Horse death at Laurel Park under routine review; activist says 12 have died this year in Maryland
Regulators are completing a routine review into the recent death of a horse at Laurel Park during a race last month.
Regulators are completing a routine review into the recent death of a horse at Laurel Park during a race last month.
Fernando's owners say he helps keep racehorses relaxed and makes them less jittery.
Thus far in 2022, Maker ranks fifth in the country in purse earnings, behind only Chad Brown, Steven Asmussen, Todd Pletcher and Brad Cox, some of the biggest names in the sport.
Chad Brown, 43, was arraigned Thursday morning in Saratoga Springs on a charge of obstruction of breathing, a misdemeanor.
Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused organizers to push the 2020 Preakness Stakes to October, a full fall slate has not come to Pimlico since 2004, the Maryland Jockey Club said.
The New York Racing Association suspended trainer Bob Baffert for one year Thursday for repeated medication violations.
The seven rules that go into effect in July encompass jockey safety, the riding crop and how often riders can use it during a race, racetrack accreditation and reporting of training and veterinary records.
There are no horses this year that are set to take part in all three legs of the Triple Crown, after Derby and Preakness runner-up Epicenter was given time off to prepare for races this summer.
WJZ spoke with this year's Maryland Hunt Cup winner, Teddy Davies, about what makes his victory special.
Twelve hours before Early Voting won the Preakness, Kentucky Derby champion Rich Strike was back on the track at Churchill Downs to begin preparations for the Belmont Stakes.
Fenwick is no longer the biggest long shot at the Preakness.
The WJZ First Alert Weather Team is getting you ready for the Preakness.
Here's a look at some of the biggest storylines heading into the 147th running of the Preakness Stakes.
The winning time of 1:48.73 over a 1⅛ miles was just off the Black-Eyed Susan record of 1:47.83 set by Silverbulletday in 1999.
Preakness weekend is underway with Black-Eyed Susan Day shining the spotlight on fillies and mares.
One person died and multiple people were injured when a party bus crashed into a guardrail Sunday morning on I-95 in Harford County.
Callum Robinson was one of the three men found dead in a Mexican town during what was supposed to be a vacation, according to the FBI.
More periods of rain are likely tonight through the day on Sunday. Steady rain tapers off before Sunday evening.
The family and friends of the fifth construction worker whose body was recovered from the wreckage site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, Miguel Luna, held a fundraiser at his food truck in Anne Arundel County today.
The American Visionary Art Museum's Kinetic Sculpture Race returned to Baltimore today for the 24th year.
Salvage crews are working Friday to remove a massive piece of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge off the bow of the Dali, the malfunctioning cargo ship that crashed into the bridge in March and is now pinned under tons of steel.
Federal prosecutors have asked to seize former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's Florida condo, according to new court filings.
Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels is calling on protesters to end their encampment on the campus.
The policy will only cover a small fraction of the billions in damages and the clean-up costs associated with Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse caused by a cargo ship, the Dali, in Baltimore.
To cast your ballots early in Maryland, find an early voting center in the county where you live.
Michelle Paris' second book is coming out in May and is called Eat Dessert First—it’s a sweet romance about a plus-sized baker's journey to find the recipe for happiness and love.
The 36th annual festival presents four engaging films that examine Jewish history, heritage, and culture.
We are live at Sterling Forever this morning to see what they thinnk is the perfect gift for Mom this year.
We are joined in studio by DeAndra Bailey from Baltimore, who is headed to Paris to compete in the Food Network competition.
In the debut of "Hangin' with Huber," Huber reflects on a recent family trip to Disney World
It's official: OBJ is coming to South Florida.
The announcement marks the first time that the Orioles claimed AL Player and Rookie of the Month in the same month.
The Orioles (20-11) have a one-game lead in the American League East after taking three of four from their New York rivals.
The Baltimore Orioles put right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday because of shoulder inflammation, and they activated lefty John Means.
The Baltimore Orioles were on the short end of a pitchers' duel among the top two teams in the American League East.
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
To cast your ballots early in Maryland, find an early voting center in the county where you live.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
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.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
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.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
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.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
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 nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
The significance of the song was amplified by praise from music legend Paul McCartney, who called the recording "magnificent" and appreciated its reinforcement of the civil rights message he intended when writing "Blackbird."
Moderate coastal flooding is expected in parts of Anne Arundel county at the time of high tide Sunday. More moderate flooding is likely during Monday morning's high tide cycle.
More periods of rain are likely through the day on Sunday. Steady rain tapers off before Sunday evening.
More periods of rain are likely tonight through the day on Sunday. Steady rain tapers off before Sunday evening.
Cooler temperatures heading into the weekend, temperatures in the low 80's to start the work week.
A backdoor cold front (a front that moves in the opposite direction from what's usually seen) moved through the region last night into this morning.
Moderate coastal flooding is expected in parts of Anne Arundel county at the time of high tide Sunday. More moderate flooding is likely during Monday morning's high tide cycle.
Here's your Sunday morning news round up | 05/05/2024
More periods of rain are likely tonight through the day on Sunday. Steady rain tapers off before Sunday evening.
Fundraiser held for Miguel Luna, fifth construction worker from the Key Bridge wreckage
Stevenson University mourns loss of alumni Callum Robinson