Montgomery County Police say the driver is expected to be charged. Audi A$, involved in fatal hit & run in Wheaton (Photo from Montgomery County Police) Giathersburg, Md (KM) Montgomery County Police say they’ve located the vehicle and the driver involved in a fatal hit and run in Wheaton last week. Investigators with the Collision…
It would cover sales by hardware stores, garden centers and other retailers. Golden Bamboo Frederick, Md (KM) The sale of invasive bamboo would be prohibited under a bill being considered by the Frederick County Council . It’s sponsored by Council President Brad Young, and would cover sales by hardware stores, garden centers and other retailers. …
Public Works crews are making repairs. Loys Station Covered Bridge Frederick, Md (KM) The historic Loys Station Covered Bridge is closed to traffic. Frederick County officials say the wooden span and the over-height warning portal on the south entrance were damaged late Sunday night or early Monday morning after an over-sized vehicle tried to drive…
Starting October 1, 2025, Maryland enacts new laws affecting driving, criminal justice, healthcare, consumer rights, and housing regulations statewide. Frederick, Md. (DG) – On October 1, 2025, Maryland will implement over 400 new laws across various sectors, including transportation, criminal justice, healthcare, and consumer rights. Here are some of the key changes: Traffic and Driving…
Authorities say the operation reflects ongoing efforts to curb illegal drug activity in the community. Hagerstown, Md. (DG) – Authorities in Washington County say a joint drug enforcement operation led to ten arrests in Hagerstown. On September 19th, the Washington County Narcotics Task Force, Hagerstown Police, the Sheriff’s Office, and Maryland State Police executed two…
The driver of the striking vehicle did not remain at the scene. Wheaton, Md (KM) The investigation continues into a fatal hit and run accident in Wheaton last week. Montgomery County Police say on Tuesday, September 23rd, Ganga Prajapati, 52, of New Carrollton, was struck by a motor vehicle along Viers Mill Road and Ennalis…
One is charged with explosives offenses. Frederick, Md (KM) It was a busy day on Friday for the Frederick County Grand Jury which issued 11 indictments. One was against Jamarie Ankile Parker,27, of Frederick who is charged with possession of a firearm with a prior conviction of a violent crime; illegal possession of a regulated…
She is hoping a solution to avert a shutdown will come before the Oct. 1st deadline. Rep. April McClain Delaney Washington DC (KM) The possible shut down of the federal government won’t be like others in the past, according to 6th District Representative April McClain Delaney. “I keep saying this shut down will make America…
They say they support landowners property rights when it comes to the proposed MPRP. Westminster, Md (KM) An Amicus or Friend of the Court brief has been filed by the Carroll County Commissioners in support of land owners regarding the Public Service Enterprise Group. In their brief filed this week, the Commissioners are asking the…
State officials also updated citizens on local projects in the Consolidated Transportation Program. Frederick, Md (KM) The annual Maryland Department of Transportation “Road Show” came to Frederick on Wednesday night. MDOT officials provided updates on local projects in the CTP, and heard from local elected officials and citizens on transportation concerns. Improvements to US Route…