Bill Seeks To Prohibit Using DNA Databases To Solve Crime
A Maryland legislator proposed a law that would prohibit use of a familial DNA database for the purpose of crime-solving.
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A Maryland legislator proposed a law that would prohibit use of a familial DNA database for the purpose of crime-solving.
Some areas of Maryland has already seen a significant amount of snow.
State officials are asking that motorists stay off Maryland roadways while crews try to clear the snow from roads.
A woman is in critical condition following a serious car crash in Anne Arundel County.
Anne Arundel County will stop having law enforcement officers ask sexual assault victims to waive their rights to an investigation.
The high court on Tuesday denied Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh's appeal without comment, letting a lower court ruling against the law stand.
The treasurer serves as one of three members of the Board of Public Works, a panel that approves state contracts.
The teen who allegedly opened fire at the Arundel Mills Mall is now in custody, police say.
Governor Larry Hogan remains widely popular despite being a republican in a overwhelmingly democratic state.
A growing number of black women in Maryland are leaving traditional churches for witchcraft. It's a trend that's more than spells and rituals.
"You just saw a bunch of people running, they were scared," Angela Kelly, a visitor at the mall, said. "They had tried to scurry away, so you knew something had really happened."
Students from all over Maryland hit Annapolis by storm Monday to fight for laws to protect the environment.
An anonymous donor has given $5,000 for college scholarships from the Annapolis Police Department in honor of the five people killed at the Capital Gazette last year.
Anne Arundel County Police are on scene at the Arundel Mills Mall for reports of a shooting.
Police are asking for help locating a missing 16-year-old girl.
Police are investigating after reports of a shooting in Lothian.
The family of Wendi Winters, one of five people killed in the Capital Gazette newsroom shooting, hosted a blood drive to keep her memory alive.
An investigation showed that 36-year-old Paul Pinkston, the driver of a 2006 Toyota Scion traveling eastbound on MD 100, lost control and struck a guardrail on the right shoulder.
The 83-year-old was flown to the Johns Hopkins Burn Center where she later died.
Charged with first, and second-degree murder, 25-year-old Brent Faulkner has an extensive history of violence involving his mother, including an incident when he tried to poison her.
Investigators determined the car was intentionally set on fire Friday morning after reaching the scene to the car in the driveway.
Retired radio talk show host Diane Rehm is scheduled to testify in favor of a measure in Maryland that would allow the terminally ill to end their lives with the help of a doctor.
The General Assembly is considering incentives proposed by the governor to encourage drivers to go electric.
Police are investigating a suspicious death in the 5200 block of Wasena Ave in the Brooklyn Park area.
After months of investigation, detectives have made an arrest in the July 2018 killing of Dantae Nashuan Simmons, a 23-year-old from Glen Burnie, Md.
Howard County families weighed in on the public schools' proposed FY2027 budget for the first time on Thursday, with many feeling it's not on the same page as the school district's needs.
The Port of Baltimore set a record for cargo ships and containers last year as it continues to recover from the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, according to state leaders.
The cold temperatures have proven to be challenging as crews work to remove packed ice and snow from roads and sidewalks across the state.
The Consent Decree Monitoring Team and a federal judge found the department is in full compliance with its technology, and recruitment and retention sections.
Jesse Minter has the job, and with it the task of replacing John Harbaugh at the helm of a team that was considered a Super Bowl favorite just a few months ago.
A security worker was arrested for allegedly killing a fellow security worker at a Northrop Grumman facility in Maryland.
Extremely cold weather will continue in Maryland through Sunday. Snow may brush the beaches over the weekend.
Several Maryland schools will operate virtually, and others will remain closed on Friday, Jan. 30, as dangerously cold weather continues to impact the state.
Jesse Minter, who spent the past two seasons as a defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, was introduced on Thursday as the Ravens' fourth head coach in team history.
The A.V. Sandusky uses its weight and reinforced steel hull to ride up on the ice, then crush it below and break apart the thick, frozen slabs.
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.
Marty Bass visits Baltimore Coffee and Tea to talk about the popularity of matcha.
WJZ visits the new THB location in Harford County.
WJZ caught up with owner Tony Scotto at the grand opening for THB Bagelry & Deli's first Harford County location.
The Baltimore Body Shop is sharing tips for car repairs after winter weather.
WJZ tours the Ashley Addiction Treatment center in Maryland.
Jesse Minter has the job, and with it the task of replacing John Harbaugh at the helm of a team that was considered a Super Bowl favorite just a few months ago.
The Cleveland Browns hired former Baltimore Ravens Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken to be the team's head coach.
The Anne Arundel County native and guard with the Memphis Grizzlies will play in the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Challenge, which includes the league's best first and second-year players, along with stars from the NBA's G League.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
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.
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.
Frigid cold temperatures ramp up through Maryland's weekend
Brutal cold continues in Maryland this week
Brutally cold temperatures stick through the weekend in Maryland
A long stretch of dangerously cold weather continues in Maryland Thursday as a snow storm is expected to impact beaches along the coast this weekend.
Brutally cold weather and periods of gusty winds in Maryland have prompted a string of Alert Days.
Frigid cold temperatures ramp up through Maryland's weekend
Howard County school community debates superintendent's proposed budget
New details reveal what led to deadly shooting at Maryland's Northrop Grumman
Sidewalks, bus stops continue to be packed with snow, ice in Baltimore
Brutal cold continues in Maryland this week