Old Prison Being Torn Down By Inmates
Maryland officials are preparing to tear down a more than 130-year-old prison that was closed in 2007 after a string of violent incidents.
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Maryland officials are preparing to tear down a more than 130-year-old prison that was closed in 2007 after a string of violent incidents.
Authorities say the search for a boater missing in the Chesapeake Bay will resume Monday at 8 a.m. after several rescue crews failed to find him on Sunday night.
The heat has arrived, once again. We started our next heat wave today. Our high hit 95 degrees at BWI-Marshall this afternoon. We will only drop to the mid 70s overnight before going right back up to the mid 90s again tomorrow.
We got a break from the heat, but it's on its way back.
A jail in Maryland's Frederick County is installing solar panels that will be used to heat water for the facility.
The problem of bullying has claimed kids' lives across the country and in Maryland. Star Ravens player Ray Rice is joining thousands of parents and teens to help stop more tragedies.
Needed showers, then heat to return. A warm front is slowly approaching the state. That front is responsible for the clouds and spotty rain/showers that have broken out today.
A new law is trying to catch up to technology and the danger it poses on the road. In Maryland, it's now illegal to text while driving.
The regional grid operator for West Virginia and 12 other states says there may no longer be a need for the Potomac-Appalachian Transmission Highline.
Massive drug bust in Maryland. Nearly $200,000 in heroin and drug money was confiscated by state police during a routine traffic stop.
The impact of Maryland's brutal storm on June 29 is still being felt by some, including at St. Martin's Home in Catonsville that cares for needy seniors.
Federal prosecutors say nine people have been indicted on charges of plotting to distribute 2,200 pounds of marijuana.
A key development in Maryland's controversial pit bull ruling that would allow landlords to evict people who own that breed: the Attorney General's Office says while the ruling is being appealed, landlords don't have that right.
It's official. The State Board of Elections has certified the petition to put same-sex marriage on the November ballot.
As summer fires up, how about a change of pace, like winter?
Enough signatures have been validated to put Maryland's congressional redistricting map on the ballot for voters to decide in a November referendum, the Maryland State Board of Elections determined Wednesday.
Gov. Martin O'Malley said Wednesday he wants to bring in outside help to review Maryland's procurement process for state contracts after repeated problems that agencies have experienced in bidding out for services over the years.
Authorities in Maryland say a Pennsylvania man has drowned after falling overboard while cleaning his boat at a yacht basin.
A man charged with killing his estranged wife and fatally beating her 11-year-old son with a baseball bat wants a judge to bar prosecutors from using his cell phone records as evidence.
To modern ears, it sounds like a fairy tale: Once upon a time, a uniformed man drove a truck and delivered glass bottles of cold milk to the front door. But the tale of the milkman seemed to be a story without a happy ending.
Rescue workers make a gruesome discovery in a Caroline County creek. Three boys are dead after drowning, and investigators are ruling it an accident.
The heat wave that hit the Mid-Atlantic is showing some signs of letting up with relatively cooler temperatures this week. But the region is still seeing the cumulative effects of the extreme heat. Thirteen people have now died of heat-related illnesses during this stretch of brutally hot days, many of them in Baltimore City.
The Maryland health department is reporting that the death toll in this heat wave now stands at 13.
We did it yet again. We hit 100 degrees Sunday afternoon. That ties the old record from 1993, and makes this the 12th straight day of 90+ degree days. That stretch also includes three days at 100+ degrees.
Katie Marks-McAuley's husband proposed on a Saturday. The couple married on a beach the following Wednesday-- just a few days before her groom deployed to Afghanistan.
Most Baltimore City and County residents believe their communities are headed in the wrong direction, according to a recent UMBC poll.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed another batch of bills into law aimed at protecting voter rights, strengthening the state's child welfare system and eliminating dynamic grocery store pricing.
Clouds and spotty showers are expected on Tuesday before a better chance for showers and storms midweek
If the measure is passed without any changes, smoke shops in Baltimore City would not be able to open within 750 feet of a school, recreation center, or park.
A 52-year-old man was arrested in connection with a double shooting outside of a restaurant in Carroll County, the Maryland State Police said.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed another batch of bills into law aimed at protecting voter rights, strengthening the state's child welfare system and eliminating dynamic grocery store pricing.
Clouds and spotty showers are expected on Tuesday before a better chance for showers and storms midweek
Most Baltimore City and County residents believe their communities are headed in the wrong direction, according to a recent UMBC poll.
One person was killed and six others were wounded after a shooting during an illegal car meet-up in Columbia, Maryland, police said.
A 52-year-old man was arrested in connection with a double shooting outside of a restaurant in Carroll County, the Maryland State Police said.
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.
WJZ gets an inside look at the Baltimore Museum of Art Archive Library.
The Den restaurant in Baltimore shows off its menu.
The Humane Society of Carroll County joins us to highlight a local cat that is up for adoption and their upcoming Woofstock event happening Sept. 19 at the newly remodeled Wakefield Valley Event Center & Park in Westminster
The program promotes both literacy and community engagement by combining the fun of reading with the hands-on learning experience at Port Discovery. It encourages children in Baltimore City to read or listen to five books over the summer to earn free admission tickets to Port Discovery.
The Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore is highlighting the baseball player's legacy for Babe Ruth Day.
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to deals with several undrafted free agents following the 2026 NFL Draft. Some of them are familiar with Maryland.
Morgan State's star linebacker, Erick Hunter, will be getting his shot in the National Football League, signing as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback Diego Pavia has accepted an invitation from the Baltimore Ravens to next weekend's rookie minicamp in Owings Mills, Maryland, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Willson Contreras hit his sixth home run of the season and second in as many games, and the Boston Red Sox responded to the firing of manager Alex Cora with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Roughly 2,000 boxing fans showed up in Baltimore for a championship professional boxing match Saturday.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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.
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.
Maryland will see light rain on Tuesday before storms roll into the region Wednesday evening, prompting a possible Alert Day.
Clouds and spotty showers are expected on Tuesday before a better chance for showers and storms midweek
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Rain threat to impact Maryland this week
Rain chances return this week in Maryland
The United Arab Emirates plans to leave OPEC on May 1 as the war with Iran strains oil markets.
The White House said Iran has offered a proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. ends its blockade.
The Baltimore County Education Justice Coalition is calling for more funding to prevent job cuts.
Maryland will see light rain on Tuesday before storms roll into the region Wednesday evening, prompting a possible Alert Day.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a new batch of bills into law weeks after the end of the 2026 legislative session.