help Connect Veterans with BenefitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state’s highest court is weighing a case involving Frederick County and a local advocacy group over legal fees tied to a public records dispute.  Gun-rights advocates are voicing strong opposition to a new assault weapons bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly. West Virginia’s jails are stretched beyond their limits, with multiple facilities housing far more inmates than they were built for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hagerstown Man Pleads Guilty to Exploiting Minors in South America, Faces Up to Life in Prison A controversial immigration detention project in Washington County is moving forward after federal officials awarded a major operations contract. Montgomery County authorities have been actively cracking down on illegal firearms in Silver Spring this week, seizing multiple guns during several stops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teenager in Frederick is facing multiple charges after a major firearms investigation.  A debate over juvenile justice reform is intensifying in Maryland after the Maryland Senate approved a bill that would reduce the number of crimes for which teenagers can automatically be charged as adults. An amount of 500-thousand dollars is going out to 19 non-profit and religious organizations in Frederick County to help meet  increased demand for food services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four people are facing charges after two early-morning traffic stops in Frederick led to the seizure of guns, drugs and cash. Amazon is expanding its footprint in Frederick with a major new facility on Gas House Pike.  Maryland Man On Probation For 2018 Child Porn Conviction Found Guilty in Virginia Child Solicitation CaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.