Maryland lawmakers to wrestle with budgeting, public safety, housing as session opens
The Maryland General Assembly is gathering for its annual 90-day legislative session.
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The Maryland General Assembly is gathering for its annual 90-day legislative session.
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona where he's serving time for the murder of George Floyd.
Prison escapes have made headlines in recent weeks, but how common are they? CBS News dug into the data to find out.
The state's attorney dropped all charges against Adnan Syed for the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee.
The FBI is revealing new details about a $31.8 million counterfeit coupon scheme that landed a Virginia Beach couple in prison for nearly 20 years, combined.
U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Melissa Heyer, age 46, of Gaithersburg, Maryland to a year and a day in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Joseph Leissler, a leader of the white supremacist Aryan Brotherhood gang in the Maryland Correctional Institute in Jessup, was convicted on murder and gang charges stemming from the killing of John O'Sullivan, a member of a rival gang.
A former correctional officer was sentenced to prison for helping smuggle drugs and other items into a prison in Maryland in exchange for payments.
A former state lawmaker who helped create Maryland's medical marijuana industry was sentenced on Wednesday to two years in prison for taking bribes for legislative favors, including votes to benefit a medical marijuana company.
More than 500 confirmed cases of the coronavirus have been tied to the state-run correctional system, officials said Monday.
Six inmates at state-run correctional facilities have now died due to the coronavirus, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services said Tuesday.
A correctional officer at the Metropolitan Intake Center in Baltimore tested positive for COVID-19.
It would provide $78,916 for each year a wrongly convicted person spent in prison.
Nearly 50 Maryland lawmakers are calling on a powerful state spending panel to compensate five men who were wrongly convicted of crimes and spent a combined 120 years in prison, as attorneys for the men seek as much as $12 million in combined compensation.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Maryland says three people have pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme to smuggle contraband into a state prison.
For the second time in as many days Maryland correctional officers have stopped a person from smuggling the narcotic suboxone into a prison.
A Baltimore attorney has been arrested and charged with smuggling drugs into the Roxbury Correctional Institution in Hagerstown.
The state of Maryland has settled for $1.4 million a federal lawsuit filed by blind current and former inmates alleging discrimination.
Hundreds of Idaho inmates exploited a vulnerability in their personal tablets and gave themselves thousands of dollars in credits used to download music and games and use email, officials said Friday.
Maryland is limiting the access prison inmates have to books, saying it's necessary to keep drugs from entering state prisons.
Charges are pending after a disturbance at a juvenile detention facility in western Maryland in which at least three staffers were assaulted by inmates, authorities said Sunday.
Inmates in New York state prisons will soon be able to read e-books, listen to music and email family members while in prison.
Wednesday, federal prison officials conducted a rare test at a Western Maryland lockup that blocks phone signals.
More than a dozen inmates are being charged with murder in a deadly Delaware prison uprising back in February.
A man wrongly convicted of rape was awarded $1.7 million on Wednesday under a new Michigan law that allowed him to seek state compensation for the 35 years he spent in prison.
Baltimore Farmers' Market organizers say the Sunday before Thanksgiving is one of the market's busiest days.
Archie Manning can empathize with what Jack Harbaugh will be going through again on Monday night.
Derik Queen knocked down two free throws with 19 seconds left to complete a second-half Maryland comeback and the Terrapins beat Villanova 76-75 to win the Saatva Empire Classic on Sunday afternoon.
Kaylene Smikle scored 25 points and No. 11 Maryland won its sixth straight game to start the season, racing to a 107-35 win over St. Francis of Pennsylvania on Sunday afternoon.
Maryland lost to Iowa, 29-13, on Saturday in College Park, making them unable to become bowl eligible with one game remaining.
An employee was seriously injured after a heavy fire erupted Saturday afternoon at an asphalt processing plant near Baltimore's Canton Industrial Area.
Baltimore Farmers' Market organizers say the Sunday before Thanksgiving is one of the market's busiest days.
The Baltimore Police Department joined EP International Ministries for their 8th annual 'The GIVE Fest', providing meals to 1,000 Baltimore City residents.
Average highs in the 50s this weekend with peeks of sunshine.
Known as a fierce tenants' rights advocate and the first woman elected to serve as president of Baltimore City Council, Mary Pat Clarke died on Sunday, November 10, according to sources close to her.
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.
Marcus Dutton is live from the Inner Harbor discussing what guests can expect this upcoming season.
Morgan Singer, Arris Design, joins us to talk about some must-have tree decorating tips that will spruce up any tree or home.
Owner Kyle Algaze joins us in studio with a delicious spread that will make any holiday brunch plans a hit.
Dr. Tina Zhang joins us for a discussion on menopause and the effects of estrogen loss on a woman's body.
Owner Melanie Eggleston, OMN Shop, joins us with a few products that are must-haves for the cold winter months.
Archie Manning can empathize with what Jack Harbaugh will be going through again on Monday night.
Derik Queen knocked down two free throws with 19 seconds left to complete a second-half Maryland comeback and the Terrapins beat Villanova 76-75 to win the Saatva Empire Classic on Sunday afternoon.
Kaylene Smikle scored 25 points and No. 11 Maryland won its sixth straight game to start the season, racing to a 107-35 win over St. Francis of Pennsylvania on Sunday afternoon.
Maryland lost to Iowa, 29-13, on Saturday in College Park, making them unable to become bowl eligible with one game remaining.
Tyrell Greene Jr. ran for three touchdowns, Devin Matthews added 134 yards on the ground with a score and Towson beat Campbell 45-23 on Saturday.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
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.
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.
Meteorologist Dawn Brown has your Saturday evening forecast | 11/23/2024
Average highs in the 50s this weekend with peeks of sunshine.
First Alert Meteorologist Rachel Jay has your updated Saturday forecast | November 23, 2024
Chief Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Friday evening forecast | 11/22/2024
Temperatures are cold across the area. Highs will reach the low 40's but winds will make it feel like the 30's. Western Maryland will experience snowy conditions while central Maryland will see rain this afternoon.
Two-alarm blaze erupts at Canton processing plant, leaving employee seriously injured
Meteorologist Dawn Brown has your Saturday evening forecast | 11/23/2024
Mary Pat Clarke dies at 86, leaving behind a lasting impact on Baltimore City
Baltimore ministry hosts Thanksgiving giveaway, providing free meals for 1,000 families
First Alert Meteorologist Rachel Jay has your updated Saturday forecast | November 23, 2024