Troopers: Man Jumps 50 Feet Off Beltway To Avoid Car Crash
Maryland troopers say a man jumped 50 feet (15 meters) from a bridge just outside Washington to avoid crashing cars.
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Maryland troopers say a man jumped 50 feet (15 meters) from a bridge just outside Washington to avoid crashing cars.
A Rockville man was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually exploiting a 12-year-old girl over the internet.
The prosecutors in the case against a Montgomery County man charged with killing his pregnant girlfriend are expected to argue a request about evidence in person Friday before a circuit court judge.
The Maryland State Fair and The Maryland Renaissance Fair are this weekend. You can also do Yoga at the Zoo, drink Pints in the Park and enjoy two vegan food festivals.
A new poll shows that Maryland educators are struggling financially, after spending their own money on school supplies and running up their personal debt.
Police are looking for two women who they say assaulted a grocery store employee while trying to steal baby formula from a store in Germantown, Maryland.
First lady Melania Trump spoke out against cyberbullying Monday as part of her Be Best campaign.
The Maryland State Fair is returning to the Timonium Fairgrounds from Aug. 23 to Sept. 3, featuring entertainment, activities and events for all ages.
There's plenty to do in Maryland this weekend.
Melania Trump plans to address a cyberbullying summit in Maryland next week.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring cases of measles in 21 states, including Maryland, after noting an outbreak.
According to the latest Gonzales Poll, if the election was held today, current Governor Larry Hogan would be re-elected.
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch for parts of Maryland following heavy rain Monday.
A Maryland woman has been charged with more than 100 counts of animal cruelty after authorities say they found 128 animals living in unsanitary conditions.
WJZ launched a new set Thursday during its noon news broadcast after a year of hard work.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming announced that traditional lottery ticket sales and the state's six casinos combined to contribute $1.252 billion to Maryland's economy.
A 62-year-old school bus driver has been arrested after police say he was caught on camera raping a 12-year-old special education student.
A 67-year-old man shot his 89-year-old father in a car before shooting himself, according to police.
Maryland State Police have made a major drug bust during a traffic stop in Montgomery County.
Police are looking for three robbery suspects who allegedly assaulted wig store workers in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Police say a group of robbers assaulted two store employees and made off with up to $30,000 in Gucci items.
A man found guilty in the June 2017 murders of two Montgomery County high school students was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday afternoon.
A Maryland police officer has been cleared by investigators after he fatally shot a man who reportedly attacked him, officials said Monday.
A group of suspects is accused of taking nude pictures of people inside a Montgomery County locker room.
The body of a 17-year-old boy was found in the parking lot of South Lake Elementary School in Montgomery County Friday.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
There are a few opportunities for needed rain across our area.
A United Airlines flight hit a Baltimore bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as the jet was preparing to land at Newark Airport.
Jasson Domínguez hit a two-run homer and an RBI single in a seven-run eighth inning and the Yankees routed the Orioles 11-3 on Sunday for their 13th win 15 games.
The usual post-Derby dilemma for trainers and owners is whether their horses are up for the two-week turnaround at the Preakness. This year, the race is at Laurel Park on May 16 while the traditional Pimlico Race Course is being rebuilt.
A father from Bel Air, Maryland has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his father-in law, a Baltimore County attorney.
A United Airlines flight hit a Baltimore bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as the jet was preparing to land at Newark Airport.
There are a few opportunities for needed rain across our area.
Ryan Duvall, an 18-year-old who died as a passenger in a single-vehicle crash on Friday, May 1, in Baltimore County, is remembered as a passionate martial artist and a "great role model."
A Spirit pilot received an impromptu retirement party from a different airline after what would have been his final flight was canceled.
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.
Illusionist Spencer Horsman at Maryland's Illusions Bar & Theater.
WJZ is live in Havre de Grace at Bella's Tea Room, as they prepare for their big Mother's Day High Tea event.
First held in 1911 around the Washington Monument, Flower Mart has become a Baltimore tradition over the past century.
Dr. Daria J. Willis, President of Howard Community College, joins us to talk about the Children's Learning Center on HCC's campus.
Baltimore's More Than a Barber Shop talks about its newest community initiative.
Jasson Domínguez hit a two-run homer and an RBI single in a seven-run eighth inning and the Yankees routed the Orioles 11-3 on Sunday for their 13th win 15 games.
The usual post-Derby dilemma for trainers and owners is whether their horses are up for the two-week turnaround at the Preakness. This year, the race is at Laurel Park on May 16 while the traditional Pimlico Race Course is being rebuilt.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
The Kentucky Derby saw a field of 18 horses Saturday in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 4 with his 12th homer and scored three runs as the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 to split a doubleheader Thursday.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
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.
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.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
There are a few opportunities for needed rain across our area.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Warmer temperatures return to Maryland this week
Stunning start to the workweek in Maryland
In a 1-on-1 interview with WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze, Lardarius Webb Jr. talks about the full-circle moment of joining the Ravens as an undrafted rookie. He also discusses making the most of his opportunity, carrying the legacy of his father, former Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb, and what he plans to bring to the Baltimore Ravens. #Ravens #NFL #RavensFlock #NFLNews
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Police said 41-year-old Mark Ryan shot and killed 74-year-old Robert MacMeekin at MacMeekin's home Saturday. WJZ-TV's Dennis Valera reports.
The driver, Warren Boardley Jr., was taken to the hospital and treated for injuries caused by glass in his arm and hand. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports.
The Supreme Court restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies on Monday. WJZ-TV's Dennis Valera reports.