General Assembly To Introduce Caylee's Law After Casey Anthony Case
The death of two-year-old Florida girl Caylee Anthony will be considered in a seemingly unlikely place-- the Maryland General Assembly.
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The death of two-year-old Florida girl Caylee Anthony will be considered in a seemingly unlikely place-- the Maryland General Assembly.
Speed cameras set on fire. Baltimore police are searching for the person who torched two cameras in three days.
All 71,000 seats for the Ravens home playoff game are spoken for. But the Ravens-- hoping to avoid an confusion-- are asking the fans to make sure they bring the correct ticket to the game.
If you bought a box of Girl Scout cookies last year, you had plenty of company. Nearly 1.5 million boxes were sold in Baltimore City and the five surrounding counties.
President Barack Obama on Friday took aim at his government's own messy bureaucracy, prodding Congress to give him greater power to merge agencies and promising he would start by collapsing six major economic departments into one. Pressing Republicans on one of their own political issues, Obama said it was time for an "effective, lean government."
Maryland's slot machine commission voted 6-0 on Friday to reject a proposal to bring slot machines to western Maryland's Rocky Gap State Park.
Several students are sickened by a potentially serious but common disease inside a Baltimore City elementary school. Now, parents and school leaders are on alert.
Federal prosecutors say a former National Guardsman has been sentenced to five years in prison for possessing child pornography.
Baltimore's housing authority is fighting the seizure of its property to pay a $2.6 million lead paint judgment.
Washington's mayor and the governors of Maryland and Virginia say they're pleased with the safety improvements the Metro transit system has made over the past year.
The Baltimore Ravens are known for their stand out players but on the sidelines they stand out for another reason.
Out of the Chesapeake's many problems, add sexual imbalance. It's become a real possibility among the bay's blue crabs.
The Prince George's County Planning Board has given preliminary approval to plans for a new outlet center near a historic site.
A new ethics panel of seven state senators will consider posting Maryland lawmakers' financial disclosure statements online and establishing sanctions that could include fines for ethical transgressions, the panel's chairman said Friday during the group's first meeting.
The federal government says it's awarding a $191.6 million contract for design and construction of a new Social Security Administration data center in Urbana.
Baltimore Police has released surveillance footage, hoping to identify suspects in the homicide of 38 year-old Alexis Moore.
The Baltimore County Council has unanimously approved new zoning restrictions pertaining to smoke shops.
Morning showers, afternoon storms are in the forecast.
A 12-inch water main break has impacted five fire hydrants and services at several businesses in Cockeysville, Maryland.
Towson University is offering a tuition discount for out of state students, "expanding affordability and access to undergraduate students from across the region,"
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a minimum wage of $18 an hour for state contract employees at BWI airport.
While Ren Fest is a chance to dress up in creative costumes, organizers say one look is not welcome this year: Furries.
Maryland travelers looking to get away this Labor Day are facing heavy traffic, large airport crowds and higher gas prices.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
Founder and Baltimore vegan chef, Brittany Gilliam Fields, joins us to talk about their festival and their goal of only producing one bag of trash.
Maryland-based registered dietitian and Kids Eat in Color founder Jennifer Anderson joins us to discuss the release of her new book, Feed Them Well.
WJZ is live in Bolton Hill checking out the story behind Llamas’ Corner and how the café became a community-focused neighborhood space in Baltimore.
Kelsey Amato shares why raising awareness for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), a rare, progressive neuromuscular disease that affects an estimated 135,000 people in the United States, is so important and how you can participate in this year's fundraiser.
Miss Shirley's Cafe, Roland Park location will be participating in engAGE day by offering 60% OFF an individual meal for guests who are 60 years of age or older between 8 AM to 10 AM.
Travis Bazzana hit a three-run homer, Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens are set to start Jovaughn Gwyn at center in this weekend's opener at Indianapolis.
The Baltimore Orioles are offering complimentary tickets to fans in their "Bird Bath" section after the team promoted Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers as a guest splasher for Saturday's game, then changed plans.
The Baltimore Orioles took advantage of Cleveland's wildness on the mound, beating the Guardians 6-4 to snap a six-game losing streak.
Aroldis Chapman notched his 400th career save, Eli White hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox capped a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
Community members in Frederick, Maryland say there is a new level of fear after witnessing last week's clash between protesters and ICE agents.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a redistricting ballot question should appear before voters on the November ballot, reversing a lower court decision that had blocked the question.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Two new rabies cases have been identified in Anne Arundel County, one in a raccoon and the other in a bat.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Morning showers, afternoon storms are in the forecast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Heat rises, followed by storm chances in Maryland this week
Hotter weather builds in Maryland on Wednesday
Behind the rain, cooler weather will return to the state.
CBP officers seize illegally imported falcata plywood at BWI airport
Annapolis looking to improve parking after public complaints
Minor earthquake reported in Cecil County
Baltimore County Council approves smoke shop restrictions
Police seek suspects seen in video following deadly shooting of 38-year-old woman