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Howard County man charged with fatally stabbing his wife held without bail

A Howard County man who was charged with fatally stabbing his estranged wife will remain in jail without bond after he waived his bail review hearing.

Bill introduced in Congress could prevent ICE from opening a detention center in Maryland

A bill introduced in Congress could prevent ICE from opening a detention center in Washington County, Maryland, Rep. April McClain Delaney announced.

Maryland lawmakers share concerns as ICE plans to open detention center

A group of Maryland lawmakers expressed several concerns after learning that ICE is planning to open a detention center in Washington County.

Bill to raise wages for Baltimore's commercial security officers passes city council

A bill that would raise wages and improve benefits for commercial security officers in Baltimore was passed by the city council and is heading to the mayor's desk.

Maryland gets a break from Arctic cold, watching a chance of weekend rain or snow

A chance of rain, possibly some snow, returns to the forecast later this weekend.

Baltimore leaders introduce legislation to limit ICE's access

Baltimore is the latest jurisdiction in Maryland to propose bills in response to immigration enforcement.

Sheriff urges Maryland leaders to allow 287(g) agreements

The mother of murdered Maryland mother Rachel Morin joined law enforcement in Harford County on Monday to denounce several state bills that would end partnerships between local law enforcement agencies and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Frozen bay leaves Maryland watermen struggling in oyster season

Many Maryland watermen have been stuck on land for weeks because parts of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries remain frozen over, leaving some oystermen out of work during peak season.

Man accused of stabbing wife to death in Howard County faces prior charges

Howard County Police say the 53-year-old turned himself in Sunday​, hours after officers found his wife, Amethyst Stephenson, stabbed to death.

Student in custody, another injured after shooting inside Maryland high school

A 16-year-old student is being charged as an adult after a shooting that injured another student inside Wootton High School in Montgomery County, Maryland, according to Rockville Police.

Harford County school board votes to terminate superintendent's contract

Harford County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson's contract will not be renewed when it expires in June, the school board announced on Monday.

Charges dropped against Baltimore County teacher accused of sex offenses

Charges against a Baltimore County teacher​ who was accused of sex offenses have been dropped, according to the County State's Attorney.

Baltimore launches initiatives to bring property tax relief to residents

Baltimore unveiled two initiatives to improve property taxes for residents.

Baltimore DPW watchdog fired for exposing civil rights violations, lawsuit alleges

A federal lawsuit against Baltimore and its Department of Public Works (DPW) alleges that the agency's first director of equity was fired in retaliation for exposing civil rights violations.