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First Phase Of Investigation Complete Into Cause Of Explosion At Shopping Center In Columbia
The first phase of the investigation into the massive explosion at a Howard County strip mall is now complete.
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The first phase of the investigation into the massive explosion at a Howard County strip mall is now complete.
Former President Barack Obama will attend the funeral for Rep. Elijah Cummings in Baltimore Friday, a spokesperson confirms.
Northeast High School had to forfeit its first three football games of the season, including one victory, after using an ineligible player.
Several memorials are being held this week to remember the late Rep. Elijah Cummings.
Maryland fisheries stocked waterways statewide with 10,000 rainbow and golden trout last week.
A man is dead after a wrong-way crash on Interstate I-70 in Howard County Monday morning.
Friday afternoon, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and other local leaders gathered for a vigil for Rep. Elijah Cummings.
Water in multiple Howard County Schools tested positive for legionella bacteria.
Police said the driver of the truck died at the scene and another driver was being taken to an area hospital.
It's time to bring in those plants! Parts of Maryland are under a frost advisory or freeze warning Saturday morning.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will hold a vigil Friday evening at the late Rep. Elijah Cummings' office in Ellicott City.
There will soon be more food options in Columbia.
It's been almost two months since a gas explosion leveled a Howard County shopping center.
The third-annual Maryland Internation School Fall Stem Festival was held Saturday in Howard County.
Howard County police have arrested two additional suspects in the fatal shooting of Ronald Carolina Jr. in Columbia on March 28.
Correctional Officer Janel Griffin pleaded guilty Friday to a federal racketeering charge for participating in a scheme to smuggle contraband into the Maryland Correctional Institute in Jessup.
Police were notified that one of the victims in the October 7 Columbia shooting, 19-year-old D'Marni Ware, has died as a result of his injuries.
The Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks is expected to initiate a replacement project of Centennial Park's steel bridge on October 21.
Fire investigators are trying to determine what caused an early morning house fire in Hanover Thursday.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a still-expanding recall of chicken products feared to be contaminated with listeria.
Police in Howard County need your help in identifying a suspect who was involved in a burglary last month.
Howard County police are in search of a suspect involved in a residential burglary in Columbia Tuesday night.
A 20-year-old Columbia man was arrested and charged in the double shooting Monday night.
Animal control also seized eight miniature horses and a donkey suffering from malnutrition in August.
Howard County Police have arrested a suspect in a double shooting Monday night in Columbia.
Isolated strong storms possible this evening...then turning nice for the rest of the week.
A suspect accused of fatally assaulting an elderly man in Fells Point over the weekend was arrested in Baltimore County, according to police.
As you get your child ready to go back to school, put vaccines on your to-do list.
Two siblings are believed to have been abducted in North Baltimore, police say.
Flood protection prevented significant damage Sunday evening in flood-prone Old Ellicott City.
A man died and seven other people were injured from gunfire Sunday evening near a park in East Baltimore, police say.
A suspect accused of fatally assaulting an elderly man in Fells Point over the weekend was arrested in Baltimore County, according to police.
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
As you get your child ready to go back to school, put vaccines on your to-do list.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is expected to speak at this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Vice President Kamala Harris is set to be officially nominated as the party's presidential candidate.
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.
Marty Bass is live at Van Bokkelen Elementary School in Anne Arundel County for a teacher back to school surprise with Dunkin Donuts.
Cleveland L. Horton, II joins us in studio to share what you need to know about the gala happening Saturday at The Hall at Maryland Live! Casino.
With schools across Maryland opening soon, Wes Guckert, CEO of The Traffic Group, joins us to discuss how districts should prioritize safe routes to school.
Marty Bass is live in Middle Branch Park bouncing around with Big Bounce America.
Nancy Trice, General Manager and Co owner of Gunther & Co. highlights their Fried Chicken Sundays and some other delicious dishes and drinks.
Albert Suárez has now held the opposition scoreless in almost half of his starts in 2024.
Albert Suárez delivered another scoreless start for Baltimore, and Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson homered to lift the Orioles to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday and a split of their four-game series.
Josh Johnson completed all 11 pass attempts to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 13-12 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Tucker made 32-of-37 field goals last season. Four of those misses were from 50-plus and the other was from 40-plus. He has a career 90.2 field goal percentage.
Former President Donald Trump is slated to host an "economic and energy event" in York, Pennsylvania, on Monday.
The DNC, where Kamala Harris will officially be recognized as the Democratic nominee, takes place this week in Chicago.
The longtime party figure and native Chicagoan previews this week's Democratic National Convention, and offers a message to his fellow Democrats about the prospects of the Harris-Walz ticket come Election Day.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz once had an "A" rating from the NRA. Now, he has an "F." Here's what he's said about his views on gun laws.
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.
A month after completing a 24-mile swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Katie Pumphrey took on another swimathon.
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.
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.
Doctors are warning that the increasing spread of monkeypox in Africa, also known as monkeypox might ultimately spill across international borders.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
Rock musician Greg Kihn, best known for his 1980s hits "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" and his long-running radio show in the Bay Area, has died at the age of 75, according to his management.
"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.
For the rest of this afternoon, skies will be partly cloudy across the area. It will be very warm and humid. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted areas along and east of I-95 for the potential of widely scattered to isolated severe storms this afternoon.
Storms will be more isolated than Sunday, but some parts of Maryland can expect to see heavy downpours at times. Highs in the low 80s.
More storms possible Monday in Maryland
Severe thunderstorms possible through the evening in Maryland
Flash Flood Warnings continue after thunderstorms dumped inches of rain throughout Maryland.
For the rest of this afternoon, skies will be partly cloudy across the area. It will be very warm and humid. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted areas along and east of I-95 for the potential of widely scattered to isolated severe storms this afternoon.
Howard County's new school superintendent has spent the summer ironing out the school district's transportation plan to avoid a similar bus crisis that kicked off last school year.
Marty Bass is live at Van Bokkelen Elementary School in Anne Arundel County for a teacher back to school surprise with Dunkin Donuts.
Cleveland L. Horton, II joins us in studio to share what you need to know about the gala happening Saturday at The Hall at Maryland Live! Casino.
With schools across Maryland opening soon, Wes Guckert, CEO of The Traffic Group, joins us to discuss how districts should prioritize safe routes to school.