Maryland Senate confirms Roland Butler as head of state police
The Maryland Senate confirmed Lt. Col. Roland Butler on Friday to be the first Black superintendent of the Maryland State Police, a department under a federal discrimination probe.
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The Maryland Senate confirmed Lt. Col. Roland Butler on Friday to be the first Black superintendent of the Maryland State Police, a department under a federal discrimination probe.
Maryland lawmakers got past their differences and reached a deal Friday on the state's $62.5 billion budget that includes making major investments in prekindergarten through 12th grade education.
A new witness took the stand in the rape trial of 72-year-old Michael Browning. The former longtime Gunpowder Falls State Park manager is accused of raping two former co-workers on park property.
Linda Lamone, who is 80, announced her plans to retire during a Maryland State Elections Board meeting on Wednesday.
A new state report shows that over 82,000 customers were potentially overcharged for using one or more of Maryland's toll facilities.
Power Plant Live! had over 40 live bands and local food vendors and, of course, there will be local food favorites, like crab cakes and orange crushes.
While the thought of a robot delivering food and drink at a restaurant may hearken images straight out of a Star Wars cantina, the droid helping wait tables at one Frederick eatery is less R2-D2 than a souped-up iPad on wheels.
A motorist had attempted to change lanes when her vehicle struck the front corner panel on another vehicle and veered into the work zone.
Timothy Johnson's mother, Melissa Johnson of Forestville, Maryland, said she has now been thrust into a depressingly familiar role in the national news cycle: the mother of a Black man who was killed by police without justification.
The Maryland Senate debated a major funding shift in the state budget Wednesday that would set money aside for future K-12 education reforms, rejecting an amendment supported by Republicans that would have steered $300 million to help pay for tax relief for senior citizens.
State Police Capt. Eric Burnett in Charles Town confirmed a Taser was used on Edmond Exline, 45, of Hagerstown, Maryland, who died at a hospital after the Feb. 12 incident near Martinsburg.
The person selected for the intern ship "will have the opportunity to participate in immersive experiences in the animal, hospital, or commissary departments," according to zoo staff.
Dental care is a much-needed service for horses, which have teeth that grow and change throughout their lifetimes.
Ever since a 58-year-old man died in a tanker explosion, people living along Route 15 have been demanding something be done to protect their homes.
Harford County volunteer firefighters, Fallston Fire Company firefighters, and Jarrettsville volunteer firefighters fought the blaze using four-wheel drive trucks and utility task vehicles to reach the fire.
Thousands of Marylanders of Iranian descent and non-Iranian allies have been demonstrating in Washington, D.C., this weekend.
Around the state, more than 50 of the buildings that once housed all-Black or so-called "colored schools" remain. Some, like the one in Columbia, now honor the historical significance of the schools. Others are in limbo.
The Maryland House voted Friday for a measure that would create a legal framework and tax structure to enable recreational marijuana to be sold in stores as soon as July 1.
Maryland has hired Josh Gattis as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Kelly Sadik, 41, walked into Aberdeen Middle School Tuesday around 8:15 a.m. after getting access to the school through the intercom system, according to the Aberdeen Police Department.
Noah's Law passed in 2016 in honor of Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta, who died after he was hit by a drunk driver while on duty.
A verbal confrontation escalated into second-degree assault charges.
One person has died following an explosion involving a tanker truck on US 15 at Rosemont Avenue in Frederick County on Saturday.
Jody Davis grew up in Baltimore and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. This year, she designed a dress worn by Maryland's first lady, Dawn Moore, at the historic swearing-in of the state's first Black governor.
State lawmakers want to give survivors of sexual abuse the opportunity to sue the Catholic church and other institutions, according to WJZ's media partner the Baltimore Banner.
Some of the nicest weather of the entire month of July is coming to Maryland Thursday through Saturday.
The Baltimore group Families for Safer Streets says both the city and state roadways have design challenges, and it's time to make the roads safer.
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.
Two men were arrested for stealing more than 100 bronze memorial vases worth more than $100,000 from a cemetery in Waldorf, Maryland, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.
A 20-year-old who plays basketball at Baltimore City Community College is accused of indecent exposure and stalking a woman whom he followed home in Montgomery County.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for the homicides of young siblings in Gwynn Oak, Maryland.
More than 350 birds in unsanitary conditions were seized from a Baltimore pet shop that breeds, cares for, and sells exotic birds.
A new audit shows Maryland administered SNAP benefits to ineligible residents, including lottery winners and people who are incarcerated.
Some of the nicest weather of the entire month of July is coming to Maryland Thursday through Saturday.
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.
Detectives say a Ford Focus crossed into the opposite lane toward the bus, which was carrying students from the Maryland School for the Blind.
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.
A new audit shows Maryland administered SNAP benefits to ineligible residents, including lottery winners and people who are incarcerated.
Aberdeen Police said the young girls were found in unsafe and unsanitary living conditions inside the home on Northeast Road.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
Yannis Moati, founder and CEO of HotelsByDay, shares tips for when and how to travel affordably before the summer ends.
CEO of Easy Street, Zach Fine, joins us in studio with the company's popular flavors and discusses how they're investing in Baltimore.
WJZ is live at Miss Shirley's of Roland Park checking out their restaurant week menu items with Chef Zuri Coles and highlighting the importance of supporting local businesses.
To celebrate Mr. Bubble’s 65th birthday, Duff Goldman, founder of Charm City Cakes is partnering with the iconic bath-time brand to encourage families to embrace messy fun with a larger-than-life smash cake at the Baltimore Waterfront.
Summer is in full swing, and many families are spending more time poolside to cool off. Pool Scouts of Northern Baltimore owner Jack Schroeter, joins us with some water safety tips and guidelines for having fun safely around bodies of water this summer.
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 Baltimore Orioles placed All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation on Monday before their series opener against the Boston Red Sox.
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
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.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
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.
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.
The Maryland Department of Health says confirmed illnesses from the cyclospora parasite have jumped to 69 so far this year.
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.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Some of the nicest weather of the entire month of July is coming to Maryland Thursday through Saturday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Nice, pleasant weather on Thursday in Maryland
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CBS News Baltimore's Cutter Martin has the latest weather forecast.
Yannis Moati, founder and CEO of HotelsByDay, shares tips for when and how to travel affordably before the summer ends.
CEO of Easy Street, Zach Fine, joins us in studio with the company's popular flavors and discusses how they're investing in Baltimore.
WJZ is live at Miss Shirley's of Roland Park checking out their restaurant week menu items with Chef Zuri Coles and highlighting the importance of supporting local businesses.
To celebrate Mr. Bubble’s 65th birthday, Duff Goldman, founder of Charm City Cakes is partnering with the iconic bath-time brand to encourage families to embrace messy fun with a larger-than-life smash cake at the Baltimore Waterfront.
Summer is in full swing, and many families are spending more time poolside to cool off. Pool Scouts of Northern Baltimore owner Jack Schroeter, joins us with some water safety tips and guidelines for having fun safely around bodies of water this summer.