Hagerstown Close To Deal On Razing Toxic Building
The city of Hagerstown is close to an agreement for cleaning up and demolishing an old electric plant filled with toxic PCBs and asbestos.
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The city of Hagerstown is close to an agreement for cleaning up and demolishing an old electric plant filled with toxic PCBs and asbestos.
Maryland Natural Resources Police say they're investigating the bow-and-arrow killing of an albino white-tailed deer in a Hagerstown cemetery.
Maryland State Police are investigating a crash that killed a Hagerstown woman in Washington County.
A historic theater in western Maryland wants another $50,000 for a seat-replacement project.
Maryland State Police says two people have been arrested after a trooper found 100 grams of marijuana in a car during a traffic stop in Washington County.
Hagerstown Police are asking for the public's help in solving two cold case slayings.
A Hagerstown man has died more than a week after he was hit by a freight train.
A private group in Hagerstown aims to give downtown redevelopment a boost by showing people what a thriving city center could look like.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying human remains found in in a tributary of Antietam Creek.
Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air is temporarily suspending its passenger route from Hagerstown Regional Airport to Orlando as vacation season winds down.
The National Park Service tentatively approved a plan Friday that envisions government sharpshooters killing more than 2,800 white-tailed deer at three Civil War battlefields in Maryland and Virginia over the next five years to curb damage to plants and trees.
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a Hagerstown man who was struck and killed by a car while walking on U.S. 40 west of the city.
State police say a 16-year-old boy who ran away from a western Maryland group home will be charged as a juvenile for allegedly stealing a car and trying to break into a home after crashing the vehicle on Interstate 70 near Hagerstown.
The state of Maryland has announced approval of a $1 million grant for a Hagerstown manufacturer.
An attorney and former Hagerstown councilwoman has been found not guilty of stealing more than $9,000 from a client she represented in a divorce case.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is honoring law enforcement officers whose work led to the convictions of eight people for setting 42 fires in western Maryland last year.
D. Bruce Poole, a Hagerstown attorney and former Democratic majority leader in the Maryland General Assembly, is leading a statewide fundraising effort to help Democrats get elected to the House of Delegates.
The Department of Public Health and Mental Hygiene says a management overhaul at the state-owned Western Maryland Hospital Center in Hagerstown follows an inspection that showed a need for improvements.
A 26-year-old woman has been sentenced to four years in prison for breaking her 8-month-old daughter's arms and leg.
Heartbreak in Hagerstown. A mother and her two children are found dead in their car. Right now, their deaths are a mystery.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church says it's shutting down a Hagerstown printing plant that employs about 100 workers.
Hagerstown Police said they were puzzled Tuesday by the deaths of a woman from Guyana and her two daughters, ages 18 months and six months, whose bodies were found in a closed car in a middle school parking lot on a sweltering afternoon.
Hagerstown's police chief wants to hire five new police officers to combat gun violence and gang activity downtown.
Maryland state police say a 59-year-old man died after he ran his car across the median and into the wrong lanes of Interstate 70.
A family of three is found dead in their Washington County home. Deputies believe it may be a case of murder-suicide.
A CSX train crashed into a car on the tracks near a private crossing in Rosedale, where previous crashes have been reported.
Johns Hopkins University laid off 110 workers as the Baltimore institution continues to deal with federal funding losses, officials said.
Jurors saw pictures of blood-stained walls and the gun prosecutors allege a Maryland father used to kill his young son and shoot his infant daughter.
Mangione is facing both state and federal charges for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder in December 2024. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Jurors saw pictures of blood-stained walls and the gun prosecutors allege a Maryland father used to kill his young son and shoot his infant daughter.
A chance of rain and thunder lingers into the start of the weekend.
A CSX train crashed into a car on the tracks near a private crossing in Rosedale, where previous crashes have been reported.
Baltimore will be getting its first female sheriff after incumbent Sam Cogen conceded to Sabrina Tapp-Harper in Maryland's primary election.
Johns Hopkins University laid off 110 workers as the Baltimore institution continues to deal with federal funding losses, officials said.
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.
Katy Nastro, Going.com, shares why higher prices haven't dampened the urge to travel, but they’ve made Americans a lot more selective.
Katy Nastro, Going.com, shares why higher prices haven't dampened the urge to travel, but they’ve made Americans a lot more selective.
WJZ is live downtown on the water for the Sail250 Maryland & Air Show Baltimore getting an up close view of the arriving ships and details on the air shows happening this weekend.
WJZ is live downtown on the water for the Sail250 Maryland & Air Show Baltimore getting an up close view of the arriving ships and details on the air shows happening this weekend.
Orioles chief marketing officer Mark Fine joins WJZ-TV in studio to talk about upcoming events and giveaways including Pride Night, featuring free transportation from DC and a jersey for the first 15,000 fans.
The Los Angeles Angels rallied back to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Wednesday.
The Orioles fell to 4-4 on a nine-game, three-city trip that ends against the Angels on Wednesday afternoon.
The Baltimore Orioles extended their winning streak to three games Monday night with a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Colton Cowser tied his career-high with four RBIs, Pete Alonso added a three-run homer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 12-1 on Sunday.
San Diego pitcher Ron Marinaccio has been issued a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for hitting Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson shortly before the end of the Padres' 9-3 victory over the Orioles on Saturday.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
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
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.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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.
The chance of scattered wet weather in Maryland peaks on Friday evening and night, remaining elevated through Saturday morning.
Rain and storms will return to Maryland on Friday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
A mixture of sun and clouds is in the forecast for Maryland Thursday before wet weather returns.
Spotty showers will return to Maryland on Thursday after pleasant Wednesday weather.
The Baltimore Orioles and Nike released a new city connect-themed Air Max 1 with an exclusive drop of 350 pairs.
The chance of scattered wet weather in Maryland peaks on Friday evening and night, remaining elevated through Saturday morning.
Maryland Republicans are asking the Justice Department to review a "glock ban" law before it takes effect.
The Supreme Court cleared the way to end temporary protected status.
The Supreme Court blocked a lawsuit against Monsanto over alleged cancer risk.