One winning ticket sold for $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot
The winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Los Angeles. The grand prize was the third largest in the game's history since it started in 1992.
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The winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Los Angeles. The grand prize was the third largest in the game's history since it started in 1992.
It would be the third-largest jackpot in the game's history and seventh-highest in U.S. lottery history.
A Maryland lottery winner credits his long hair, in part, with his two scratch-off ticket successes.
The last time a Mega Millions jackpot was won was Oct. 14, when holders of two tickets sold in California and Florida shared a $502 million pot of gold.
The numbers for a record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot have been drawn following a delay and players were awaiting the announcement of a possible winner.
The jackpot has eluded players since Aug. 3, the last time anyone matched all five winning numbers and the Powerball.
There were no winning tickets sold for Monday night's Powerball drawing so the grand prize for Wednesday night's selections will be a minimum of roughly $1.2 billion.
The Powerball jackpot has grown even bigger.
The jackpot has increased steadily since the last grand prize winner was announced on Aug. 3.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Sales for Mega Millions tickets have been strong as the Friday night drawing for the game's $1.28 billion jackpot, the third largest U.S. lottery jackpot, grows closer.
A few people came close to winning it all in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.
The drawing for the $830 million Mega Millions jackpot is tonight at 11 p.m. All day, Baltimoreans have been lining up to get a chance at the prize.
Your immediate reaction is probably "of course!" But not so fast. The numbers may not be as rosy as you think.
The Baltimore City resident who won the $400,000 VaxCash has claimed his prize.
A Baltimore City resident is the lucky winner of the final grand prize drawing in the VaxCash lottery taking home a cool $400,000 dollars.
A Frederick nurse is among the latest winners of $40,000 in Maryland's VaxCash lottery.
A Towson University healthcare worker and Towson resident won the June 5 drawing for $40,000 in Maryland's $2 million VaxCash promotion.
If you didn't buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket before Tuesday's drawing, you're in luck. Without a winner, the jackpot's gotten even bigger.
A 54-year-old Pittsburgh man has claimed the $2 million prize he won in Maryland during the January 20 Powerball jackpot that also saw a $731 million ticket sold in the state.
The Mega Millions jackpot -- drawing Friday night -- is worth a staggering $1 billion.
There has been a jackpot winner in the $730 million Powerball, the first to get the top prize in months.
Two Marylanders got very lucky Wednesday night and won it big in the Powerball!
Ahead of Tuesday night's drawing, the Mega Millions Jackpot reached one of its biggest ever amounts.
Two lottery jackpots sit nearly at a combined $1 billion. In a year where so many have struggled, a winning ticket could change the game for any family brave enough to play.
Leaked court documents that have spread like wildfire online reveal a Baltimore rapper is a witness in a murder-for-hire case.
"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.
Dr. Kumar talks about the new Mandy & Dennis Weinman Cancer Building at Sinai Hospital, a new outpatient facility for oncology services.
Baltimore is kicking off its Summer 2026 Restaurant Week on Friday, with discounted meals from Seppia, Tio Pepe and dozens more.
Leaked court documents that have spread like wildfire online reveal a Baltimore rapper is a witness in a murder-for-hire case.
At least four victims have come forward accusing Jurel Bowman, 32, of asking them to "make a deal" and send photos for money.
Baltimore firefighters arrived at the Johnston Square Apartments on Greenmount Ave. and found an active fire in an outdoor flowerbed.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
This will be the nicest July weekend for weather so far this month. Heat and storms return early next week.
At least four victims have come forward accusing Jurel Bowman, 32, of asking them to "make a deal" and send photos for money.
Keith James Jr. is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie and 9-year-old Steve Allen.
Two water main breaks impacted multiple businesses and communities in Baltimore County on Thursday.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Detectives say a Ford Focus crossed into the opposite lane toward the bus, which was carrying students from the Maryland School for the Blind.
Andrea Kamara and Lekan Oketunji join WJZ-TV in studio to talk about their experience competing on the newest season of The Great Food Truck Race, ahead of its premiere on July 26.
WJZ is live at Arundel Mills Mall checking out the acrobatic and family-friendly show, as they get ready for their big opening night show.
Ken Jackson, an Employment Specialist with NCIA and HUT-certified Facilitator with Each Teach, explains how both organizations are helping Baltimore residents manage stress, build resilience and succeed at work.
Owner Shelia Toon joins us with a look at her refreshing water ice flavors and shares what makes her ice different from others around the city.
The Maryland Institute College of Art is celebrating its bicentennial anniversary in making a creative impact in art and design with the launch of its new master’s degree program in game design.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The Baltimore Ravens waived quarterback Diego Pavia on Thursday, just a day before rookies were to report to training camp.
The Baltimore Orioles ended Boston's franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak, defeating the Red Sox 5-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
The Boston Red Sox tied a franchise record in the first game of a doubleheader, beating the Baltimore Orioles for their 15th straight win.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
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.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The Iraqi leader was in Washington to meet with President Trump.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
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.
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.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
"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.
The 2026 lineup has been announced for Baltimore's Charm City Live music festival, including performances from Boyz II Men and Case.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachel Jay has the latest weather forecast at 6 p.m.
CBS News Baltimore's Greg Padgett has the latest weather forecast at noon.
We are now in one of the nicest stretches of weather for the entire month of July in Maryland.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Heading into the weekend with nice weather in Maryland
Some families now have six days to choose whether to attend Crofton or Anne Arundel schools after a judge paused part of the redistricting plan.
Leaked court documents that have spread like wildfire online reveal a Baltimore rapper is a witness in a murder-for-hire case.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachel Jay has the latest weather forecast at 6 p.m.
A Baltimore native and photographer is returning home to debut a documentary about his life and the importance of community. CBS News Baltimore's Kaicey Baylor shares his story.
The 32-year-old has been indicted on child sex abuse charges after allegedly asking young girls for sexually explicit photos and videos in exchange for money. CBS News Baltimore's Ashley Paul has the story.