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.
A'Zariah Miles' dream of attending Howard University was a few weeks from being realized. Then it all came crashing down.
A circuit court judge temporarily blocked only part of Anne Arundel County's phase two redistricting plan that moves some Nantucket Elementary Students from Crofton Middle and High to Arundel Middle and High.
A naked nightwalker could soon be off the streets of Canton after a woman who's encountered the man says Baltimore Police told her they have identified him and are working to make an arrest.
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.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
A naked nightwalker could soon be off the streets of Canton after a woman who's encountered the man says Baltimore Police told her they have identified him and are working to make an arrest.
This will be the nicest July weekend for weather so far this month. Heat and storms return early next week.
Baltimore firefighters arrived at the Johnston Square Apartments on Greenmount Ave. and found an active fire in an outdoor flowerbed.
A'Zariah Miles' dream of attending Howard University was a few weeks from being realized. Then it all came crashing down.
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
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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.