Re-Evaluation Ordered In Md. Hospital Slaying
A Howard County judge will order another evaluation of whether a man accused of killing a fellow patient at a state mental hospital is competent to stand trial.
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A Howard County judge will order another evaluation of whether a man accused of killing a fellow patient at a state mental hospital is competent to stand trial.
A controversy is brewing over your rights. City police now say you can record them on the job, but that's not enough to satisfy a federal judge.
A former public defender who worked in New York and Washington will be sworn in as a judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.
Frederick County lawmakers have agreed to increase the potential fine for drivers who illegally pass a school bus.
A federal judge said Tuesday that the U.S. government must notify Occupy D.C. protesters if it intends to evict them from a downtown Washington park and remove their tents and other belongings.
Prosecutors are asking a judge to consider whether the murder case against a man charged with killing a Mercer University law school graduate was assigned to the right judge.
A Maryland driver who fled the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Olney that killed three of his passengers was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Attorneys arguing that Maryland's history of racially-segregated higher education is ongoing used decades-old state reports to try to make their point as a federal trial begins.
A Baltimore judge has dismissed a counterclaim by state officials against downtown property owners opposing the $1.6 billion State Center development.
A judge has ruled a man who stabbed a widower dozens of times does not have to pay restitution to the dead man's family.
A Charlottesville judge says a former University of Virginia lacrosse player's family can't testify at any sentencing proceedings if they're in the courtroom for his trial on murder charges.
Opening arguments have begun in the case against the man who ran Bob Ehrlich's campaign for governor. He's one of two men accused in last year's robocall controversy on election night.
An attorney for Frederick County says there's no evidence that two deputy sheriffs discriminated against a Salvadoran woman during a 2008 encounter that led to her arrest on an immigration warrant.
Attorneys for a University of Virginia lacrosse player charged with killing a female lacrosse star will be allowed to examine her medical records, a judge ruled Monday.
A federal judge is asking why records should remain sealed in a soon-to-be-settled lawsuit over the death of a Florida man in the 2001 anthrax attacks.
A state panel has reprimanded a Washington County judge for intentionally setting a bogus trial date to hasten the settlement of a civil case.
A federal judge will allow a presidential historian charged with conspiring to steal documents from U.S. archives to sell an Andy Warhol print and other items to cover his living expenses.
Former Rep. Frank Kratovil has applied for a judgeship in Queen Anne's County.
A Maryland Public Service Commission judge is giving tentative approval to a large solar energy project on the grounds of a state prison complex near Hagerstown.
A federal judge has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt or approve new pollution standards for the Anacostia River.
The state's highest court ends the state prosecutor's three-year-long quest to bring bribery and perjury charges against a Baltimore city councilwoman.
Court of Appeals Chief Judge Robert M. Bell has named Judge Lenore R. Gelfman as administrative judge for the Howard County Circuit Court. Gelfman succeeds Judge Diane O. Leasure, who announced her retirement, effective Nov. 4, 2011.
A former chief of staff to a District of Columbia Council member was sentenced Tuesday to eight months in prison for accepting money from a taxicab industry representative seeking favorable legislation.
A judge has revoked the bail of the federal government's main informant in New Jersey's largest corruption sting after he was arrested in Baltimore last month.
A judge has denied a request to let an Oxon Hill senior walk with her class Thursday in a graduation ceremony because she is an English class shy of completing the requirements for Prince George's County high schools.
Baltimore City is preparing to take over its underground conduit system from Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), a move that city leaders say will modernize the aging infrastructure but could lead to higher costs.
A judge has ordered a Baltimore County man to a state psychiatric facility after ruling he was not criminally responsible for the fatal stabbing of his wife last year.
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.
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.
Baltimore City is preparing to take over its underground conduit system from Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE), a move that city leaders say will modernize the aging infrastructure but could lead to higher costs.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced changes Wednesday to the Preakness Stakes schedule.
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.
A judge has ordered a Baltimore County man to a state psychiatric facility after ruling he was not criminally responsible for the fatal stabbing of his wife last year.
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.
Summer heat and scattered storms this week in Maryland
Heat and storms stick around in Maryland this week
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Friday and Saturday are Possible First Alert Weather Days.
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Summer heat and scattered storms this week in Maryland
19-year-old fisherman bitten by beaver at Maryland state park
Baltimore leaders look to take over underground infrastructure, BGE warns of increased bills
Cedric The Entertainer is coming to the HALL at Live! in Maryland
Judge rules Monkton man found not criminally responsible for wife's murder