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Trish Lannon has been a Howard County assistant principal for years, and now, she's one week away from officially becoming Principal Lannon at Guilford Elementary.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball on Monday announced plans to use $1.6 million in American Rescue Fund money to fund a body-worn camera program for police in the county.
The State Highway Administration will switch traffic on Route 32 in Howard County from newly constructed travel lanes to the original lanes Thursday so crews can continue to work on the new lanes safely.
As kids get ready to head back to school, families are starting to load up on school supplies. Unfortunately, it's an expense that some families can't afford. That's where Operation Backpack steps in to help.
Last week, concert promoter I.M.P. announced they would require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test as a condition of entering any of their venues, including Merriweather Post Pavilion. On Thursday, they announced that that requirement would be getting stricter.
Howard Community College announced that they will clear student debt for more than 2,000 students.
About 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, David Lee Rice, of Glenelg, was on the Guilford Road bridge when the driver of a 2007 GMC Sierra heading northbound crossed into the other lane.
A 31-year-old D.C. man has been charged after an incident Monday night in which he was shot by a Howard County police officer.
State and local leaders broke ground on a new pond in Ellicott City on Monday. The pond is expected to help prevent a repeat of the 2016 and 2018 floods.
A man shot by police is suffering non-life-threatening injuries and two officers are injured after their vehicle was rammed following a confrontation in Jessup, Howard County police said on Monday.
Howard County Police are investigating after a woman was struck and killed by a car in Columbia about 3:30 a.m. Saturday.
It's no secret - this historic stretch of downtown Ellicott City has been through its fair share of challenges: two major floods in 2016 and 2018, and then the pandemic crippled businesses. So, two groups - Centennial Wealth Management and the Ellicott City Partnership came together with an idea, a wall of hope.
The road back to school is a little bumpy for some local districts. They're dealing with a major bus driver shortage, just weeks away from the start of the new year.
August is National Black Business Month, a time to celebrate Black-owned businesses and Black entrepreneurs.
Despite one of the highest vaccination rates in the state, Howard County announced Wednesday it has reached "substantial level" COVID-19 transmission by CDC standards.
Dozens of people laced up their sneakers Saturday for a good cause. People came out to run or walk in the 12th annual Casey cares 5K.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced Thursday Centennial Park West is set to receive new turf playing fields, new paths and light replacements thanks to an $8 million state grant.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced Monday that all of the county's government buildings are open to the public.
Howard County Police are asking for information in an unsolved murder of a mother and her baby that happened one year ago today.
The National Weather service confirmed that a EF-0 tornado was in Columbia Thursday afternoon.
Howard County public schools will require masks for all students, staff and visitors in school buildings during the 2021-2022 academic year, effective immediately, Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano announced on Friday.
Howard County officials on Tuesday revealed the site of a soon-to-be-built elementary school in Ellicott City.
Howard County Fire said the facade a BJ's store collapsed in Columbia Thursday evening.
Three Maryland nonprofits have received a total of more than $50,000 in AARP 2021 Community Challenge Grants to create or improve projects that change or improve communities in liveability areas like transportation, housing, civic engagement diversity inclusion and coronavirus recovery.
More than 80% of eligible Howard County residents are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, County Executive Calvin Ball announced Wednesday, citing state metrics.
The Baltimore Orioles will pick seventh overall in the 2026 MLB Draft, after the Draft Lottery order was selected on Tuesday.
These driverless taxis are now on the roads in Baltimore for manual testing, meaning a driver is operating the vehicle so it can get used to the roads in the city.
U.S. Congressman Johnny Olszewski, a Democrat, filed for re-election in 2026, launching his bid for a second term representing Maryland's second Congressional district.
The head of the Baltimore County Public Library System, Sonia Alcantara-Antoine, is no longer on the job, the Board of Library Trustees said.
Santa Claus arrived in a helicopter on Tuesday, getting patients in the holiday spirit at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
The U.S. Department of Transportation raised concerns about the cost of rebuilding Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge and traffic congestion in Maryland.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Royal Farms gas station across from the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas report.
The weather briefly turns milder Wednesday with a few showers.
A former Maryland pediatrician was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor, according to the Frederick County States Attorney's Office.
These driverless taxis are now on the roads in Baltimore for manual testing, meaning a driver is operating the vehicle so it can get used to the roads in the city.
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.
WJZ is in Stevensville at the EBeauty Community for Cancer Support learning about their free wig restoration program for cancer patients and their holiday pay it forward campaign.
The Polar Express is returning to Maryland's B&O Railroad Museum for the holiday season.
WJZ is at the Lord Baltimore Hotel to see their couture-designed trees.
WJZ visits Krampus Haunted House at East Point Mall in Baltimore.
Boumi Shriners held their third annual FEZtival of Trees in Baltimore.
The Baltimore Orioles will pick seventh overall in the 2026 MLB Draft, after the Draft Lottery order was selected on Tuesday.
A day later, John Harbaugh still wasn't satisfied with the way the NFL determines if a catch has been made.
Ravens backup offensive lineman Ben Cleveland has been suspended for three games for violating the NFL's policy on substances of abuse.
This will be the Ravens' fifth primetime game this season, including their third at M&T Bank Stadium.
A replay review showed that Likely lost control of the ball before taking a third step with it, and the incomplete pass turned out to be a significant factor in Baltimore's 27-22 defeat Sunday.
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.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
"Any document signed" by Biden with an autopen "is hereby terminated," President Trump said.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
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.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
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.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
Wintry weather could return to Maryland this week
Temperatures a bit milder on Wednesday in Maryland
Cold temperatures are sticking around Maryland on Tuesday. Winter weather is expected during the weekend.
The weather briefly turns milder Wednesday with a few showers.
Frigid temperatures in Maryland Tuesday morning
Tim Williams has your latest forecast.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Royal Farms gas station across from the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas report.
Wintry weather could return to Maryland this week
Waymo, a futuristic driverless car, tests in Baltimore
Gov. Moore calls for special session to elect new House Speaker