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An inmate at the Charles County Detention Center was charged for trying to solicit someone to murder his ex-wife and her daughter before his trial date.
A few wet days are ahead for Maryland, leading to the possibility of flooding.
A 13-year-old boy died after he was hit by a puck at a hockey camp in southern Maryland, the Charles County Sheriff's Office said.
It's Black Business Month and the state is placing the spotlight on Maryland's Black-owned businesses.
LaPlata troopers responded to a water rescue on Brandywine Road where two vehicles were swept away by floodwaters as they tried to drive across a flooded roadway.
A Maryland man who barricaded himself in a home and fired gunshots at officers who were responding to a reported assault was safely taken into custody early Sunday, the Charles County sheriff's office said.
Authorities are investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy in Charles County who died in a shooting involving play with a handgun with a young relative, the sheriff's office said Saturday.
Maryland's heat wave continued Thursday with the high forecast to be 92 degrees.
Much of Maryland saw severe thunderstorms move through Wednesday evening, leaving behind widespread damage and thousands without power.
Several county school districts have already made a decision to be online-only for at least the first semester.
Cleanup continues following a line of severe storms that rolled through parts of Maryland Monday night, leaving thousands in the dark and toppling trees.
Prince George's County Police are looking for information about a fatal ATV crash that killed 26-year-old Larnell Sinclair in Landover.
Storms moved through Maryland Thursday night, bringing wind and periods of heavy rain throughout much of the region.
Eight Maryland law enforcement agencies will share more than $6.3 million in federal funding to help them hire more officers and other law enforcement personnel, the justice department announced Wednesday.
A 14-year-old girl was charged with arson Monday in connection to a fire at a vacant home in La Plata.
The Charles County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing 12-year-old boy who was last seen on May 22.
The funding could connect more than 5,000 households and businesses in Maryland's rural counties and communities.
The state hit Sagepoint with $10,000 each day in fines for violations that include failing to separate COVID-negative and positive patients and making staff wear protective gear.
The Maryland Department of Health has notified a Charles County nursing home that it's violating state regulations and its conditions "posed immediate and serious jeopardy to the health and safety" of residents.
Maryland officials announced that Maryland schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Deputy State Fire Marshals charged a Charles County man Monday after he allegedly set fire to a family-owned home.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for most of the state Thursday.
A man in a camouflage hat fired a military-style rifle at his neighbors in their Maryland home on Sunday before he was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy, authorities said.
Officials have confirmed more than 100 cases of the coronavirus at nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Charles County, Gov. Larry Hogan's office said Saturday evening.
Strong winds and severe weather are possible for parts of Maryland on Monday.
At Martin's Tree Farm in Hampstead, thousands of trees stand between 9-100 feet tall on over 60 acres of land.
More than 2.3 million Marylanders are expected to travel 50 miles or more from their home over the end of the year holiday period, according to AAA.
The coldest air of the season will arrive this weekend with WJZ First Alert Weather Days from Sat. - Mon.
While visions of snow-covered Christmas mornings may fill the minds of Baltimore residents, the reality is that white Christmases in Charm City are extremely rare.
Three men were arrested for a shooting in Parkville, near the scene of a mass shooting and fiery crash that took place in Towson the day before, police said Friday.
A second deal on a federal spending package that would include the full cost of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild and avert a government shutdown has once again stalled in Congress Thursday.
A Baltimore County man with ties to one of the area's most famous cookies is facing serious child pornography charges.
The coldest air of the season will arrive this weekend with WJZ First Alert Weather Days from Sat. - Mon.
At Martin's Tree Farm in Hampstead, thousands of trees stand between 9-100 feet tall on over 60 acres of land.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
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.
Martin’s Tree Farm is a family-owned and operated business in Carroll County. During the holiday season, it attracts dozens of visitors on the weekends looking for the centerpiece for their Christmas decorations.
Officials with the Maryland Zoo introduced WJZ to an African Savannah Pouched Rat, also called a hero rat.
Marty Bass is live at B&O Railroad Museum to get an inside look at the Christmas display.
WJZ is live from Cindy Lou's as Chef Matt Audette demonstrates how to make festive cocktails.
Santa chats with us about how busy he has been this season, and what toys are the most requested on Christmas lists across Maryland.
Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
Lamar Jackson's struggles against Pittsburgh have been well documented.
Lamar Jackson's five touchdown passes were the big story, but he also ran for 65 yards on six carries.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year contract with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano, a right-hander coming off an MVP season in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League.
House Republicans are set to meet on Capitol Hill after Thursday's failed vote on a government funding and debt ceiling bill.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
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.
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 TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The coldest air of the season will arrive this weekend with WJZ First Alert Weather Days from Sat. - Mon.
Passing rain and snow showers are expected Friday. Artic blast for the next three days will result in frigid cold temperatures. WJZ has issued an Alert Day through Monday and recommend limiting time outside.
Frigid temperatures return this weekend to Maryland
Cold blast expected to hit Maryland this weekend
A significant drop in temperatures is expected as we head into the weekend. The much-advertised Arctic blast is still on track to arrive Saturday. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued ALERT DAYS for Saturday, Sunday and Monday in anticipation of the bitter cold temperatures.
Martin’s Tree Farm is a family-owned and operated business in Carroll County. During the holiday season, it attracts dozens of visitors on the weekends looking for the centerpiece for their Christmas decorations.
Officials with the Maryland Zoo introduced WJZ to an African Savannah Pouched Rat, also called a hero rat.
Marty Bass is live at B&O Railroad Museum to get an inside look at the Christmas display.
WJZ is live from Cindy Lou's as Chef Matt Audette demonstrates how to make festive cocktails.
Marty Bass is live at the museum checking out their Reindeer Railway train ride, holiday train garden and Santa's winter village.