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Frederick County Public Schools is facing a growing budget concern just days after presenting what it called a balanced plan Maryland is among the states now facing new federal scrutiny as part of a nationwide Medicaid fraud crackdown that is drawing strong support from Republican officials. Germantown Teen Charged as Adult in November Shooting That Struck Multiple HomesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County is celebrating its long-standing commitment to agriculture with the launch of a new initiative designed to recognize farmers who have permanently preserved their land. A landmark deal could reshape the future of thoroughbred racing. Churchill Downs has agreed to purchase the intellectual property rights to the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for 85 million dollars. A newly passed law in Montgomery County is drawing pushback as leaders move to block immigration detention facilities from operating locally. Residents in Poolesville are being alerted to a suspicious email that appears to come from an official town account. Local officials say several people reported receiving a OneDrive document sent from a Town Hall email address, but the message has been confirmed as fraudulent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  A weekend motorcycle crash in Berkeley County has claimed the life of a Morgan County man. A routine traffic stop in Carroll County has led to serious drug charges after deputies say they uncovered a significant amount of suspected narcotics. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated nine Maryland counties as natural disaster areas as farmers struggle through ongoing drought conditions.  Maryland is escalating its response to a massive sewage spill in the Potomac River by filing a lawsuit against D.C. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sunday morning shooting in Westminster is now being investigated as a domestic violence-related murder-suicide.  Police in Howard County are investigating a shooting that left a gas station employee seriously injured.   Maryland health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a Baltimore metro area resident who recently returned from international travel, marking the state’s first case of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman is in critical condition after a house fire in Walkersville. A tragic death investigation is underway in Montgomery County after a young child was found unresponsive Saturday evening.  A fatal motorcycle crash in Columbia is under investigation after a rider was killed and a passenger seriously hurt.  As warmer weather returns, so does tick season-and this year, it’s off to an aggressive start in Maryland. Emergency room visits for tick bites are now at their highest point in nearly ten years, according to new CDC data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater has unveiled a proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget that focuses on education, affordability, and support for vulnerable residents-without raising taxes. A Baltimore man will spend decades behind bars after a violent domestic incident in Carroll County. An 8% jump in electric rates is set to hit Mont Alto Borough customers starting this summer, according to a recent notice sent to residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal challenges are mounting against a proposed referendum on a large data center zone in Frederick County. Multiple law enforcement agencies teamed up for a narcotics operation in Hagerstown that resulted in an arrest. Maryland is finally moving to overhaul its foster care system after lawmakers approved a series of reforms aimed at protecting children in state care. An early childhood educator in Frederick County is being honored for his impact both inside and outside the classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hours of the legislative session, Maryland lawmakers pushed through a set of controversial immigration and policing bills that sparked immediate debate over public safety and privacy. What began as a youth basketball tournament in Berkeley County ended with multiple arrests after disturbances broke out Sunday afternoon. A Carroll County man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he bit a police officer during a traffic stop in Littlestown, PennsylvaniaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The case against former Gettysburg mayor Chad-Alan Carr is growing, with prosecutors filing new charges tied to additional alleged victims. A dispute over an ICE facility in Howard County is now drawing support from the Trump administration.  A deadly overnight crash in Montgomery County is under investigation after a vehicle overturned along a major roadway. A student at McDaniel College is proving it’s never too late to chase a dream-taking the field in college football at nearly 61 years old.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following 13 hours of debate on Saturday, Maryland delegates passed a revised Community Trust Act aimed at setting boundaries between local police and federal immigration enforcement. In Frederick County, Virginia, a joint effort between local deputies and federal agents led to six arrests on Wednesday tied to immigration enforcement. A water and sewer rate increase hike in Carroll County will mean higher bills for residents starting this summer Heads up, Maryland! Black bears are leaving their dens and exploring neighborhoods this spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people are dead following a high-speed crash early Thursday in Frederick A former Gettysburg mayor is now in custody hundreds of miles from home.  Charges have been filed in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, after a 4-year-old boy was found dead in a home on Pratt Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Baltimore woman will spend years behind bars after a deadly crash in Carroll County that happened while she was driving drunk. A Martinsburg man has been convicted on multiple sexual offense charges involving children, concluding a three-day trial in Berkeley County Circuit Court.  Police in Montgomery County are warning residents about an increase in so-called distraction thefts, a scheme that often targets older adults in busy public places.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plans for approval of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project are hitting delays as regulators question whether the review process is moving too fast. A major shift in Maryland’s juvenile justice system is one step away from becoming law after a youth charging reform bill cleared the General Assembly.  Investigators say a trench collapse at a Franklin County construction site turned deadly for a Washington County man.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating a deadly house fire in Chevy Chase. A jury in Carroll County has reached a verdict in a fatal ambush shooting case tied to a Hanover business owner. Washington County leaders are continuing to show support for a proposed federal immigration facility, even as the project faces ongoing court challenges and a revised federal plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Two people are facing serious drug and firearm charges after a traffic stop in Washington County led to a major seizure of narcotics. Changes could soon be coming to how Maryland handles young offenders accused of serious crimes. A suspected World War II-era grenade turned out to be harmless after drawing a bomb squad response to a Hanover antiques shopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  \Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor is proposing a $290 million city budget for fiscal year 2027, marking about a 7% increase from the current spending plan. Debate is intensifying in Annapolis as a House committee faces pressure to advance a Senate bill that would change how young offenders are prosecuted. A group of Frederick County Sheriff's Office SWAT members are back home after undergoing intensive tactical training out of state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.