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Police learned that Akers had recently given birth inside her home. Investigators responded to the home and found a male newborn in a zipped plastic bag under blankets in a closet. The baby was dead.
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to speak at an annual Maryland Republican Party dinner in June.
Preakness fans can celebrate the Preakness Stakes with a week of interactive activities for all ages, including drink specials, pee wee races for children and more.
Four other aides to Mayor Pugh remain on paid leave, as investigations continue into her book deal with the University of Maryland Medical System.
It's called the "kissing bug." It's a blood-sucking insect that attacks humans, often biting them in the face. Centers For Disease Control officials say they have documented the very first case in Delaware.
Federal prosecutors say a Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and network TV journalists looked at other targets: two Supreme Court justices and two executives of social media companies.
A federal grand jury has indicted Xiaoying Xu, 34, and Yiwen Zhu, 34, both Chinese citizens and legal permanent residents of the U.S., on a federal conspiracy charge, mail fraud and trafficking in counterfeit goods.
For those who decide to rent a space, it includes free beer, coffee and wi-fi.
The group joined Council for Islamic Relations and university leaders for a Unity Rally in response to the targeted hate group that stood on campus grounds last week- targeting the LGBTQ+ community and Muslims.
Detectives Dave Davis and Chris Homrock were presented with a special commemoration by Gov. Larry Hogan.
Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties received a failing grade in the annual State of the Air report.
A 27-year-old man was shot in Southeast Baltimore earlier Wednesday afternoon, police said.
City code enforcement met with the Maryland Jockey Club to make sure Pimlico would be safe for Preakness attendees in light of the grandstand seats being deemed "unsafe" in a recent report.
Investigators believe Mitchell had been involved in an argument before he was believed to be abducted.
Robert Mitchell, 79, is believed to be driving a 2016 gray Toyota Corolla 4D, with MD tags 1DS4061.
Prince George's County state's attorney's office is updating the public on a Bowie crash that killed five children and another passenger in early February.
For the first time, prosecutors showed jurors Officer Amy Caprio's body-worn camera video showing the moment a stolen Jeep ran her over. It's some of the most crucial evidence in the trial that got underway Tuesday.
Mayor Pugh's aides have gone silent on status updates, declining to comment on her health this week- as questions linger on when, or if, she plans to return to work.
In the sketch, he is described as a white man in his late 20s. He has brown hair, around six feet tall, and weighs around 180 lbs, police said.
Nurseries are now growing new generations of Antietam Blush, for planting in orchards next year.
Fire crews are on the scene of a four-vehicle collision with entrapment on Wheel Road and Patterson Mill Road in Abingdon.
A Baltimore man has been sentenced to more than 30 years in federal prison for providing heroin that resulted in the May 2016 deaths of two West Virginia men.
Goldbloom is working hard as a volunteer advocate in getting an AED on every field.
Approximately 100 gallons of diesel oil leaked from one of the railcars in Sunday night's derailment in Baltimore, CSX officials said Tuesday.
He was last seen on Mason and Forrest Streets in downtown Baltimore.
A man wanted for the deadly stabbing of his estranged wife in Howard County turned himself in on Sunday, according to police.
Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore says the White House singled him out by excluding him from a couple of bipartisan events for the nation's governors later this month.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides free education, volunteer opportunities, and support for people living with mental health needs.
To help alleviate the stress, 1 in 5 people also explained that they will use A.I. to help file their taxes this year
The family of Diamond Rice, a Baltimore native killed in a shooting in Cincinnati, held a vigil to remember her life.
Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore says the White House singled him out by excluding him from a couple of bipartisan events for the nation's governors later this month.
A First Alert Weather Day continues through early Monday morning
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides free education, volunteer opportunities, and support for people living with mental health needs.
The family of Diamond Rice, a Baltimore native killed in a shooting in Cincinnati, held a vigil to remember her life.
Baltimore City is about to become the latest Maryland jurisdiction to introduce bills related to immigration enforcement. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
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.
Coach Tre shares a few beginner-friendly workout moves for those who are looking for a fresh start. He focuses on nutrition, physical, and mental heath in all his clients.
Marty Bass is with Chef Antoine Thomas learning how he uses his special Chef's Blend seasoning to create the ultimate game day spread.
WJZ visited the special Valentine's Day edition of the haunted attraction. Cupid's Revenge, presented by Bennett's Curse, is open February 6th and 7th.
The Chesapeake Bay Boat Show returns to Maryland for its 5th year.
Maryland's biggest flag distributor, CRW Flags, gets ready for Fourth of July.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
The Maryland No. 1 has symbolized dominance for decades. It's one of the most coveted jerseys in college lacrosse.
Buzz Williams' first season at Maryland is producing the wrong kind of history.
The Baltimore Orioles acquired utility player Blaze Alexander in a trade on Thursday with the Arizona Diamondbacks, who received reliever Kade Strowd and minor leaguers Wellington Aracena and José Mejia.
Doyle takes over a unit that was phenomenal in 2024 before regressing this season as two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson dealt with injury problems.
Colin Demarco was arrested in January, months after he was seen in a Ring camera image at Vought's door, wearing a surgical mask and gloves.
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn — who emerged as a national figure after the Jan. 6 riot — announced a second bid for Congress on Wednesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
The Senate passed a deal on a package of spending bills late Friday, sending it to the House, though funding for dozens of government agencies lapsed until the House takes it up.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
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.
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.
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.
Warmer temperatures are on the way in Maryland this week
Dangerously cold conditions continue in Maryland on Sunday
Strong wind gusts and frigid temperatures are expected in Maryland this weekend.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 2/6/2026
Parts of Maryland will see some light snowfall on Friday before frigid temperatures set in for the weekend.
Baltimore City is about to become the latest Maryland jurisdiction to introduce bills related to immigration enforcement. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Warmer temperatures are on the way in Maryland this week
Tax-filers turn to A.I. for assistance
Maryland governor says he was disinvited to events with state, federal leaders