DEA Agent Shot At While Doing Surveillance In West Baltimore
A DEA agent was shot at Wednesday night in West Baltimore, authorities confirmed.
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Baltimore-Based Physician Assistant Banned From Prescribing Opioids Under Federal Consent Decree
Elizabeth J. Allen, a Baltimore-based physician's assistant, is banned from prescribing opioids and controlled substances under a federal consent decree, the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday.
Annapolis Police Partner With DEA For National Drug Take Back Day
For National Drug Take-Back Day, a Prescription Drug Take-Back event will be held at the Annapolis Police Department on Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Need To Dispose Of Unwanted Prescriptions? DEA Hosting Prescription Drug Take-Back Event On Oct. 13
In honor of National Drug Take-Back Day, a Prescription Drug Take-Back event will be held before the Ravens game event on Sunday.
DEA Cracking Down On Opioid Crisis In Maryland
Maryland's opioid crisis is setting off alarms throughout the state, and now the Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a call to action.
DEA Releases Photos Of Pharmacy Looters
The Drug Enforcement Administration released a third round of photographs today in an effort to round up the looters who stole prescription drugs from city pharmacies.
D.C. Joins National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Officials in Washington are participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration's "National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day."
Third Suspect Accused In Running Lutherville Pill Mill Turns Herself In
A Lutherville clinic is accused of selling powerful painkillers and narcotics without legal prescriptions. Now, a third suspect has turned herself in to Baltimore County police.
14 People Charged In Baltimore City Murder And Drug Conspiracy
Murders, multiple shootings and now mass arrests. It's one of the largest roundups of suspects in recent Baltimore history.
Attorneys For 2 Accused Of Running Lutherville Pill Mill Say Clients To Plead 'Not Guilty'
Authorities say powerful painkillers and narcotics were being sold without legal prescriptions at the so-called "pill mill" being operated in Baltimore County. Now, a judge sets bail for two of the men involved.
2 Arrested At Lutherville Pain Clinic Charged With Conspiracy To Distribute Narcotics
Baltimore County police and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have arrested two suspects after a raid and charged them with conspiracy to distribute narcotics.
Md., Del. Urge Safe Disposal Of Old Medications
Maryland and Delaware officials are urging residents to safely dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs.
DEA Program Takes Back Unused Prescription Drugs
They're legal, but police say there's widespread abuse of prescription drugs nationwide. But this weekend, DEA agents are offering a easy way to turn in unused medication.
8 Charged With Smuggling Heroin From Ghana To Va.
Federal authorities said Thursday they have taken down an international drug trafficking ring based in Ghana that used couriers flying through Dulles International Airport to smuggle large amounts of heroin up and down the East Coast.
3 From Md. Allegedly Created Alibi That Was A Lie
Prosecutors say three Maryland residents have been charged with lying to a grand jury to create an alibi for a family member.
Feds, Locals To Take Back Old Prescription Drugs
The Drug Enforcement Administration wants to help people clean up their medicine cabinets.
Senators Pare Back Prescription Drug Abuse Plan
Maryland senators are seeking a limit on who would report to the state under a monitoring plan aimed at curbing prescription drug abuse.
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Loved ones mourn NyKayla Strawder, Baltimore teen killed in accidental shooting
Family and friends came together Friday to mourn 15-year-old NyKayla Strawder, who was shot and killed in Edmondson Village almost two weeks ago.
Jury begins deliberations in trial of Anthony Ford, man accused of killing 5-month-old daughter
Jury deliberations have started in the trial of Anthony Ford, the man accused of killing his 5-month-old daughter, Brailynn, in 2018.
Maryland adds 17K jobs in July, unemployment rate ticks below 4%, officials say
Maryland added 12,000 jobs last month and the state's unemployment rate dipped below 4%, the lowest it's been since the start of the pandemic, the Maryland Department of Labor said Friday.
Maryland Weather: Sunny & gorgeous Friday
We're looking at yet another lovely day here in central Maryland.
1 injured, 1 in custody in North Rose Street shooting
A 45-year-old man is under arrest in a Thursday night shooting in Baltimore that injured another man, authorities said.
REPLAY: Crews implode former C.P. Crane power plant in Bowleys Quarters
It was quite the spectacle Friday morning for Baltimore County residents who turned out to watch the implosion of the former C.P. Crane Power Generating Station in Bowleys Quarters.
Residential garage deemed total loss in Cecil County blaze
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a Friday morning fire in Cecil County.
Funeral scheduled this morning for NyKayla Strawder
A funeral will be held Friday morning for NyKayla Strawder, the 15-year-old Baltimore girl fatally shot on her Edmondson Village porch earlier this month.
Q&A: Maryland moms open up about kids returning to school
As children head back to school, we know it's a very busy time for parents. So WJZ's Linh Bui checked in with a couple Maryland moms to hear about their feelings and any concerns before school starts.
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Loved ones mourn NyKayla Strawder, Baltimore teen killed in accidental shooting
Family and friends came together Friday to mourn 15-year-old NyKayla Strawder, who was shot and killed in Edmondson Village almost two weeks ago.
Jury begins deliberations in trial of Anthony Ford, man accused of killing 5-month-old daughter
Jury deliberations have started in the trial of Anthony Ford, the man accused of killing his 5-month-old daughter, Brailynn, in 2018.
Maryland adds 17K jobs in July, unemployment rate ticks below 4%, officials say
Maryland added 12,000 jobs last month and the state's unemployment rate dipped below 4%, the lowest it's been since the start of the pandemic, the Maryland Department of Labor said Friday.
Maryland Weather: Sunny & gorgeous Friday
We're looking at yet another lovely day here in central Maryland.
1 injured, 1 in custody in North Rose Street shooting
A 45-year-old man is under arrest in a Thursday night shooting in Baltimore that injured another man, authorities said.
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Maryland adds 17K jobs in July, unemployment rate ticks below 4%, officials say
Maryland added 12,000 jobs last month and the state's unemployment rate dipped below 4%, the lowest it's been since the start of the pandemic, the Maryland Department of Labor said Friday.
Residential garage deemed total loss in Cecil County blaze
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a Friday morning fire in Cecil County.
Man killed in shooting at Hyattsville mall, police say
A man was killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon inside the food court at the Mall at Prince George's, Hyattsville police said.
Ex-Maryland star Bernhardt tries switch from lacrosse to NFL
Just two years after being honored as the nation's top college lacrosse player, Bernhardt has taken on the challenge of making it as an NFL receiver with the Atlanta Falcons.
Potential bomb threat causes scare at Frederick County school
A potential bomb threat was the source of a brief scare Thursday morning at a Frederick County high school.
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Klein's ShopRite of Forest Hill turns to solar power
Can you imagine your grocery store being run on solar power? That's a reality for Klein's ShopRite of Forest Hill. Join WJZ at 9 to talk about the effort is Steve Klein, the store's site developer and facilities manager.
Judge rejects plea agreement in submarine secrets sale case
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe of Annapolis, Maryland, pleaded guilty in February in federal court in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to one count each of conspiracy to communicate restricted data.
Housing advocates erect tent installation at Baltimore City Hall
It's an installation by the Black Community Development Coalition to call attention to a growing homelessness challenge in Baltimore - tent encampments springing up across the city.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Wednesday morning forecast
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Wednesday morning forecast
PGA Tour event to return to Owings Mills golf course in 2025
The BMW Championship will return to the Baltimore area in 2025, event organizers confirmed Tuesday.
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Contreras hits 2 homers, Cubs outlast contending O's 3-2
Willson Contreras hit a pair of homers, Adrian Sampson pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Thursday.
Ex-Maryland star Bernhardt tries switch from lacrosse to NFL
Just two years after being honored as the nation's top college lacrosse player, Bernhardt has taken on the challenge of making it as an NFL receiver with the Atlanta Falcons.
Full fall racing schedule returning to Pimlico next month for first time since 2004
Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused organizers to push the 2020 Preakness Stakes to October, a full fall slate has not come to Pimlico since 2004, the Maryland Jockey Club said.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson settles for 11-game suspension, first game will no longer be in Baltimore
Under the terms of his previous suspension, Watson was due to return for Cleveland's Week 7 game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
CBS & Big Ten Conference reach 7-year football & basketball deal
Beginning next year, all Big Ten Conference football and basketball games will be aired on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+ under a new broadcasting agreement.
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City Council sends bill cracking down on street racing to Mayor Scott
If approved, the legislation would implement penalties of up to 12 months imprisonment and fines reaching $1,000 for drivers and car clubs that obstruct public streets for races, burnouts and other forms of reckless driving.
Baltimore City to distribute $1,000 payments to parents in guaranteed income pilot program
The Baltimore Young Families Success Fund had completed its onboarding process and identified the first batch of recipients.
Maryland board seeking earlier mail-in ballot count
The Maryland State Board of Elections voted Monday to file an emergency petition in court that seeks an earlier count of mail-in ballots for the general election in November.
Sen. Van Hollen discusses recovery from minor stroke
"I think the lesson for all of us is you've got to look out for your health," he said.
Mayor Scott signs bill targeting calls for false burglar alarms
The bill reduces the number of false alarms, from 15 to five, that police are required to respond to before the property is placed on the city's false alarm registry.
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Vendors look forward to We Give Black Fest & Vegan SoulFest
We Give Black Fest is partnering with Vegan SoulFest for a three-day event this weekend that celebrates Black-led organizations and businesses serving the greater Baltimore area.
We Give Black Fest launches this weekend to support and celebrate Black-led organizations
"During Black Philanthropy Month, we thought this was a great opportunity to get out celebrate and make sure organizations that are doing the work in the community have the resources not just to survive but to thrive."
National Aquarium hosting first public sea turtle release since 2019
Public releases were nixed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DPW celebrates city's water system with music, food and tours at Dam Jam
Baltimore City's Department of Public Works is celebrating the system that brings drinking water to people's homes with the return of Dam Jam, a festival featuring music, food trucks and family activities.
Where's Marty? Checking in with The Charmery as the ice cream shop celebrates 9 years in business
Nine years ago this weekend, The Charmery opened with the hope of every new small local business: to survive. They have more than survived, much more!
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$73M in debt wiped out for Maryland's former ITT Tech students
The Department of Education will forgive nearly $4 billion in debt for over 200,000 former ITT Technical Institute students across the country, including nearly 4,000 in Maryland, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Tuesday.
Diapers cost families a fortune, but now some states will stop taxing them
Disposable diaper prices have jumped 20% over the past year, according to the latest data from NielsenIQ.
Wegmans is phasing out plastic bags at Maryland stores
Starting later this month, all Wegmans stores in Maryland are phasing out single-use plastic bags.
Marylanders, Friday is the deadline to file & pay your taxes
Time is running out for Marylanders to pay their state income taxes if they haven't already done so.
State Reveals New Home Loan Products To Help Marylanders Buy New Homes
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's Maryland Mortgage Program is launching a variety of new home loan products to provide more flexible options for down payments and closing cost assistance, according to housing officials.
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Maryland adds 17K jobs in July, unemployment rate ticks below 4%, officials say
Maryland added 12,000 jobs last month and the state's unemployment rate dipped below 4%, the lowest it's been since the start of the pandemic, the Maryland Department of Labor said Friday.
Former C.P. Crane Generating Station to be imploded Friday, fire department says
The former C.P. Crane Generating Station in Bowleys Quarters will be imploded on Friday, weather permitting, the Baltimore County Fire Department said.
Md.-based lender heaped insurance plans onto unwitting borrowers, prosecutors allege
The lawsuit filed by six attorneys general alleges that Mariner Finance pressured its sales force to "add on" additional insurance coverage for customers seeking personal and other loans.
Additional 135 million doses of Emergent BioSolutions-made COVID vaccines rejected, panel says
Johnson & Johnson recently told lawmakers that 135 million doses failed inspection and were deemed "unusable."
Mortgage rates climb above 5% once again
While the volatility in mortgage rates remains, there are signs that the housing market is starting to stabilize.
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New research finds people who contract COVID-19 have higher risk of neurological conditions
The study looked at health records of more than 1 million patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and found an increased risk of developing conditions such as dementia, psychosis, seizures and brain fog.
Citizens train to collect water samples near Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant
"We've smelled it all our lives, but it's worse. They spend all this money on this plant and it's worse," John Neukam of Essex said Thursday.
University of Maryland announces first presumptive case of Monkeypox
"The staff member has taken all necessary medical steps and is doing well," University Health Center Director Dr. Spyridon Marinopoulos wrote in an email to the campus community
'Destroy them wherever you find them': Spotted lanternfly population spreading across Md.
Why is it a problem? Spotted lanternflies suck sap from trees and plants, taking energy away from them, and they have the potential to devastate vineyards, orchards and nurseries.
ASK A DOC: LifeBridge Health's Dr. Sajjad Haider talks about cancer risks & treatment options
Dr. Sajjad Haider, a board certified physician with LifeBridge Health who specializes in hematology & oncology, talks with Linh Bui about cancer risks, advances in treatment options and the importance of prevention.
Entertainment
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CBS & Big Ten Conference reach 7-year football & basketball deal
Beginning next year, all Big Ten Conference football and basketball games will be aired on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+ under a new broadcasting agreement.
WJZ's Denise Koch voted Baltimore's best TV broadcaster
The votes are in and the people have spoken: Denise Koch is Baltimore's best TV broadcaster.
Siblings offer free concert to benefit Kennedy Krieger Institute
Want to kick off your Saturday evening on a high note? You're in luck.
We Give Black Fest aims to highlight black-led organizations with 3-day festival
In roughly one week, the We Give Black Fest will host its annual CLLCTIVLY event at West Covington Park in Baltimore.
Maryland sportsbooks handle $15M in July
Maryland's six sportsbooks handled more than $15.4 million in bets in July.
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First Alert Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Friday afternoon forecast
Temperatures in the upper 80s and plenty of sunshine, but clouds will move in later on.
First Alert Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Friday morning forecast
Friday is shaping up to be sunny and gorgeous. But soak up this sunshine while you can because clouds move in later on.
Maryland Weather: Sunny & gorgeous Friday
We're looking at yet another lovely day here in central Maryland.
First Alert Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Friday morning forecast
We're looking at yet another gorgeous day in Maryland with 80-degree temperatures and plenty of sunshine. There is a chance for a spotty shower or two this evening, though.
Derek Beasley has your Thursday night forecast
Derek Beasley has your Thursday night forecast
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First Alert Meteorologist Meg McNamara has your Friday afternoon forecast
Temperatures in the upper 80s and plenty of sunshine, but clouds will move in later on.
Preparations underway for We Give Black Fest & Vegan SoulFest
Filling in for Marty, Jessica chats with chef Dom Allen, owner of Vegan Juiceology. Allen, one of many vendors participating in Vegan SoulFest, shows us how to make some delicious vegan burgers.
Where's Jessica? Getting the scoop on We Give Black Fest & Vegan SoulFest
With We Give Black Fest and Vegan SoulFest kicking off on Friday, Jessica Albert speaks with organizers behind both events, which are teaming up for three days of festivities at West Covington Park.
Where's Jessica? Chatting with Vegan SoulFest co-founder Brenda Sanders
Vegan SoulFest is teaming up with We Give Black Fest at West Covington Park this weekend. Filling in for Marty, Jessica speaks with Vegan SoulFest co-founder Brenda Sanders about what the event has in store for attendees.
Furever Home: Beagle mix Toby is looking for a loving family
Are you looking for a small dog who's not only playful and sweet but will also get along with your kids? Meet Toby, a Beagle mix who's available for adoption through Animal Allies Rescue Foundation (AARF).