Local news feed from WUSA9 for Maryland including Montgomery, Prince George’s, Charles, Frederick, Anne Arundel, and surrounding counties. The latest local and breaking news.
Underground Railroad Freedom Walk: Tony Cohen crosses into Canada
July 7, 2026, 3:59 pm | Source
Tony Cohen and Tom DeWolf complete a 750-mile Underground Railroad walk to Canada, confronting a painful historical legacy to forge a path of racial healing.
Silver Spring man accused of kidnapping connected to another recent case nearby
July 7, 2026, 11:32 am | Source
Bryan Neal Gordon is facing more charges for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman the night before he was arrested during a traffic stop.
Beltway inner loop crash slows traffic in Montgomery County
July 7, 2026, 10:23 am | Source
Maryland Department of Transportation cameras showed a van collided with the median near Rockville Pike.
Maryland residents concerned about Pepco's Energy Wise program
July 7, 2026, 9:20 am | Source
The program promises to help Marylanders save on energy bills. But some customers say the program lacks transparency.
Father dies after running into burning home to save child who had already escaped
July 7, 2026, 7:38 am | Source
Officials believe used sparklers were improperly disposed in the trash, which ignited material and quickly engulfed the house
Calvert County prosecutor and mother of two young victims criticizes juvenile court ruling in sexual assault case
July 6, 2026, 10:27 pm | Source
A judge's decision to place a 13-year-old found involved in the rape of two six-year-olds on probation with electronic monitoring is facing criticism.
Red Line Shutdown: What commuters need to know for Summer 2026
July 6, 2026, 9:32 pm | Source
Montgomery County commuters face a tough summer as WMATA's two-month Red Line project begins.
Red Line Shutdown: What commuters need to know for Summer 2026
July 6, 2026, 9:30 pm | Source
Montgomery County commuters face a tough summer as WMATA's two-month Red Line project begins.
Lexington Park man charged in stabbing of juvenile during fireworks display in Calvert County
July 6, 2026, 8:39 pm | Source
The juvenile was stabbed after a fight broke out in a large crowd attending the rescheduled Solomons fireworks display.
Temple Hills man charged after fatally shooting former girlfriend, police say
July 6, 2026, 11:53 am | Source
The suspect is facing multiple charges after a woman was found dead inside a car in Prince George's County.
Cleanup begins after strong storm rattles DC region
July 6, 2026, 11:52 am | Source
Sunday night's storm kept emergency crews busy with multiple reports of downed wires, branches and trees.
Driver dies in Cheverly crash
July 6, 2026, 10:35 am | Source
Police are still working to learn the circumstances leading up to the deadly crash.
Moore defends voting, challenges non-voters in national YouTube debate
July 6, 2026, 3:05 am | Source
One day after a July 4 speech on patriotism, Gov. Wes Moore defended voting and civic engagement in a nationally released debate with 20 non-voters.
Moore's July 4 message: Patriotism means service, not nationalism
July 6, 2026, 2:18 am | Source
In a July 4 address from Annapolis, Gov. Wes Moore urged Americans to embrace service, reject nationalism and help build a stronger future.
Nearly 1500 Marylanders without power amid scorching heat for days, map says
July 5, 2026, 5:20 pm | Source
As a dangerous heatwave continues, nearly 1,500 Baltimore Gas and Electric customers face power outages with restoration possibly delayed until Tuesday.
Two charged with murder in death of Frederick woman
July 4, 2026, 12:00 pm | Source
Two suspects are charged with murdering a 63-year-old Frederick woman. Police say the suspects knew the victim and are seeking surveillance footage.
Boil water advisory for Prince George's County lifted | Next steps you need to take
July 4, 2026, 1:50 am | Source
WSSC Water says affected customers should flush cold-water lines before consuming any water. Here's what to do before drinking from your tap.
Missing 16-year-old found dead after swimming in Potomac River
July 4, 2026, 1:15 am | Source
This is the second teenager in less than three weeks to vanish after swimming near Great Falls Park.
'Patriotism can't be hijacked': MD Gov. Wes Moore pushes back on Trump with Fourth of July national address
July 3, 2026, 10:19 pm | Source
Maryland Governor Wes Moore plans a "counterprogramming" speech this Fourth of July, challenging President Trump's messages.
88-year-old Rockville woman hospitalized after thermostat issues during heatwave
July 3, 2026, 9:42 pm | Source
The Pepco Energy Wise program participant Marianne Luest said Thursday she was unable to adjust her thermostat in triple-digit temperatures.
Expert explains dangers of swimming in Great Falls portion of the Potomac River
July 3, 2026, 9:09 pm | Source
A Towson University student reportedly drowned while swimming with friends in this section of the river in June and a 16-year-old is currently missing
Boil water advisory for WSSC Water customers in Accokeek and Clinton
July 3, 2026, 8:38 pm | Source
Customers in the area are being impacted due to a water main break.
Nearly 40 cars broken into in one night across Frederick County
July 3, 2026, 4:08 pm | Source
Nothing appears to be stolen from any of the cars.
Officers fire at suspected stolen vehicle in Takoma Park
July 2, 2026, 11:42 pm | Source
Police are still searching for a Honda Civic four-door sedan.
Man dies in U.S. Park Police custody in Greenbelt
July 2, 2026, 11:22 pm | Source
Maryland's Attorney General investigates a man's death in U.S. Park Police custody after a crash in Greenbelt. An uninjured infant was found in the car.
LIST: Extreme heat leads to closures and event cancellations
July 2, 2026, 10:32 pm | Source
An extreme heat alert has been issued across the region as people gear up for the holiday weekend.
'I never imagined this' | Mom of slain 16-year-old pleads for answers as police investigate
July 2, 2026, 9:52 pm | Source
Trinidad Guzman said she had a close relationship with her son, Angel. She told WUSA9 that she knew he was out with a friend, before the shooting.
Police identify 16-year-old shot to death at Langley Park Community Center
July 2, 2026, 2:53 pm | Source
Angel Guzman was shot to death at the Langley Park Community Center, and his death does not appear to be a random crime.
School bus crash injures 5 in Gaithersburg
July 2, 2026, 12:39 pm | Source
Three other cars were also involved in the crash. No children were on the bus.
Prince George's County debates 2-year data center development moratorium
July 2, 2026, 3:27 am | Source
In Prince George's County, tensions flare as residents rally both for and against data center development, with a potential two-year moratorium on the line.
Former firefighter training site identified as likely source of PFAS contamination in Montgomery County
July 2, 2026, 3:22 am | Source
Officials say firefighting foam likely caused PFAS contamination in North Potomac, but the extent of the pollution and a cleanup timeline remain unknown.
Man jumps off Silver Spring rooftop to avoid police
July 2, 2026, 1:02 am | Source
Ademu Cummings was arrested and later taken to a local hospital for his injuries.
Popular butterfly exhibit closing due to heatwave
July 1, 2026, 10:42 pm | Source
Brookside Gardens in Maryland will be closing its Butterfly experience through the end of the work week.
Montgomery County minimum wage increases today. Here's the new rate
July 1, 2026, 6:03 pm | Source
Montgomery County boosts its minimum wage Wednesday, adjusting for inflation to help workers cope with rising costs, according to County Executive Marc Elrich.
Girl struck, killed by dump truck in Ellicott City
July 1, 2026, 2:34 pm | Source
Police say the girl fell off her bike into the path of the dump truck.
Customs officers save choking toddler at BWI
July 1, 2026, 11:50 am | Source
The officers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport jumped to rescue a less than 2-year-old boy on Friday.
Driver killed in Rosaryville single-car crash
July 1, 2026, 10:42 am | Source
Maryland State Police say a man died after crashing into a utility pole on Crain Highway Wednesday morning.
US Marshals offer $10,000 reward for info leading to 2020 homicide arrest
June 30, 2026, 9:45 pm | Source
Andre Lamont Cox Jr. was shot to death in October 2020. One of the men accused of killing him has evaded arrest ever since.
New vending machines provide free overdose-reversal medicine in Howard County
June 30, 2026, 6:22 pm | Source
The vending machines will be stocked with two-dose boxes of naloxone, condoms, test strips for fentanyl, xylazine, barbiturates, and medetomidine.
13 dogs at risk of euthanasia in Prince George's County animal shelter
June 30, 2026, 6:19 pm | Source
There have been a dozen dogs adopted, but rescuers say 13 may still be put down for space at the shelter.
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