CBS News Live
CBS News Baltimore: Local News, Weather & More
CBS News Baltimore
Breaking News, First Alert Weather & Community Journalism
Latest News
Baltimore Police Department announces attention, recruitment bonuses
In an effort to recruit new officers and retain current employees, the Baltimore Police Department announced new bonuses Thursday and increased others.
After witnessing deadly shooting, 4 Baltimore City school police officers temporarily reassigned
Four Baltimore City School Police officers who were present at the scene of a deadly quadruple shooting over the weekend have been temporarily reassigned amid the police investigation into what happened, WJZ learned Thursday.
Judge talks rising violence at consent decree hearing, BPD provides $5k new recruitment bonus,
Judge James Bredar said violence in the city "does remain at an appalling an unacceptable level" while he praised BPD's leadership as the most stable in a decade.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension, first game will no longer be in Baltimore
Under the terms of his previous suspension, Watson was due to return for Cleveland's Week 7 game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Authorities release body-worn camera footage from East Baltimore in-custody death
Officials on Thursday released body-worn camera footage from an incident earlier this month where a man suffering from an apparent overdose was placed in handcuffs and leg restraints by a Baltimore police officer and later died.
Maryland Weather: Clear skies & comfortable temperatures
It's shaping up to be a lovely Thursday here in Maryland.
Baltimore man gets 40-year sentence in deadly downtown beating
A 33-year-old Baltimore man was sentenced to life in prison this week after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the beating death of another man outside of a downtown convenience store, authorities said Thursday.
CBS & Big Ten Conference reach 7-year football & basketball deal
Beginning next year, all Big Ten Conference football and basketball games will be aired on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+ under a new broadcasting agreement.
Potential bomb threat causes scare at Frederick County school
A potential bomb threat was the source of a brief scare Thursday morning at a Frederick County high school.
First Alert Weather
Latest Videos
MoreLatest Videos
WJZ & UMB hold school supply drive to benefit local students
Want to make a difference in a local student's life? Here's your chance.
Authorities release body-worn camera footage from East Baltimore in-custody death
Officials on Thursday released body-worn camera footage from an incident earlier this month where a man suffering from an apparent overdose was placed in handcuffs and leg restraints by a Baltimore police officer and later died.
HealthWatch: 56% of those infected with Omicron variant didn't know, study finds
A recent study found that more than half of those who were infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant didn't know they had it.
First Alert Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Thursday afternoon forecast
We're looking at a mostly sunny day with comfortable temperatures in the 80s.
Where's Amy? Catching up with Sobeachy at Pratt Street Market
If you're looking for an interesting lunch idea on Thursday afternoons, check out the Pratt Street Market. In this segment, Amy is joined by Sobeachy, one of the vendors that serves up food at the weekly market.
WJZ At 9
More
WJZ At 9
Klein's ShopRite of Forest Hill turns to solar power
Can you imagine your grocery store being run on solar power? That's a reality for Klein's ShopRite of Forest Hill. Join WJZ at 9 to talk about the effort is Steve Klein, the store's site developer and facilities manager.
Judge rejects plea agreement in submarine secrets sale case
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe of Annapolis, Maryland, pleaded guilty in February in federal court in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to one count each of conspiracy to communicate restricted data.
Housing advocates erect tent installation at Baltimore City Hall
It's an installation by the Black Community Development Coalition to call attention to a growing homelessness challenge in Baltimore - tent encampments springing up across the city.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Wednesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Wednesday morning forecast
PGA Tour event to return to Owings Mills golf course in 2025
The BMW Championship will return to the Baltimore area in 2025, event organizers confirmed Tuesday.
Latest Sports
More
Browns QB Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension, first game will no longer be in Baltimore
Under the terms of his previous suspension, Watson was due to return for Cleveland's Week 7 game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
CBS & Big Ten Conference reach 7-year football & basketball deal
Beginning next year, all Big Ten Conference football and basketball games will be aired on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+ under a new broadcasting agreement.
Orioles don't get on base in first 6 innings, lose to Blue Jays 6-1
Toronto snapped a five-game losing streak against Baltimore and won for the third time in 11 games. It broke through against the Orioles' bullpen after Ross Stripling carried a perfect game into the seventh.
Orioles partner with SuperBook Sports, betting lounge set to open at stadium in 2023
The Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday announced a long-term partnership with gambling operator SuperBook Sports, including plans for a sportsbook at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in the 2023 season.
Mobile sports betting likely won't launch in Maryland for months
The committee is still waiting on a required sports wagering industry analysis, which the panel needs to review.
Latest News
More Latest News
Baltimore Police Department announces attention, recruitment bonuses
In an effort to recruit new officers and retain current employees, the Baltimore Police Department announced new bonuses Thursday and increased others.
After witnessing deadly shooting, 4 Baltimore City school police officers temporarily reassigned
Four Baltimore City School Police officers who were present at the scene of a deadly quadruple shooting over the weekend have been temporarily reassigned amid the police investigation into what happened, WJZ learned Thursday.
Judge talks rising violence at consent decree hearing, BPD provides $5k new recruitment bonus,
Judge James Bredar said violence in the city "does remain at an appalling an unacceptable level" while he praised BPD's leadership as the most stable in a decade.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension, first game will no longer be in Baltimore
Under the terms of his previous suspension, Watson was due to return for Cleveland's Week 7 game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Authorities release body-worn camera footage from East Baltimore in-custody death
Officials on Thursday released body-worn camera footage from an incident earlier this month where a man suffering from an apparent overdose was placed in handcuffs and leg restraints by a Baltimore police officer and later died.
Maryland News
More Maryland News
Potential bomb threat causes scare at Frederick County school
A potential bomb threat was the source of a brief scare Thursday morning at a Frederick County high school.
University of Maryland announces first presumptive case of Monkeypox
"The staff member has taken all necessary medical steps and is doing well," University Health Center Director Dr. Spyridon Marinopoulos wrote in an email to the campus community
After a few difficult years, 3 teachers discuss what they anticipate as they head back to school
In just one week, teachers around the state will head back to their schools to prepare for the 2022 academic year.
'Destroy them wherever you find them': Spotted lanternfly population spreading across Md.
Why is it a problem? Spotted lanternflies suck sap from trees and plants, taking energy away from them, and they have the potential to devastate vineyards, orchards and nurseries.
Police allege Hanover Taekwondo instructor used 'classic grooming behaviors' in sexual abuse of 14-year-old
A central Maryland Taekwondo instructor is accused of sexually abusing a minor, authorities said Wednesday.
WJZ At 9
More WJZ At 9
WJZ At 9
Klein's ShopRite of Forest Hill turns to solar power
Can you imagine your grocery store being run on solar power? That's a reality for Klein's ShopRite of Forest Hill. Join WJZ at 9 to talk about the effort is Steve Klein, the store's site developer and facilities manager.
Judge rejects plea agreement in submarine secrets sale case
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe of Annapolis, Maryland, pleaded guilty in February in federal court in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to one count each of conspiracy to communicate restricted data.
Housing advocates erect tent installation at Baltimore City Hall
It's an installation by the Black Community Development Coalition to call attention to a growing homelessness challenge in Baltimore - tent encampments springing up across the city.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Wednesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Wednesday morning forecast
PGA Tour event to return to Owings Mills golf course in 2025
The BMW Championship will return to the Baltimore area in 2025, event organizers confirmed Tuesday.
Latest Sports
More Latest Sports
Browns QB Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension, first game will no longer be in Baltimore
Under the terms of his previous suspension, Watson was due to return for Cleveland's Week 7 game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
CBS & Big Ten Conference reach 7-year football & basketball deal
Beginning next year, all Big Ten Conference football and basketball games will be aired on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+ under a new broadcasting agreement.
Orioles don't get on base in first 6 innings, lose to Blue Jays 6-1
Toronto snapped a five-game losing streak against Baltimore and won for the third time in 11 games. It broke through against the Orioles' bullpen after Ross Stripling carried a perfect game into the seventh.
Orioles partner with SuperBook Sports, betting lounge set to open at stadium in 2023
The Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday announced a long-term partnership with gambling operator SuperBook Sports, including plans for a sportsbook at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in the 2023 season.
Mobile sports betting likely won't launch in Maryland for months
The committee is still waiting on a required sports wagering industry analysis, which the panel needs to review.
Politics
More Politics
City Council sends bill cracking down on street racing to Mayor Scott
If approved, the legislation would implement penalties of up to 12 months imprisonment and fines reaching $1,000 for drivers and car clubs that obstruct public streets for races, burnouts and other forms of reckless driving.
Baltimore City to distribute $1,000 payments to parents in guaranteed income pilot program
The Baltimore Young Families Success Fund had completed its onboarding process and identified the first batch of recipients.
Maryland board seeking earlier mail-in ballot count
The Maryland State Board of Elections voted Monday to file an emergency petition in court that seeks an earlier count of mail-in ballots for the general election in November.
Sen. Van Hollen discusses recovery from minor stroke
"I think the lesson for all of us is you've got to look out for your health," he said.
Mayor Scott signs bill targeting calls for false burglar alarms
The bill reduces the number of false alarms, from 15 to five, that police are required to respond to before the property is placed on the city's false alarm registry.
Best Of
More Best Of
Vendors look forward to We Give Black Fest & Vegan SoulFest
We Give Black Fest is partnering with Vegan SoulFest for a three-day event this weekend that celebrates Black-led organizations and businesses serving the greater Baltimore area.
We Give Black Fest launches this weekend to support and celebrate Black-led organizations
"During Black Philanthropy Month, we thought this was a great opportunity to get out celebrate and make sure organizations that are doing the work in the community have the resources not just to survive but to thrive."
National Aquarium hosting first public sea turtle release since 2019
Public releases were nixed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DPW celebrates city's water system with music, food and tours at Dam Jam
Baltimore City's Department of Public Works is celebrating the system that brings drinking water to people's homes with the return of Dam Jam, a festival featuring music, food trucks and family activities.
Where's Marty? Checking in with The Charmery as the ice cream shop celebrates 9 years in business
Nine years ago this weekend, The Charmery opened with the hope of every new small local business: to survive. They have more than survived, much more!
Consumer News
More Consumer News
$73M in debt wiped out for Maryland's former ITT Tech students
The Department of Education will forgive nearly $4 billion in debt for over 200,000 former ITT Technical Institute students across the country, including nearly 4,000 in Maryland, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Tuesday.
Diapers cost families a fortune, but now some states will stop taxing them
Disposable diaper prices have jumped 20% over the past year, according to the latest data from NielsenIQ.
Wegmans is phasing out plastic bags at Maryland stores
Starting later this month, all Wegmans stores in Maryland are phasing out single-use plastic bags.
Marylanders, Friday is the deadline to file & pay your taxes
Time is running out for Marylanders to pay their state income taxes if they haven't already done so.
State Reveals New Home Loan Products To Help Marylanders Buy New Homes
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Maryland Mortgage Program is launching a variety of new home loan products to provide more flexible options for down payments and closing cost assistance, according to housing officials.
Business
More Business
Former C.P. Crane Generating Station to be imploded Friday, fire department says
The former C.P. Crane Generating Station in Bowleys Quarters will be imploded on Friday, weather permitting, the Baltimore County Fire Department said.
Md.-based lender heaped insurance plans onto unwitting borrowers, prosecutors allege
The lawsuit filed by six attorneys general alleges that Mariner Finance pressured its sales force to "add on" additional insurance coverage for customers seeking personal and other loans.
Additional 135 million doses of Emergent BioSolutions-made COVID vaccines rejected, panel says
Johnson & Johnson recently told lawmakers that 135 million doses failed inspection and were deemed "unusable."
Mortgage rates climb above 5% once again
While the volatility in mortgage rates remains, there are signs that the housing market is starting to stabilize.
Baltimore Black Business Quest showcases local Black-owned businesses, helps nonprofits
In just a week and a half, the three-day We Give Black Fest dedicated to social change, fundraising and highlighting Black-led organizations serving greater Baltimore will be held at West Covington Park.
Health
More Health
University of Maryland announces first presumptive case of Monkeypox
"The staff member has taken all necessary medical steps and is doing well," University Health Center Director Dr. Spyridon Marinopoulos wrote in an email to the campus community
'Destroy them wherever you find them': Spotted lanternfly population spreading across Md.
Why is it a problem? Spotted lanternflies suck sap from trees and plants, taking energy away from them, and they have the potential to devastate vineyards, orchards and nurseries.
ASK A DOC: LifeBridge Health's Dr. Sajjad Haider talks about cancer risks & treatment options
Dr. Sajjad Haider, a board certified physician with LifeBridge Health who specializes in hematology & oncology, talks with Linh Bui about cancer risks, advances in treatment options and the importance of prevention.
The end of quarantine? What people should know about the CDC's new Covid-19 guidelines
To guide us through the changes, CNN spoke with Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen, former health commissioner of Baltimore City and professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health
Why calling monkeypox an STD is about more than just a label
Some experts argue that labeling monkeypox as an STD could be not only misleading but potentially harmful for public health.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
CBS & Big Ten Conference reach 7-year football & basketball deal
Beginning next year, all Big Ten Conference football and basketball games will be aired on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+ under a new broadcasting agreement.
WJZ's Denise Koch voted Baltimore's best TV broadcaster
The votes are in and the people have spoken: Denise Koch is Baltimore's best TV broadcaster.
Siblings offer free concert to benefit Kennedy Krieger Institute
Want to kick off your Saturday evening on a high note? You're in luck.
We Give Black Fest aims to highlight black-led organizations with 3-day festival
In roughly one week, the We Give Black Fest will host its annual CLLCTIVLY event at West Covington Park in Baltimore.
Maryland sportsbooks handle $15M in July
Maryland's six sportsbooks handled more than $15.4 million in bets in July.
Weather
More Weather
Weather
First Alert Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Thursday afternoon forecast
We're looking at a mostly sunny day with comfortable temperatures in the 80s.
Maryland Weather: Clear skies & comfortable temperatures
It's shaping up to be a lovely Thursday here in Maryland.
First Alert Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Thursday morning forecast
We're looking at clear blue skies and 80-degree temperatures.
First Alert Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Thursday morning forecast
We're looking at blue skies and temperatures in the mid 80s.
First Alert Meteorologist Derek Beasley has your Wednesday night forecast
Mostly clear with temps in the 60's.
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
WJZ & UMB hold school supply drive to benefit local students
Want to make a difference in a local student's life? Here's your chance.
Authorities release body-worn camera footage from East Baltimore in-custody death
Officials on Thursday released body-worn camera footage from an incident earlier this month where a man suffering from an apparent overdose was placed in handcuffs and leg restraints by a Baltimore police officer and later died.
HealthWatch: 56% of those infected with Omicron variant didn't know, study finds
A recent study found that more than half of those who were infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant didn't know they had it.
First Alert Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Thursday afternoon forecast
We're looking at a mostly sunny day with comfortable temperatures in the 80s.
Where's Amy? Catching up with Sobeachy at Pratt Street Market
If you're looking for an interesting lunch idea on Thursday afternoons, check out the Pratt Street Market. In this segment, Amy is joined by Sobeachy, one of the vendors that serves up food at the weekly market.