Maryland drops construction company for Baltimore's Key Bridge
Maryland is looking for new construction companies to help rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after dropping Kiewit as a contractor, the state said.
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Maryland is looking for new construction companies to help rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after dropping Kiewit as a contractor, the state said.
Neighbors say the traffic in their neighborhood has been a nightmare, and the roads are destroyed because of the heavy trucks forced to come through.
The company that insured Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship that hit the bridge in 2024.
State and local leaders gathered near the collapse site of Baltimore's Key Bridge on Thursday to remember those who died after the bridge was struck by a cargo ship two years ago.
Two years after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland officials say the rebuild is beginning to take shape.
The Port of Baltimore experienced its second-best year on record in 2025 amid its ongoing recovery from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, according to the Maryland Port Administration.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said "significant progress" was made when they met on Thursday to discuss rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
More than a year and a half after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, more Marylanders are feeling the impact of the tragedy.
Maryland residents heard updates on Tuesday and weighed in on the effort to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge during a virtual meeting hosted by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA).
The U.S. Department of Transportation raised concerns about the cost of rebuilding Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge and traffic congestion in Maryland.
Investigators concluded that the blackout that left the Dali cargo ship powerless and on a collision course with the bridge was caused by a loose wire.
A loose wire on the ship Dali may have been responsible for the power outages that eventually led to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, according to the NTSB.
Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) officials explained that the rise in cost estimates for the replacement Francis Scott Key Bridge is due in part to larger pylons and safety fenders required to protect them.
More than 600 days after the Key Bridge disaster, eight members of the cargo ship Dali's crew remain in Baltimore.
The cost to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge is going to be more than expected and it's going to take longer too, according to the state.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will release its exhaustive investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and the probable cause of the tragedy during a public meeting on Tuesday, November 18, in Washington, D.C.
Lawyers spent hours behind closed doors in Baltimore's federal courthouse on Monday negotiating a settlement for Dorlian Castillo Cabrera, one of the workers who died when the Key Bridge collapsed in 2024.
New design renderings of Baltimore's Key Bridge reconstruction were unveiled on Thursday, showing what the bridge is expected to look like upon completion in the fall of 2028.
Ten thousand tons of concrete that made up the bridge deck of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge has been removed and is now stockpiled on shore.
New data shows that roads in Dundalk, in Baltimore County, are deteriorating due to increased heavy vehicle and truck traffic on local roads in the 18 months following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
A settlement in one victim's case could come as soon as next month — more than a year and a half after the cargo ship Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The work to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge is underway, with the first test pile now installed in the Patapsco River.
The NTSB plans to hold a hearing in November to discuss a marine investigation report related to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, according to a document from the Federal Register.
Baltimore's iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge was hit by a ship and collapsed one year ago. Since then, state and federal leaders have collaborated to fund and reconstruct a brand-new bridge, which is expected to be finished by the fall of 2028.
The Maryland Transportation Authority said it's making a few changes to the proposed design of the new Key Bridge, which will hopefully limit some of the environmental impact.
Spirit Airlines shut down its operations after more than three decades. It was BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport's second-largest airline carrier.
A 41-year-old man has been detained after a homicide shooting in Baltimore County.
A large water main break prompted a multi-agency response to the area near St. Agnes Hospital on Saturday morning.
One adult is dead, and three young passengers were injured in a single-vehicle car crash that happened in Baltimore County on Friday evening.
A Maryland man is facing a federal indictment after he illegally accessed Maryland Medical System data to spy on unsuspecting co-workers for at least eight years.
Spirit Airlines shut down its operations after more than three decades. It was BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport's second-largest airline carrier.
A 41-year-old man has been detained after a homicide shooting in Baltimore County.
A large water main break prompted a multi-agency response to the area near St. Agnes Hospital on Saturday morning.
One adult is dead, and three young passengers were injured in a single-vehicle car crash that happened in Baltimore County on Friday evening.
A Frost Advisory is in effect for areas north and west of downtown Baltimore
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Illusionist Spencer Horsman at Maryland's Illusions Bar & Theater.
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First held in 1911 around the Washington Monument, Flower Mart has become a Baltimore tradition over the past century.
Dr. Daria J. Willis, President of Howard Community College, joins us to talk about the Children's Learning Center on HCC's campus.
Baltimore's More Than a Barber Shop talks about its newest community initiative.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
The Kentucky Derby saw a field of 18 horses Saturday in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 4 with his 12th homer and scored three runs as the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 to split a doubleheader Thursday.
Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson had grand slams to help the Baltimore Orioles cruise to a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
Pete Alonso homered, Adley Rutschman drove in two runs, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 5-3 on Tuesday night.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
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 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
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James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
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Cool temperatures are expected in Maryland this weekend.
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Spirit Airlines shut down its operations after more than three decades. It was BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport's second-largest airline carrier.
A large water main break prompted a multi-agency response to the area near St. Agnes Hospital on Saturday morning.
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