On Alert: Another Robbery In Towson Prompts Task Force Creation
Towson -- on edge. There have been several armed robberies and a stabbing. Now county leaders are taking action to improve safety.
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Towson -- on edge. There have been several armed robberies and a stabbing. Now county leaders are taking action to improve safety.
The Towson area is on alert again after a woman was robbed early Thursday morning near Towson University's campus.
Campuses on alert. A warning from police after two attacks on college students in just two days. Both happened on the same street in Towson, a major college hub with thousands of students.
A Maryland man has been sentenced for his role in the slaying of a West Virginia woman during a home invasion.
A Towson University student remains in the hospital in serious condition after being stabbed multiple times in a neighborhood just off campus.
A Baltimore County judge has sentenced a woman to life in prison for hiring a man to kill her husband at the family's gas station in Towson.
Anne Arundel County Police are looking for a man accused of robbing a pizza shop at knifepoint.
Montgomery County police are investigating two bank robberies in Rockville.
Anne Arundel County Police say a gunman on a bicycle robbed a pedestrian in Glen Burnie.
Maryland State Police say a Suitland man has been charged with a robbery at a Queenstown jewelry store in which more than $300,000 worth of jewelry was stolen.
A District of Columbia teenager has been found guilty of murder in Montgomery County.
The search is on for three masked men accused of robbing and beating an elderly couple in Anne Arundel County.
Anne Arundel County Police say an elderly couple were victims of a home invasion in Glen Burnie.
Police are investigating a shooting and armed robbery in Baltimore County.
A 30-year-old man was robbed of his cell phone in Laurel. Anne Arundel County police are looking for the suspect.
A woman who pleaded guilty to robbing a Crofton bank has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.
Police are looking for a suspect in the robbery of a Glen Burnie bank Friday morning.
A 250-pound pink, cast iron pig sculpture is missing from a Snow Hill museum.
A man who prosecutors say wore a wig, eye shadow and lipstick during a bank robbery has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Bank robber busted. Police in Anne Arundel County say they've captured the person who robbed a Glen Burnie bank twice last month and tried to rob another bank Saturday.
In Anne Arundel County, police are searching for the men behind a fast food robbery.
In Baltimore County, three women are under arrest, charged with robbing a bank in Essex.
Anne Arundel County police are looking for a woman who robbed a bank in Glen Burnie on Saturday morning and possibly earlier this month.
Thieves steal half a million dollars in jewels from a Maryland jewelry store. Four months later, they're still on the loose.
A Baltimore County bank is robbed in broad daylight.
Chicago lost at home for the first time this season as its three-game winning streak was snapped.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is being urged by sex abuse survivors and their attorneys to accept a proposed reorganization plan that would allow for a $100 million settlement, attorneys said.
An armed man who was shot and injured by Baltimore Police on April 2 had gained control of an officer's taser prior to the shooting, police said.
Baltimore County leaders are working to strengthen animal welfare laws with the introduction of three proposed bills.
A new program in Howard County public schools is aiming to make it safer for children with special needs.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is being urged by sex abuse survivors and their attorneys to accept a proposed reorganization plan that would allow for a $100 million settlement, attorneys said.
Widespread freeze conditions are likely Tuesday night into Wednesday morning
A $1 million grant from the federal government will help Baltimore expand its 911 Diversion Program to support more mental health calls.
Maryland’s Attorney General issued a warning about “investment” schemes spreading on social media.
Four people were injured after a machine malfunctioned at a McCormick & Co. plant in Baltimore County, according to fire officials.
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.
Rhebs Candies in Baltimore is preparing for the Easter rush.
Sports and Social is hosting March Madness events at Live Casino in Maryland.
The Maryland Institute College of Art is now accepting applications for its 2026 Pre-College Summer Intensive Program. Designed for students ages 15–17, the program offers a college-level experience that supports creative growth, and preparation for undergraduate study in art and design.
The Maryland Center for History and Culture shows off its new exhibits.
Ladew Topiary Gardens in Maryland welcomes spring flowers and shows off its menu.
Chicago lost at home for the first time this season as its three-game winning streak was snapped.
The Chicago White Sox have rescheduled the start of their Tuesday game against the Baltimore Orioles from the evening to midday due to a cold forecast.
Ryan O'Hearn homered and matched a career high with four RBIs as the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2.
Nick Yorke singled home Bryan Reynolds in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House.
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.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
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.
Parts of Maryland could see frost during Tuesday and Wednesday mornings before the weather warms up later in the week.
Parts of Maryland could experience an early morning freeze Tuesday following spring-like weather over the weekend.
A Freeze Watch is in effect for much of our area Tuesday night, into Wednesday morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures in Maryland will cool down at the beginning of the week.
Parts of Maryland could see frost during Tuesday and Wednesday mornings before the weather warms up later in the week.
Two zoning amendments were introduced in Howard County to redevelop motels along Route 1.
Maryland’s Attorney General issued a warning about “investment” schemes spreading on social media.
A Baltimore Councilman introduced a bill to ensure the city’s inspector general gets access to records.
A Baltimore Police officer involved in a shooting that injured an armed man has been identified as four-year veteran Devon Gubbar.