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The Frederick County Board of Education’s proposed budget for next year is climbing to historic levels. A workplace dispute turned deadly Wednesday afternoon at the Northrop Grumman facility in Linthicum, prompting a large police response near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.  An archaeological project tied to the restoration of a Revolutionary War-era structure at the Maryland School for the Deaf campus in Frederick has uncovered two sets of historic human remains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maryland Senate is one step closer to ending local agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the Judicial Proceedings Committee approved legislation targeting 287(g) partnerships on Tuesday.  A vacancy has opened on the Frederick City Council following the resignation of District 4 representative Scott Lasher.  A multi-agency narcotics investigation in the Eastern Panhandle has led to two arrests in Morgan County.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Man Arrested Following Child Exploitation Investigation A state audit is drawing new attention to gaps in how Maryland screens educators before they enter classrooms.  Maryland based retailer Under Armour is investigating a data breach that exposed customer email addresses and other personal information, though the company says no passwords or financial data appear to have been compromised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Police Investigate Deadly Stabbing on Danielle Drive Maryland lawmakers are racing to redraw the state’s eight congressional districts, introducing a redistricting bill, House Bill 488 on Friday -- just days after an advisory panel recommended a new map.  Montgomery County police have arrested a Silver Spring man accused of a disturbing string of crimes in Gaithersburg and Derwood. Investigators See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawmakers in Annapolis are debating how Maryland law enforcement should interact with federal immigration authorities. A robbery at a Montgomery County pizza shop has led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Olney man. Police say the incident happened late on the night of October 8th at a Papa John’s along Georgia Avenue.  A Gaithersburg man has pleaded guilty in federal court to using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain SNAP benefits and government documents, and now faces significant prison time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Frederick dentist who previously served jail time for harassing his ex-fiancée is now facing new assault accusations from another woman. A push to significantly raise Maryland’s minimum wage is gaining momentum in Annapolis, as lawmakers and labor groups roll out a proposal that would increase the hourly wage to $25 and eliminate all sub-minimum wages. A majority of the Montgomery County Council is pushing back against federal immigration enforcement, backing new legislation aimed at limiting ICE activity on county propertySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland State Republicans are raising concerns about Governor Wes Moore’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, saying it increases spending by nearly three billion dollars while revenues lag behind. A Carroll County woman is behind bars after deputies say she attacked her juvenile son in their Manchester home. Selina Mui is charged with attempted second-degree murder, second-degree child abuse, and first-degree assault. Maryland State House Republicans are sharply criticizing Governor Wes Moore’s Redistricting Commission after it voted to move forward this week with a new congressional map. State health data shows Maryland’s severe flu surge may be easing after peaking around the holidays, but officials say the season is far from overSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland State Police are investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash that occurred Monday evening in Frederick County. A Washington County jury has delivered a guilty verdict in a deadly shooting in Hagerstown in 2024 Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday evening outside a McDonald’s in Gaithersburg.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A juvenile driver was killed in a fiery crash early Saturday morning after a Howard County police officer attempted a traffic stop in Columbia. Maryland lawmakers are facing a growing political battle over the proposed ICE Breaker Act of 2026, legislation aimed at barring certain U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from moving into state or local police jobs.  A group of Frederick County residents is expected to gather outside Winchester Hall Tuesday afternoon to protest a controversial expansion of the county’s data center zoning.  A new candidate has entered the race for Frederick County’s top office, with former Frederick Mayor Jeff Holtzinger filing to run for county executive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two additional people are now facing charges in a Washington County triple murder investigation connected to a deadly house fire last fall. In Carroll County local officials are reporting significant declines in both crime and drug overdoses for 2025 compared with the previous year A Maryland government contractor accused of mishandling and stealing classified information remains in federal custody following a court hearing in Baltimore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A drug raid in Hagerstown on Thursday led to the seizure of nearly 100 grams of fentanyl, more than 60 grams of cocaine, and $1,802 in cash. During the 20-26 Maryland General Assembly, several lawmakers will making an  effort to repeal the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program.  There's a laundry service for unhoused people in Frederick County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the 2026 Maryland General Assembly underway,  the Frederick County Legislative Delegation is considering several bills  to bring forward.  On Wednesday Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins announced he is seeking re-election.  He made the announcement as he walked out of the County Board of Elections.  The bridge that carries  Route 28  over the Monocacy River in Frederick County will be closed this weekend.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that killed a 73-year-old woman Monday evening near Columbia Pike and Fairland Road.  An explosion from an underground electrical fire in downtown Frederick knocked out power to multiple blocks Monday night, sending emergency crews and utility workers to the scene near South Market Street and East All Saints Street A groundhog found on January 13th  at the intersection of West Patrick Street and Mc-Cain Drive in Frederick has tested positive for rabies.   Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown recently announced that the state's Health Education and Advocacy Unit resolved more than two-thousand consumer health care complaints in fiscal year 2025.   With the start of the General Assembly’s legislative session today, a new statewide criminal justice reform effort is getting underway in Maryland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland Department of Human Services facing scrutiny over requirement of ensuring proper distribution of federal tax money used by the state. Health officials warn residents of a confirmed case of measles from a traveler. MDOT will close a right lane on westbound I-70 and a partial ramp closure from westbound I-70 to northbound/southbound I-81 at exit 26 near Hagerstown at 8pm on January 15. Weinberg To Receive Grant From Deleplaine Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  A 19-year-old is now facing charges in a deadly rollover crash that killed a Germantown woman last summer. Carroll County deputies arrested two women following an organized retail theft investigation that began at a Sykesville Ulta Beauty store.  It's not data centers that are the biggest threat to farmland in Frederick County, it's solar fields.  That comment comes from County Council President Brad YoungSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Wes Moore stopped by Frederick High School on Thursday to unveil a historic $10.2 Billion K-12 education budget for Fiscal Year 2027 Across the nation and in Maryland. flu cases and hospitalizations continue to rise........ Walkersville town officials are expected to take up several key issues this year, including possible updates to the town charter, a review of police services, and changes to food truck regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two teenagers in connection with a violent armed robbery reported last fall. Charges have been filed against a Monrovia man for a robbery in Frederick   The need for more child care centers is expected to be addressed in legislation passed unanimously by the Frederick County Council on Tuesday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tragic crash on Interstate 81 in Berkeley County has claimed the life of a 5-year-old child. Fire crews battled a major blaze that severely damaged a longtime Frederick landmark early Tuesday morning.  A deadly head-on collision on Interstate 95 in Howard County early Sunday morning has left two people dead and two others hospitalized. There's a new Deputy State's Attorney for the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire breaks out at Red Horse Restaurant on Tuesday morning Howard County police say a missing woman reported earlier this month has been found dead, and her fugitive ex-boyfriend is now wanted on murder charges. Authorities in Washington County say a coordinated operation in downtown Hagerstown last week has led to multiple arrests in a crackdown on illegal drugs and firearms. Maryland wrapped up 20-25 with a sharp drop in federal employment, losing nearly 15-thousand government jobs since January, according to the state Department of Labor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a grand jury indictment, Maryland State Police have arrested a Washington County man in connection with a deadly crash earlier last year in Allegany County. The federal government is moving forward with plans to revamp the nation’s immigrant detention system, aiming to speed up deportations through larger, centralized facilities. Many new Maryland laws are now in effect, including several aimed at improving access to health care.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.