It was mostly to get an idea of what citizens want when it comes spending by county government. Frederick, Md (KM) The first of several hearings on Frederick County’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget was held Monday evening, December 1st. It was held by County Executive Jessica Fitzwater. She said she did not have a…
Four other teens were injured. Westminster, Md (KM) The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night that claimed the life of a teenager. Deputies, and fire and rescue personnel responded at around 9:47 PM to the area of Jasontown Road near the intersection with John Hyde Road in Westminster. .…
Sentencing is expected to take place at a later date. Frederick, Md (KM) In Frederick County Circuit Court on Wednesday, a Middletown man pleaded guilty to three counts of promotion and distribution of child pornography. The State’s Attorney’s Office say sentencing for Andrew Brock, 28, is expected to take place following a pre-sentence investigation. Brock…
Investigation began after national cyber tip; authorities continue to seek information from the public. Gaithersburg, MD (JK) – Montgomery County Police have arrested an 18-year-old Kensington man on ten counts of possession of child pornography following a months-long investigation. The case began in February 2025 when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported…
18-year-old accused of causing crash that killed 88-year-old Rockville woman. Gaithersburg, MD (JK) – Montgomery County police have charged an 18-year-old Germantown man in connection with a May collision that claimed the life of an 88-year-old Rockville woman. Investigators say Liam Donnelly Coskun surrendered to authorities on November 21 and was taken into custody on…
The bill would take part of the county’s recordation tax revenue to pay for free fares on TransIT. (L-R) County Councilwoman Renee Knapp; County Executive Jessica Fitzwater; City Councilmember Kelly Russell; and County Council Vice President Kavonte Duckett. Frederick, Md (KM) A plan to keep TransIT Services of Frederick County fare free was unveiled on…
Non-profits which provide food to the needy are eligible to apply. Frederick, Md (KM) The application process for Frederick’s FEED Grant Program is now open. Under FEED, which stands for Food Equity and Emergency Distribution, the county will be working with the Community Foundation of Frederick County to strengthen food distribution efforts in the community.…
Authorities investigating possible alcohol involvement in fatal crash. DAMASCUS, MD (JK) – A 27-year-old Germantown man died early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash. At approximately 4:05 a.m. on November 30, Montgomery County Police and Fire and Rescue personnel responded to reports of a crash at the intersection of Ridge Road and Kings Valley Road.…
It’s the first time this has happened in over four years. Washington DC (KM) As the nation gets ready for another travel period later this month, . AAA says nationally, the average price of self-serve, unleaded regular gasoline stands at $3.00 per gallon. Spokeswoman Ragina Ali says the last time that happened was on May…
He was also sentenced to 18 months incarceration. Frederick, Md (KM) A Thurmont man who was charged with three counts of sexual solicitation of a minor entered a guilty plea on Monday to one of those counts. The State’s Attorney’s Office says Travis Peters. 28, was sentenced to ten years in prison with all but…