Baltimore celebrates historic 20% drop in homicides even as gun violence remains high
Baltimore recorded less than 300 homicides last year for the first time in nearly a decade.
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Baltimore recorded less than 300 homicides last year for the first time in nearly a decade.
As law enforcement agencies across the country pursue reform measures, the Baltimore Police Department is requiring its members to complete a program on emotional regulation that teaches them the basics of brain science by examining the relationship between thoughts, feelings and actions.
The Baltimore Police Department on Friday announced that it had promoted several officers, including one who was thrust into the spotlight in 2015 after a man died while in police custody.
The cycle of violence in Baltimore has shown no signs of ceasing but the cast of Redemption's Last Call: The Reboot hopes their play can help turn the tide.
When you're walking around Baltimore with Devin Allen, you can't help but see things differently.
Baltimore City has agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by business owners whose businesses were damaged during the unrest that ensued in the wake of the 2015 death of Freddie Gray.
Hosted by anchors Vic Carter and Rick Ritter, this town hall brings together a panel of community leaders for a candid conversation about race and its impact on our daily lives.
The Coppin State Development Foundation announced that they have created a $25,000 scholarship in the memory of Freddie Gray.
New details are emerging in court documents surrounding how Baltimore City officials responded to the 2015 unrest following the death of Freddie Gray.
The Republican Maryland governor also is eyeing a White House Run in 2024.
The days after Freddie Gray's death are the focus of a new book by author Wes Moore and journalist and co-author Erica Green.
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis drew comparisons to the 2015 death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore, but Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said he doesn't believe it's a fair comparison.
Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby defended her decision to quickly charge the officers involved in the Freddie Gray case after Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, who is handling the George Floyd investigation in Minnesota, drew comparisons between the two cases.
This week marks five years since the uprising in Baltimore after Freddie Gray's funeral.
A new class of recruits for the Baltimore Police Department met their soon-to-be boss Monday afternoon.
In a series of tweets from 2015 during the Baltimore uprising following Freddie Gray's death in police custody, Trump said that then-President Barack Obama wasn't doing enough to fix the city.
The department said the campaign is designed to attract a more diverse group of officers from within the city in addition to increased recruiting for its updated cadet program.
Juan Grant was shot to death Saturday.
Retired Baltimore Sergeant Keith Gladstone has been indicted and faces federal charges that he planted a BB gun on a man and asked witnesses to lie.
As of Monday morning, there have been 297 murders this year.
The Supreme Court's decision leaves intact a May decision by a federal appeals court that blocked the officers' suit on the grounds that prosecutors have immunity from such charges.
Five of the police officers charged in the death of a black man who suffered a fatal spine injury while in custody are appealing a lawsuit against Baltimore's top prosecutor.
A federal appeals court has blocked a lawsuit against the Baltimore state's attorney filed by officers who say she maliciously prosecuted them in the death of a black man who suffered a fatal spinal injury in custody.
Fifty years ago this month, the fight for equality took over the street of Baltimore during an uprising that killed six, injured hundreds more and left $12 million in damages.
Maryland National Guard officials have acknowledged hundreds of rounds of ammunition distributed during unrest in Baltimore can't be accounted for.
Staring the day with mild temps that become very warm with highs in upper 70s.
Officer Eli Eugene Winston has had his police powers suspended and is on home detention without pay, Baltimore police confirmed.
As a sprawling liability case takes shape following the deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, the owner and manager of the container ship Dali are seeking to deflect responsibility and cast blame elsewhere.
The Baltimore defense has had its problems this season, but the Ravens always seemed to come up with a big play or turnover when they needed to.
The Office of the Inspector General in Baltimore City found the Department of Public Works omitted the number of heat-related illnesses reported by employees.
Staph (Staphylococcus aureus) food poisoning from an outside dish sickened dozens of employees at the NAFCO Wholesale Fish Distribution Facility on October 21 in Jessup, according to the Maryland Department of Health.
Staring the day with mild temps that become very warm with highs in upper 70s.
The Office of the Inspector General in Baltimore City found the Department of Public Works omitted the number of heat-related illnesses reported by employees.
President Biden announces initiative to modernize ports across the U.S., while touting his administration's economic record.
Officer Eli Eugene Winston has had his police powers suspended and is on home detention without pay, Baltimore police confirmed.
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.
Steve Ray joins us with a musical performance from the show and some sneak peaks on what we can expect from the show.
The Baltimore Rock Opera Society is creating an immersive experience that blends excitement, terror, and pageantry, creating an intense 35-minute dance, gore, and extreme metal music spectacle.
There's so much going on in Harford County this fall and Tyler Zeisloft, with Visit Harford, has you covered.
Baltimore’s rich historical background and local legends make it an ideal location for ghost tours and there's one happening in Fells Point if you're brave enough to join it.
The Lyric is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. Jonathan Schwartz tells us a little bit about the venue’s history and how it has changed over the years.
The Baltimore defense has had its problems this season, but the Ravens always seemed to come up with a big play or turnover when they needed to.
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed in principle to acquire former Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson from the Carolina Panthers, the Ravens announced on Tuesday.
Jameis Winston threw a 38-yard touchdown pass, his third of the game, to Cedric Tillman with 59 seconds left as the Cleveland Browns stunned Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens 29-24 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing streak.
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!
Although Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is a strong contender for his third MVP award, he has his sights on a different goal: winning the Super Bowl for the first time in his seven-year career.
As we enter the final stretch to a historic election day, WJZ was interested in how voters felt about the candidates and important issues on the ballot.
Question H asks Baltimore City voters if the council should be reduced from 14 members to eight.
Maryland voters will soon be able to cast their ballots on important issues and leadership positions.
Maryland voters can cast their ballots early, in-person for the General Election beginning on Thursday, October 24.
CBS News' Norah O'Donnell talks with Kamala Harris about women's healthcare, and a prospective return of Donald Trump to the White House.
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.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
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.
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.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
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.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Staring the day with mild temps that become very warm with highs in upper 70s.
Major warmup begins Wednesday in Maryland
Maryland temperatures get mid-week spike
After a seasonably cool night, a major warm-up begins Wednesday and continues into Halloween. Weekend turns cooler.
Our pattern of cool mornings and warm afternoons continue. Our wake-up temperatures are wide ranging from the mid 30s to near 50°, but overall comfortable.
Day two wrapped with testimonies from the accused suspect's wife and the victim who is a minor. Court resumes for the third day Wednesday morning.
Major warmup begins Wednesday in Maryland
Office of Inspector General says DPW underreported workers' heat-related illnesses
Baltimore officer charged with first-degree assault in domestic-related incident
Maryland temperatures get mid-week spike