2 Marylanders Win $50K In Powerball Drawing, Jackpot Rolls To $640M
Two Marylanders got very lucky Wednesday night and won it big in the Powerball!
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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.
Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, lottery sales in Maryland in recent weeks have been up by more than 20 percent over last year, the state's lottery and gaming director told lawmakers Tuesday.
An unclaimed lottery ticket worth nearly $100,000 is set to expire in Delaware.
The coronavirus pandemic has been a rollercoaster for state lotteries across the country, with some getting a boost from the economic downturn and others scrambling to make up for revenue shortfalls.
Check your tickets; someone who bought a lottery ticket in Dundalk is more than half a million dollars richer!
The lottery is open for the White House Easter Egg Roll.
Someone in Maryland is a whole lot richer just in time for the holidays.
A North Carolina man was on the way to his last round of chemotherapy treatment on Tuesday when he said he stopped for a scratch-off lottery ticket on the way to the hospital.
Maryland's lottery and casinos contributed a record $1.311 billion to the state in fiscal year 2019, the state lottery and gaming agency said Monday.
40 tickets will be sold for every performance for $10 each. The lottery will open at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 23 to the Tuesday, June 25 performance.
This is the first time the Mega Millions Jackpot is more than $500 million since last October's record-breaking $1.5 billion mark.
We've mentioned several times that you're probably never winning the jackpot.
The Powerball jackpot roll that ended Wednesday night with a $768.4 million winner in Wisconsin also rolled out plenty of prizes for Maryland Lottery players.
$750 million is up for grabs in Wednesday night's Powerball Jackpot.
No winner pushed the jackpot up to $750 million!
1 in every 24 people win some type of prize playing Powerball, but hitting the jackpot is not very likely. There is a 1 in 292 chance of winning!
It's a split! Players in Iowa and New York will share Saturday's massive Powerball jackpot.
Villa Italian Kitchen is offering a free pizza slice for anyone who brings in their losing Mega Millions ticket a day after the historic $1.6 billion drawing.
Lottery officials said someone in South Carolina won the record $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot. This marks the world's largest ever lottery grand prize.
It's not too late to jump on the lottery train -- there's more than $2 billion up for grabs this week.
The Mega Millions Jackpot has now reached a new world record.
Nearly a billion dollars in jackpot money is up for grabs between the Mega Millions and Powerball lotteries.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced that traditional lottery ticket sales and the state's six casinos combined to contribute $1.252 billion to Maryland's economy.
Harford County residents shared their concerns Tuesday about the Tri-County Transmission Upgrade Project, which will connect Harford, Baltimore and Howard counties to power plants in Pennsylvania to increase reliability.
A Baltimore woman accused of leaving her six children alone in unsanitary conditions has been indicted on charges of child abuse, neglect and reckless endangerment.
Tuesday night's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays was postponed because of bad weather. The teams are scheduled to play a split doubleheader Wednesday as they try to avoid elimination from the American League playoff race.
Thousands of Ravens fans in Brazil are expected to be in Rio to cheer on their team, including members of "Ravens Brasil," the team's official fan organization in the South American country.
Her father is hoping someone else will take up the fight for answers after an important legal deadline passed, meaning the family can no longer pursue certain claims in the case.
The Baltimore County Council has voted to extend a moratorium on new data center development through the end of 2027.
Harford County residents shared their concerns Tuesday about the Tri-County Transmission Upgrade Project, which will connect Harford, Baltimore and Howard counties to power plants in Pennsylvania to increase reliability.
A Baltimore woman accused of leaving her six children alone in unsanitary conditions has been indicted on charges of child abuse, neglect and reckless endangerment.
Her father is hoping someone else will take up the fight for answers after an important legal deadline passed, meaning the family can no longer pursue certain claims in the case.
Under the version of the bill before the council, food trucks would be limited to operating no more than three days per calendar week, between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
A Maryland State Police intern found himself on an incredible, unexpected assignment this week as he helped rescue an injured bald eagle.
A Maryland county has been ranked as the No. 2 place in the United States to visit during fall, according to a list compiled by USA Today.
The Trump administration has repealed an executive order that sought to coordinate the efforts of federal, state and local governments to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland is committing $1.36 million to gun violence prevention and intervention programs, Gov. Wes Moore and the Department of Health announced Wednesday.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
The Pride of Baltimore II will be featuring guided tours during this years Sailabration event on Saturday, September 26 at Broadway Pier in Fells Point.
Rapper and entrepreneur, Master P, joins us in studio to discuss the first-of-its-kind joint label tour that's bringing together two of hip-hop's most influential music empires for a night of music and cultural history.
WJZ is live from the national historic site where we are joined by NPS Ranger Shannon McLucas, who takes us through the restored mansion and shares more about International Underground Railroad Month.
Italo and Dante Liberatore join us on set with a taste of some of the many food items that will be available at this year's Avena Maryland Italian Festival.
Actress Victoria Rowell joins us in studio to talk about her career in television and new photography exhibit at MICA.
Tuesday night's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays was postponed because of bad weather. The teams are scheduled to play a split doubleheader Wednesday as they try to avoid elimination from the American League playoff race.
Pete Alonso homered twice, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning that lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
Baltimore's 24-17 loss to New Orleans on Sunday was the type of defeat that helped cost John Harbaugh his job after a long tenure with the Ravens.
The field at Maracana Stadium has been hit by unusually heavy rainfall over the past six weeks, but the NFL's field director expressed confidence it will be in good shape Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys play the league's first game in Rio de Janeiro.
This season, Ravens wide receiver Tez Walker will join WJZ's Alex Glaze and Rick Ritter, along with two-time Super Bowl champion and former Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Despite Judge Pamela White's decision to restore computer access to Baltimore's inspector general and order the city to respond to her subpoenas, the battle is not yet over.
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, saying she will order the city to grant Cumming access to its computer systems.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
Rain continues into Wednesday before drier conditions in Maryland
Drier, still cool weather in Maryland for rest of the week
Rain will begin to taper Wednesday morning
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Gloomy, cooler temperatures linger this week in Maryland
The moratorium prevents Baltimore County from issuing data center permits. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Dopuglas reports.
Rain continues into Wednesday before drier conditions in Maryland
BGE says powerline project across 3 counties is needed to keep lights on
Baltimore County extends data center moratorium through 2027
Baltimore County to vote on extending data center moratorium