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Students evaluated after pepper spray used on Baltimore County school bus

Students were evaluated after pepper spray was discharged on the second Baltimore County school bus in a week, according to fire officials.

Baltimore County schools launch mental health program with Ravens' legend

NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis spoke with a group of Baltimore County students about the importance of mental health as the school district launched a new pilot program.

EF-0 tornado caused damage in Carroll County, NWS confirms

An EF-0 tornado touched down in Caroll County on Monday as severe weather made its way around Maryland, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

19-year-old pleads guilty to murder of Maryland garden center owner

An Anne Arundel County man pleaded guilty to the brutal 2025 murder of 67-year-old Stephen Koza, who owned a garden center in Davidsonville, Maryland.

Infant dies a month after crash kills mother in Baltimore County

A 1-year-old died a month after a crash that also left a woman dead in Pikesville, according to Baltimore County police.

Man charged in connection with 3 Prince George's County highway shootings

An Anne Arundel County man is facing charges in connection with three separate roadway shootings, according to Maryland State Police.

Maryland reforms foster care system to increase capacity and oversight

Maryland's Department of Human Services has adopted several changes aimed at increasing oversight and capacity in the foster care system, according to Gov. Wes Moore's Office.

3 Baltimore men charged in deadly Howard County shooting

Three Baltimore men are facing charges in connection with a deadly shooting in Columbia, according to Howard County police.

Man dead, another critically injured after Baltimore shooting

One man is dead, and another is in critical condition after a shooting in Southwest Baltimore on Tuesday, March 17, according to police officials.

Baltimore Police shoot at armed man who fired shots in Mosher neighborhood

Baltimore Police shot at an armed man who fired shots early Wednesday morning in the city's Mosher neighborhood, department officials said.

Warmer weather returns to Maryland this week

Temperatures will be warmest this weekend, ahead of another round of chilly weather.

Baltimore County proposal to ban law enforcement officers from wearing masks fails

A Baltimore County bill aimed at preventing immigration and other law enforcement officers from wearing masks has been voted down by councilmembers.

Baltimore report uncovers fraudulent billing, confidential data breach related to youth crime program

Inspector General Isabel Cumming said the fraud cost taxpayers "thousands of dollars" and she referred her team's findings to law enforcement.

Maryland family reunites with missing cat after 5 years: "I was in disbelief"

In September 2021, Artemis, who is an indoor/outdoor cat, never returned to her Hickory, Maryland home.