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Peter Franchot, Maryland's comptroller, is calling for an investigation of his allegations that large brewing companies have corrupted Maryland legislators with questionable campaign contributions and favors.
A Prince George's County Police officer is off the job and facing rape charges of sexually assaulting a woman during a traffic stop last week.
A jury began deliberating Tuesday in the trial of an investment adviser charged with orchestrating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.
A Prince George's County Police Department officer is now behind bars after police say he raped a woman during a traffic stop.
The Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel is working to bring the population of Whooping Cranes back from the brink of extinction.
Six Marylanders spent part of their weekend inside a coffin as a part of Six Flags' 30-Hour Coffin Challenge.
A firefighter has been convicted of running over and killing a man with his SUV, in what he says was an act of self-defense but prosecutors say was an act of revenge.
A judge has ruled that a man charged in a deadly shooting at a Maryland police station is not qualified to pursue an insanity defense
A Flash Flood Watch will go into effect at 2 p.m. Thursday for parts of Maryland as a result of heavy rain from the storm.
Stuff your face and enjoy local craft beer, pizza, and sliders at Clagett Farm on October 21 for the Burgers and Brews For the Bay event.
With Hurricane Michael expected to make landfall today, a Maryland Water Rescue Team braces for the Category 4 storm in Alabama.
Kodi Lamont Johnson, 36, of Landover, Md., broke into a residence in Accokeek, Md., on November 3, 2017, sometime after 11:15 a.m. and stole a 45-caliber revolver, two 20-gauge shotguns and a black baseball hat.
Anheuser-Busch's Natural Light, better known as Natty Light among undergrads, announced that it would be selling a 77-pack of Natty Light to honor its year of creation.
A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by car Saturday night.
A DC-area man was sentenced on Friday to 9 years in prison for robbing five 7-Eleven convenience stores, followed by three years of supervised release.
A New Carrollton woman was arrested after setting fire to an apartment building on September 17, 2018, because she was upset with her ex-boyfriend.
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh wrote an op-ed that appeared in the Wall Street Journal on Thursday arguing he is an "independent, impartial judge" and conceding he "might have been too emotional" in his testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee last week.
The Internal Revenue Service has reinstated the tax-exempt status of a nonprofit operated by white nationalist Richard Spencer, who has been banned from using mainstream online platforms.
Halloween is just around the corner and Maryland is filled with supernatural attractions for you to visit before children start saying 'Trick or Treat'.
Prince George's County Firefighters rescued two deer who were stuck in a fence.
Early Wednesday morning, the school resource officer assigned to the high school was alerted to a deceased baby in a school bathroom of the Maryland high school.
Astronauts may not be able to stomach long voyages into space -- literally speaking.
An Essex man was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Monday for producing, owning, and distributing, child pornography.
Police have released surveillance video that shows a suspect throw a rock at a glass window, but the rock comes back and hits them in the face.
Police say the victim was working with a crew on the ramp as a subcontractor for the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration.
Maryland's State Board of Elections (SBE) has announced that ballots for the 2026 general election have been certified and posted online for review.
Expect several days of intense humidity and high heat. Strong storms become more likely Wednesday through Friday.
The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday.
Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl in Dorchester County on Aug. 11.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
The Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum, located in the 200 block of N. Amity Street, is where the famed writer began writing short stories and launched his literary career.
Maryland's State Board of Elections (SBE) has announced that ballots for the 2026 general election have been certified and posted online for review.
A woman walking her dog found two small terriers dead inside a crate on Harford Square Drive in Edgewood, Maryland.
Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl in Dorchester County on Aug. 11.
Expect several days of intense humidity and high heat. Strong storms become more likely Wednesday through Friday.
The 2026 Maryland Renaissance Festival, also known as Ren Fest, starts this weekend. Here's everything to know about the dates, times and tickets.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Maryland is suing UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. over a computer system that was supposed to help the state's Medicaid behavioral services program.
The Maryland State Fair is back for 2026, with three weekends of fun starting on Friday, Aug. 28 and running through Sept. 13.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
Katie Long joins us in studio to talk about the Tuesday Farmers Market at Patterson Park and the many goods available for purchase there.
Zoë Di Giorgio, Teen Center Manager for the Pratt Library, shares four selections young adult readers this school year.
WJZ is live at Arbutus Elementary School as students return for the 2026-27 school year.
Dr. Brian Granek (O.D.) Visionary Eye Care shares some common things to look for if you suspect your child might need glasses.
Founder Margo Burley joins us to share more about the organization and their new initiative where they are providing 25 children with scholarship opportunities to participate in dance classes throughout the school year.
The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday.
The Baltimore Ravens have signed kicker Jake Moody to the practice squad, giving the team another option if second-year man Tyler Loop continues to struggle.
The 2026 NFL Draft marked the first time since 1956 that two Navy Midshipmen were selected in the same draft, and both have made the final cut on their respective NFL rosters.
Baltimore (68-69) improves to one game under .500 for the first time since April 30 and sits one game back of the third and final AL wild-card spot.
Ethan Burke, an undrafted free agent born in Pasadena, Maryland, made a name for himself throughout the Baltimore Ravens' training camp.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
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.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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.
Expect several days of intense humidity and high heat. Strong storms become more likely Wednesday through Friday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Heat wave returns to Maryland this week
Maryland heat ramps up this week
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The public hearing Tuesday will look at the possibility of extending the moratorium on new data centers in the county. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Heat wave returns to Maryland this week
Anne Arundel County police sergeant accused of raping a minor
Caretakers of historic Poe House worry about nearby construction work