Bethesda’s Kiki Rice helps UCLA score first NCAA basketball title

Plus: Woman struck, injured by train in Silver Spring; MoCo Recreation hosted Prom Couture Closet

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April 6, 2026 6:00 a.m. | Updated: April 5, 2026 10:52 p.m.

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Bethesda resident and Sidwell Friends graduate Kiki Rice played a key role Sunday in the UCLA Bruins’ win over the South Carolina Gamecocks, resulting in the California university’s first-ever women’s NCAA championship title. [Yahoo!Sports]

Woman struck, injured by train in Silver Spring

A woman suffered serious injuries Friday night when she was struck by a train in the 8400 block of Colesville Road in Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County police. [WJLA]

MoCo Recreation hosts Prom Couture Closet

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It’s that time of year: Montgomery County Recreation hosted its Prom Couture Closet for teens in need of outfits for the big dance. Shoppers browsed for everything from shoes to dresses or suits to accessories – and all of it was free. [NBC4News]

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