Mega Millions Jackpot At $1 Billion Ahead Of Friday's Drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot -- drawing Friday night -- is worth a staggering $1 billion.
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The Mega Millions jackpot -- drawing Friday night -- is worth a staggering $1 billion.
Ahead of Tuesday night's drawing, the Mega Millions Jackpot reached one of its biggest ever amounts.
The Mega Millions jackpot is up again -- this time to $615 million after no one won last week.
It might be time to take a chance on that big lottery dream. Maryland Lottery announced that the Powerball and Mega Millions combined jackpot is approaching $1 billion.
Two lottery jackpots sit nearly at a combined $1 billion. In a year where so many have struggled, a winning ticket could change the game for any family brave enough to play.
This is the first time the Mega Millions Jackpot is more than $500 million since last October's record-breaking $1.5 billion mark.
Officials with the Virginia Lottery say that a person in Falls Church, Virginia, purchased a Mega Millions ticket that netted them $2 million in earning.
While no one in Maryland won the $425 million Mega Millions New Year's Day drawing, 35 wallets got a little fatter thanks to smaller $500 prizes.
This is the biggest Mega Million prize ever offered on the last draw of the year. The jackpot has been rolling over since October.
From millions to billions - the Mega Millions lottery jackpot is a record-breaking 1.6 billion dollars, and is expected to grow by Tuesday's drawing.
The Mega Millions Jackpot has now reached a new world record.
No one won the $548 million jackpot in Friday night's Mega Millions drawing. That means the estimated jackpot climbs to $654 million, which would be the fourth-largest prize in U.S. history.
Tuesday night's drawing was the fifth largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.
The winning ticket in the latest Mega Millions drawing was sold in Florida.
The combined total for the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots is now $1.02 billion, the third-largest combined total for the two games.
Maryland lottery officials say someone purchased a $1-million Mega Millions ticket in Prince George's County.
After Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing did not produce a winner, the estimated jackpot for Friday's drawing has grown to $540 million.
No jackpot-winning ticket was sold in the latest Mega Millions drawing, increasing the prize to an estimated $508 million.
The estimated Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $449 million, making it potentially the 7th largest lottery jackpot in the U.S.
Friday night's Mega Millions drawing will give lottery players a shot at the 10th largest jackpot in U.S. history.
Some lucky person in Baltimore County is sitting on a fat prize!
You might want to check your lottery tickets, especially if you played Mega Millions at a Howard County convenience store.
With a Mega Millions jackpot at $246 million and another drawing scheduled for Tuesday night, another lottery winner may be named in the Baltimore region.
A Prince George's County woman has claimed a $1 million prize from the D.C. Lottery.
The Maryland Lottery has joined a multi-state association that will allow it to offer a greater variety of games.
Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway was evacuated Thursday after construction workers noticed issues with rebar in the floor.
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
Our rain chances will be going down in Maryland over the next few days.
A tanker truck carrying 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel crashed in South Baltimore early Friday morning.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing Maryland over what it calls "sanctuary policies."
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway was evacuated Thursday after construction workers noticed issues with rebar in the floor.
A tanker truck carrying 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel crashed in South Baltimore early Friday morning.
Our rain chances will be going down in Maryland over the next few days.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Empire Towers on Ritchie Highway was evacuated Thursday after construction workers noticed issues with rebar in the floor.
The Baltimore County Police Department identified the victims Friday as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
A 10-story office building in Glen Burnie, Maryland was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to structural concerns.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Calvert Hall College High School president Br. John Kane and Huffman Family Foundation founder Richie Huffman join us in studio to share details about their new sports performance center and what it will bring to the school.
Get ready for an evening of laughter at the Baltimore Comedy Factory with Bill Bellamy alongside Skeet Carter. The duo stopped in to WJZ to share some laughs and tell us what fans can expect during their three-night stay in Baltimore.
WJZ-TV's Janay Reece meets with Lib’s co-owner Nick Liberatore to talk about the restaurant’s new location in Towson, and chefs to showcase menu items.
July is Dry Eye Awareness month, and we are live at Specialized Eye Care learning about a new treatment that improves dry eyes by retraining blinking in the eye muscles.
Christina Tkacik, a reporter for The Baltimore Banner, discusses an Annapolis restaurant’s no-tap-water policy and how readers are reacting to the story.
Jeremiah Jackson hit a two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two of Chicago's five home runs and the Cubs outslugged the Baltimore Orioles 9-7 on Wednesday night.
Matthew Boyd pitched six shutout innings, Alex Bregman drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 Tuesday night.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Spencer Steer broke up a scoreless game with his 14th home run this season, Nick Lodolo pitched six scoreless innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Sunday.
Three-time Olympian David Hearn was indicted July 2, after he was accused of ripping out a portion of the sealant from the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
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.
The cyclopsora parasite causes major gastrointestinal issues — bloating, cramping and watery diarrhea — that can last days or even weeks.
Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to severe diarrhea, has infected hundreds of people in at least 18 states, including here in Maryland.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
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.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
CBS News Baltimore's Greg Padgett has the latest weather forecast at noon.
Our rain chances will be going down in Maryland over the next few days.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Greg Padgett has your latest weather forecast.
Scattered storms heading into weekend in Maryland
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Calvert Hall College High School president Br. John Kane and Huffman Family Foundation founder Richie Huffman join us in studio to share details about their new sports performance center and what it will bring to the school.
Get ready for an evening of laughter at the Baltimore Comedy Factory with Bill Bellamy alongside Skeet Carter. The duo stopped in to WJZ to share some laughs and tell us what fans can expect during their three-night stay in Baltimore.
WJZ-TV's Janay Reece meets with Lib’s co-owner Nick Liberatore to talk about the restaurant’s new location in Towson, and chefs to showcase menu items.
CBS News Baltimore's Greg Padgett has the latest weather forecast at noon.
July is Dry Eye Awareness month, and we are live at Specialized Eye Care learning about a new treatment that improves dry eyes by retraining blinking in the eye muscles.