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A referee is under fire after he forced a high school wrestler from New Jersey to cut off his dreadlocks or forfeit a match last week.
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A referee is under fire after he forced a high school wrestler from New Jersey to cut off his dreadlocks or forfeit a match last week.
"A male walked up and began opening fire. We have anywhere between 10 and 25 rounds that were fired at the officers."
A New Jersey school official dubbed the "Pooperintendent" is now out of a job months after he was caught defecating on a rival school's football field.
Prosecutors say the parents of a four-month-old boy who died after being placed under a comforter at a New Jersey motel earlier this year have been charged with murder.
Police posted this photo of Bean on Facebook with the caption: "This is what happens when you run away from home."
New Jersey has become the second state in the nation to bar marriage for anyone under 18.
Gunmen opened fire at an all-night arts and music festival early Sunday morning, sending people running over each other in the scramble to safety, authorities said. One suspect was killed and 22 people, including two suspects, were injured.
Firefighters had to break the windows and run a hose through a car that was blocking a fire hydrant.
The winner of a $315 million Powerball jackpot revealed himself at the New Jersey Lottery headquarters Friday in New Jersey.
"During the initial encounter, the Officer can be heard stating that he was just going to have Ms. Weinman pour the alcohol out."
A school bus taking children on a field trip to a New Jersey historic site collided with a dump truck Thursday, ripping the bus apart and killing a teacher and student.
Authorities say a 6-year-old girl who fell out of a window while jumping on her bed in her family's Newark apartment has died.
A couple in New Jersey has become the latest to say they've seen the mythical creature known as Bigfoot.
A Maryland woman who attacked her ex-husband's wife with a hammer while the couple and their young daughter slept in their New Jersey home has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
A statue of a naked Donald Trump is going on the auction block.
A 16-year-old New Jersey boy armed with a semi-automatic rifle shot and killed his parents, sister and a family friend, authorities say.
For months, a New Jersey couple says they have been desperate for answers in the disappearance of their son, who was last seen in Maryland.
Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey who sought to tap into anti-Donald Trump sentiments have won contests to become their states' next governors.
Voters in New Jersey and Virginia are choosing new governors Tuesday in contests that could be an early referendum on President Donald Trump.
A New Jersey woman accused of using two metal frying pans to fatally beat her boyfriend at a convenience store has been charged with murder.
Authorities say a New Jersey woman made up a story that her granddaughter was missing inside a Walmart so that her son could steal clothes and candy.
A man is believed to have killed his wife, their 7-year-old son and the family dog in their New Jersey home before killing himself, authorities said Thursday.
Howard County police are searching for a missing New Jersey man who was last seen last week in Maryland.
Republican Gov. Chris Christie signed a law Friday making New Jersey the third state to raise its smoking age to 21.
Gov. Chris Christie, by his own admission, entered lame-duck territory on Tuesday, signing his final budget after a bruising three-day state government shutdown that included a viral photo of him lounging on a state beach that was closed to the public because of a budget impasse.
A bill that would ban private detention centers in Baltimore was introduced in the city council, leaders said Monday.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signed a bill into law that raises wages and increases benefits for commercial security guards across the city.
A group of Maryland lawmakers made an unannounced visit to an ICE facility in Baltimore to conduct oversight of conditions and press for answers on several issues.
Beautiful spring-like weather will be felt across Maryland through Wednesday. Temperatures will top out in the 70s
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
A group of Maryland lawmakers made an unannounced visit to an ICE facility in Baltimore to conduct oversight of conditions and press for answers on several issues.
Beautiful spring-like weather will be felt across Maryland through Wednesday. Temperatures will top out in the 70s
A bill that would ban private detention centers in Baltimore was introduced in the city council, leaders said Monday.
Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott signed a bill into law that raises wages and increases benefits for commercial security guards across the city.
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.
Leonard Paper Company talks crab paper on National Crab Meat Day.
WJZ visits Baltimore’s Rusty Scupper for National Crab Meat Day.
Lifebridge Health physician Dr. Arthur Affleck IV shares important information on screening and early detection, who is most at risk for colon cancer, and how certain lifestyle factors increase that risk.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood offers the U.S. Hockey teams crab cakes for life.
The Maryland Home and Garden Show returns to the State Fairgrounds.
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby struggled to hold in his emotions as he said goodbye to Raiders fans in a nearly 13-minute video Saturday and told his new supporters in Baltimore that he would go there with the singular goal of winning the Super Bowl.
Chance Gladden buried a 3-pointer at the buzzer, scoring 24 of his 26 points in the second half to help Boston University stun top-seeded Navy 73-72 on Sunday in the semifinals of the Patriot League Championship, ending the Midshipmen's 14-game winning streak.
When Lamar Jackson is hurt, the next best thing for the Ravens has been Tyler Huntley.
Lionel Messi scored in the 27th minute, and Inter Miami held on for a 2-1 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night in front of 72,026 at the home of the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens have reportedly agreed to trade for Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby, according to ESPN and NFL Network, sending two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders in one of the boldest swings of general manager Eric DeCosta's tenure.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
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 continue to see spring-like weather before rain returns Wednesday.
Beautiful spring-like weather will be felt across Maryland through Wednesday. Temperatures will top out in the 70s
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures in the 70s, sunny on Monday in Maryland
Spotty showers are possible on Sunday in Maryland ahead of brighter weather.
A number of Facebook and Instagram users are reporting that their accounts were wrongly disabled.
A partial government shutdown caused long security lines at some airports.
The DC United vs. Inter Miami soccer match brought 72,000 fans to downtown Baltimore.
Maryland will continue to see spring-like weather before rain returns Wednesday.
A family is speaking out after a 16-year-old was killed in Baltimore shooting during a violent weekend.