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'It’s a journey': Montgomery Co. police sergeant remains positive, on road to recovery after losing both legs 12/19/2023 10:00pm • Patrick Kepp knows his life is different now — he’s already experienced things he’s only read about or seen on TV. However, the veteran Montgomery County, Maryland, police sergeant never expected he would require a form of “critical care” or need to learn how to walk again. Early on the Teen involved in deadly DC crash involving stolen car pleads guilty 12/19/2023 05:20pm • A teenage girl who prosecutors said was among a group of teens involved in the deadly crash of a carjacked vehicle in October has pleaded guilty in the case. The girl was arrested after police said members of the group, in two stolen cars, failed to navigate a traffic circle in the Brentwood sect Need a new car? How to save money car shopping before end of the year 12/19/2023 12:35pm • Gas prices are easing, but inflation and high interest rates are still making it difficult to purchase a car. So, how can shoppers save money when purchasing a vehicle before the end of the year? Sean Tucker, a reporter with AutoTrader, joined WTOP's Michelle Basch and John Aaron to discuss w Ziwe asks George Santos, 'What can we do to get you to go away?' 12/19/2023 07:30am • George Santos knows he's entertaining. The former New York congressman, who is indicted on 23 federal charges and was expelled from Congress earlier this month, isn't shying away from the spotlight — at least not while people are watching or willing to pay for it. Santos, who has allegedly b 1 dead, 3 seriously injured in Montgomery Co. crash 12/18/2023 01:09pm • One person is dead and three others are seriously injured after a three-car crash Sunday in Olney, Maryland. The crash took place on the eastbound lane of the Intercounty Connector (Route 200), around Exit 8. Maryland Transportation Authority police were called to the scene around 4 a.m., accordi Car Review: BMW iX M60 is the all-electric mid-size SUV that is comfortable with a fun streak 12/18/2023 04:01am • The Ultimate Driving Machine is moving to the future with all-electric vehicles, and the iX SUV looks to carry on the tradition that BMW has earned with a luxury people-mover that’s happy-having fun. The new BMW iX M60 looks to draw in buyers that want an SUV with space for five people but tha Virginia Beach, Richmond, Fairfax receive millions for trails and road safety improvements 12/16/2023 09:24pm • The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the city of Virginia Beach a $14.9 million federal grant on Wednesday, marking the single largest grant to a Virginia’s locality from the Safe Streets and Roads for All program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding will suppo Police: Victim identified in Northeast DC hit-and-run 12/16/2023 08:18pm • D.C. police have identified the man killed in a hit-and-run in Northeast's Kingman Park neighborhood. The victim was 54-year-old Maurice Oliver, of Northeast D.C., police said in a Friday news release. According to a preliminary investigation, an unknown vehicle hit Oliver while moving westbou Alexandria-based church hosts 'Reindeer Run' to help families in need with Christmas shopping 12/16/2023 05:47pm • A church in Alexandria, Virginia, helped make a better Christmas for a dozen or so families Saturday, hosting a shopping spree for kids in need. At 6 a.m., well before the Target on Richmond Highway opened to the public, Lamonya Hudson and her two kids got to tear through the aisles, picking out How Fairfax Co. is trying to make it easier to own an electric car 12/15/2023 04:56pm • Electric vehicle charging stations could be coming to some Fairfax County, Virginia, neighborhoods where residents don’t have garages or driveways to store them. As part of its Charge Up Fairfax pilot program, the county’s Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination has picked 10 communit Va. ABC official files whistleblower suit, alleging retaliation for reporting millions in losses 12/15/2023 12:21pm • A high-level official with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority has filed a lawsuit claiming she was wrongly put on administrative leave from her job this May after repeatedly reporting “millions” of dollars worth of missing liquor inventory to authority executives and Gov. Glen First on WTOP: Fairfax Co. considers later start time for middle schoolers 12/14/2023 10:02pm • Middle schoolers in Fairfax County, Virginia, would get to sleep in a bit longer as part of a plan under consideration that would change the time classes start. The state's largest school division is exploring the possibility of starting middle school classes at 8 a.m. or later, it said. Currentl Family that owns Laurel doughnut shop hit by car 'humbled' by outpouring of support 12/14/2023 09:00pm • An online fundraiser for a Maryland doughnut shop that was recently crashed into by a car surpassed its goal of $10,000 this week as the family that owns the small business works to reopen. "It makes me personally feel grateful for the community especially during the holidays," said Sean Kwon, wh 7 of 10 teens accused in carjacking ring appear in DC court 12/14/2023 07:14pm • In orange jail jumpsuits, seven of the 10 teenagers charged with committing a series of armed carjackings sat quiet in a D.C. Superior Court courtroom Thursday as a judge ordered them held behind bars. Their arraignment came after a grand jury indicted the group on a list of charges tied to two c 3 hospitalized after being hit by car near Montgomery Co. courthouse; suspect identified 12/14/2023 06:36pm • Three people were injured after they were hit by a vehicle Thursday afternoon near a courthouse in Rockville, Maryland. Police said the crash happened around 2:30 p.m. on East Montgomery Avenue near the Montgomery County Circuit Courthouse. Rockville City Police say all three people — a 79-y