Md. Lottery Says It Breaks Record For 15th Year
The Maryland Lottery says it raised a record amount of money for the state in the last fiscal year for the 15th straight year.
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The Maryland Lottery says it raised a record amount of money for the state in the last fiscal year for the 15th straight year.
A state audit made public on Wednesday cited shortcomings in how the Maryland State Lottery Agency has monitored aspects of the state's slot machine gambling program. The agency has responded that it has addressed the concerns.
Officials at the Maryland Lottery have confirmed that someone has come forward to claim the winning Mega Millions ticket.
A woman who has claimed to have Maryland's winning Mega Millions ticket now says she has misplaced it.
The Mega Millions mystery remains unsolved. The Maryland Lottery says no one has come forward with the winning ticket.
Maryland's Mega Millions winner is still a mega mystery. And the single mom of seven in South Baltimore who claims she's got the ticket has yet to claim the cash.
What would you do with $640 million? That's the staggering pot of cash in Friday night's Mega Millions lottery drawing. The winning numbers are 46 23 38 4 2 23.
Mega Millions mania comes over Maryland. People across the state are scrambling to buy tickets for the largest jackpot in lottery history.
Record-breaking winnings! Never before in history has a lottery jackpot been this high. Half a billion dollars goes to the person who wins this Friday's Mega Millions drawing.
Tickets for the 134th annual White House Easter Egg Roll will be distributed through an online lottery system, allowing guests from across the United States to participate in a tradition that dates back to 1878. Follow the link.
A billion-dollar casino being proposed by Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker for the National Harbor development is worrying the District of Columbia's lottery and gaming board.
The District of Columbia Council remains bitterly divided on how, or even if, the nation's capital should have the first government-run online gambling venture in the United States.
Buying a lottery ticket could soon be as easy as clicking your mouse. The federal government now says it's okay for states to sell them online.
Picking your numbers in cyberspace. Maryland explores the possibility of letting residents buy lottery tickets online.
The National Park Service is opening a lottery for free tickets to attend this year's National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Washington.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says state revenues would be hurt if Congress legalizes online gambling.
Lottery ticket sales are breaking records once again.
Its official!!! The rumors were true. Jordan Williams has signed with an agent and will stay in the NBA draft.
Lottery lies. A Baltimore County woman stands accused of trying to scam lottery ticket winners out of their money and keeping it for herself.
The Maryland Lottery says the state's two casinos generated $12.2 million in February, up from nearly $10.8 million in January.
Was it a stroke of luck or a mother's prayer that landed one Coast Guard serviceman a visa to America? He says it's a combination of both.
After a nationwide frenzy for a life-changing chance to win a $380 million Mega Millions jackpot, the two winning tickets were sold in small Pacific Northwest towns just 125 miles apart.
A minor who was kidnapped from Maryland has been found safe after two suspects were arrested in Mississippi, according to police.
Four men and a woman were injured in multiple separate overnight shootings across Baltimore, police said.
After record heat Wednesday and Thursday, expect a dramatic temperature drop Sunday into Monday.
A person was arrested after an individual was injured by a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a Towson University dorm on Thursday night, according to school officials.
Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
Four men and a woman were injured in multiple separate overnight shootings across Baltimore, police said.
After record heat Wednesday and Thursday, expect a dramatic temperature drop Sunday into Monday.
A person was arrested after an individual was injured by a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a Towson University dorm on Thursday night, according to school officials.
A minor who was kidnapped from Maryland has been found safe after two suspects were arrested in Mississippi, according to police.
There are reports that the airline could be going under very soon. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports from BWI Airport.
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.
The Bloom Spring Market has returned to Green Spring Station in Baltimore.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland introduces new ping pong pop-up.
The Village of Cross Keys in Baltimore is welcoming the return of outdoor dining.
Stevenson University dedicated its new performing arts center to the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Family, which features two state-of-the-art performance spaces and serves as Stevenson’s hub for theater, music, and dance.
Weber's PeachBerry Farm is hosting their first annual pick your own tulip event this month. Here's how you can get tickets.
Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.
For a couple of days in March, Baltimore's draft seemed a lot less significant — when the Ravens were about to trade this year's first-round pick and next year's for Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
The Baltimore Ravens unveiled their new "The Next Flight" uniforms during Thursday's Flock Forum for season-ticket holders at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Adrian Del Castillo hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and drove in five to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
The night after the Orioles rallied from a 7-1 deficit, Arizona turned the tables with a smaller comeback.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
The Department of Homeland Security has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work, even as the agency technically remains shut down and unfunded by Congress.
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
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.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
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.
After record heat Wednesday and Thursday, expect a dramatic temperature drop Sunday into Monday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Heat backs off heading into the weekend in Maryland
Hot temperatures back off heading into the weekend in Maryland
Hot weather scales back in Maryland heading into weekend
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
There are reports that the airline could be going under very soon. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports from BWI Airport.
1 injured in shooting in dorm at Towson University, officials say
Heat backs off heading into the weekend in Maryland
Annapolis man charged with making, possessing explosive devices