Mayor touts Baltimore as a changed city despite Trump's criticisms
Since 2019, when Baltimore's murder rate hit an all-time high, something has changed, and data points to the city showing major improvement.
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Since 2019, when Baltimore's murder rate hit an all-time high, something has changed, and data points to the city showing major improvement.
Nearly a year after the deadly double shooting near The Mall in Columbia, a 19-year-old man has been found guilty on a slew of charges.
A Maryland woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison in connection with a crash on I-695 in Baltimore County that left six people dead in 2023, according to court officials.
A 40-year-old was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a 19-year-old dead in Sparrows Point, according to Baltimore County police.
A man is dead and two others have been injured following a triple shooting in West Baltimore on Saturday.
Two additional arrests have been made in connection with a triple murder and house fire that occurred last year in Washington County.
A warrant has been issued for professional boxer Gervonta "Tank" Davis following an alleged domestic violence incident that took place in October.
The sister of a man shot and killed last month by Baltimore County police is calling for more training for officers and reacting to the body-worn camera video released in the case.
Pennsylvania authorities believe they have caught a grave robber responsible for stealing more than 100 sets of human remains.
Three people were killed, and at least five more were injured after at least five shootings this weekend in Baltimore, according to police.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
Nine people were indicted after a drug trafficking organization that imported and distributed cocaine between Maryland and Texas was dismantled, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Three people were killed, and at least seven others were injured after shootings during a violent weekend in Baltimore.
Police arrested former "Real Housewives of the Potomac" star Mia Fields-Thornton on a theft charge at the Atlanta airport.
A 13-year-old boy is stable after he was shot multiple times Sunday evening in West Baltimore, according to police.
A 24-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl were injured in a double shooting in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood, according to police.
Police are searching for two suspects after an explosion in a Harvard building in Boston.
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work.
A 16-year-old remains in the hospital while police continue to investigate a shooting that stemmed from a fight at a party in Baltimore County over the weekend.
Baltimore County police responded to a shooting and barricade incident in Dundalk Wednesday night.
A 16-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was shot while in a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Southwest Baltimore, according to police.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers are urging a judge to bar federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A man was arrested in New York on Wednesday after the Harford County Sheriff said he led deputies on a chase on I-95, injuring a lieutenant as he was trying to deploy stop sticks. Juan Yahir Quiroz Manzueta, 21, of Yonkers, New York, was charged with attempted murder and assaulting a law enforcement officer.
Victor Martinez-Hernandez was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2023 murder of Maryland mother Rachel Morin.
President Trump said that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government has taken control of the D.C. police.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 2/28/2026
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.
Samaritan’s Feet and CIAA in partnership with Baltimore City Public Schools, is distributing pairs of shoes to students at Hilton Elementary School.
Day cares, salons, restaurants, and other community-based businesses can sign up to host a Baltimore City YouthWorker this summer. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026.
The Baltimore County Police Department Community Partnership Academy invites residents to step inside, ask questions, and learn how community policing works in real life.
Baltimore’s Station North Arts District announces the first floor gallery at Area 405, one of the city’s most vital creative hubs, will be named The Dr. Leslie King Hammond Gallery, after the Baltimore art historian and educator.
WJZ talked to Lance Moore, owner of Baltimore’s Heavy Paper Company, to talk about sourcing wood from Camp Small.
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo left a game Thursday because of right side abdominal discomfort after the catcher made a sweeping tag for an out at the plate.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
Music performers Nelly and Vanilla Ice will be headlining the Birdland Summer Music Series following two Baltimore Orioles games this season at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue was also keeping him off the field.
Declan Doyle's relationship with Lamar Jackson began during an interview for the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator position.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
President Trump said that "heavy and pinpoint bombing" of Iran would "continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary."
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.
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.
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.
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 2/28/2026
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WJZ-TV meteorologist Cutter Martin has your latest weather forecast.
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After a beautiful and warm Saturday in the 60s - Temperatures drop back into the 40s on Sunday
Greg Padgett has your Saturday evening forecast | 2/28/2026
Protesters and political leaders across Maryland are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran. WJZ-TV's Kaicey Baylor reports.
Iran state media confirms their supreme leader was killed in joint United States-Israeli airstrikes and warns it will respond with more strikes of its own. Willie James Inman and Kaicey Baylor report for WJZ-TV.
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