• Ronald Spahn, Howard County attorney, dies - Baltimore Sun

    Ronald Spahn, Howard County attorney, dies  Baltimore SunRonald Larry Spahn, a Howard County attorney who worked in real estate, died of cancer Saturday at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson. The Guilford resident ...
  • First Confirmed Md. Measles Case Has Pikesville Parents Talking Vaccines

    PIKESVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — The calls are coming in from patients, worried their visit to a certain medical office building in Pikesville may have them at the risk of contracting the measles.
    Maryland’s first confirmed case this year has some Marylanders talking about vaccines.
    “Oh, if you’ve never had the vaccines, you’re infinitely more at risk, because you don’t have the immune response,” said Professor Betsy Johnson of the Maryland School of Nursing.
    She
  • 2 Teens Face Adult Charges In Windsor Mill Triple Stabbing

    BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Two teenage boys are facing adult charges following a triple stabbing in Windsor Mill on Sunday.
    The teens, both 15-years-old, were arrested shortly after midnight after a physical fight with three neighbors where at least one of the suspects pulled out a knife and stabbed the victims.
    Police were called to the 2500 block of Elesmere Drive, 21244 for the fight, which left an 18-year-old man with life-threatening wounds to the upper body, a 40-year-old man with
  • Germantown Man Inspired By ISIS Allegedly Stole U-Haul To Use As Weapon At National Harbor

    GREENBELT, Md. (WJZ) — A Germantown man who was reportedly inspired by ISIS, allegedly stole a van to use as a weapon against pedestrians at National Harbor.
    Rondell Henry, 28, of Germantown, Md., is charged by criminal complaint with interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle.Montgomery County Police sent out a missing person’s report for Henry on March 27 saying he had last been seen by co-workers at around noon March 26.
    Police said in their report they and family had been
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  • 27-Year-Old Charged After Allegedly Trying To Start A Fire In An Occupied Apartment Building

    ABERDEEN, Md. (WJZ) — A 27-year-old man was charged with allegedly trying to start a  fire in an apartment building while it was occupied.
    Aberdeen Fire Department responded to the Perrywood Garden Apartments on April 4 at 10:30 p.m. for a reported fuel leak.
    When they arrived they saw was looked like a large puddle of gasoline on the second floor of the apartment building.
    While investigating they found possible items related to the incident, including an empty plastic gasoline conta
  • Two injured, one seriously in Essex crash, Baltimore County police say - Baltimore Sun

    Two injured, one seriously in Essex crash, Baltimore County police say  Baltimore SunBaltimore County police say two people are injured, one seriously, after at least two cars collided, causing at least one to rollover while in the area of Route 702 ...
  • Virginia Man Arrested At BWI Airport After Caught With Gun At TSA Checkpoint

    LINTHICUM, Md. (WJZ) — A Fairfax County man was arrested Friday at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport after TSA officers caught him with a handgun in his carry-on bag.
    This marks the 11th handgun caught by TSA so far in 2019, already half of the number stopped during all of 2018 when TSA officers caught 22 firearms at the airport checkpoints.
    Friday’s gun catch, a 9 mm handgdun, was not loaded, TSA officials said.A TSA officer spotted the handgun in the chec
  • Serious Crash Reported On Rt. 702 In Essex, Road Closed

    ESSEX, Md. (WJZ) — Route 702 is temporarily closed as Medevac is landing to transport at least one person injured in a serious crash.
    Baltimore County first responders are on scene of the crash at Homberg Avenue.
    At least two vehicles are involved in the crash and two people are injured at this time.
    #BCoPD & #BCoFD on scene at a serious injury crash on Rt 702 & Homberg Ave. Rt 702 expected to be temporarily closed for Medevac transport of at least 1 critical patient. At least 2 ve
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  • Serious Crash Reported On Rt. 702 In Essex

    ESSEX, Md. (WJZ) — Route 702 closed temporarily Monday afternoon after one person had to be airlifted following a serious crash.
    Baltimore County first responders are on scene of the crash at Homberg Avenue.
    At least two vehicles are involved in the crash and two people are injured at this time.
    #BCoPD & #BCoFD on scene at a serious injury crash on Rt 702 & Homberg Ave. Rt 702 expected to be temporarily closed for Medevac transport of at least 1 critical patient. At least 2 vehs in
  • More Than 2 Dozen Dogs Rescued From Abusive Home ‘Doing Well’

    HAMPSTEAD, Md. (WJZ) — Twenty seven dogs rescued in an animal cruelty case in Hampstead are doing well, according to The Humane Society of Carroll County.
    Animal Control responded to a residence in the 4300 block of Black Rock Road around 12:15 p.m. on Friday after receiving an anonymous complaint that there were a large number of dogs inside the residence, and nobody was seen at that residence for over a week.
    Carroll County Couple Arrested For Animal Cruelty, 11 Dogs Found Dead Inside Re
  • Tournament Buzz: Guess Defense Does Win Championships

    (CBS Denver/CBS Local)- The pair of Final Four games didn’t exactly deliver the same amount of drama as Elite Eight weekend, but we did get at least one controversial moment. The foul call heard around the college basketball world with 0.6 seconds left and Virginia down by two gave Kyle Guy three free throws for the chance to take the lead and basically win the game. He sank all three, and Virginia did win, 63-62, to advance to tonight’s title game.
    In the other semifinal, things wer
  • The Masters: Jim Nantz’s Memories Of The 12th Hole At Augusta

    By Norm Elrod
    (CBS Miami/CBS Local) — Jim Nantz will be covering the Masters this weekend on CBS for the 34th straight year, and hosting it for the 32nd straight. So he’s seen a lot of memorable golf, from Phil Mickelson’s first title in 2004 to Jordan Spieth’s 2016 collapse. A couple of his earliest recollections from his time at Augusta even involve Nick Faldo, the CBS Sports lead analyst for its Masters coverage and his partner in the 18th hole tower. Faldo won back-to
  • Luke Mitchell And Anna Wood Star In CBS’ New Series – ‘The Code’

    The Code comes to CBS this Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET/PT for its long awaited series premiere. The latest project from Executive Producers Craig Sweeny, Craig Turk, Carl Beverly and Sarah Timberman revolves around “the military’s brightest minds, who tackle the toughest legal challenges facing the U.S. Marine Corps.” The series stars Luke Mitchell, Dana Delany, Anna Wood, Ato Essandoh, Raffi Barsoumian and Phillipa Soo as a highly skilled team of active Marines as well as prosecutor
  • 2 Killed In Fiery, Wrong-Way Crash On I-83

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Two people were killed in a fiery crash on I-83 early Monday.
    Baltimore City Police said two cars collided head-on around 1:45 a.m.
    A preliminary investigation shows one of the drivers was going north on the southbound side and struck the other car.
    A witness pulled both drivers from their cars  and they were taken to area hospitals where they were later pronounced dead.
    The incident remains under investigation.
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  • Study: Baltimore in Top 5 cities in danger of housing crash this year - WBAL TV Baltimore

    Study: Baltimore in Top 5 cities in danger of housing crash this year  WBAL TV BaltimoreBaltimore may face a housing crisis this year, according to a study. A study by GOBankingRates says that Baltimore is among the top five cities in the United ...
  • WrestleMania 35 Results: Becky Lynch Captures RAW, SmackDown Titles

    By Chuck Carroll
    (CBS New York/CBS Local) — WWE made history Sunday night, as women headlined WrestleMania for the first time in the event’s 35-year history. You could sense that was the direction the company was heading, but the buzz reached a fever pitch once WWE officially announced that Ronda Rousey would defend the RAW’s Women’s Championship and Charlotte Flair would defend her SmackDown Women’s Championship in a Triple Threat Match against red-hot fan favorite
  • Alameda Marketplace in northeast Baltimore changes hands again — this time for $18.2 million - Baltimore Sun

    Alameda Marketplace in northeast Baltimore changes hands again — this time for $18.2 million  Baltimore SunAtlantic Realty Company has sold the Alameda Marketplace in Baltimore for $18.2 million to a private regional investment group that was not named.
  • Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Says She Intends To Resume Office, Despite Calls For Resignation

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City councilmembers signed a letter Monday calling for the resignation of Mayor Catherine Pugh. But Pugh said she intends to return to her duties.
    “The entire membership of the Baltimore City Council believes that it is not in the best interest of the City of Baltimore, for you to continue to serve as Mayor,” the letter stated. “We urge you to tender your resignation effective immediately.”
    MORE: While Pugh Remains On Leave, Investigation
  • 2019 ACM Awards Behind The Scenes: Kacey Musgraves

    Kacey Musgraves continued her year of award show domination at the 54th annual ACM Awards taking home “Album of the Year” and “Female Artist of the Year.” Musgraves 2019 release, Golden Hour, previously earned her the titles of “Best Country Album,” “Best Country Song,” “Best Country Solo Performance” and “Album of the Year” at the 2019 GRAMMYs. This year marks the second “Female Artist of the Year” ACM Awar
  • Maryland Forward Jalen Smith To Return For Sophomore Season

    COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland forward Jalen Smith will return for his sophomore year rather than enter his name in the NBA draft.
    The 6-foot-10 Smith had five double-doubles this season and averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds in Maryland’s two games in the NCAA Tournament.
    Smith announced his decision Monday, saying, “This past season was an amazing experience and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for our team.”
    He averaged 11.8 points and 6.8 rebo
  • Maryland General Assembly Remembers House Speaker Busch On Last Day Of Session

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Monday is the final day of the 2019 legislative session. It was an emotional day with the passing of House Speaker Michael Busch, the first time since 2003 that he won’t pound the gavel on the last day of session.
    ‘Legacy To Last For Generations’ | Md. Lawmakers Remember House Speaker Michael Busch
    For 16 years, Speaker Michael Busch led the House of Delegates in Annapolis. He passed away just hours before the final day of the 2019 season.
    Mond
  • Baltimore City Council Call For Mayor Pugh’s Resignation; Pugh Has No Plans To Resign

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City councilmembers signed a letter Monday calling for the resignation of Mayor Catherine Pugh.
    “The entire membership of the Baltimore City Council believes that it is not in the best interest of the City of Baltimore, for you to continue to serve as Mayor,” the letter stated. “We urge you to tender your resignation effective immediately.”
    MORE: While Pugh Remains On Leave, Investigations Expand Into Her ‘Healthy Holly’ Book
  • Two dead in head-on crash on I-83 in Baltimore early Monday, police say - Baltimore Sun

    Two dead in head-on crash on I-83 in Baltimore early Monday, police say  Baltimore SunTwo people died in a head-on collision on Interstate 83 early Monday, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Police responded to the accident scene on ...
  • Amid Calls For Her Resignation, Pugh Mourns Speaker Busch While On Leave

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh is mourning the loss of Maryland Speaker Michael Busch a day after he died from complications from pneumonia.
    Pugh, who’s currently on a leave of absence following a hospitalization for pneumonia and amid controversy around her children’s book deal, tweeted, “I join my colleagues in government in mourning the passing of the longest-serving state House speaker in Maryland history.”
    I join my colleagues in government in
  • 77-Year-Old Suffers Critical Burns After Using Gasoline To Burn Leaves, Sticks

    MILLERSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — A 77-year-old man was hospitalized Friday evening with critical, life-threatening burns after a fire he started to burn off leaves and sticks got out of control.
    According to Anne Arundel Fire officials, the man started a fire to destroy leaves and sticks in a legal burn pit in the 500 block of Ski Lane in Millersville.
    Witnesses told firefighters he attempted to kindle the fire using gasoline. During the process the vapors ignited and burned the man.
    He was trans
  • Video Shows Woman Pouring Gasoline At Warren’s Bait Box After Small Fire

    GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WJZ) — A small fire broke out in the parking lot of Warren’s Bait Box after someone was seen pouring gasoline in the area.
    An Anne Arundel County Police officer responded to the fire Sunday night in the 7400 block of Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard and extinguished it before the firefighters or the owner arrived.
    The owner said he had video of a woman pouring gasoline in an area. That area didn’t catch fire.
    Anne Arundel fire officials collected evidence on scen
  • Chris Davis At Risk Of Setting MLB Record For Consecutive Hitless At-Bats Tonight

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is on the precipice of unflattering Major League Baseball history — again. The one-time feared slugger could potentially set the record for consecutive at-bats without a hit during Monday night’s affair with the Oakland Athletics, should he start.
    Entering tonight’s game, Davis is now hitless in his last 44 at bats dating back to last season. That leaves him just two at bats shy of tying, and three away from br
  • Maryland General Assembly Enters Last Day Of Session

    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly is entering the last day of its legislative session, with lawmakers grieving the loss of longtime House Speaker Michael Busch.
    The legislative session is scheduled to end at midnight Monday. Busch died Sunday afternoon at age 72.
    ‘Legacy To Last For Generations’ | Md. Lawmakers Remember House Speaker Michael Busch
    Many high-profile bills already have passed, but lawmakers have work to do before adjournment.
    The Senate is expec
  • Man Who Dug Secret Tunnels Faces Trial Over Deadly Fire

    ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — A trial opens this week for a wealthy stock trader charged with murder in the death of a man who was helping him dig a network of tunnels beneath his Maryland home when a fire erupted.
    Jury selection is scheduled to start Monday for Daniel Beckwitt’s trial in Montgomery County. The 27-year-old millionaire is charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in the September 2017 death of 21-year-old Askia Khafra.
    Sep 10 Marks One-Year Anniversary Of
  • BREAKING: Baltimore City Council Asks Mayor Pugh to Resign - Fox Baltimore

    BREAKING: Baltimore City Council Asks Mayor Pugh to Resign  Fox BaltimoreBALTIMORE (WBFF)-- Baltimore City Council members are asking Mayor Catherine Pugh to resign effective immediately. Brandon Scott tweeted a letter signed ...
  • Baltimore City Councilmembers Call for Mayor Pugh’s Resignation

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Councilmembers signed a letter Monday calling for the resignation of Mayor Catherine Pugh.
    “The entire membership of the Baltimore City Council believes that it is not in the best interest of the City of Baltimore, for you to continue to serve as Mayor,” the letter stated. “We urge you to tender your resignation effective immediately.”
    While Pugh Remains On Leave, Investigations Expand Into Her ‘Healthy Holly’ Book Deals
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  • Baltimore blogger unearths old Maryland delicacies, from white potato pie to peanut-pickle sandwiches - Baltimore Sun

    Baltimore blogger unearths old Maryland delicacies, from white potato pie to peanut-pickle sandwiches  Baltimore SunAbout 10 years ago, Kara Mae Harris found a recipe that began a years-long obsession. It was an entry for “Maryland white potato pie” in her mother's old ...
  • Baltimore's mayor was paid $700,000 for a self-published book. Now her city council wants her out - CNN

    Baltimore's mayor was paid $700,000 for a self-published book. Now her city council wants her out  CNNWashington (CNN) The Baltimore City Council called Monday for Democratic Mayor Catherine Pugh to resign amid a scandal over a major purchase of ...
  • Baltimore County libraries engaging in monthlong discussion of activism with B.C. Reads - Baltimore Sun

    Baltimore County libraries engaging in monthlong discussion of activism with B.C. Reads  Baltimore SunThe annual month-long series features author visits, film screenings and presentations in libraries around the county.
  • 2019 ACM Awards Behind The Scenes: Reba McEntire

    The dust has hardly settled from the 54th annual ACM Awards but it’s never too early to appreciate a music icon like Reba McEntire. McEntire is fresh off her sixteenth appearance as host of the awards and also took the stage to perform some of the songs from her new album, Stronger Than The Truth. A sixteen-time award winner in her own right, “The Queen of Country Music” took home her first ACM in 1984 and won her most recently took home the Mae Boren Axton Award in 2017.
    Check
  • 2019 ACM Awards Behind The Scenes: Keith Urban

    Keith Urban is your 2019 ACMs Entertainer of the Year. Urban, a 10-time ACM Award winner, finally received the ACMs highest honor after being nominated multiple times in the past. Urban’s lastest album, Graffiti U, reached the top of the weekly charts in three different countries and went certified “Gold” in Australia.
    Check out the video above for a behind-the-scenes look from CBS as Urban addresses the media following his latest ACM Awards victory.
  • 2019 ACM Awards Behind The Scenes: Jason Aldean

    Earlier tonight Jason Aldean walked away with the Artist of the Year award at the 54th annual ACM Awards on CBS. Aldean’s contributions to country music began on the big stage with the release of his 2005 single, “Hicktown.” Since then Jason has gone on to become a 12-time ACM Award winner with nine headlining tours to his credit.
    Check out the video above for a behind-the-scenes look  from CBS as Aldean addresses the media following his latest ACM Awards victory.
  • 2019 ACM Awards Behind The Scenes: Dan + Shay

    ‘I am very happy right now!” A simple phrase that details the realization of a lifelong dream for country music artists Dan + Shay following their first ACM Awards wins. Dan + Shay met for the first time in Nashville back in 2012 and now seven years later they are taking home the hardware for “Song of the Year,” “Single of the Year” and “Duo of the Year.” The talented twosome’s 2018 self-titled album peaked at number one on the U.S. Country M
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  • 2019 ACM Awards Winners List

    The 2019 ACM Awards broadcast live this Sunday, April 7th, only on CBS. Country’s biggest stars will assemble but only a select few will receive the honor of hearing their name called.
    See below for the full list of winners throughout the night and be sure to catch all the action this Sunday on CBS.
    **Updated as of 11:40PM EST.
    Artist of the DecadeJason Aldean
    Entertainer of the YearJason AldeanLuke BryanKeith UrbanKenny ChesneyChris Stapleton
    Female Artist of the YearMiranda LambertKacey
  • 2 Suspects At Large After Threatening Homeowner With Handgun For Telling Them To Slow Down

    LEXINGTON PARK, Md. (WJZ) — A suspect is in custody and state troopers are continuing in a search for two other suspects wanted for threatening a homeowner with a handgun after he told them to slow down Sunday afternoon in Saint Mary’s County.
    The driver of the suspect vehicle was arrested and identified as Antione J. Bowman, 19, of Lexington Park, Md.
    He is charged with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and accessory after the fact. He was taken to St. Mary’s County
  • 54th Annual ACM Awards In Pictures

    Go behind the scenes at the 54th ACM Awards on CBS with these exclusive behind the scene photos!
    The 2018 ACM Awards (Photo Credit: CBS)
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  • ‘Legacy To Last For Generations’ | Md. Lawmakers Remember House Speaker Michael Busch

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch died Sunday afternoon after being hospitalized for pneumonia- and condolences poured in throughout the state almost immediately.
    Maryland lawmakers remembered Busch as a prominent leader, an educator and an advocate for the state.
    Governor Larry Hogan announced shortly after Busch’s death that effectively immediately, Maryland flags will fly at half-staff in honor of his life and legacy.
    Effective immediately, Maryland flags will
  • 2 Suspects Still Wanted For Threatening Saint Mary’s County Homeowner With Handgun After He Told Them To Slow Down

    LEXINGTON PARK, Md. (WJZ) — A suspect is in custody and state troopers are continuing in a search for two other suspects wanted for threatening a homeowner with a handgun after he told them to slow down Sunday afternoon in Saint Mary’s County.
    The driver of the suspect vehicle was arrested and identified as Antione J. Bowman, 19, of Lexington Park, Md.
    He is charged with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and accessory after the fact. He was taken to St. Mary’s County
  • Local Country Duo Win ACM Music Event Of The Year With Dierks Bentley

    DEALE, Md. (WJZ) — Brothers Osbourne, a country duo that hails from Deale, Md., took home an American Country Music award Sunday night.
    “Burning Man”, a hit Dierks Bentley song featuring Brothers Osbourne, was named the Music Event of the Year winner at the 2019 ACM Awards.
    The award was announced before the start of the 2019 ACM Awards.
    Massive moment!!! Thanks to the @ACMawards for the continued love & support and thanks to @DierksBentley for asking us to be a part of a s
  • American Airlines Cancellations Reach Into June Due To 737 Max Grounding

    (CNN) — American Airlines is extending flight cancellations into early June because of the Boeing 737 Max grounding.
    American, the world’s largest airline, said Sunday it will cancel about 90 flights daily through June 5. American had previously canceled flights through late April.
    “By proactively canceling these flights, we are able to provide better service to our customers with availability and rebooking options,” American said on its website. Customers that are affect
  • Wild Ponies Corralled After Visitors Ignore Warnings

    CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Wild ponies living on Virginia’s Eastern Shore have been corralled because visitors ignored warnings against approaching the animals.
    The Daily Times of Salisbury, Maryland, reported last week that the warnings were ignored at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The ponies were moved to the south corral of Assateague Island.
    The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company owns and cares for the Virginia pony herds on Assateague Island.
    Spokeswoman Denise Bowde
  • USPS Unveils Stamp Honoring Former President. George H.W. Bush

    BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The late George H.W. Bush is being honored with his own Forever Stamp.
    The stamp includes a portrait of Bush painted by an award-winning artist based on a 1997 photograph.
    It’s available now for pre-order and will officially be released on his birthday, June 12.
    Former President Bush died late last year at the age of 94.
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  • Mystery E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 72 People In 5 States, Including Virginia, CDC Says

    (CNN) — A multi-state outbreak of E. coli has raised alarms and questions: As of Thursday, 72 people in five states, including Virginia, have become ill, yet the cause of their infection remains unknown, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.
    Symptoms of this bacterial infection, which usually begin about three or four days after consuming the bacteria, can include watery or bloody diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting.
    Eight people involved in
  • Mystery E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 72 People In 5 States, CDC Says

    (CNN) — A multistate outbreak of E. coli has raised alarms and questions: As of Thursday, 72 people in five states have become ill, yet the cause of their infection remains unknown, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.
    Symptoms of this bacterial infection, which usually begin about three or four days after consuming the bacteria, can include watery or bloody diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting.
    Eight people involved in the mysterious outbrea

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