Napoleon Solo takes Preakness crown amid protests over horse racing
Outside the track, protestors made their voices heard, demanding an end to horse racing altogether one day after a 3-year-old colt collapsed and died during a race at Laurel Park.
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Outside the track, protestors made their voices heard, demanding an end to horse racing altogether one day after a 3-year-old colt collapsed and died during a race at Laurel Park.
Thousands packed Laurel Park to watch Napoleon Solo take the Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park in Maryland. CBS News Baltimore's Mike Hellgren has more.
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The 102nd Black-Eyed Susan Day kicked off at Laurel Park in Maryland Friday. The race is considered ladies' day at the track.
Maryland will see some warm weather for the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Saturday.
Horse racing expert Frank Vespe talks Thoroughbred horse racing ahead of the 2026 Preakness Stakes.
A day full of horse-racing is on tap at Laurel Park in Maryland for Black-Eyed Susan Day. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Thoroughbred horse trainer Brittany Russell is the latest woman with a chance to etch her name into horse racing history when the Preakness kicks off in Maryland.
Maryland officials said they are considering moving the Preakness Stakes back to three weeks after the Kentucky Derby instead of two.
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park in Maryland, bringing back the crowds that once packed the venue to watch horse racing champions.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
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.
Churchill Downs Incorporated has reached an agreement to buy the trademarks and rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes brands for $85 million, the company announced.
The Preakness Stakes will look much different when it returns to Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course in 2027 following major renovations.
Uncovering the unsung heroes of Maryland's horseracing industry: The outriders who risk it all to ensure safety on the tracks.
After finishing as runner-up at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, the heavy-favorite Journalism earned a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the Preakness Stakes.
The Preakness Stakes had a field of nine horses that raced in Baltimore for the 2025 running of the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Want to know how and where to watch the 2025 Preakness Stakes race live? Here's what to know about the big horse race.
Marylanders wouldn't miss a chance to style and profile for one last time at Pimlico before a big makeover to Baltimore's historic racetrack in 2027.
The 150th Preakness Stakes will be the final horse race at Maryland's Pimlico Race Course, prior to a massive rebuild project.
Baltimore's Historic Pimlico Race Course will be demolished after the 150th Preakness Stakes in May.
Sovereignty, the winner of the 2025 Kentucky Derby, will not race in Baltimore's Preakness Stakes this year.
The most extensive reviews of horses' veterinary and treatment records in the 40-year history of the Breeders' Cup will continue up to race day, with contenders subject to random physical exams at any time.
Neighbors in a Baltimore County community are without water following a major water main break on Wednesday.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
The FBI is offering a $4,000 reward for information about a suspect who vandalised a synagogue in Maryland.
Education experts and journalists from around the country are in Baltimore this week to tackle important issues impacting schools and students.
More than 73 pounds of illegal cannabis and 18,000 tobacco products were seized during an enforcement effort carried out in Baltimore, city officials said.
Queen Anne's County is joining five other Maryland jurisdictions in fighting against data center development.
Temperatures soar into the 90s heading into the weekend.
Neighbors in a Baltimore County community are without water following a major water main break on Wednesday.
The FBI is offering a $4,000 reward for information about a suspect who vandalised a synagogue in Maryland.
French fashion house Louis Vuitton is suing Maryland Live! casino in Hanover, Anne Arundel County, claiming they ripped off the LV logo and design for a promotion, placing it on bags and other items marketed to casino rewards members.
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.
The 39th Annual LakeFest is returning to Columbia, Maryland from June 12 to June 14.
Aminta H. Breaux, president of Bowie State, stops by on WJZ AT 9 to tout the college's historic 2026 commencement ceremony, the legacy of Maryland's oldest HBCU, and more.
The new brand partnership between the two companies is designed to deliver an elevated travel experience , with exclusive access to promotions, products, and more.
Joe DiPasquale and Maria Parravano join us in-studio to talk about the event and what's new this year.
Dr. Heidi M. Anderson, president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, joined the crew on WJZ AT 9 to discuss UMES' upcoming 140th anniversary, goals to open Maryland's first veterinary school, and more.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said Wednesday he has moved on since his trade to Baltimore was nixed in March by the Ravens, and his focus is on getting ready for another season in Las Vegas.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Raymond Berry, a former Baltimore Colts star and New England Patriots head coach, has died, his family said. He was 93.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
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.
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.
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.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Summer-like heat will continue across Maryland into the weekend.
Temperatures soar into the 90s heading into the weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Warm temperatures stick around in Maryland
Summer heat and scattered storms this week in Maryland
Education Writers Association talks "seismic changes" at Baltimore seminar
More than 73 pounds of illegal cannabis and 18,000 tobacco products were seized during an enforcement effort carried out in Baltimore, city officials said.
Renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are expected to be completed on Wednesday, June 4.
One person is dead and three others are hurt after a shooting at a high school graduation in Northern California.
Aleshia Murdock and Aline Todd won the “O, Say Can You Sing” contest, and will get to sing with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.