Md. Gun Applications Boom As Stricter Laws Loom
Maryland will soon have some of the strictest gun laws in the country, which means gun owners have been rushing out to get their firearms now.
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Maryland will soon have some of the strictest gun laws in the country, which means gun owners have been rushing out to get their firearms now.
Gun purchase applications in Maryland are up ahead of the start of a gun control measure that gives Maryland some of the nation's tightest gun laws.
Carroll County is ending a decade-old ban on carrying firearms at county landfills.
The Prince George's County Sheriff's Office says courthouse security spotted a loaded handgun in a man's tote bag during an X-ray screening.
Maryland State Police say an employee at a McDonald's restaurant in Hagerstown has been arrested for allegedly bringing a loaded handgun to work.
A Lancaster County, Pa. man was arrested at BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport after TSA officials detected a loaded gun in his carry-on bag Aug. 8.
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Police in Harford County say an officer shot a man who pointed a gun at him outside a motel.
A gun charge has been dropped against a man who used an unregistered handgun to shoot a dog attacking a boy.
A newspaper's investigation reveals that at least 41 guns have been lost or stolen from deputy U.S. marshals' vehicles and homes since 2007.
Maryland's attorney general is weighing whether to ask the state's highest court to reconsider a ruling that overturned a mandatory minimum sentence of a defendant with a prior felony drug conviction for carrying a handgun.
A Baltimore City police officer is suspended without pay after allegedly drawing a gun on her own son.
A gun rights group is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down part of Maryland's handgun permit law.
Indianapolis Colts safety Joe Lefeged is due in a Washington, D.C., court on a gun possession charge.
The nation's mayors are expected to ask Congress to push anew for stronger background checks for gun buyers.
A petition to try and send new gun control laws to Maryland voters has failed, making the legislation effective in just months.
Assault rifles--banned. Gun buying--limited. The governor signs Maryland's tough new gun law, and it's already meeting major resistance.
Police in Prince George's County are investigating an apparent murder-suicide.
Baltimore County police say a woman shot by an officer was carrying a metallic replica of a large-caliber handgun.
A Montgomery County woman says she is planning a petition effort to get Maryland's gun control bill put to a popular vote.
A shootout between police and armed men in West Baltimore is the latest in a string of violent incidents shaking the community.
A police raid stuns a quiet neighborhood in Anne Arundel County. Detectives say they found dozens of high-powered weapons and the investigation also involved Baltimore City and federal authorities.
A gun rights group is contesting firearms restrictions in a Frederick County town.
Opponents of a Maryland gun-control measure took steps on Wednesday to prepare a petition drive with hopes of giving voters a chance to reject the bill next year on the ballot.
The national gun debate was sparked largely due to a rash of school violence. And now the U.S. Secretary of Education is in Baltimore County to discuss how to keep students safe.
A Baltimore County business owner was sentenced to 18 months in prison for employment tax crimes, the United States Department of Justice announced.
A Howard County jury has convicted a second woman for the shooting of two teenagers outside a Columbia shopping center in 2024.
The Tender Bridge's youth hockey program is celebrating after a major $500,000 in grant award, and donations were announced Saturday to fund Patterson Park's Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center.
Maryland State Police are increasing patrols throughout the state as St. Patrick's Day celebrations take place.
DJ Armstrong buried seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points, leading top-seeded UMBC to a 74-59 victory over No. 2-seed Vermont in the championship game of the America East Playoffs.
Maryland State Police are increasing patrols throughout the state as St. Patrick's Day celebrations take place.
Increasing clouds Sunday afternoon will bring rain by evening into the overnight
The Tender Bridge's youth hockey program is celebrating after a major $500,000 in grant award, and donations were announced Saturday to fund Patterson Park's Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center.
A Howard County jury has convicted a second woman for the shooting of two teenagers outside a Columbia shopping center in 2024.
DJ Armstrong buried seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points, leading top-seeded UMBC to a 74-59 victory over No. 2-seed Vermont in the championship game of the America East Playoffs.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
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Rye Street Tavern in Baltimore is getting ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
University of Maryland College Park Head Coach Brenda Frese talks current season, playing in the Allstate Big Ten Tournament, and hopes going into March Madness.
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DJ Armstrong buried seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points, leading top-seeded UMBC to a 74-59 victory over No. 2-seed Vermont in the championship game of the America East Playoffs.
The Baltimore Ravens officially announced the signing of star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson on Thursday after he passed his physical.
Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta said he was "gutted" that the team nixed the trade agreement for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has agreed to restructure his contract to free salary cap space for the team, according to general manager Eric DeCosta.
Four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has agreed on a four-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
President Trump said that other countries would join the U.S. in sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz, but did not share more specifics.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
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.
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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.
Increasing clouds Sunday afternoon will bring rain by evening into the overnight
Cloudy and windy conditions are expected in Maryland on Saturday.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 3/13/2026
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Howard County on Wednesday, March 11, as parts of Maryland experienced severe weather and storms, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed.
Windy weather will continue across Maryland Friday ahead of storms on Monday.
Maryland State Police (MSP) are increasing patrols throughout the state as St. Patrick's Day celebrations take place.
Tender Bridge's hockey program celebrates $500,000 grant to keep beloved Baltimore rink open, serving as a vital community hub.
Maryland business owner sentenced for employment tax crimes pocketing more than $2 million
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport back to normal after circuit board overheating leads to ground stop
Cloudy and windy conditions are expected in Maryland on Saturday.