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Maryland State Police are looking for an inmate who walked away from a prison near Hagerstown.
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Maryland State Police are looking for an inmate who walked away from a prison near Hagerstown.
A man has been taken into custody following a seven-hour standoff in western Maryland.
A Hagerstown man faces up to three years in prison for his role in a three-vehicle crash that killed a Delaware woman.
The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office says investigators have discovered human remains among the ruins of a fire last month in Hagerstown.
Marylanders are turning out to watch the jetliner that made a safe landing on the Hudson River in 2009 pass through their state.
Hagerstown police say a man kept his roommate's body in a bedroom closet for four days after killing him.
The city of Hagerstown is rolling out the welcome mat to blues fans.
A Funkstown man is recovering from serious injuries he suffered when his car rear-ended a tractor-trailer in backed-up traffic on Interstate 81 near Hagerstown.
Washington County's tax sale is set, and more than 500 properties on a tentative list to be auctioned.
Jury selection begins in U.S. District Court in Baltimore for a trial on a woman's claim that she suffered sexual harassment and discrimination during Hagerstown Police Department training.
The Washington County sheriff says he has ordered changes in jail procedures after an inmate apparently hanged himself in his cell.
A private firm announced a $70 million plan Friday to build Maryland's largest solar energy project on the grounds of a state prison near Hagerstown to generate electricity for the wholesale market.
The western Maryland city of Hagerstown is embracing bicycling in a big way.
A federal appeals court is hearing oral arguments about the strip searches of eight workers at a Maryland state prison near Hagerstown.
A Pennsylvania company that recycles printer-ink cartridges says it's opening a store in downtown Hagerstown.
A man has been sentenced to time served for his role in a fire at his ex-girlfriend's home.
A Hagerstown man is celebrating a million-dollar win in the Maryland State Lottery.
Swedish truck maker Volvo says it expects to add at least 50 jobs at its Hagerstown engine-and-transmission plant.
A woman has pleaded guilty in Hagerstown to second-degree child-abuse stemming from the alleged rape of a 5-year-old girl.
The editor and publisher of The Herald-Mail in Hagerstown says he will retire in July.
A Hagerstown teenager has been sentenced for interfering with an investigation into the accidental shooting of his 2-year-old brother.
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra is traveling to the Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg to announce the results of a fundraising campaign for its annual outdoor concert there.
Rats at a public school are usually bad news, but there's a silver lining to this story.
Police in Hagerstown say no one was hurt in a dispute that prompted officers to surround an apartment building near the city center.
A judge in Hagerstown says he'll consider whether a woman who legally married her lesbian partner in another jurisdiction can refuse to testify against her in Maryland, which doesn't allow same-sex marriage.
Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit successive homers in the fourth inning, Trevor Rogers took a two-hitter into the seventh, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 Wednesday night.
Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states total this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
These are harrowing days for the Word of Life Center, a church that has long been a vibrant hub of the Haitian community on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Two days before Maryland officials were set to make one of the biggest changes to the Triple Crown in horse racing history, the announcement of a new thoroughbred championship series featuring the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes — but not the Preakness — dominated the discourse.
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 signed a bill Wednesday that will put the topic of congressional redistricting on the ballot this November.
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 announced changes Wednesday to the Preakness Stakes schedule.
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.
Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit successive homers in the fourth inning, Trevor Rogers took a two-hitter into the seventh, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 Wednesday night.
Two days before Maryland officials were set to make one of the biggest changes to the Triple Crown in horse racing history, the announcement of a new thoroughbred championship series featuring the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes — but not the Preakness — dominated the discourse.
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.
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