Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch Dies At 72
Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch has died. The state's longest-serving House speaker in history was 72.
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Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch has died. The state's longest-serving House speaker in history was 72.
The Maryland General Assembly's annual 90-day session ends Monday at midnight. Here's a look at some of the measures that have been passed to Gov. Larry Hogan's desk so far:
The Maryland House of Delegates has advanced a measure to increase Maryland's use of renewable energy.
Advocates are asking for votes on a bill that provides protections for pregnant women against violence.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has vetoed a bill that would establish five permanent oyster sanctuaries under state law.
The Maryland General Assembly has passed a measure to require rape kits to be tested.
Police in Annapolis are looking for a missing 16-year-old girl.
A member of Governor Hogan's advisory board is caught up in the nation-wide college acceptance scandal.
Anne Arundel County police are investigating a shooting at a local pub in Pasadena in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Detectives were patrolling the Brooklyn Park area at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday when they saw an Acura TSX with a driver not wearing a seat belt.
A judge will allow a man charged with killing five people at a Maryland newspaper office more time to consider an insanity plea.
Legislation to reform the University of Maryland Medical System Board of Directors passed in the House of Delegates on Wednesday afternoon.
24-year-old Coron Demon Johnson, aka "Savage" pleaded guilty on April 2, to distribution of heroin.
A female yellow lab mix named Taffy was last seen Monday after her owner got into a car accident in Edgewater.
A Maryland man accused of abusing a pelican has returned to the Florida Keys to face charges.
Firefighters responded to a 911 call from a neighbor at around 2:50 p.m. reporting the back of the home was on fire.
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a CVS in Crofton early Tuesday morning.
Police are looking for two unidentified teen boys who knocked a teen cyclist off his bike and stole his property.
Many flights at BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport continue to be delayed Monday after technical issues were reported at airports across the country.
Police in Anne Arundel County are investigating an armed robbery at Dietrich's Liquors.
The police chief at the U.S. Naval Academy is under investigation following a complaint about sexual harassment.
A plane that left BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport Friday morning had to make an emergency landing at Dulles International Airport.
Elected Maryland officials reacted to Mayor Catherine Pugh's business dealings with the University of Maryland Medical System, a day after she delivered a statement surrounding the controversy.
Anne Arundel County's Board of Education is considering a change to its policy that would eliminate class ranks -- including valedictorian and salutatorian.
A Maryland victim of the mass shooting at a 2017 Las Vegas music festival is recovering from another surgery.
The first of several community meetings through the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement took place in West Baltimore to discuss a new Violence Prevention Plan (VPP).
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into Maryland's Department of Education and three public School districts, claiming that boys are joining girls athletic teams and accessing girls facilities.
A Maryland mother testified during the trial for a father accused of shooting and killing his 4-year-old son in 2024.
An Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge temporarily halted the school system's Phase 2 redistricting plan for Crofton schools.
Multiple electric vehicles caught fire at a Tesla dealership in Owings Mills on Wednesday evening, according to Baltimore County Fire officials.
A Maryland mother testified during the trial for a father accused of shooting and killing his 4-year-old son in 2024.
Spotty storms are expected on Thursday, followed by a greater chance of rain and thunder on Friday.
The first of several community meetings through the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement took place in West Baltimore to discuss a new Violence Prevention Plan (VPP).
Here are the election results for Maryland's 2026 primary.
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into Maryland's Department of Education and three public School districts, claiming that boys are joining girls athletic teams and accessing girls facilities.
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.
Orioles chief marketing officer Mark Fine joins WJZ-TV in studio to talk about upcoming events and giveaways including Pride Night, featuring free transportation from DC and a jersey for the first 15,000 fans.
University of Maryland researchers Dr. Grace Hummell and Logan Owens discuss what ticks to look out for, how to protect yourself outside and what to do if you get bitten.
WJZ-TV's Kaicey Baylor reports from a ship entering the Baltimore harbor for Sail250 after spending the night onboard with the crew.
WJZ’s Stephanie Douglas joins us with the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore to check out their summer J Camps.
Warm temperatures are projected this week in Maryland with Friday evening and Saturday bringing rain and storms.
The Orioles fell to 4-4 on a nine-game, three-city trip that ends against the Angels on Wednesday afternoon.
The Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games Monday night with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Colton Cowser tied his career-high with four RBIs, Pete Alonso added a three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1 on Sunday.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
Rodolfo Durán homered and drove in three runs, Fernando Tatis Jr. had two RBIs and the San Diego Padres beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Sunday.
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.
A mixture of sun and clouds is in the forecast for Maryland Thursday before wet weather returns.
Spotty showers will return to Maryland on Thursday after pleasant Wednesday weather.
Maryland sees temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s with few clouds and a light breeze.
Warm temperatures are projected this week in Maryland with Friday evening and Saturday bringing rain and storms.
Spotty storms are expected on Thursday, followed by a greater chance of rain and thunder on Friday.
A mixture of sun and clouds is in the forecast for Maryland Thursday before wet weather returns.
The Baltimore City Council approved a $4.9 billion spending plan for 2027.
Baltimore neighbors weighed in on the city’s 5-year crime prevention plan.
The postmaster general pointed to Maryland in denfending a proposal not to deliver some mail-in ballots.
A federal judge blocked President Trump's order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration.