Officials Delay Meeting On Authorizing $20M Riot Response
A Maryland board meeting where officials were to consider authorizing $20 million in state rainy day funds to pay for April's response to rioting in Baltimore has been postponed.
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A Maryland board meeting where officials were to consider authorizing $20 million in state rainy day funds to pay for April's response to rioting in Baltimore has been postponed.
Turning the tide. Homicides and shootings up dramatically in Baltimore after six city police officers are charged in the death of Freddie Gray. It's not an easy job, and it's even harder on the city's west side.
On the heels of a denial for a broad gag order in the case, Baltimore's top prosecutor on Monday asked a judge instead to bar attorneys representing the six police officers charged in Freddie Gray's death from sharing evidence before their trial.
They're mainly focusing on the lack of communication--not just between police and the community, but between police and the government.
Should the city give money to rebuild liquor stores damaged by the riots in neighborhoods where the city has targeted them for closure?
Video captured by city surveillance cameras during the arrest of Freddie Gray and the unrest that followed is eating away at the storage space on the city's private system.
The sudden jump from prosecutor to the center of media attention has brought Marilyn Mosby praise and criticism.
More insight from two Baltimore City police officers. They are speaking out, but concealing their identity to talk about what it's like on the streets since the death of Freddie Gray.
A pair of active Baltimore police officers speak out to CNN, saying cops now think twice before confronting suspects. But the city's top cop says that is not acceptable.
So much of what we see in the news each day gets here because, at some point, there were problems in how people communicated.
A Baltimore judge has rejected a motion for a broad gag order in the case of six police officers charged in the fatal injury of a man in their custody.
As police battle crime, they're also trying to restore public trust and confidence in the department. That's why they kicked off a new training program to make sure their officers are operating within the law.
More federal muscle is coming in to help as the DEA releases pictures of the suspects they say are responsible.
Baltimore businesses say they're still reeling from the unrest in April and the week long curfews that followed.
The governor's office is inviting Baltimore businesses hurt by rioting and looting to meet with federal, state and local agencies offering recovery assistance.
Some 160 officers and scores of firefighters were injured during the Freddie Gray riots.
City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby is seeking a protective order to block the release of Freddie Gray's autopsy, according to WJZ media partner The Baltimore Sun.
Police Commissioner Anthony Batts proposes new safety measures for transportation vans.
The recipients of the proceeds from Prince's "Rally 4 Peace" concert last month have been announced in a press release sent by the entertainer's publicist.
It comes after the in-custody death of Freddie Gray over one month ago.
Baltimore residents holding a rally to support police were met by Freddie Gray supporters calling for justice.
Some community leaders tell WJZ since the indictments of six officers in the Freddie Gray case, violence has surged because city police have been holding back.
Some Baltimore police accountability activists say they'll protest former Gov. Martin O'Malley's announcement of a possible presidential bid in the city Saturday morning.
New developments in the Freddie Gray case. WJZ confirms attorneys for the six officers charged in his death are seeking a change of venue.
It's been one month since anti-police riots erupted in Baltimore and injured more than 100 city officers. Now Baltimore's top cop reaches out to his ranks to tell them he let them down.
A man died, and two other people were injured after a shooting Thursday night in South Baltimore, according to police.
The Baltimore City Council says it is trying to improve how the city police department responds to mental health crises.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said "significant progress" was made when they met on Thursday to discuss rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Keith Davis Jr., a Baltimore man who went on trial four times for the murder of a security guard at Pimlico racetrack in 2015, has filed a lawsuit against former State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby and some of the officers in the investigation.
The decision not to file charges in a Baltimore man's in-custody death following a mental health crisis prompted a warning from his mother, as city leaders tackle reforms to how they respond to behavioral health.
A man died, and two other people were injured after a shooting Thursday night in South Baltimore, according to police.
An extended period of colder, and at times wintry, weather has begun in Maryland.
The decision not to file charges in a Baltimore man's in-custody death following a mental health crisis prompted a warning from his mother, as city leaders tackle reforms to how they respond to behavioral health.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said "significant progress" was made when they met on Thursday to discuss rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
A Coppin State basketball player is listed among 26 people involved in an alleged point-shaving and bribery scheme aimed at rigging NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games.
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.
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
WJZ is live at Hotel Revival checking out what inspired hotel’s approach to Dry January this year.
Marty Bass is at Rye Street Tavern to learn about Baltimore’s Oyster Recovery Partnership.
Harford County Restaurant Week runs from Jan. 16 to Jan. 25. in 2026.
Marty Bass visits Far and Dotter in Maryland to learn about how CBD products can help with dry January.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy.
The Towson Tigers have a big test on Thursday night when they welcome CAA preseason favorite Charleston to SECU Arena.
John Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens on Tuesday, Jan. 6, after he completed his 18th season in Baltimore.
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.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
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.
Tracking snow chances in Maryland this weekend
Bitter cold temperatures stick around Maryland
Marty Bass has your afternoon weather forecast | 1/15/2026
An extended period of colder, and at times wintry, weather has begun in Maryland.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Tracking snow chances in Maryland this weekend
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