Md. Regulators Consider Solar Farm On Prison Land
Maryland's Public Service Commission is considering plans for what developers say would be the state's largest solar farm on state prison land near Hagerstown.
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Maryland's Public Service Commission is considering plans for what developers say would be the state's largest solar farm on state prison land near Hagerstown.
A minor-league baseball club in Hagerstown is ensuring that the late Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart isn't forgotten by hometown fans.
Swedish truck maker Volvo AB says it's getting $19 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to help develop more fuel-efficient tractor-trailers.
Authorities in Hagerstown are holding 26-year-old John Titus of Williamsport and 31-year-old Sean Andrews of Hagerstown on multimillion-dollar bonds.
Miss Maryland would continue to be crowned in Hagerstown for another five years under a new contract.
Maryland State Police say a seven-mile stretch of eastbound Interstate 70 in western Maryland has reopened after a fatal crash.
Hagerstown is making the most of its crossroads connections as the host city for a Civil War seminar.
Prosecutors say the former boyfriend of a slain Hagerstown woman called her at least 15 times and sent her eight text messages on the day he allegedly killed her.
U.S. National Guardsman Derrick Miller of Hagerstown was sentenced to life in prison for the premeditated murder of an Afghan civilian in Eastern Afghanistan.
A state senator from western Maryland is pushing for a higher lease rate on state prison land near Hagerstown where the governor's administration envisions a large-scale, solar-energy project.
Maryland State Police say a Washington County child abducted from foster care has been returned unharmed.
The executive director of the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown is leaving to become vice president of academic affairs at Hagerstown Community College.
A Hagerstown man is facing animal-cruelty charges for allegedly tossing his stepdaughter's dog in front of a moving car, killing the animal.
A short documentary film about the Civil War Battle of Hagerstown is making its premiere.
A Hagerstown cement plant targeted by federal regulators for alleged air pollution says it's been trying for nearly three years to get a state permit for its increased sulfur dioxide emissions.
Twenty-three young women are competing in Hagerstown for the title of Miss Maryland and a shot at becoming Miss America.
The Hagerstown City Council has amended its charter to move the city's municipal elections to coincide with the presidential elections.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office says a man sought in a shooting incident earlier this month in Hagerstown has been arrested in New York City.
Washington County's animal control board has ordered a pit bull destroyed for an attack that proved fatal for 14 sheep in Funkstown.
A bicycling club is kicking off a racing weekend in Washington County with a race on the streets of downtown Hagerstown.
A woman who tried to extort money from the owners of a lost dog has been sentenced to 10 days in jail.
An economic development group says it has purchased 173 acres for a technology business park in the Hagerstown area.
Authorities say a Hagerstown woman shot in the head last week has died and new charges against her former boyfriend are possible.
A Hagerstown man convicted of sexually assaulting four women in two states while sometimes wearing a mask made from duct tape faces a new rape charge.
The owner of The Herald-Mail newspaper in Hagerstown is announcing the appointment of a new publisher.
Stephon Diggs, a native of nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, joins Washington for a 12th year in the league and reportedly can make up to $12 million.
A Sun Country Airlines flight attendant was charged with assault in Anne Arundel County after a passenger accused her of making racially motivated comments toward her group.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill Wednesday that will put the topic of congressional redistricting on the ballot this November.
Parts of Dundalk are without water for at least the third time this summer after another water main break.
A second person was bitten by a beaver at Maryland's Cunningham Falls State Park in less than two weeks, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources said.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced changes Wednesday to the Preakness Stakes schedule.
A man charged with killing another man by pushing him into Baltimore's Inner Harbor appeared in court Tuesday to face murder and other charges.
Two men accused of using exotic animals and fire during a photo shoot in a Baltimore County parking garage have been indicted on multiple charges, Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger said.
Maryland voters will decide in November whether to clear the way for a new congressional map that would favor Democrats in all eight of the state's U.S. House districts for the 2028 elections.
Friday and Saturday are Possible First Alert Weather Days.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill Wednesday that will put the topic of congressional redistricting on the ballot this November.
Montgomery County police say one of the vehicles involved in the crash was being driven by a 13-year-old boy and was later reported stolen.
One year ago, 13-year-old Mason Kearns died after he was swept into a drainpipe during a flash flood near his Mount Airy home.
Maryland health officials are warning swimmers about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Owner Joy Owens joins us to talk about how she started her floral business, her new monthly flower subscription service, and shares how long it takes to hand paint each rose for an order.
WJZ is live in Owing Mills at Mama's on the Half Shell learning about how they recycle oyster shells through the Oyster Recovery Partnership program.
Briyanna Tiafoe and DJ K-Meta join us with what's new at this year's festival, a list of who's performing, and how they are incorporating immersive activations and wellness into the attendee experience.
Spill the Wine, Tell the Story, an evening with New York Times-bestselling author Nina Simon is a fundraising event taking place August 19 at the Abingdon Library.
Abby Isaacs joins us in studio with 4-year-old Barry, a loving and playful boy, who is up for adoption through Baltimore County Animal Services.
Stephon Diggs, a native of nearby Gaithersburg, Maryland, joins Washington for a 12th year in the league and reportedly can make up to $12 million.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced changes Wednesday to the Preakness Stakes schedule.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run single, Tyler O'Neill had his third pinch-hit homer of the season, and the trade-depleted Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Seven years after drafting Adley Rutschman with the top overall pick, Orioles president Mike Elias traded the All-Star catcher to division rival Boston on Monday. In the interim, Baltimore managed one division title and one wild card before falling under .500.
The date of the 2027 Preakness Stakes is set to be revealed on Wednesday by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Jockey Club.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill Wednesday that will put the topic of congressional redistricting on the ballot this November.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
Heat and storms stick around in Maryland this week
CBS News Baltimore's Steve Sosna has the latest weather forecast at noon.
Friday and Saturday are Possible First Alert Weather Days.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Muggy, plus rain returns Wednesday in Maryland
Cedric The Entertainer is coming to the HALL at Live! in Maryland
Judge rules Monkton man found not criminally responsible for wife's murder
Fisherman reportedly bitten by beaver at Maryland's Cunningham Falls State Park
Parts of Dundalk were without water Wednesday for at least the third time this summer following another water main break. CBS News Baltimore's Ashley Paul hears from impacted business owners.
Flight attendant faces charges of alleged assault in Maryland