Maryland man sentenced for illegally dumping more than 250,000 scrap tires
A Maryland man was sentenced to 45 days in jail for illegally dumping over 250,000 tires in Allegany County, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown.
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A Maryland man was sentenced to 45 days in jail for illegally dumping over 250,000 tires in Allegany County, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown.
Elected officials and first responders from across the state gathered at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens on Friday for Fallen Heroes Day, honoring the 15 police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and other medical personnel who died in 2021 and 2022.
Allegany, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard and Washington counties, as well as Baltimore City, could see rain and heavy wind gusts.
The Maryland Department of Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations at Maryland's six casinos this month, Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday.
An area of low pressure will dive into the mid-Atlantic overnight bringing the chance for sprinkles or flurries and snow showers to the northern portion of Maryland.
The Maryland Board of Public Works signed off Wednesday on more than $3.7 million in funding for projects to upgrade two Allegany County water treatment plants and a sustainable energy project in Caroline County.
Maryland State Police are investigating after a couple was found dead inside their Allegany County home.
A group of Republicans out in Western Maryland want out of our state. They've written letters to West Virginia leaders asking them to adopt their counties, calling the arrangement mutually beneficial.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said he would welcome three counties in Western Maryland after state legislators from those jurisdictions sent letters asking to become part of the state.
Five Republican lawmakers from Maryland's three westernmost counties have sent letters to West Virginia legislative leaders asking if the state would consider adding their jurisdictions.
The department said motorists traveling in western Maryland should also watch for bears crossing roads in search of food.
Newly released charging documents show that just one day before the murders, Burnham told his mother he was upset his brother Brian, a pharmacist, was administering COVID vaccines.
Jeffrey Burnham, the Cumberland man charged with killing his brother, sister-in-law and an elderly family friend, allegedly wanted to confront his brother Brian Robinette, a pharmacist, because he believed the government is "poisoning people with COVID vaccines."
Officials are investigating after a Frostburg woman was killed in an apartment fire Tuesday afternoon.
Jeffrey Burnham, the Allegany County man suspected of killing three people including his brother and sister-in-law, will be extradited to Maryland to face charges, a West Virginia judge ruled Tuesday.
A GoFundMe has been set up for the children of Brian and Kelly Robinette, the Howard County couple killed in last week's double homicide in Ellicott City.
A Maryland man wanted in the murders of his brother, sister-in-law and third person was arrested Friday in West Virginia, authorities said.
Jeffrey Burnham, 46, of Cumberland, Maryland, is suspected of killing his brother, sister-in-law and a third person this week. WJZ has pieced together a timeline chronicling the killings and Burnham's subsequent arrest.
Jeffrey Burnham, the Maryland man wanted in the murders of his brother, sister-in-law and a third person, was arrested Friday in West Virginia, authorities said.
Sunflower enthusiasts who don't mind driving to western Maryland can see the large yellow flowers sooner than 60 days from now in Jarrettsville.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for portions of Western Maryland Monday afternoon.
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen along with Congressmen Jamie Raskin and David Trone announced more than $1 million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Fire and EMS departments across Western Maryland on Monday.
Officials have accused a Maryland woman of setting off a fire alarm at a hospital, which delayed treatment for dialysis patients.
The wait is over. The winners of the largest prize in the history of the Maryland Lottery have claimed their $731.1 million prize.
Maryland State Police arrested an 18-year-old man from Allegany County for possession of child porn and related charges following a multi-state investigation.
Rain chances expected overnight through Saturday...dry weather returns Sunday
The Maryland Attorney General's Office released the name of the detective who shot and killed a man after an encounter in Baltimore County.
Baltimore City hit the $750,000 mark in distributing dozens of grants to first-time home buyers.
The owners of a Baltimore County spa are putting together their first Let's Share Conference, designed to uplift the voices of Black women in business, beauty, fashion and mental health.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott sharply criticized the Trump administration Wednesday for cutting federal public safety grants that he says support local crime reduction efforts and victim services.
The Trump administration said Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was living in Maryland but entered the country illegally in 2011, was deported to an El Salvador prison due to an administrative error.
A resident in a Baltimore County community said bullets hit her house while a police officer shot and killed a man carrying a bow and arrow on Wednesday.
Rain chances expected overnight through Saturday...dry weather returns Sunday
The Maryland Attorney General's Office released the name of the detective who shot and killed a man after an encounter in Baltimore County.
A CBS News investigation showed that more than 50 non-profit hospitals in Maryland are getting $700 million annually in tax breaks in exchange for providing free or discounted care to low-income patients.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
The Wetzel's Pretzels truck visited WJZ to share some delicious eats ahead of National Pretzel Day.
Alexus Davila checks out the Annapolis Sailboat Show.
The Second annual Taste of Harford event will take place Sunday, May 18 in Havre de Grace
Nicole Green joined WJZ at 9 to talk about what to expect at this year's AFRAM festival at Druid Hill Park.
Top Golf is getting ready for its third annual "Take a Swing for Recovery" fundraiser to support veterans.
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving while impaired.
The Baltimore Ravens selected safety Malaki Starks from the University of Georgia with the 27th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Cade Povich limited Washington to a run in 6 2/3 innings, Ryan O'Hearn and Cedric Mullins had RBI singles in the fifth and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Nationals 2-1 on Thursday night to end a three-game losing streak.
The Baltimore Ravens drafted safety Malaki Starks from the University of Georgia with the 27th overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday.
The Orioles were 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position and left 12 runners on base.
A federal judge has halted her order demanding the government explain what it's done to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the U.S.
Gang experts and researchers said that while tattoos could carry gang-related meaning, they aren't enough to prove gang membership.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia say DOJ has provided "nothing of substance" in response to the expedited discovery process ordered by the judge.
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court.
Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Our Kids Read, a Maryland-based nonprofit opened a free children's bookstore in Dundalk to provide diverse reading selections and improve literacy rates in the Baltimore area.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
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Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Rain chances expected overnight through Saturday...dry weather returns Sunday
Clouds are increasing over Maryland on Friday afternoon. Despite more clouds, rain remains spotty through the Friday evening commute home across greater Baltimore.
The weather rollercoaster continues across central Maryland as we move into the weekend and beyond, with a mix of sunshine, showers, and a notable warmup on the horizon.
Rain possible to end the workweek in Maryland
Rain chances return Friday night through a portion of Saturday.
The FBI on Friday arrested a Wisconsin county judge on obstruction charges, accusing her of preventing the arrest of a man by immigration authorities during a federal law enforcement operation at her courthouse.
A community program called "Beats Not Bullets" teaches Baltimore youth about the music industry.
Baltimore City hit the $750,000 mark in distributing dozens of grants to first-time home buyers.
The Trump administration's plans to propose budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) could jeopardize efforts to restore the health of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF).
Virginia passed a new law that allows anti-speeding devices to be installed in the vehicles of convicted reckless drivers.