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City of Frederick grapples with growing rat problem, seeks outside consultants
City officials plan to use a professional exterminator to develop an abatement strategy for the neighborhoods that are seeing the largest number of rats.
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City officials plan to use a professional exterminator to develop an abatement strategy for the neighborhoods that are seeing the largest number of rats.
A federal grand jury indictment alleges Fredrick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins and Robert Krop, who owns a gun range called The Machine Gun Nest, conspired to acquire machine guns.
Frederick County's sheriff is facing charges of conspiracy and making false statements in an effort to acquire machine guns, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of the District of Maryland.
Ever since a 58-year-old man died in a tanker explosion, people living along Route 15 have been demanding something be done to protect their homes.
Frederick Police Department Chief Jason Lando told reporters at a press conference following the shooting that the male was armed with a knife and unwilling to relinquish his weapon when he was shot by police.
Several students and adults received minor injuries during a fight in the cafeteria at Governor Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick County, according to school officials.
Frederick County Public Libraries is bringing the library to patrons — on three wheels.
In the spacious basement of her Urbana home, Li Zhou commanded rapt attention from the preschoolers sprawled on the carpet before her.
A 21-year-old Frederick man has been found guilty by a jury of using a firearm to commit a deadly crime, according to the Frederick County State's Attorney Office.
The Frederick County Board of Elections will decertify the county's primary election results from last month's primary election after discovering an issue with the certified results, local and state elections officials said Monday.
The impact caused the tractor-trailer to hit a truck in front of it, which then crashed into the Brunswick Train Station building, police said.
The most recognizable feature at the National Shrine Grotto is a 26-foot tall gilded sculpture of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
There aren't any formal age restrictions for who is and isn't allowed to join The Frederick Center's Aging With Pride support group.
Two men were hospitalized Sunday morning after they were stabbed multiple times in Frederick, authorities said.
No camp staff or campers were near the fire when it occurred, police said, and no injuries have been reported.
The meals include steak and grilled chicken with salad, along with a vegetarian option, the nonprofit said.
In a statement, the camp said all campers, counselors and staff at the camp for Jewish children are safe and accounted for.
Here's a schedule of public fireworks displays across the Baltimore region.
Flying Dog has joined Harpoon Brewery and Saranac Brewing Co., to form Right Coast Spirits, with initial plans to release four flavors of vodka-based ready-to-drink cocktails.
A young black bear caused a bit of a scene Friday morning in Frederick County.
Three Frederick County furniture sellers have been charged with violating the Consumer Protection Act after they allegedly took deposits on orders and failed to deliver goods, sometimes changing the name of their company to claim they didn't owe customers a refund
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.
Spouses hoping to do their partner a favor might have a hard time competing with Robyn Meija's husband.
Wegmans, the Rochester, N.Y.-based gourmet grocery store chain with eight locations in Maryland, said Thursday it plans to phase out plastic bags in all its stores.
A Frederick County native is credited with revolutionizing women's fashion and is known as the creator of the "American look." Claire McCardell continues to make a mark in the fashion world today.
A vigil was held on Saturday night to remember the life of Anthony Hinton III, a defensive lineman at Shenandoah University who graduated from Glen Burnie High School. He died last week after crashing into a tree.
Isolated severe storms are possible this evening into tonight. More widespread strong storms are likely Sunday.
Around two dozen dragon boat racing teams met at Port Covington Marina this Saturday morning to put their skills to the test.
The beginning of July will make way for hundreds of new Maryland laws to take effect. Here's a glance at what's to come July 1.
Baltimore's largest mass transit project in decades is yet another step closer to reality.
Six years have passed since Rebecca Smith, Wendi Winters, Rob Hiaasen, Gerald Fischman and John McNamara were killed during an attack on the Capital Gazette newspaper office in Annapolis.
Isolated severe storms are possible this evening into tonight. More widespread strong storms are likely Sunday.
A vigil was held on Saturday night to remember the life of Anthony Hinton III, a defensive lineman at Shenandoah University who graduated from Glen Burnie High School. He died last week after crashing into a tree.
For the past couple of days, Baltimore hosted 23 mayors from all over the world so they could learn how data can better their communities.
A driver convicted of manslaughter in the fatal I-695 crash that killed six construction workers last year had his request to get out of jail early granted by a judge Friday.
Six years have passed since Rebecca Smith, Wendi Winters, Rob Hiaasen, Gerald Fischman and John McNamara were killed during an attack on the Capital Gazette newspaper office in Annapolis.
Two Baltimore Police employees were recommended to be fired and 10 others disciplined after an internal investigation into its response to the deadly 2023 Brooklyn Day mass shooting uncovered policy and misconduct violations.
The City of Annapolis is calling for public input on a draft of its first-ever Equitable Public Water Access Plan, which aims to make the city's public waterways more welcoming to its community.
Katie Pumphrey completed an intense 24-mile swim Tuesday from Baltimore's Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Annapolis to the Inner Harbor.
The massive, heavily damaged Dali cargo ship is leaving Baltimore 12 weeks after it struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse and pinning the ship for months.
Join Bilal for a special July 4th edition of Jazzy Summer Nights. After his performance stay for a fireworks show and the sounds of DJ Jay Claxton and the Bearded Drummer.
Pappas stops by on TV Hill for this week's Food Truck Friday
Team Fishnet (Ferhat, Keyia, and Uswa) joins us in studio to talk about their experience on the show and some of the challenges they faced in the competition.
Nearly 1.5 million Marylanders are expected to travel for the 9-day period surrounding the Independence Day holiday, AAA says
The event features live music from The Vibe and a rotating lineup of artisan and food vendors
Corbin Burnes scattered nine hits over seven innings, rookie Heston Kjerstad homered and drove in three runs and the Baltimore Orioles pummeled the struggling Texas Rangers 11-2 on Thursday night.
The Baltimore Orioles have six finalists who could start in next month's Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.
The lawsuit against the NFL covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the "Sunday Ticket" package of out-of-market games.
Opening night of the NBA Draft and another great Baltimore story is playing out in the first round as Carlton "Bub" Carrington was selected with the 14th pick.
Mullins, Henderson, O'Hearn HRs helps Orioles end 5-game skid with 4-2 win over Guardians.
The Supreme Court narrowed the Justice Department's use of a federal obstruction statute leveled against scores of people who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
The 6-3 decision from the court in the case known as City of Grants Pass v. Johnson is its most significant involving homelessness in decades.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump squared off for the first presidential debate of the election season. Watch highlights and key moments here.
Here's CBS News' fact check of statements made by Biden and Trump during the first 2024 presidential debate.
The countdown is on for the first head-to-head debate of 2024 between President Biden and former President Donald Trump.
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.
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.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
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.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
Recall involves Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni sold at regional grocery chain's stores in eight states.
Feds probe potential link between a salmonella-tainted cucumber sample and an 25-state outbreak that has sickened 162.
"CBS News 24/7," a daily flagship show featuring live reporting from CBS News and Stations' local-to-global newsrooms, brings viewers a dynamic and immersive news experience.
In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
WJZ legend Denise Koch will receive the 2024 Board of Governors Award on Saturday at the 66th Capital Emmy Awards ceremony in Maryland.
AFRAM this year comes as WJZ has declared another Alert Day because of dangerously high temperatures.
A luxury garden party put on by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks is taking over Baltimore's waterfront at Middle Branch Park later this month, featuring nationally recognized recording artists.
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your Saturday evening forecast | 06/29/2024
Isolated severe storms are possible this evening into tonight. More widespread strong storms are likely Sunday.
Chief meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 06/28/2024
Friday should be another pleasant day with a mix of clouds and sunshine and continued low humidity. High temperatures on Friday will top out in the lower to middle 80s.
Nice Friday before weekend storms return to Maryland
Candlelight vigil honors life of 18-year-old, Anthony Hilton III, killed in fatal car crash
Baltimore's annual dragon boat challenge serves as remedy for cancer survivors
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