Ellicott City man competent to stand trial in wife's deadly stabbing
The Howard County State's Attorney's Office says the defendant, 53-year-old Alexander Stephenson, can stand trial in the deadly stabbing of his estranged wife.
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The Howard County State's Attorney's Office says the defendant, 53-year-old Alexander Stephenson, can stand trial in the deadly stabbing of his estranged wife.
Two men from Maryland were among the 14 people arrested in a cocaine trafficking ring bust at Penn State University, according to court documents.
Thursday will mark 10 years since a devastating flood wreaked havoc in Old Ellicott City, turning Main Street into a raging river.
The project is designed to prevent flooding in Ellicott City. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Marty Bass gets an up-close look at the bore machine being used in Howard County’s tunnel project.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Torrential rain and strong wind gusts caused flooding and rising waters throughout the Baltimore area on Monday.
A Howard County leader is worried about an incoming housing development in the Ellicott City Historic District.
Howard County's Ellicott City Safe and Sound plan allowed for the removal of 100,000 pounds of debris from channels in and around the city since it launched in 2018, County Executive Calvin Ball said.
An Ellicott City motel is shutting down "due to the economic slump and the property is no longer able to afford costs to stay in business," leaving residents without homes.
Troopers assigned to the Maryland State Apprehension Team worked alongside detectives from the Louisville Metro Police Department to track down and arrest the man.
The free service is available between Dec. 26 and Jan. 20.
Gov. Wes Moore and members of his administration toured some of Howard County's latest flood mitigation efforts on Friday to get a sense of the progress made toward protecting the residents who live there.
Ellicott City employees are joining a nationwide movement of over 8,000 baristas organizing for better working conditions, fair wages, and consistent schedules.
Weather teams across the state issued winter warnings ahead of a massive storm system that is expected to hit the East Coast overnight.
Maryland State Troopers rescued a hunter who fractured multiple bones after he fell from a tree stand in Ellicott City on Friday, according to authorities.
A Howard County father is speaking out after he says his daughter was targeted with racial slurs during a volleyball match last week.
BYU banned a fan who yelled a racial slur at a Black player on the Duke volleyball team during a match Friday night, the university said in a statement Saturday.
People attended a tree dedication ceremony in Howard County on Saturday to honor a man who died trying to rescue someone from the flood waters that ravaged Ellicott City in 2018.
Howard County police on Friday said they've located a white Jeep that was sought in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a man in Ellicott City over the weekend.
Investigators believe a white Jeep Wrangler struck and killed 54-year-old Michael Fitzpatrick at 11 p.m. on Old Frederick Road near Weatherstone Drive.
Howard County residents and utility crews were picking up the pieces Thursday, a day after storms swept through, toppling trees, flooding dozens of roads and knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses.
As parents across the United States struggle to find formula to feed their children, the pain is particularly acute among Black and Hispanic women, including those here in Maryland.
Once completed, the tunnel will carry 26,000 gallons of stormwater per second away from the town's streets and into the Patapsco River.
Orioles pitcher Bruce Zimmermann has said on multiple occasions that it's hard to get to the big leagues and even harder to stay there.
Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo's inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets.
The Harford County Health Department is warning parents after a bat found inside a Bel Air elementary school tested positive for rabies.
The Baltimore Ravens released kicker Jake Moody from the practice squad Tuesday after Tyler Loop made field goals of 57 and 45 yards in a season-opening win over Indianapolis.
The chair of the Baltimore Police Accountability Board is welcoming new leadership of the City Council's Public Safety Committee after an abrupt change last week that removed Councilman Mark Conway from the powerful post.
Baltimore Police Department Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau has been suspended pending an investigation, a police spokesperson said.
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris has introduced legislation that would temporarily suspend the federal gas tax through the end of the year.
The Harford County Health Department is warning parents after a bat found inside a Bel Air elementary school tested positive for rabies.
Native Marylander and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman is back in the Baltimore area to partake in his alma mater's homecoming festivities.
Baltimore Police Department Deputy Commissioner Brian Nadeau has been suspended pending an investigation, a police spokesperson said.
It'll be feeling like summer again on Friday.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
Harford County gathered to honor those who died that day, and Baltimore County first responders vowed to never forget the heroes who answered the call to help.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
A man shot by ICE officers in Maryland last December was released from custody Wednesday after spending nearly nine months in detention, immigrant rights organization We Are CASA announced.
Astronaut Reid Wiseman, a Baltimore County native, is retiring from his current role with NASA and transitioning to the agency's emeritus status.
Stacey Coles shares a few events with us that the Anne Arundel Public Library system is holding to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month.
Larry Noto talks about the festival's exciting new chapter and how it celebrates Italian culture, food and entertainment.
WJZ is live from Baltimore County Animal Services checking out the animals that are currently available for adoption and looking for a new home.
It's Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, a time to recognize the important role that DSPs play in supporting people with disabilities. Fello, a Maryland-based nonprofit, joins us to provide a better understanding what being a DSP looks like.
Reid Wiseman joins us on TV Hill to talk about his Artemis II mission, which he made history with three other crewmates and how he's sharing his experience in his hometown of Baltimore.
Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo's inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets.
The Baltimore Ravens released kicker Jake Moody from the practice squad Tuesday after Tyler Loop made field goals of 57 and 45 yards in a season-opening win over Indianapolis.
Pete Alonso went hitless in his return to Citi Field but Gunnar Henderson launched a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning Monday night that lifted the Orioles to a 2-1 win over the Mets.
The only real downers for the Ravens: a slew of offensive line penalties and two potentially problematic injuries to the receiving corps.
Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field on Monday night with the Baltimore Orioles on the verge of his 300th home run, likely to receive a warm reception from New York Mets fans.
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.
Four former presidents were at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
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.
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.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
More pleasant weather on Wednesday in Maryland
Nice Maryland weather continues into Wednesday
It'll be feeling like summer again on Friday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Coolest morning since June on Tuesday in Maryland
More pleasant weather on Wednesday in Maryland
Harford County health department says rabid bat found in school
Maryland drivers face pain at the gas pump as prices continue to soar
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris proposes suspending federal gas tax
Artemis II commander and Maryland native Reid Wiseman stopped by WJZ