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.
Improving weather Tuesday and Wednesday will give way to a round of summer-like heat Thursday into Friday.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
Tyler Loop's long field goal on the final play was a moment of double catharsis.
Three 16-year-olds are being charged as adults following an armed carjacking at a Towson shopping center Sunday night, Baltimore County police said.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and community leaders celebrated a milestone in the Belvedere neighborhood Monday, marking more than a year without a homicide.
Baltimore's City Council voted Monday to authorize the police department to "padlock" smoke shops that repeatedly violate the law by selling unlicensed cannabis or controlled dangerous substances.
Baltimore's deputy police commissioner Brian Nadeau has resigned while under investigation, Baltimore Police confirmed.
Baltimore's inspector general is asking a judge to hold the city in civil contempt for failing to comply with a court order requiring access to city records and computer systems.
The City of Annapolis is considering changes to its outdoor dining rules, including different standards depending on whether dining takes place on public or private property.
Improving weather Tuesday and Wednesday will give way to a round of summer-like heat Thursday into Friday.
After the Silver Diner filed a lawsuit to keep its restaurant open at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), supporters have organized a grassroots campaign with the same goal.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a standardized review process for data centers, as well as creating a Maryland Data Center Task Force and Data Center Dashboard.
Columbia, Maryland has been ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for women due to its favorable conditions for good job prospects and positive health outcomes, according to a new survey released by the financial website WalletHub.
A Maryland State Police intern found himself on an incredible, unexpected assignment this week as he helped rescue an injured bald eagle.
A Maryland county has been ranked as the No. 2 place in the United States to visit during fall, according to a list compiled by USA Today.
Artist Ayana Gordon, AAMP'd, joins us in studio to talk about why she encouraging Baltimoreans to get outside and explore their neighborhoods to find custom artworks.
WJZ is live in Annapolis at the restaurant checking out their extensive menu and specialty craft-cocktails.
Executive Director Adam Frank joins us in studio to talk about his plans for the organization and the upcoming season opener "American Belonging".
Christine Feldmann, Anne Arundel County Public Library, shares some of the most challenged books of 2025, and talks about their upcoming Cheers to AACPL events.
WJZ is live in Aberdeen getting a preview of some of the attractions and food vendors that will be available at this year's Italian festival.
Tyler Loop's long field goal on the final play was a moment of double catharsis.
A Baltimore Ravens employee has set an ambitious goal for himself -- running seven marathons in seven days in an effort to raise $100,000 for the Brigance Brigade Foundation.
Tyler Loop sent the Baltimore Ravens home with a stunning victory and then got carried off the field at the Maracana on his jubilant teammates' shoulders.
Tyler Loop kicked a 56-yard field goal as time expired as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys, 34-31, on Sunday at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The regular-season finale between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees on Sunday was canceled because of sustained rain.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
Baltimore lawmakers rallied Friday in support of Question 3 that's set to appear on the ballot for the midterm elections this November.
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
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.
Businesses celebrated Dolly Day by participating in fundraising efforts to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Harford County.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Maryland's Oceans Calling Festival announced on Friday it has canceled all days of the music event due to coastal flooding impacting the site in Ocean City.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Improving weather Tuesday and Wednesday will give way to a round of summer-like heat Thursday into Friday.
Warmer weather returns to Maryland this week
Temperatures get warmer in Maryland this week
Skies eventually brighten this week as temperatures rise
WJZ-TV's Steve Sosna has your latest forecast.
A bill allowing Baltimore police to padlock smoke shops that repeatedly break the law passed the city council. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Steve Sosna has your latest forecast.
Warmer weather returns to Maryland this week
Baltimore City passes bill allowing police to padlock nuisance smoke shops
WJZ's Purple Connection crew of Grace Grill, Ryan Ripken, and Tim Barbalace breaks down the Baltimore Ravens' win over the Dallas Cowboys in Rio, and how they can build on that momentum. #Ravens #TylerLoop #Rio #Brazil #RavensFlock