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Despite ample warnings about pro-Trump demonstrations in Washington, U.S. Capitol Police did not bolster staffing on Wednesday and made no preparations for the possibility that the planned protests could escalate into massive violent riots, according to several people briefed on law enforcement's response.
Lamar Jackson is now one of three players in NFL history to have an MVP and a playoff win in the season he started at 23 years old.
A Virginia gubernatorial candidate who is an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump has had new restrictions placed on her Facebook account after falsely blaming antifa activists for Wednesday's deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Democrats, meanwhile, called on her to resign.
Police in Maryland have released more details about an officer-involved shooting including the identity of the man shot and killed by police who said he displayed a handgun.
The Baltimore Ravens have cornerback Jimmy Smith back for their AFC wild-card game with the Tennessee Titans after he missed the past three games with an injured shoulder. Smith was limited all week in practice.
A record number of Covid-19 hospitalizations were reported on Sunday as the number of patients in Maryland hospitals jumped by 73, data from the state's health department showed.
Republican Senator Rick Scott is urging President Donald Trump to change his mind and attend President-Elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20th.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced a friendly wager on the outcome of Sunday's playoff game between the Ravens and Titans.
Three more people have been charged following the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice said Saturday.
A law enforcement official told CBS News that the explosive devices found Wednesday at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee were viable, although it is unclear how much damage they could have caused.
Maryland surpassed the 300,000 COVID-19 case threshold, with more than 3,700 new cases reported on Saturday, data from the state's health department showed.
The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal says that two people died in a house fire in Salisbury.
Anne Arundel County Police arrested a man on drug and weapons charges after finding a driver asleep at the wheel of his car.
A rally held Saturday welcomed parents, students and all those who wanted to see Baltimore County Public Schools students back in the classrooms.
It's Academic: January 9, 2021
More sunny, nice weather before weekend rain in Maryland
Howard County leaders hear progress report of school district
Some Anne Arundel County recycling pickups disrupted by contractor strike
Water contamination at some Harford County schools on first day
Maryland gun shops sued for "straw selling" firearms
One man was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at a shopping center in Southwest Baltimore Thursday night.
The Baltimore City Council says it is trying to improve how the city police department responds to mental health crises.
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.
Cold weather will finish out our week. Two weak weather systems this weekend will bring risk of rain & snow showers
The decision not to file charges in a Baltimore man's in-custody death following a mental health crisis prompted a warning from his mother, as city leaders tackle reforms to how they respond to behavioral health.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
WJZ is live at Hotel Revival checking out what inspired hotel’s approach to Dry January this year.
Marty Bass is at Rye Street Tavern to learn about Baltimore’s Oyster Recovery Partnership.
Harford County Restaurant Week runs from Jan. 16 to Jan. 25. in 2026.
Marty Bass visits Far and Dotter in Maryland to learn about how CBD products can help with dry January.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy.
The Towson Tigers have a big test on Thursday night when they welcome CAA preseason favorite Charleston to SECU Arena.
John Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens on Tuesday, Jan. 6, after he completed his 18th season in Baltimore.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Cold weather will continue in Maryland Friday while two weather systems could bring rain and possible snow this weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Tracking snow chances in Maryland this weekend
Bitter cold temperatures stick around Maryland
Marty Bass has your afternoon weather forecast | 1/15/2026
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The shooting happened Thursday night at the Hollinswood Park Shopping Center. There have been no arrests. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Tracking snow chances in Maryland this weekend
Wes Moore, Sean Duffy meet to discuss Key Bridge rebuild
Baltimore leaders discuss police response to mental health calls