Nearly 41,000 chickens die in Maryland fire
Nearly 41,000 chickens died in a fire in Somerset County on Friday, Feb. 28, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal's Office.
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Nearly 41,000 chickens died in a fire in Somerset County on Friday, Feb. 28, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal's Office.
A suspect was shot by a Maryland State Police trooper during an investigation in Somerset County Sunday, officials said.
Residents recorded the vortex moving rapidly across the terrain, tearing through some homes in its path.
Police said three complete pipe bombs and four improvised explosive hand grenades were found in the house, along with 32 firearms that included several "military grade" weapons.
Snow and wind gusts are leading to crashes and traffic delays on Maryland's Eastern Shore, the Maryland Department of Transportation said.
Friday and Saturday are Alert Days due to the threat of snow and wind from a Nor'easter that will rapidly intensify as it moves offshore of Maryland.
Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday declared a state of emergency in nine Eastern Shore counties ahead of a Nor'easter that is expected to bring up to a foot of snow in areas east of the Chesapeake Bay.
The cold continues, and some folks on the Eastern Shore will deal with accumulating snow on Friday night.
All three fires occurred less than a half-mile apart, the fire marshal office said.
Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday declared a state of emergency for parts of Maryland threatened by severe coastal flooding.
Three Eastern Shore health care groups have received a combined $2.4 million in federal funding for construction projects, renovations and other capital improvements, First District Congressman Andy Harris announced on Tuesday.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has announced nearly $30,000 in awards to companies to expand internet access to 12,000 households in 18 counties, according to a department statement Tuesday.
Tropical Storm Elsa brought whipping winds and heavy rains overnight as the storm passed over Maryland's coastal communities.
Maryland State Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death outside his Somerset County home Sunday evening.
Maryland school districts had to plan to have some students return to in-person learning starting March 1. Here's a breakdown county-by-county.
Metro Crime Stoppers of the Lower Eastern Shore is offering a $1,000 reward for information in a shooting that left a three-year-old boy injured in Somerset County earlier this month.
Maryland state troopers are warning residents on the Lower Shore of an apparent telephone scam involving a caller asking for donations to the Maryland State Police.
A three-year-old boy was injured in a shooting in Somerset County Monday morning, Maryland State Police said.
Gift card scams primarily targeting the elderly are on the rise in parts of Maryland, state police said.
A Maryland board approved a key wetlands license on Wednesday on the state's Eastern Shore for a pipeline to bring natural gas to Somerset County, one of the state's poorest jurisdictions which does not currently have access to natural gas.
As a second wave of coronavirus hits Maryland, school districts statewide are reassessing plans for hybrid or in-person learning.
The suspect in a fatal shooting in Somerset County over the weekend killed his estranged wife and shot another man before that man shot him, Maryland State Police said Monday.
A woman was killed and two other people were injured in a triple shooting in Somerset County Saturday night, state police said.
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of a three-alarm house fire that broke out in Somerset County overnight.
A three-alarm blaze destroyed an Eastern Shore business Saturday night and caused millions of dollars in damage, the state fire marshal's office said Sunday.
Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day with record warm temperatures followed by possible severe storms.
A couple and a dog were killed in a house fire early Wednesday morning in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Two people driving separate autocycle vehicles were killed Tuesday evening after crashing into an SUV in Southeast Baltimore, according to police.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
David Coit scored 17 points, Elijah Saunders added 15, and Maryland defeated Oregon 70-60 in a first-round game of the Big Ten Tournament on Tuesday.
A couple and a dog were killed in a house fire early Wednesday in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Two people driving separate autocycle vehicles were killed Tuesday evening after crashing into an SUV in Southeast Baltimore, according to police.
Neighbors in White Marsh are asking Baltimore County leaders to do more to crack down on juvenile disturbances at shopping centers.
Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day with record warm temperatures followed by possible severe storms.
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.
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The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
David Coit scored 17 points, Elijah Saunders added 15, and Maryland defeated Oregon 70-60 in a first-round game of the Big Ten Tournament on Tuesday.
Jah'likai King had 24 points in UMBC's 91-69 win over UMass Lowell in an America East Conference Tournament semifinal on Tuesday night.
The Las Vegas Raiders took a major step toward improving their substandard offensive line Monday, agreeing to a three-year, $81 million contract with three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
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.
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.
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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.
Wednesday is a First Alert Weather Day with record warm temperatures followed by possible severe storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Severe weather risks to move into Maryland on Wednesday
Strong storms could move into Maryland on Wednesday
Strong storms possible in Maryland on Wednesday
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The fire broke out just after 1 a.m. Wednesday. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Severe weather risks to move into Maryland on Wednesday
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