1 In 4 Christmas Tree Fires Happen Because It's Too Close To A Heat Source, Officials Say
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Did you know that one in four Christmas tree fires start because the tree is too close to a heat source?
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the start of the second half of the muzzleloader deer hunting season on December 21.
The Baltimore County Police Department has released surveillance video of an armed robbery at a convenience store in Lutherville-Timonium in September.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces the beginning of the state's migratory Atlantic Population Canada goose hunting season on December 20.
Police in Baltimore County charged a 20-year-old man in an alleged road rage incident that led to a stabbing.
Seventy-five area kids took part in the second-annual "Shrimp and Gifts" event thanks to Jimmy's Famous Seafood, the Ed Reed Foundation and WJZ.
Roads could be slippery as freezing rain falls in northern Maryland Monday evening into Monday night.
Ravens safety Anthony Levine stepped in for Santa Claus Monday, distributing 20 bikes to students in Cockeysville.
Baltimore is getting more than $4.5 million in federal funding to try to help drive down crime, the city's congressional delegation announced Monday.
Police in Baltimore County are searching for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that left a 14-year-old critically injured.
Maryland State troopers were busy over the weekend conducting traffic stops and arrested at least 51 impaired drivers around the state.
Baltimore County police are doubling down on security in and around the area's kosher markets in the wake of a shooting in Jersey City, New Jersey, that left six people, including two suspects, dead.
A 49-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a stabbing in Gwynn Oak Saturday afternoon, Baltimore County police said.
A 26-year-old was injured in a shooting in Parkville Saturday evening, Baltimore County police said.
One person was taken to a hospital after a gas leak led to exposure to carbon monoxide at a Baltimore County senior living facility Sunday morning, police said.
An 18-year-old man died overnight after he was found suffering trauma to the body, Baltimore County Police said Sunday.
Baltimore County police are responding to a report of a stabbing in Woodlawn.
The mother of a four-year-old girl who was dragged when her backpack became stuck while she was getting off a school bus said her daughter was harmed more than initial reports indicated.
A Baltimore County family has dealt with everything life has thrown at them. After seeing their story on WJZ, a local woman decided she needed to do something to get them what they needed most.
A 29-year-old Baltimore was charged in the September killing of Melissa West in Dundalk.
Baltimore County police have identified the man found by workers at the County recycling center in Cockeysville on Tuesday.
The State Highway Administration is hoping to make driving a little easier for everyone through a partnership with Waze.
Maryland would invest $130 million more for pre-K and other education priorities, under a plan announced Friday by Gov. Larry Hogan.
The House passed a bill in memory of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings on prescription drug price regulation.
The Towson Target has reopened after being evacuated earlier Thursday night due to a bomb threat, police said.
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