Shopkeepers Sentenced For $1.1M Food Stamp Fraud
Two Baltimore shopkeepers have been sentenced to four years in prison for illegally redeeming food stamp benefits in exchange for cash.
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Two Baltimore shopkeepers have been sentenced to four years in prison for illegally redeeming food stamp benefits in exchange for cash.
Empty handed. Two U.S. senators who traveled to Cuba are extremely disappointed they're returning without Maryland's Alan Gross.
An Annapolis man convicted of first-degree murder in a shooting after a dice game has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
A man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend in her Berwyn Heights in 2012 has been sentenced to life plus 10 years in prison.
The odds of finding good homes for shelter animals are sometimes stacked against a happy ending. But there is a unique route to adoption.
An Essex man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for producing child pornography.
Eleven men from across the country have been sentenced to between 15 and 19 years in prison for their roles in what prosecutors say was an international online network for child pornography.
A Wicomico County man serving 18 months in prison in a robbery case has been sentenced to five more years behind bars.
A Prince George's County man who prosecutors say was the leader of a drug ring has been sentenced to 19 years in prison.
An Anne Arundel County man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison in the near-fatal shooting of a man who spent four months in a coma, was hospitalized for a year and underwent 21 surgeries.
A man who pleaded guilty to plotting with his boss to burn down the boss' house for insurance has been sentenced to more than six years in prison.
A Mount Airy man has been sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing his father after an argument.
A man convicted of shooting another man in the back of the head in Brooklyn Park has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
A Texas woman convicted in the suburban Maryland shooting deaths of two children, their mother and their aunt has been sentenced to life in prison.
A Frederick man convicted in separate burglaries is set to spend 35 years in prison after his most recent sentencing.
Nearly 300 people are scheduled to attend Maryland's second biannual symposium to help people transition from the correctional system to society.
An attorney for a Maryland man who has spent over four years imprisoned in Cuba will argue before a federal appeals court that he should be allowed to sue the U.S. government over his imprisonment.
A man who spent more than 40 years in prison for his wife's 1972 murder in Prince George's County has been convicted of the crime a second time.
A woman convicted of voluntary manslaughter in a 2010 hit-and-run crash has been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison.
A construction company based in Maryland has received a U.S. government contract to build a prison in northern Haiti.
A 36-year-old Clinton, Maryland, man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for transporting a minor to Virginia for prostitution.
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is proposing a third state prison near Cumberland.
A man has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for the death of his longtime friend in a fight outside an Ocean City bar.
Police are searching for a man who did not return to Baltimore's Pre-Release Unit on Monday.
The fight to free a Maryland man imprisoned in Cuba gets some big support from hundreds of rabbis from around the nation---including some right here in Baltimore.
Millions of people nationwide hit the road to visit loved ones during another record holiday travel season. The hectic rush to get back home began for many on Thursday, including here in Maryland.
A Maryland community is providing support and hope for a Harford County woman who lost her father during a house fire on Christmas Day.
To take a look back at 2024, we've compiled a list of the top most read stories this year on CBS News Baltimore.
Three courthouses in Downtown Baltimore reopened Thursday after water quality tests found elevated levels of Legionella bacteria last week.
If you have a fir tree drying out and shedding needles in your living room, there are several ways to dispose of or repurpose the tree to keep holiday clean-up to a minimum.
A Maryland community is providing support and hope for a Harford County woman who lost her father during a house fire on Christmas Day.
If you have a fir tree drying out and shedding needles in your living room, there are several ways to dispose of or repurpose the tree to keep holiday clean-up to a minimum.
Calm now, but eventually wet and warmer weather on the way
The new year will bring new changes for Maryland. Here's a break-down of some of the new legislation that will take effect on January 1, 2024.
Millions of people nationwide hit the road to visit loved ones during another record holiday travel season. The hectic rush to get back home began for many on Thursday, including here in Maryland.
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.
Tyrone Manning with Baltimore Center Stage shares details on ArtsCentric's Black Nativity show.
Sankofa Children's Museum of African Culture brings African art to life.
Kaiser Permanente psychiatrist Dr. Christina Lee shares how to prevent digital hoarding and declutter your mind.
Black-owned Janlitfeather Gourmet shares its signature popcorn and alcohol-free drinks.
The Baltimore Ravens will open their official Ravens Holiday Pop-Up Flock Shop at M&T Bank Stadium from Sunday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 24.
For the second year in a row, the Baltimore Ravens will be on the road, playing on Christmas Day.
Fortune finally smiled on the Baltimore Ravens in their heated rivalry with Pittsburgh.
Lamar Jackson was solid in Baltimore's biggest game of the season so far.
Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Dave Portnoy, the President of Barstool Sports, stopped at a Baltimore pizza shop this week for a review and committed to gifting the owner $60,000 to keep the store open for another year.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
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.
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.
With Christmas and hopefully pleasant memories now behind us, all eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. Calm, and a bit milder tomorrow. For Saturday through New Years Eve, a nice warm up looks to be coming our way. We're expecting daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.
Normal highs for late December are in the mid-40s and normally you'd expect low temperatures in the upper 20s. We are seeing guidance suggesting highs in *at least* the 50s starting this weekend. And overnight lows near our average daytime high most days. And there is more good news. Those temperatures will come with showers Saturday, Sunday, and into Monday. That is rain we still really need.
With Christmas and hopefully pleasant memories now behind us, all eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. Our forecast looks calm for Thursday and Friday. For Saturday through New Years Eve, a nice warm up looks to be coming our way. We're expecting daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.
With Christmas and hopefully pleasant memories now behind us, all eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. Our forecast looks to be a calm one with, by Saturday through New Year's Eve, a nice warm-up coming our way. Not just a push of mild air but warm air with daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.
With bitterly cold temperatures, and mixed precipitation now behind us, Marylanders can look forward to much calmer weather on Christmas.
Millions of people nationwide hit the road to visit loved ones during another record holiday travel season. The hectic rush to get back home began for many on Thursday, including here in Maryland.
With Christmas and hopefully pleasant memories now behind us, all eyes are on the final weekend of 2024, and the last few days of this year. Calm, and a bit milder tomorrow. For Saturday through New Years Eve, a nice warm up looks to be coming our way. We're expecting daytime highs, and overnight lows, well above the seasonal average.
A recycling program in Howard County has been turning Christmas trees into mulch since 1993.
Courtney Butash said the smoke alarm in her Harford County home woke her up early on Christmas morning. "My room was filled with smoke," she said. "My first instinct was jumping up and saving my son."
A person was found dead after a Christmas Day house fire in Joppa; Three Baltimore City courthouses reopened after Legionella bacteria was detected in the water; and the Baltimore County Council plans to vote in early January to pick a county executive.