4 minors charged with arson in Maryland vacant apartment fire
Four minors are facing arson charges in connection with a fire at a vacant apartment in Cumberland, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal's Office.
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Four minors are facing arson charges in connection with a fire at a vacant apartment in Cumberland, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal's Office.
A 38-year-old inmate was found dead in a Maryland prison in Allegany County, according to state police.
Three members of the cultlike Zizians group will be tried together in Maryland on charges of trespassing and gun and drug possession.
Maryland allocated $459,375 from its new Disaster Recovery Fund to support Allegany County after severe flooding in May.
Maryland requested that FEMA conduct a damage assessment after flooding in western Maryland in mid-May.
A Maryland man was sentenced to 45 days in jail for illegally dumping over 250,000 tires in Allegany County, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown.
Elected officials and first responders from across the state gathered at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens on Friday for Fallen Heroes Day, honoring the 15 police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and other medical personnel who died in 2021 and 2022.
Allegany, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard and Washington counties, as well as Baltimore City, could see rain and heavy wind gusts.
The Maryland Department of Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations at Maryland's six casinos this month, Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday.
An area of low pressure will dive into the mid-Atlantic overnight bringing the chance for sprinkles or flurries and snow showers to the northern portion of Maryland.
The Maryland Board of Public Works signed off Wednesday on more than $3.7 million in funding for projects to upgrade two Allegany County water treatment plants and a sustainable energy project in Caroline County.
Maryland State Police are investigating after a couple was found dead inside their Allegany County home.
A group of Republicans out in Western Maryland want out of our state. They've written letters to West Virginia leaders asking them to adopt their counties, calling the arrangement mutually beneficial.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said he would welcome three counties in Western Maryland after state legislators from those jurisdictions sent letters asking to become part of the state.
Five Republican lawmakers from Maryland's three westernmost counties have sent letters to West Virginia legislative leaders asking if the state would consider adding their jurisdictions.
The department said motorists traveling in western Maryland should also watch for bears crossing roads in search of food.
Newly released charging documents show that just one day before the murders, Burnham told his mother he was upset his brother Brian, a pharmacist, was administering COVID vaccines.
Jeffrey Burnham, the Cumberland man charged with killing his brother, sister-in-law and an elderly family friend, allegedly wanted to confront his brother Brian Robinette, a pharmacist, because he believed the government is "poisoning people with COVID vaccines."
Officials are investigating after a Frostburg woman was killed in an apartment fire Tuesday afternoon.
Jeffrey Burnham, the Allegany County man suspected of killing three people including his brother and sister-in-law, will be extradited to Maryland to face charges, a West Virginia judge ruled Tuesday.
A GoFundMe has been set up for the children of Brian and Kelly Robinette, the Howard County couple killed in last week's double homicide in Ellicott City.
A Maryland man wanted in the murders of his brother, sister-in-law and third person was arrested Friday in West Virginia, authorities said.
Jeffrey Burnham, 46, of Cumberland, Maryland, is suspected of killing his brother, sister-in-law and a third person this week. WJZ has pieced together a timeline chronicling the killings and Burnham's subsequent arrest.
Jeffrey Burnham, the Maryland man wanted in the murders of his brother, sister-in-law and a third person, was arrested Friday in West Virginia, authorities said.
Sunflower enthusiasts who don't mind driving to western Maryland can see the large yellow flowers sooner than 60 days from now in Jarrettsville.
With humidity factored in, it will feel hotter than 105 degrees.
Organizations like Aziza Pe&ce in Baltimore are working year-round to provide safe spaces where young girls can find support, build community, and thrive.
Two young children in Maryland drowned in separate private pools over the weekend as summer temperatures heated up, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Maryland is taking several steps to address food insecurity among low-income families and children.
Baltimore will be impacted by extreme heat this week as a climate phenomenon known as a heat dome moves over parts of the East Coast.
Wednesday through Saturday are First Alert Weather Days, due to expected impacts from extreme heat.
Two young children in Maryland drowned in separate private pools over the weekend as summer temperatures heated up, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department.
Maryland is taking several steps to address food insecurity among low-income families and children.
Three protesters are suing Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), claiming the company instigated their "unlawful arrest" with false information during a 2023 gas infrastructure project.
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.
WJZ-TV's Kaicey Baylor meets Joey, a yellow-footed tortoise at the National Aquarium, as he is introduced to students to promote conservation efforts.
Roland Park Place health and wellness program manager, Angie Gentile, explains what people can do to support lifelong cognitive wellness.
Live Baltimore’s Meghan McCorkell joins us in studio to talk about Charles Village, one of Baltimore’s 279 unique neighborhoods.
Dr. Andrew Usoro, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Kaiser Permanente, joins us to discuss why adults are seeking joint replacement at younger ages and the minimally invasive options that address joint problems.
Stephanie Douglas speaks with Tiny Easel founder and creator, Jennifer Nolley, about the company bringing conveniently packaged art projects to kids of all ages.
Luis García Jr. homered twice and drove in five runs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Daylen Lile hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, Luis García Jr. homered as part of a four-hit day and the Washington Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Saturday night.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt underwent facet bone spur removal on his back and could rejoin the team later in the year.
The Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
The Orioles fell to 4-4 on a nine-game, three-city trip that ends against the Angels on Wednesday afternoon.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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.
Maryland will experience intense heat starting Wednesday and lasting through the Fourth of July.
Baltimore will be impacted by extreme heat this week as a climate phenomenon known as a heat dome moves over parts of the East Coast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna describes how heat will build slowly through Tuesday and continue through the holiday weekend.
Maryland will experience extreme heat this week after comfortable weather to start the week.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, was struck by lightning during summer storms.
Window to find survivors narrows after earthquakes in Venezuela
Former WJZ reporter and educator Stan Saunders has died at age 72.
Maryland will experience intense heat starting Wednesday and lasting through the Fourth of July.
President Trump said his patience with Iran could wear out as peace talks continue.