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Family: Man Who Set Self On Fire Was Mentally Ill
The family of the New Jersey man who set himself on fire on the National Mall says his death was the result of a long fight with mental illness.
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The family of the New Jersey man who set himself on fire on the National Mall says his death was the result of a long fight with mental illness.
A Baltimore toddler dies after being left inside a hot car on a scorching July day. Now city prosecutors have charged her grandfather in the death.
A 19-year-old Frederick County man has died after the car he was driving left the road and rolled over several times.
A woman who was shot to death outside the U.S. Capitol after trying to ram her car through a White House barrier had been under the delusion the president was communicating with her, a federal law enforcement official said Friday.
Police say a Cumberland man charged with killing his live-in girlfriend may be connected to the death of a Hagerstown woman in 2010.
A man accused of fatally shooting his pregnant girlfriend's mother and wounding the girlfriend and her sister has been found competent to stand trial.
Prosecutors have decided not to file charges against a man who was driving a parade float that struck and killed his grandson on July 4.
Surprising and sad news about one of the world's best-selling authors. Tom Clancy, who was born and lived in Baltimore, died Tuesday at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a brief illness.
A man convicted of killing his cellmate at the North Branch Correctional Institution near Cumberland has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
A Fort Washington man has been convicted of two counts of vehicular manslaughter for killing two workers who were collecting trash on a median in Waldorf.
Montgomery County fire officials say a resident has died in a fire in an apartment at a large senior citizens community in Silver Spring.
A 5-month-old girl is dead, and charges are looming. Police say she died of asphyxiation.
Renewed calls for an independent investigation regarding a Frederick County man with Down syndrome who died while in police custody.
Howard County police have charged an Elkridge man with shaking his 6-week-old daughter to death.
A Carroll County woman charged with murder in the drug overdose death of her 4-year-old daughter has been released on bail.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office has charged a Thurmont man with child abuse and is investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy.
The Charles County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left one man dead in La Plata.
A Carroll County mother was arrested Friday for the March death of her 4-year-old daughter.
The death of a young man with Down syndrome who was being restrained by police brings a new development.
A Maryland man who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol in the death of a pedestrian has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Montgomery County police say as many people have died from heroin overdoses in the last few months as in the previous three years combined.
Jack W. Germond, the portly, cantankerous columnist and pundit who covered 10 presidential elections and sparred with colleagues on TV's "The McLaughlin Group," has died. He was 85.
Prince George's County Police are going door-to-door seeking information in the neighborhood where a teenager was shot and killed in her home a year ago.
Panic off the coast of Ocean City when a catamaran capsizes with four men on board. Boaters manage to pull two survivors from the water, but the other two could not be saved.
A terrifying moment for any parent. The son of singer Usher Raymond almost drowned in the family pool after getting stuck in a pool drain.
A single-vehicle car crash in Frankford resulted in part of a home collapsing on Saturday night, according to Baltimore City Police.
The Baltimore Ravens are now 47 days away from kicking off the 2024 season.
Two officers in Dundalk were injured in a car crash on Saturday evening, according to the Baltimore County Police Department.
At 11 years old, Jayden Friedman has been on a mission to give back to the community for over 4 years.
A rainy Saturday night with some areas getting a much needed soaking rainfall. Sunshine will break out Sunday.
Police ask for the public's help in the search of a shooting suspect that killed 12-year-old girl in Southeast Baltimore Friday evening, according to Baltimore City Police.
Saturday is looking mild with temperatures a bit below average and pop up showers possible.
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 software update caused travel challenges at BWI Marshall Airport on Friday, impacting airlines globally.
Airports, courthouses, banks, and hospitals felt the impact of a Microsoft software outage linked to the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike.
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.
A pilot died when a small environmental research plane crashed Tuesday morning in a river on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
The original Maryland Dairy building opened in 1924 as a lab and salesroom for ice cream, butter and cheese.
On this week's Food Truck Friday, we are featuring 2 Bold Chefs, a Mediterranean food truck with a twist.
Baltimore Summer Restaurant Week, presented by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and Visit Baltimore, returns for its nineteenth year Friday, July 19 through July 28, 2024.
Grammy and Golden Globe nominated artist Frank Stallone is the headlining act for the Galbani Maryland Italian Festival, and WJZ is a proud media sponsor for the event.
The outdoor event is a lux garden party on the Waterfront, featuring performances by Grammy-award artists Robert Glasper and Yebba.
The Baltimore Ravens are now 47 days away from kicking off the 2024 season.
The 2025 Major League Baseball schedules were released on Thursday. Each team will play every other team in baseball for at least one series.
The Baltimore Orioles had all five players get on the field for the American League in Tuesday's Major League All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.
Corbin Burnes planned to break away from his newborn twin daughters and show up at the All-Star Game regardless of whether he was the starting pitcher for the American League.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County has named Tiffany Tucker as its new athletics director.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Republicans from across the country are returning Tuesday to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum for Day 2 of the Republican National Convention.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted Trump's bid to dismiss the indictment.
The four-day event kicks off on Monday, two days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
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 Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
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.
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.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
Wellness drinks are now filling grocery store aisles. As popular as drinks like kombucha and prebiotic sodas are, do they actually help you?
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
First alert meteorologist Dawn Brown has your Saturday evening forecast | 07/20/2024
A rainy Saturday night with some areas getting a much needed soaking rainfall. Sunshine will break out Sunday.
Meteorologist Ashton Alteri has your Friday evening forecast.
Rain returns for your Saturday forecast, after a beautiful Friday in the upper 80s.
Friday will be a phenomenal weather day with mostly sunny conditions and low humidity. The best weather day that we've seen in weeks! With plenty of sunshine and low humidity Friday will be a fabulous outdoor day across the entire state of Maryland.
"Everyone is fine," after car rams home in Frankford neighborhood, preventing residents from leaving
"Everyone is fine," after car rams into Frankford home, preventing residents from leaving
Two Baltimore County officers hospitalized after severe car crash in Dundalk
First alert meteorologist Dawn Brown has your Saturday evening forecast | 07/20/2024
11-year-old boy hosts flea market fundraiser in Glyndon to support his community