Mega Millions $970 Million Jackpot Becomes Largest In History
The estimated jackpot for the October 19 Mega Millions drawing has just been raised to $970 million to become the largest jackpot in Mega Millions History.
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The estimated jackpot for the October 19 Mega Millions drawing has just been raised to $970 million to become the largest jackpot in Mega Millions History.
The concept was spearheaded by Chris Schafer, a fashion designer, giving men who have fallen on hard times an opportunity to land on their feet with a recycled suit for job interviews and a one on one experience with their own stylist.
According to the mayor, the City has prevented homelessness or moved out of homelessness for 2,000 people and reduced the length of time people spend homeless by 30 percent over the last two years.
The lives turned upside down by Hurricane Michael also include pets, and a number of animals displaced by Mother Nature have been moved here to Maryland.
Caprio was killed in the line of duty while investigating a call for suspicious activity in a Perry Hall neighborhood in May 2018.
A non-profit program in Baltimore offers residents a chance to volunteer and help students improve their reading and writing skills.
Seven firefighters and two others have been taken to local hospitals after being injured during a fire believed to be caused by a gas explosion.
A settlement has been reached between the Baltimore City Police Department, The City Law Department, and members of Baltimore Bloc related to a protest held during the 2016 Artscape event.
A man has been hospitalized and is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times on Wednesday in Southwest Baltimore.
City leaders said a drug war is raging on city streets with a dozen shootings in less than 48 hours.
After a string of shootings on Tuesday, three of which were fatal, the trend seemed to continue into the early morning hours of Wednesday in West Baltimore left one man dead and another injured.
National Bohemian beer is making a $10,000 donation to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation as a part of its "Tabs for Crabs" fundraiser.
The Fraternal Order of Police for the Baltimore Police Department is "disappointed" in the portrayal of officers during a Saturday Night Live skit.
A Hagerstown man says his mother packed his bag after a collapsible rifle was found in his carry-on bag at BWI.
City fire crews responded to a two alarm fire around midnight in West Baltimore.
A violent day in Baltimore Tuesday as three people were fatally wounded, 11 total people shot.
The founder of the Ohio company that operates the privately-funded plane came to Baltimore to make his case Tuesday night.
Wednesday, Baltimore area McDonald's will donate 25 percent of their proceeds for what's called "A Day of Change".
One of the two men who tried to rob undercover ATF special agents in west Baltimore pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
A 24-year-old man who authorities say is responsible for nine fatal overdoses, and 18 other overdoses, has been sentenced.
Those of us still struggling to figure out a good Halloween costume might have caught a lucky break thanks to The National Park Service.
The Baltimore Running Festival is this weekend and those who live in Baltimore City know that it means the city is basically shut down for most of Saturday.
The Mega Millions jackpot reached a new all-time high of $667 Million on Tuesday.
Police are investigating two overnight shootings on the same block in Baltimore.
Several Howard County nonprofits say a proposed council bill would hurt the work they do in the community.
A Baltimore County man was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison for the 2022 murder of a McDonald's worker who was shot and killed at the drive-thru window.
The son of a Baltimore State's Attorney official is accused of raping two teenage girls and fathering a child with one of them.
Coastal flooding is expected during high tide in low-lying areas of Anne Arundel County, including City Dock in Annapolis.
A former assistant superintendent for Worcester County Public Schools pleaded guilty to a felony theft scheme involving more than $100,000 in personal Amazon purchases.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a standardized review process for data centers, as well as creating a Maryland Data Center Task Force and Data Center Dashboard.
Thousands of Ravens fans in Brazil are expected to be in Rio to cheer on their team, including members of "Ravens Brasil," the team's official fan organization in the South American country.
The son of a Baltimore State's Attorney official is accused of raping two teenage girls and fathering a child with one of them.
In court, John S. Morgan spoke directly to his victims, apologizing for what he called "stupid behavior."
Below normal temperatures leading into the weekend
After the Silver Diner filed a lawsuit to keep its restaurant open at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), supporters have organized a grassroots campaign with the same goal.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a standardized review process for data centers, as well as creating a Maryland Data Center Task Force and Data Center Dashboard.
Columbia, Maryland has been ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for women due to its favorable conditions for good job prospects and positive health outcomes, according to a new survey released by the financial website WalletHub.
A Maryland State Police intern found himself on an incredible, unexpected assignment this week as he helped rescue an injured bald eagle.
A Maryland county has been ranked as the No. 2 place in the United States to visit during fall, according to a list compiled by USA Today.
WJZ is live at the a 21-acre sunflower field, talking to some volunteers about the mission behind the sunflower fund, which helps folks in the community and beyond who are in need.
Dr. Schroeder Cherry joins us to talk about the exhibition: Made in America/ Inspired by Africa and the guild behind the quilts on display.
Johns Hopkins OB-GYN Dr. Wen Shen and Perry Academy founder Laura Okafor join us in studio to discuss Perimenopause Awareness Month and the importance of accurately diagnosing this change in women.
Julia John and Esther "Mama Kiki" Armstrong join us in studio to share what participants can expect at this year's festival.
September is Workforce Development Month, NCIA’s Vocational Training Center is providing no-cost training and certification to new job seekers.
Tuesday night's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays was postponed because of bad weather. The teams are scheduled to play a split doubleheader Wednesday as they try to avoid elimination from the American League playoff race.
Pete Alonso homered twice, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning that lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
Baltimore's 24-17 loss to New Orleans on Sunday was the type of defeat that helped cost John Harbaugh his job after a long tenure with the Ravens.
The field at Maracana Stadium has been hit by unusually heavy rainfall over the past six weeks, but the NFL's field director expressed confidence it will be in good shape Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys play the league's first game in Rio de Janeiro.
This season, Ravens wide receiver Tez Walker will join WJZ's Alex Glaze and Rick Ritter, along with two-time Super Bowl champion and former Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Despite Judge Pamela White's decision to restore computer access to Baltimore's inspector general and order the city to respond to her subpoenas, the battle is not yet over.
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, saying she will order the city to grant Cumming access to its computer systems.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
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.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
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.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
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.
Below normal temperatures leading into the weekend
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Rain continues into Wednesday before drier conditions in Maryland
Drier, still cool weather in Maryland for rest of the week
Rain will begin to taper Wednesday morning
Moore signed an executive order establishing a standardized review process for data centers, as well as creating a Maryland Data Center Task Force and Data Center Dashboard.
WJZ is live at the a 21-acre sunflower field, talking to some volunteers about the mission behind the sunflower fund, which helps folks in the community and beyond who are in need.
Dr. Schroeder Cherry joins us to talk about the exhibition: Made in America/ Inspired by Africa and the guild behind the quilts on display.
Johns Hopkins OB-GYN Dr. Wen Shen and Perry Academy founder Laura Okafor join us in studio to discuss Perimenopause Awareness Month and the importance of accurately diagnosing this change in women.
Julia John and Esther "Mama Kiki" Armstrong join us in studio to share what participants can expect at this year's festival.