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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.

Man pleads guilty to 2024 murders of grandmother, granddaughter in Baltimore County

A 38-year-old man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to the 2024 murders of a woman and her grandmother in Baltimore County, according to the Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office.

2 Morgan State University wrestlers to compete in NCAA championships

Two Morgan State University wrestlers are competing in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. It's the first time in the program's history.

Homicide ruled as manner of death for man who died at hands of Baltimore County police

The manner of death for the man who died at the hands of police in Baltimore County in February has been ruled a homicide, the State's Medical Examiner's Office confirmed.

Tornado touched down on Maryland's Eastern Shore during severe storms

An EF-1 tornado touched down on Maryland's Eastern Shore Monday as much of the state experienced severe storms, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Maryland woman dies days after house fire; teen remains hospitalized

A Maryland woman died days after a house fire in Hagerstown, according to the state Fire Marshal's Office. A 17-year-old remains hospitalized due to the fire.

Repeat offender indicted for killing Baltimore store employee during armed robbery

A man was indicted on homicide and armed robbery charges related to the deadly shooting of a Baltimore store employee.

Maryland man sentenced for mailing threats to Jewish organizations

A Maryland man was sentenced to three years in prison for mailing threatening letters to Jewish organizations, according to the Department of Justice.

Cold, few flurries possible across central Maryland Tuesday evening

Grab a winter coat if you have outdoor evening plans.

Former Baltimore County school worker convicted of sex crime involving student

A former school employee in Baltimore County was convicted of a sex crime involving a 17-year-old student, the Baltimore Banner reports.

Former Gilman School chaplain charged with 1970s child sex abuse

An 81-year-old Connecticut pastor has been indicted on charges in Maryland that he sexually abused a child at the Gilman School in the 1970s.

UMBC basketball team arrives at NCAA Tournament site after weather delay at BWI

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) men's basketball team was delayed for more than three hours at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport because of severe weather on Monday as it was preparing to leave for its NCAA Tournament destination.

Severe storms in Maryland cause scattered flooding, wind damage, power outages

Baltimore City saw some localized street flooding, including at the end of Thames Street, an area that typically sees high water during storms.