Jury Begins Deliberations In Alston Case
The case of a Maryland lawmaker accused of theft and misconduct in office has gone to the jury in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.
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The case of a Maryland lawmaker accused of theft and misconduct in office has gone to the jury in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.
Former Maryland state Sen. Bernie Fowler held his 25th annual wade-in on the banks of the Patuxent River in St. Leonard.
It's considered a major threat to the safety of the United States. And one of Maryland's top leaders will help spearhead an effort to stop leaks from within the government's own intelligence agencies.
A toy poodle is killed by a pit bull in an Owings Mills townhouse community. The little dog's owners are devastated. The attack refuels controversy over the pit bull breed and what some call a pattern of violence.
It's official. The voters will decide if same-sex marriage will be legal in Maryland. The Board of Elections validates enough signatures for a referendum. And now, the nation watches to see if the state's new law can survive the polls.
For more than 20 years, the Orioles have been collecting donations for the Maryland Food Bank. As part of our Continuing Community Commitment, WJZ will be at all three Orioles games in full force this weekend collecting canned food.
Attorneys have rested their case in the trial of a Maryland lawmaker accused of theft and misconduct.
A 68-year-old Maryland man got to his 50th high school reunion in central Illinois the hard way.
Maryland's health department on Friday officially proposed the first statewide ban on the sale of crib bumper pads in cribs to begin next year.
Zeroing in on distracted driving. The nation's transportation chief calls it an epidemic that needs to be stopped. And it's not just texting he's worried about. It's all cell phone use behind the wheel.
In its second day of business, Maryland Live! is drawing in tons of gamblers and tons of money. The casino is expected to generate millions of dollars for the state.
Law enforcers in three states are looking for a couple who have committed several bank robberies.
It's time for the Baltimore 500, and we're not talking about a car race. Find out why June is a great time to adopt a cat or kitten in the Baltimore area.
A group supporting Maryland's same-sex marriage law is gearing up to defend it, if opponents succeed in putting the matter on the ballot for voters to decide in November.
Former Maryland Treasurer Richard Dixon has died. He was 74.
The daughter of Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer has disclosed she is a lesbian.
Pepco says it plans to test a Maryland program used during times of peak electricity demand, a voluntary program where customers' air conditioners are briefly turned off.
A landlord who manages about 175 rental units throughout Baltimore has been sentenced to a year in prison for lead-paint violations.
Maryland highway officials are planting thousands of trees statewide to help filter stormwater that runs off roads and pollutes waterways.
The Maryland Live! Casino goes live, with more than 3,000 slot machines, live entertainment and upscale restaurants. And it's expected to bring in hundreds of millions of dollars.
The Board of Public Works has approved a contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the second phase of an integrated public safety wireless communications system.
Prosecutors say a Maryland lawmaker paid an employee of her law office with state funds after the firm's bank account was closed.
Around Fallston cleanup is the name of the game, but it will be months before things start looking like they did before Friday's strong storms spawned a tornado that ripped through parts of Fallston.
First came Miami: the case of a naked man eating most of another man's face. Then Maryland, a college student telling police he killed a man, then ate his heart and part of his brain.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that 10 tornadoes touched down in Maryland on Friday.
Advocates for Baltimore's homeless community are calling on Maryland's General Assembly to investigate living conditions at several hotels turned into shelters.
A group of civil rights and privacy organizations have filed a complaint, accusing seven companies of violating the Maryland Data Privacy Act.
Back to school preparations are in full swing in Harford County, Maryland as new teachers reported for orientation.
Baltimore Police say 18-year-old Christian Hursey is accused of shooting 17-year-old Jada Sellers last month. She died after 12 days in the hospital.
A verdict was reached Thursday in the trial of a Baltimore police officer who was accused of trying to run a man over with his police cruiser.
Baltimore Police say 18-year-old Christian Hursey is accused of shooting 17-year-old Jada Sellers last month. She died after 12 days in the hospital.
A New York man was arrested at Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 368 pounds of khat in his luggage.
A tornado was confirmed during Thursday's intense storms in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, according to radar from the National Weather Service.
A group of civil rights and privacy organizations have filed a complaint, accusing seven companies of violating the Maryland Data Privacy Act.
Advocates for Baltimore's homeless community are calling on Maryland's General Assembly to investigate living conditions at several hotels turned into shelters.
A group of civil rights and privacy organizations have filed a complaint, accusing seven companies of violating the Maryland Data Privacy Act.
A tornado was confirmed during Thursday's intense storms in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, according to radar from the National Weather Service.
A New York man was arrested at Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 368 pounds of khat in his luggage.
Neighbors near an Annapolis house explosion that left a woman dead and a man severely injured said the blast was unlike anything they had heard before.
CBP officials said the men at BWI airport each had suitcases full of khat, with the street value of about $100,000.
Art with a Heart invites community members of all ages to become part of Randallstown history by helping create a permanent public artwork for the Milford Mill Market Square.
Travel expert Laura Begley Bloom joins us live with her can't-miss tips for the season.
Greg Padgett is live at Sagamore Distillery to taste their new limited-edition Ravens-inspired whiskey, The Darkness Falls.
WJZ is live at the museum learning what summer S.T.E.A.M. Week is and what can families expect.
Gabriella Symone Parker shares how the event is more than a pageant, and how Ms. Full-Figured USA–National Capital Region is creating visibility, confidence, and community for plus-size women.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings each have designs on returning to the playoffs after underperforming in 2025 and making significant changes.
Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother's death and his brother being charged with murder.
Baltimore Orioles reliever Félix Bautista and utility player Blaze Alexander could begin rehab assignments by the end of the week, according to the club's weekly injury report.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming on Friday in an ongoing legal battle with Mayor Brandon Scott over access to city records.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
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.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A dozen counties across Maryland were under a tornado watch Thursday evening as severe storms pass through. CBS News Baltimore's First Alert Weather Team has extended coverage.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
One tornado was confirmed by radar in Queen Anne's County, Maryland earlier Thursday evening. Quieter conditions are expected Friday.
Chances of severe storms return to Maryland on Thursday
A dozen counties across Maryland were under a tornado watch Thursday evening as severe storms pass through. CBS News Baltimore's First Alert Weather Team has extended coverage.
Chestertown Police responded to a potential barricade situation with multiple shots fired Thursday evening.
Customs and Border Protection announced a khat arrest at Dulles International Airport, the latest in a string of drug seizures at area airports in recent weeks. CBS News Baltimore's Drew Aunkst has more.
The Community Justice Action Fund, an advocacy group seeking to end gun violence and advance criminal justice reforms, issued the ranking.
Advocates for Baltimore’s homeless community called on Maryland’s General Assembly to investigate living conditions at several hotels the city purchased and turned into shelters. CBS News Baltimore's Mike Hellgren has the details.