Maryland Leaders Request Federal Funds To Help After Baltimore Riots
Maryland leaders are hoping to help Baltimore receive federal funds after civil unrest is costing the city nearly $20 million.
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Maryland leaders are hoping to help Baltimore receive federal funds after civil unrest is costing the city nearly $20 million.
As the number of shootings in Baltimore continues to climb-- police take new steps to turn around the rash of violence.
As the city deals with a surge in violence, it's also left with a bill for $20-million dollars which is the the cost of last month's riots.
After the protest and riots that followed Freddie Gray's death last month, the T-shirts seemed to be everywhere: in the protesting crowds, on from the sidewalks of West Baltimore, and on cable news.
New charges against the six officers accused in Freddie Gray's death. The case sparked protests, riots and destructive looting in Baltimore.
Netscape co-founder and his philanthropist wife plan to donate $170,000 in computers and equipment to a library that decided to stay open during the Baltimore riots following the death of Freddie Gray in police custody.
In the midst of crime scenes, police say it's harder to do their jobs. Wednesday, the city's frustrated top cop says officers are being confronted by large groups and cell phone cameras in the wake of the Freddie Gray case.
The prevailing images of protests in Baltimore and Ferguson, Missouri, over police killings of black men were of police in riot gear, handcuffed protesters, tear gas and mass arrests. The main images of a fatal gun battle between armed bikers and police in Waco, Texas, also showed mass arrests -- carried out by nonchalant-looking officers sitting around calm bikers on cellphones.
About 350 businesses have sought assistance from the Baltimore Business Recovery Initiative in the aftermath of riots stemming from the death of a man in police custody.
Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski is scheduled to attend a meeting at the White House to discuss helping parts of Baltimore recover from damage due to unrest after the death last month of Freddie Gray.
The prevailing images of protests in Baltimore and Ferguson, Missouri, over police killings of black men were of police in riot gear, handcuffed protesters, tear gas and mass arrests.
City crime spike. A dramatic increase in violence in Baltimore. Dozens of shooting and murders in the last few weeks following the riots last month.
Many have accused Beyonce and Jay Z of staying too far away from the social justice spotlight, maintaining a silence around issues involving the protests in Baltimore and Ferguson.
Prosecutors want a judge to bar attorneys, police and witnesses from talking outside court about the case of Freddie Gray, arguing that statements by attorneys for some of the six police officers accused in Gray's death could prejudice the public, according to court documents obtained Monday.
A few miles off in any direction, and the debate about the knife involved in Freddie Gray's arrest by Baltimore police may have been completely different.
A few miles off in any direction, and the debate about the knife involved in Freddie Gray's arrest by Baltimore police may have been completely different.
Dozens gather peacefully at McKeldin Square for a rally to defend Baltimore's youth.
Baltimore prosecutors are seeking a gag order as they pursue a criminal case against six city officers in the case of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old man who died a week after suffering a spinal injury while in police custody.
Some groups opposed to Baltimore police actions in the Freddie Gray case plan to rally in downtown Baltimore Saturday afternoon.
Grand jury indictments against the six officers accused in the death of Freddie Gray could come down any day. Now attorneys for one of those officers are fighting back, saying their client is unjustly charged.
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is set to announce the chairman for the #OneBaltimore initiative, which was established last week to support the ongoing efforts to rebuild communities and neighbors in Baltimore.
The fragility of Baltimore's economy was exposed by Freddie Gray's death from a spinal injury suffered while in police custody.
Governor Larry Hogan signed a law paving the way for police in Maryland to wear body cameras.
There are new questions about the curfew put in place by the mayor after the riots. Did she have the authority? And why was it for the entire city?
The government's first estimate of damage from rioting last month in Baltimore puts the cost at $9 million.
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
Wes Moore, Sean Duffy meet to discuss Key Bridge rebuild
Baltimore leaders discuss police response to mental health calls
Baltimore mother reacts to no charges after son dies in police custody
Baltimore meeting focuses on police response to mental health crises