Report: Radio Trouble For Firefighters At D.C. Subway Incident
Startling revelations. A new report gives insight into communication problems when smoke filled a Metro train earlier this week. One person was killed and dozens of more became ill.
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Startling revelations. A new report gives insight into communication problems when smoke filled a Metro train earlier this week. One person was killed and dozens of more became ill.
Setting the stage for a potentially historic ruling, the Supreme Court announced Friday it will decide whether same-sex couples have a right to marry everywhere in America under the Constitution.
A man who plotted to attack the U.S. Capitol and kill government officials inside it and spoke of his desire to support the Islamic State militant group was arrested on Wednesday, the FBI said.
The D.C. Council has sent an initiative legalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana to Congress for review, despite an attempt by Congress to block the nation's capital from legalizing pot.
A video of The National Zoo's panda cub playing in the snow for the first time is melting hearts around the globe.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city will "explore every option" to get its law legalizing marijuana enforced.
The National Zoo's panda cub Bao Bao is back with her mom after spending more than 24 hours in a tree.
Police in Washington say officers were involved in two shootings Wednesday, one of them fatal.
Congressional controversy as a Maryland representative leads the charge to overturn D.C.'s new law decriminalizing marijuana use in the city. Meghan McCorkell has more on the debate.
District of Columbia residents are continuing to mourn their "Mayor for Life."
Renaissance and Baroque artwork depicting Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, that is rarely seen in the United States is being showcased in Washington in time for Christmas.
The protests in Baltimore led right to Mount Vernon, where protestors overwhelmed the Washington Monument lighting.
The first major expansion of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is commencing nearly 50 years after construction began on the cultural center, with a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday led by Vice President Joe Biden.
The White House is singling out Boston, San Francisco, Seattle and 13 other cities for leading their peers in efforts to address climate change.
People take to the streets of Washington, D.C., protesting a grand jury ruling in Ferguson, Missouri.
Metro says it may have to cut back service unless Washington-area jurisdictions increase their subsidies to the transit agency for next year.
Washington Dulles International Airport is in trouble. Sometime in 2015, more people will travel through Reagan National Airport than Dulles. Dulles, 14 times the size of National, is expected to see about 20.7 million passengers next year, while National is expected to get 22.7 million.
Breach of trust. A nurse faces criminal charges after police say he touched patients sexually and forced them to touch him.
In less than two hours, President Obama will take to the air to unveil his immigration reform plan. Any decision he makes is sure to come with controversy.
Sixty-million dollars. Workers are in the midst of a multi-year project to fix hundreds of cracks in the United States Capitol dome.
A District of Columbia woman has spent more than $35,000 in a year-long search for her beloved missing dog.
The Smithsonian unveiled a plan Thursday to give museums and gardens along the south side of Washington's National Mall a $2 billion face-lift, creating more welcoming entrances, improving connections between the museums and refurbishing the iconic Smithsonian Castle.
Lawyers for a man convicted of killing Washington intern Chandra Levy returned to court Wednesday as part of their pitch to a judge that he deserves a new trial because of what they say are problems with a key witness.
A landmark moment in Washington, D.C. as voters approve legal marijuana in the district. But with D.C. right in our backyard, police in Maryland worry legalization is happening too close to home.
Three members of the Zizians, a cultlike group linked to six deaths across the U.S., were granted permission to work together for their upcoming Maryland trial on trespassing, weapons and drug charges.
A federal appeals court denied a request to rehear the appeal of former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's perjury and mortgage fraud case, according to court documents.
Pickleball is quickly becoming a go-to fitness option for seniors in Baltimore County.
Maryland recorded 25 cold-related deaths so far this winter, according to a report released on Jan. 10 by the State Department of Health.
A Baltimore man is facing charges after the Maryland Fire Marshal's Office said he set his vehicle on fire, impacting train service.
A federal appeals court denied a request to rehear former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's perjury and mortgage fraud case, according to court documents.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day, with a greater chance of accumulating snow on the eastern shore.
One man was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at a shopping center in Southwest Baltimore Thursday night.
Three members of the Zizians, a cultlike group linked to six deaths across the U.S., were granted permission to work together for their upcoming Maryland trial on trespassing, weapons and drug charges.
Maryland recorded 25 cold-related deaths so far this winter, according to a report released on Jan. 10 by the State Department of Health.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Marty Bass visits the Maryland State Fairgrounds to talk about Jurassic Quest.
WJZ is looking forward to Monster Jam, which is being held at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena.
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
WJZ is live at Hotel Revival checking out what inspired hotel’s approach to Dry January this year.
Marty Bass is at Rye Street Tavern to learn about Baltimore’s Oyster Recovery Partnership.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy.
The Towson Tigers have a big test on Thursday night when they welcome CAA preseason favorite Charleston to SECU Arena.
John Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens on Tuesday, Jan. 6, after he completed his 18th season in Baltimore.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
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.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 1/16/2026
Maryland could see some light snowfall and rain showers on Saturday as two weather systems move into the area.
Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day, with a greater chance of accumulating snow on the eastern shore.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Tracking snow chances in Maryland this weekend
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 1/16/2026
Former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh reportedly accepting a deal to become the New York Giants head coach sent shockwaves through the NFL, and we break it all down on this week’s episode of Purple Playbook. WJZ Sports Director Alex Glaze and two-time Super Bowl champion Torrey Smith react to the Harbaugh news, reveal their top 5 head coaching candidates for the Ravens opening, and discuss what direction Baltimore should take next. #BaltimoreRavens #JohnHarbaugh #LamarJackson #RavensFlock #NewYorkGiants #NFLNews
A new FDA-approved at-home test could help women test for cervical cancer earlier.
The Baltimore County Police chief will lead a community walk Friday in Catonsville after multiple break-ins were reported in the community.
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina gave her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump.