Maryland Man Sentenced For Murder-For-Hire Plot & Extortion
A Maryland man was sentenced to 12 years in prison Thursday for his role in a plot to kill a restaurant owner and his partner over an unpaid debt, a federal prosecutor said.
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A Maryland man was sentenced to 12 years in prison Thursday for his role in a plot to kill a restaurant owner and his partner over an unpaid debt, a federal prosecutor said.
Let's face it, winter made a big comeback in 2022 so far, and will probably stick around a while!
Before getting behind the wheel, try to delay your commute to give road crews time to salt the roads.
Omicron is ravaging Maryland, with the state recording another record-high positivity rate that is just shy of 30%.
The department said due to high demand, lines at testing sites may be closed early to allow everyone waiting to be tested by the scheduled closing time.
Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Friday morning through Saturday morning, when temperatures could dip into the teens.
Police spent Thursday morning trying to ascertain who drove two different vans into a gas station and a discount store in a failed attempt to steal their ATMs.
Hundreds of motorists were stranded all night Monday in snow and freezing temperatures along an impassable stretch of the road south of the nation's capital after a winter storm.
This storm will be a quick mover, but will still cause problems with your Friday morning commute and school plans.
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With students set to return to the classroom, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on Wednesday said the city will give 100,000 tests and 80,000 masks to Baltimore City Public Schools.
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Despite the rising case numbers, Mayor Scott is demanding schools stay open for in-person learning—and will provide city schools with 100,000 rapid tests and 80,000 N95 masks.
Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death early Wednesday of a man in Northwest Baltimore.
Baltimore firefighters had their hands full early Wednesday after a four-alarm fire erupted at a building in the Charles North neighborhood.
The department opened two new testing sites Friday to keep up with an increased demand for testing amid a surge in new infections.
Maryland is under a new 30-day state of emergency as hospitals struggle with more than 3,000 patients right now, a record number.
"Every time there's a need, we step up and meet it," Dr. Scalea told WJZ.
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The state is now reporting a record-shattering 3,057 COVID-19 hospitalizations.
With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, the Baltimore City Health Department on Tuesday suspended all in-person activities at city-run senior centers to curb transmission.
The shortage extends beyond teachers. This includes substitutes, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and administrators.
Both elevators at the Mondawmin Metro SubwayLink Station will be replaced over the next year, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration said Tuesday.
The FAA issued a ground stop at BWI and other airports in the DC region on Friday.
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A Maryland college student is sharing his story after a traumatic crash that nearly cost him his life.
Travelers flying out of BWI Airport in Maryland can expect to see long security lines, especially during the morning hours, as a partial government shutdown continues to halt paychecks for TSA workers.
Chilly weather continues through the first-half of the weekend.
The FAA issued a ground stop at BWI and other airports in the DC region on Friday.
A professional cornhole player with an inspirational story as a quadruple amputee will be moved from a Virginia jail to face charges in Maryland, where he is accused of fatally shooting a front-seat passenger in a car he was driving during an argument.
A Maryland college student is sharing his story after a traumatic crash that nearly cost him his life.
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The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
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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.
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Trevor Rogers pitched seven shutout innings and Colton Cowser and Blaze Alexander had seventh-inning RBIs to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on opening day Thursday.
Fans flocked to Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, March 26, under sunny skies, to watch their beloved Orioles open the 2026 season against the Minnesota Twins.
Each year, thousands of Baltimore Orioles fans flock to bars along Washington Boulevard, turning the street into a full-blown block party for opening day.
When Oriole Park at Camden Yards was constructed in Baltimore in the early 1990s, the plan was for it to have an old-time ballpark feel.
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President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
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The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
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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.
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After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
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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.
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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.
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Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 3/27/2026
Chilly weather continues through the first-half of the weekend.
Chance of rain to end the week in Maryland
Colder weekend with rain chances this weekend in Maryland
Cooler temps, rain chances heading into Maryland's weekend
Travelers flying out of BWI Airport in Maryland can expect to see long security lines, especially during the morning hours, as a partial government shutdown continues to halt paychecks for TSA workers.
A Maryland college student is sharing his story after a traumatic crash that nearly cost him his life.
On this episode of Purple Playbook, two-time Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith and WJZ sports director Alex Glaze break down Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s record-setting contract and what it could mean for Zay Flowers and the Baltimore Ravens moving forward. #Ravens #NFLNews #RavensFlock #ZayFlowers
The Baltimore woman who confessed to harboring her 9-year-old nephew, who was missing for six months, remains in jail following a Friday court appearance.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 3/27/2026