Show Me The Money! You Could Be $400M Richer As Powerball Jackpot Soars
Are you feeling lucky? The Powerball jackpot now sits at $400 million! There were no big winners in Saturday night's drawing.
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Are you feeling lucky? The Powerball jackpot now sits at $400 million! There were no big winners in Saturday night's drawing.
Are you feeling lucky? A huge jackpot is at stake in the Powerball drawing---$317 million!
Playing the lottery pours millions into the state coffers--about $830 million this year alone. But it's not all good news. As competition from casinos grows, lottery revenues are down.
The Powerball jackpot has jumped again. Wednesday's game will be worth $425 million with a $244.7 million cash option.
The Rockies, Orioles, Indians, Marlins, Royals and Brewers won picks after the first round of next year's draft in Major League Baseball's second annual competitive balance lottery.
If you bought a Powerball ticket at a Westminster High's location, you could be a millionaire!
The Cleveland Cavaliers claimed the No. 1 overall pick at the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night.
Two $1 million second-tier winning tickets from Thursday night's Powerball drawing were sold in Maryland.
Pat Williams is pretty good at being lucky, and he's got a hunch.
One in 175 million. Those are the odds of you winning Saturday night's Powerball game. Tickets are selling steadily and the record jackpot sits at an astronomical $600 million.
It's a scramble for lottery tickets, as the Powerball jackpot reaches a record high. Six-hundred million dollars are up for grabs, and that number could get even higher before Saturday night's drawing.
Saturday night's Powerball Jackpot has swelled to $550 million.
Excitement is growing, and so is the Powerball jackpot. It's $360 million and people throughout the region are taking their chances on striking it rich.
Gamblers will soon be able to try their luck at the Casino at Ocean Downs around the clock every day.
The Attorney General's Office says a former lottery worker has been indicted on charges of stealing lottery tickets and collecting more than $67,000 in winnings.
For more than seven years, the company providing scratch-off lottery tickets in the nation's capital has managed to avoid a city law that requires participation by local businesses in major contracts.
A scam targeting the elderly causes a man to give away $400,000 in six years after he says he was told he'd receive more than a million dollars in prizes.
The Maryland family who won the $26 million Mega Millions ticket has come forward to claim their cash prize. But they are choosing to remain anonymous.
Lottery revenue in the District of Columbia is on the rise again after a five-year slump in sales.
Two Baltimore women have been indicted on charges of fraudulently obtaining Social Security benefits using information they obtained by telling victims they had won a lottery in Jamaica.
Powerball buzz! It's a frenzy as millions rush to buy tickets for the largest jackpot in Powerball history--$550 million is on the line.
The frenzy for tickets is on as the Powerball jackpot reaches a record-setting half a billion dollars.
How's this for a stocking stuffer: a lottery worth a fortune. The nation's Powerball jackpot was $325 million for Saturday night's drawing. Nobody won so it's now up to $425 million for Wednesday's drawing.
Veterans organizations in Maryland can apply next week for a license to have up to five instant lottery pull tab machines at their facilities to help raise money for veterans, but it is expected to take months before the machines will be playable because regulations still need to be adopted.
Francis Przybylek said he'd retire if he hit the jackpot. A little more than a year after the Mount Airy man won $100,000 from a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket, which he picked up at a Safeway near his home, the 69-year-old is still selling cars.
Gas prices have shot up almost 90 cents a gallon over the past month in Maryland, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic, leading to an emergency push by Republican lawmakers to temporarily suspend the state's gas tax.
Immigrant advocacy group We Are CASA stood with some Maryland legislators pushing for the passage of two bills they say will protect immigrant communities.
Three employees were injured — one critically — in a thermal explosion Friday evening at a warehouse in Carroll County, according to fire officials.
A Baltimore Police officer accused of chasing a person with his patrol vehicle will stand trial in mid-August, according to the City State's Attorney's Office.
A man has pleaded guilty to murder in connection with a 2024 shooting at a Baltimore apartment that left another man dead, according to the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office.
Gas prices have shot up almost 90 cents a gallon over the past month in Maryland, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic, leading to an emergency push by Republican lawmakers to temporarily suspend the state's gas tax.
Much milder air returns to Maryland Friday through the weekend.
Multiple people have been transported to the hospital with injuries after an explosion took place at a Carroll County greenhouse facility on Friday afternoon.
Immigrant advocacy group We Are CASA stood with some Maryland legislators pushing for the passage of two bills they say will protect immigrant communities.
A Baltimore Police officer accused of chasing a person with his patrol vehicle will stand trial in mid-August, according to the City State's Attorney's Office.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
Dr. Tyrone Stanley, coordinator and assistant professor of Musical Theatre in the Fine and Performing Arts Program, shares what makes Morgan's fine arts program so special and upcoming performance information.
Fort McHenry in Baltimore is preparing for cherry blossom season. Peak bloom is expected between April 3 and April 5.
WJZ makes a visit to The Spa at the Hotel at the University of Maryland.
Medspa and business owner, Keiarna Stewart, shares her journey on how she got into the beauty and wellness space.
F.W. Haxel is installing banners for the Baltimore Orioles' upcoming season.
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Two Morgan State University wrestlers are competing in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. It's the first time in the program's history.
Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson hit a clutch home run in Team USA's 2-1 win over the Dominican Republican in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday.
Trey Hendrickson had a close-up view of the Ravens for several seasons while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals — and even if he hadn't been in the same division, he'd have been well aware of the talent Baltimore possessed.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
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.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 3/20/2026
The chance of rain spikes this evening, followed by another round of rain Sunday night.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
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Spring brings warmer weather into Maryland
Gas prices have shot up almost 90 cents a gallon over the past month in Maryland, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic, leading to an emergency push by Republican lawmakers to temporarily suspend the state's gas tax.
Gas prices have shot up almost 90 cents a gallon over the past month in Maryland, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic, leading to an emergency push by Republican lawmakers to temporarily suspend the state's gas tax.
Immigrant advocacy group We Are CASA stood with some Maryland legislators pushing for the passage of two bills they say will protect immigrant communities.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 3/20/2026
A 44-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after a shooting in a Pikesville neighborhood left a 43-year-old man dead on Thursday, according to Baltimore County police.