A person has been shot inside a high school in Maryland. Police have one person in custody related to the shooting. Police say there is no further threat to the public. Officers were dispatched Monday afternoon after reports of shots fired at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville. The campus remains on lockdown. An administrator at the school says police are on site and students are in classrooms. Rockville is a suburb of Washington, D.C., and the seat of Montgomery County, Maryland's most populous.

If you’re driving south on Interstate 81 in Montgomery County, expect delays.

Blacksburg residents voiced mixed reactions Tuesday night during a public hearing about two potential interim town council members, as the governing body seeks to restore stability following recent upheaval.

Montgomery County officials are considering zoning changes that could pave the way for the region’s first hyperscale data center, following in the footsteps of Northern Virginia, which currently hosts the world’s largest concentration of such facilities.

If you’re driving south on Interstate 81 in Montgomery County, expect delays.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it was investigating a fatal motor-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday morning.

Meadowbrook Museum has been operating out of the Meadowbrook Center for the past 20 years, keeping history alive.

From Montgomery County to the Star City, the entire region both felt the winter weather and embraced the snowfall. Take a look at how people made the most of their day.

Montgomery County residents and Virginia Tech students made the most of another snow day Monday as winter weather forced the closure of public schools and university classes for the second time in less than a week.

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery is adding a new MRI scanner in the outpatient imaging center.

Democrat Lily Franklin defeated incumbent Republican Chris Obenshain in Virginia’s 41st District race Tuesday night, flipping the seat that covers parts of Montgomery and Roanoke Counties.

The 2025 General Election will be held on Nov. 4. You can find results for Montgomery County here.

On Monday, the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce announced it was teaming up with Feeding Southwest Virginia for a food drive to support those in need in the New River Valley.

Today is the last day for you to register to vote for the November 4 election, as early voting continues to show strong turnout.

Card skimming is just one way that financial scammers can steal your information — and it’s on the rise.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled Thursday for a Virginia Tech student who has been in federal custody for more than two months.

With Halloween just over two weeks away, 30 businesses in Montgomery County are getting into the spirit of the holiday.

The government shutdown is now in its second week, putting pressure on small businesses that rely on federal approvals to get their products on shelves

Fire crews are currenlty on the scene working a major fire in the 600 block of Jennelle Road. Smoke may be visible in the area and officials are asking the public to yield to emergency vehicles.

Today, Virginia State Police will launch a 24-hour highway safety initiative, “Operation Drive Safe 460." The effort targets Route 460 in Bedford, Botetourt, Roanoke and Montgomery counties.

On I-81 at mile marker 126.2 in Montgomery County, motorists can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash. All northbound lanes are closed, according to VDOT. Traffic is backed up approximately seven miles.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares hosted a roundtable with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday in an effort to collaborate with local leaders to combat human trafficking.

Need a new cuddle buddy? Lainey’s your girl!

The Tankster’s sweet smile is hard to resist, and he’s bound to have a strong hold on your heart if you ever meet this four-legged fella!

A woman was hospitalized after being stabbed in a domestic incident, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

If you’re driving northbound on I-81 in Montgomery County, expect delays.

Meet Tomacita, a black kitty with a heart full of love and a dash of spice!

Ready to welcome four new paws into your home? Curious Ruby is waiting and ready to discover the world with her new fur-parent(s)!

It’s back-to-school season, and that means lots of school buses will be out on the roads soon, causing concern with everyone.

Authorities say a man charged this week with fatally shooting a police officer in her Maryland home nearly 30 years ago was the officer’s live-in boyfriend and had blamed her 1995 killing on a burglary.

A Maryland woman with a long history of severe mental illness has been held without bail and ordered to receive psychiatric treatment behind bars after she was recently rearrested and charged with murder in the 2014 disappearance of her two children.

National Night Out takes place on Tuesday, August 5! Plenty of law enforcement agencies in the area will be participating, meeting with communities, and hosting events.

While the call to care for others is seemingly innate in many medical professionals, a local nurse at LewisGale Montgomery Hospital is willing to give the ultimate gift, an organ donation from her own body, when one of her co-workers became a patient.

Attention, drivers! From Monday, July 28, through Friday, Aug. 1, the Ironto Rest Area located on northbound Interstate 81 at mile marker 128 in Montgomery County will be closed temporarily for paving construction.

A new expansion to the Mountain Valley Pipeline could bring a compressor station to the border of Montgomery and Roanoke counties and increase the pipeline’s capacity by 25%.

Stinky Phil, Virginia Tech’s resident corpse plant, bloomed for the first time in years!

If you’re driving northbound on Interstate 81 in Montgomery County, save yourself some time!

The Montgomery County Public School Board announced Friday that it had accepted the resignation of the MCPS superintendent, Dr. Bernard F Bragen Jr., effective August 30.

The Supreme Court has sided with religious parents who want to pull their children out of the classroom when a public school lesson uses LGBTQ storybooks.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office issued a notice Thursday evening urging drivers in the Riner area to stay off the roads unless it is an emergency.

Two were arrested in Montgomery County following an investigation involving the abuse of four children, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

A man shot himself following the arrival of police officers to the scene of a domestic incident in Christiansburg on Friday night, Christiansburg Police Department said.

Community Health Center of the New River Valley plans to break ground tomorrow on a new facility in Christiansburg that will significantly expand its healthcare access for residents regardless of their income.

Memorial Day is just around the corner and with that comes pool openings here is a list of pool opening dates.

LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has prepared extra staffing on Wednesday in its emergency department due to the sold-out crowd in Lane Stadium for the Metallica concert.

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will be hearing a request from Fotheringay LLC for an amendment to the 2025 Montgomery County Comprehensive Plan to change the policy map designation of approximately 633.72 acres of property.

A Montgomery County teacher got to walk the red carpet in Los Angeles and accept the prestigious Milken Educator Award.

Montgomery County school officials must decide whether to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs or risk losing more than $5 million in annual federal funding following President Donald Trump’s recent executive order.

An employee was hospitalized following a nitric acid spill that occurred at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant on Tuesday, the Plant’s Director of Public and Congressional Affairs said.

The wildfire in Montgomery County has been fully contained, according to the Eastern Divide Ranger District Office.

The Roanoke County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 53-year-old Catawba man.

On I-81 at mile marker 127.9 in Montgomery County, motorists can expect delays due to a tractor-trailer crash. The north right lane and right shoulder are closed.

Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly crash in Montgomery County.

Looking for a new healthy recipe? Montgomery county’s youngest chefs have you covered.

A man is arrested after robbing a Truist Bank in Christiansburg Thursday morning, Christiansburg Police Department said.

Montgomery county public schools need to make some hard decisions as they are short almost 3 million dollars in their budget.

Montgomery County leaders are slated to discuss a controversial rezoning plan that could bring hundreds of homes to the New River Valley.

A Shawsville Middle School teacher has been recognized for her exceptional work in education by receiving the prestigious Milken Educator Award.

The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has taken a significant step in enhancing emergency response capabilities by purchasing the old FedEx building in Christiansburg for an emergency services administration building.

If you’re driving on I-81S in Montgomery County, expect delays.

579,085 drivers were caught blasting through school zones and construction sites across the state, bringing in almost $34 million in fines, according to a January 2025 Virginia State Police Department report.

The Montgomery Museum of Art & History is hosting 2 exhibits in March: Portraits of the Blues and Shining a Light on Christiansburg Institute.

For students at Christiansburg Middle School, just because you missed breakfast before school, doesn’t mean you don’t eat.

Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that happened on I-81 northbound in Montgomery County on Sunday night.

If you’re driving on I-81 northbound in Montgomery County, save yourself some time!

A man was found dead in the Chrisman Mill area of Montgomery County on Saturday, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

A watch means to prepare for possible severe weather. Take action when warnings are issued.

In almost every neighborhood throughout Montgomery County, there is a tree down and people without power.

The funeral for former police chief Bill Brown will be held Saturday in Blacksburg.

Larry Carter, a beloved figure in the New River Valley, has dedicated his life to serving his community. Known for his roles as a pastor, Walmart greeter, and affectionately referred to as the “biscuit man” or “donut man,” Carter has always greeted people with warmth and a smile.

Montgomery County Public Schools is offering free mental health help for students even when they’re not in the classroom through a service called Reach Out by Gaggle.

In Montgomery County, thousands of homes remain without reliable internet access, but leaders in Montgomery County have set a goal to ensure everyone in the county is connected by 2025.

Montgomery County is making strides in its efforts to provide internet access to residents who currently lack connectivity at home.

For over a week, the Hodge family has been living in anguish, facing every parent’s worst fear—not knowing if their child will survive the night. On January 11th, Ashton Hodge and his friends went to the Jefferson Forrest National Park to enjoy the fresh snow where Ashton hit a jump and crashed.

To stay up to speed with the continuous growth in Montgomery County, leaders are looking to bring a comprehensive study for their county’s fire and emergency departments to see where they are doing well, and where they can improve.

Fire and emergency services continue to evolve every year. In Montgomery County, Supervisor Derek Kitts is looking to stay ahead of the curve and continue the growth of the county’s fire and EMS services through two studies to evaluate the needs of the county.

No Hungry Kid is helping expand access even further into 2025 with new school nutrition grants. RCPS, Montogomery Co. Public Schools and SCPS were awarded money as part of that expansion.

Montgomery County Public Schools and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office are cracking down on drivers illegally passing school buses.

Ice hit the New River Valley hard causing wide-spread power outages. In the Shawsville area of Montgomery County, over 90% of homes were without power.

Every year, the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce hosts their Leadership New River Valley course to help leaders in the valley learn about the area.

When running a business or leading anything, you want to know as much as you can about the area you work in.

Officials are assessing the damage after a strong storm system moved across the southern U.S. over the weekend, spawning tornadoes and killing at least four people.

On For the Record, we're exploring the rich music culture that we have in Appalachia. For this go around, we're looking into WUVT, the college radio station at Virginia Tech.

The Warm Hearth Foundation celebrated the 6th year of their Silver Santa Program!

Pulaski County Administrator Johnathan Sweet had his case dismissed in Montgomery County General District Court on Tuesday, according to court records from the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man following a fatal shooting that took place in Franklin County early on Saturday morning.

A vehicle fire on I-81 Southbound is causing delays Tuesday evening. On I-81 at mile marker 124.6 in the County of Montgomery, motorists can expect delays due to a vehicle fire. The south right lane and right shoulder are closed, VDOT said.

Montgomery county is home to more than 2,000 businesses, and beginning on November 30th, the county is holding its Buy Local campaign.

Montgomery County is intensifying efforts to curb speeding in school zones by installing speed enforcement cameras at locations like Prices Fork Elementary School and Auburn schools in Riner.

7 Brew Coffee has officially opened in Christiansburg.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office has installed speed enforcement cameras in some of the school zones throughout the county to curb excessive speeding in their school zones.

Over the past few years, prices for medical supplies and equipment used by emergency departments have increased.

Pulaski County Administrator Jonathan Sweet is facing an assault and battery charge for an alleged incident that occurred on Sept. 21, 2024.

As Veterans Day approaches, Virginia Tech is honored to celebrate the service, dedication, and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and military members with commemorative gatherings and other special events.

Deputies shoot arson suspected after he brandished a chainsaw and claimed to have a firearm while threatening officers.

The Marching Virginians are set to host their 27th annual Hokies for the Hungry canned food drive.

A man was arrested in Montgomery County on October 18 following an investigation related to the sexual exploitation of a minor, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

A man is facing multiple charges after “explicit conversations” with a minor in Christiansburg, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

The Montgomery Museum of Art and History is hosting a night of music highlighting our area while also helping folks hit by Helene.

All across Montgomery County, vape detectors will be installed in all of the bathrooms to curb kids from vaping throughout the school day.