Westminster Fire Department thanks Weis Markets

In the summertime firefighters and EMS providers go through a lot of water and Gatorade. It is not a luxury.

Murder, Missing Woman Sparked Manhunt For Maryland Resident

A Carroll County man is in custody. He was wanted in two states after a homicide, carjacking and missing woman were reported in Virginia.

Westminster Fire Department Volunteer Recruitment Open House

Open House at Westminster Fire Company Sunday, April 14th, 2019 from 12 pm – 5 pm 28 John Street, Westminster

Gamber and Westminster hold a recruitment open house

Two Carroll County fire stations hold a retention and recruitment open house in April

Westminster Fire Co annual Big Money Raffle slated May 23, 2019

Big Money Raffle Chances are now available for the raffle with the drawing on May 23, 2019.

Sunday afternoon fire heavily damages home in Finksburg

Over 50 firefighters from Carroll and Baltimore Co. took 45-minutes to fight a house fire in Finksburg Sunday, March 24, 2019

Trooper Who Fatally Shot Knife-Wielding Man Is Identified

Maryland State Police have identified the trooper who fatally shot a knife-wielding suspect in Westminster Monday morning.

Cunningham was a charter member of the Md. St. Fireman’s Assoc.

At the time of his death, Cunningham “was believed to be McDaniel - Western Maryland College's oldest living alumnae…

Car Hits School Bus In Carroll County

A school bus on Route 97 was stopped by a concrete barrier after a crash in Westminster.

Santa Claus came to town on a fire engine

Tuesday December 18th, 2018 SANTA UPDATE!

The work never ends at the fire service

Cleaning-up and putting away the hose and equipment after the Bowersox Road fire on Thursday, December 6, 2018 took hours.

Christmas tree donated to Westminster Fire Co. by Zepp Tree Farm

Zepp Tree Farm and the families, employees, and owners of Douglas Lawn and Landscaping donated a Christmas tree to the Westminster Fire Co.

Carroll Student Exposes Sex Offender From Wisconsin: Sheriff

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office reported a student helped identify a sex offender who was preying upon children and posing as a student.

Fatal Westminster Crash Involved Pennsylvania Woman: Sheriff

Authorities said that a woman hit by a truck on Route 140 has been pronounced deceased.

Pedestrian Injured In Westminster Crash: Report

A woman was reportedly injured while walking Friday night in the area of MD 140 in Westminster.

Westminster Man Injured In Motorcycle Crash: Sheriff

The Westminster motorcyclist was taken to the hospital by medevac, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.

Westminster Woman Indicted In Child Abuse Case

A Carroll County grand jury has indicted the mother of a 6-month-old boy who was abused, authorities say.

Westminster Fire Dept. Open House Oct. 13, 2018

Save the date: The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 will host a public education, safety, and recruitment open house on October 13

Critical Missing Woman Has Been Found: Police

A 34-year-old woman with Down syndrome who went missing Saturday has been found and reunited with her family, police report.

Police ID Fatal Plane Crash Victims In Carroll County

Police said a single-engine plane crashed, killing two, Saturday morning near a private airstrip in the Westminster area.

Teen Injured By Fireworks In Carroll County: Fire Marshal

After a fireworks-related injury in Carroll County, the fire marshal issues a reminder about safety.

E-Cigarette Caused House Fire In Carroll County: Fire Marshal

The fire caused $150,000 in damage and displaced the people who lived there, according to the fire marshal.

Former Carroll County Teacher Indicted In Online Sex Sting

A grand jury has indicted the one-time "Teacher of the Year" honoree, who taught at various Carroll County schools.

Missing Westminster Girl May Be With Baltimore Teen: Sheriff

Anyone with information about the missing teens is asked to contact the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.

Westminster Driver Charged In DUI Patrol In Howard County: Police

Almost a dozen people were found driving under the influence before Thanksgiving, police reported.

Westminster Thanksgiving DUI Patrols Planned: Police

State troopers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers around Westminster and surrounding areas, according to Maryland State Police.

Crash Near Manchester Valley High School Injures Two: Police

Police said a student was involved in the crash Wednesday morning in Manchester but was not injured.

Pedestrian Killed In Finksburg Crash: Carroll Sheriff

Anyone with information about the fatal crash is asked to call the Carroll County Sheriff's Office at 410-396-5900.

Pregnant Woman Among 4 Killed In Carroll County Crash, Names Released

Authorities have identified the four people killed in a Westminster crash; they included a woman who was pregnant and her passengers.

Charges Pending In 6-Vehicle Carroll County Crash: State Police

Alcohol may have had a role in a crash near Westminster that involved a dump truck and five other vehicles, Maryland State Police say.

4 Killed In Crash On Route 31 In Carroll County: Sheriff

The road near Westminster was closed for nearly seven hours for the fatal crash investigation, the sheriff's office advised.

Carroll County ‘Teacher of The Year’ Caught In Child Sex Sting

Police said a Westminster middle school teacher initiated a sexually explicit conversation online with an undercover detective in Virginia.

Electronic Speed Sign Vanishes In Westminster

Three Westminster men have been charged with stealing an electronic speed sign, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's office.

Woman Disappeared From Carroll Hospital Center: Police

Have you seen Julia Zak? She disappeared Wednesday, July 12, according to officials.

Fire Strikes Westminster Homeless Encampment

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire at a homeless camp in Westminster.

Westminster Man Dies After Falling Off Vehicle: Police

The 28-year-old was reportedly riding on the outside of his friend's vehicle when he fell off, authorities said.

MD 140 Closed After Lumber Spill: SHA

BREAKING: A load of lumber fell off a vehicle in Carroll County Tuesday morning, the State Highway Administration reported.

Body of Missing Westminster Woman Found in Baltimore County: Police

BREAKING: Kristen Marie Spurrier has been found deceased, authorities say.

Westminster Woman is Missing, Drives Gray Fusion: Sheriff

BREAKING: Have you seen Kristin Marie Spurrier? Call the Carroll County Sheriff's Office at 410-386-2930.​

Westminster Teen Killed in Crash: Sheriff

A crash on Sullivan Road Tuesday afternoon in Westminster was fatal, officials said.