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The Big Ten Conference, already in court and under pressure from players and parents over its decision to cancel fall football, is now hearing from President Donald Trump.
A Taneytown man will spend 18 months behind bars for ramming his truck into City Hall over a water bill dispute last year, the Carroll County State's Attorney's Office said Tuesday.
Maryland State Police are identifying the trooper who fatally wounded an impaired driving suspect on I-95 as the trooper was being dragged away in an attempt by the driver to flee the traffic stop.
After hours of debate, the Maryland State Board of Education on Tuesday passed a motion that will mandate an average of three-and-a-half hours of active, on-camera instruction during the school day.
The mayor apologized in a tweet Monday, citing the low case count in the Maryland county he visited as the reason he dined indoors.
The Hagerstown Police Department is searching for a missing 13-year-old girl who they say ran away from home at the end of August.
The state reports a total of 108,863 confirmed coronavirus cases, and the state positivity rate has gone up slightly to 3.39 percent.
For all of September, the Giant stores in Reisterstown and Owings Mills will donate $1 to the organization for every purchase of its reusable community bag.
A new coronavirus testing site is open in Bel Air at Patient First.
Monday is the first day of class for students at Baltimore Catholic Schools.
We're just about two weeks out from the start of the NFL season, and though Ravens fans can't go to games during the beginning of the season, there is still a way for people to be a part of the action.
Police are investigating a motorcycle crash in Essex that left one man dead Sunday night.
Maryland's Public Service Commission has extended a ban on utility shutoffs and late fees through November 15, including gas, electricity, heat and water.
Each kit includes an Under Armour and JHU branded face mask, hand sanitizer, a digital thermometer and cleansing wipes all packaged together in a drawstring bag.
Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the May 29 murder of 16-year-old Gabriela Ardon.
Nationwide, the MGM chain is laying off 18,000 previously furloughed workers.
The updated store is part of a $5 billion investment to remodel 1,300 existing stores and open hundreds more.
They are planning for the festival to come back on October 9 & 10, 2021.
The suspect in Sunday's stabbing death of a man in Essex has been charged and is being held without bond, Baltimore County Police said Monday.
Maryland reports 458 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, state officials said Monday.
Arthur Love IV, formerly the deputy director of Gov. Larry Hogan's community initiative office is now unemployed- fired for posting several images on Facebook of 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse.
Organizers said they're taking a stand against police brutality following the recent shooting of Jacob Blake.
The mother of Breonna Taylor and about 30 other family members helped dedicate a mural in Maryland that memorializes the Black woman who was killed when police in Louisville, Kentucky shot her while executing a "no-knock" warrant.
Police say an early morning fight at an establishment in Essex escalated to leave one man dead and another injured Sunday.
Maryland federal prosecutors have indicted six MS-13 members in recent months, including the alleged leader of the Centrales Locos Salvatrucha (CLS) clique of the gang in the Baltimore area, for crimes, including murder and extortion, and conspiracy.
Baltimore Police released body-worn video that showed an officer shooting a man after dragging an officer with his car near downtown on January 7.
The Baltimore Orioles added Tupac Shakur and Pete Alonso bobbleheads to their 2026 promotional schedule, the team announced.
The Catonsville community was quick to offer support after several businesses were broken into over the weekend.
Five people, including four teens, were charged with allegedly having loaded guns after illegal car rallies were broken up in several Maryland counties.
Maryland's Inspector General for Education (OIGE) completed its investigation into Harford County Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson. The report found there was no data breach after Bulson allegedly reported that school-owned property was stolen from him in 2024.
The Catonsville community was quick to offer support after several businesses were broken into over the weekend.
The chance of scattered rain and snow showers begins to climb on Wednesday.
A person who was infected with measles traveled through Maryland last week, the state Department of Health warned.
A Baltimore man is facing charges after he allegedly stole seven puppies from a home in Maryland and sold them outside a mall, according to Aberdeen Police.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass visits Far and Dotter in Maryland to learn about how CBD products can help with dry January.
The Pendry in Baltimore discusses its Boozy Tea service.
Marty Bass is at Tochterman's Fishing Tackle in Baltimore to talk about its 110th birthday.
WJZ is at Life Time Columbia learning how personal trainers come up with specific workout routines that help people achieve their fitness goals.
Marty Bass makes a visit to Loyola University's Ridley Athletic Complex in Maryland to talk about their sports dome and former lacrosse star Pat Spencer’s rise to the NBA.
President Trump gave his stamp of approval for John Harbaugh, the former Baltimore Ravens head coach who was fired on Tuesday after 18 seasons.
The NFL is down one Harbaugh in its coaching ranks, although Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh doesn't expect his older brother to be out of a job for long.
Steelers fans have donated to Ravens kicker Tyler Loop's favorite charity after his missed field goal on Sunday.
In 18 seasons, Harbaugh coached the Ravens to a 13-11 postseason record and one Super Bowl championship.
A few months ago, the question was whether the Baltimore Ravens could finally perform in the playoffs like they had in the regular season. Instead, the heartache simply came earlier.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
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.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Mild temperatures turn cold this week in Maryland
Sunny weather Tuesday, cold returns to Maryland later this week
Marylanders can expect sunshine and clouds to remain overhead for the next few days.
The chance of scattered rain and snow showers begins to climb on Wednesday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Mild temperatures turn cold this week in Maryland
Baltimore County businesses cleaning up after a string of weekend break-ins
Harford County school board meets for first time since superintendent was suspended
1 dead, several injured in crash on I-95 in Howard County
MS-13 gang members indicted for several murders in Baltimore City