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The need is critical across the state and from coast to coast. School bus drivers are in short supply and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it even more difficult to find and retain qualified drivers.
Trish Lannon has been a Howard County assistant principal for years, and now, she's one week away from officially becoming Principal Lannon at Guilford Elementary.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball on Monday announced plans to use $1.6 million in American Rescue Fund money to fund a body-worn camera program for police in the county.
The State Highway Administration will switch traffic on Route 32 in Howard County from newly constructed travel lanes to the original lanes Thursday so crews can continue to work on the new lanes safely.
As kids get ready to head back to school, families are starting to load up on school supplies. Unfortunately, it's an expense that some families can't afford. That's where Operation Backpack steps in to help.
Last week, concert promoter I.M.P. announced they would require proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test as a condition of entering any of their venues, including Merriweather Post Pavilion. On Thursday, they announced that that requirement would be getting stricter.
Howard Community College announced that they will clear student debt for more than 2,000 students.
About 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, David Lee Rice, of Glenelg, was on the Guilford Road bridge when the driver of a 2007 GMC Sierra heading northbound crossed into the other lane.
A 31-year-old D.C. man has been charged after an incident Monday night in which he was shot by a Howard County police officer.
State and local leaders broke ground on a new pond in Ellicott City on Monday. The pond is expected to help prevent a repeat of the 2016 and 2018 floods.
A man shot by police is suffering non-life-threatening injuries and two officers are injured after their vehicle was rammed following a confrontation in Jessup, Howard County police said on Monday.
Howard County Police are investigating after a woman was struck and killed by a car in Columbia about 3:30 a.m. Saturday.
It's no secret - this historic stretch of downtown Ellicott City has been through its fair share of challenges: two major floods in 2016 and 2018, and then the pandemic crippled businesses. So, two groups - Centennial Wealth Management and the Ellicott City Partnership came together with an idea, a wall of hope.
The road back to school is a little bumpy for some local districts. They're dealing with a major bus driver shortage, just weeks away from the start of the new year.
August is National Black Business Month, a time to celebrate Black-owned businesses and Black entrepreneurs.
Despite one of the highest vaccination rates in the state, Howard County announced Wednesday it has reached "substantial level" COVID-19 transmission by CDC standards.
Dozens of people laced up their sneakers Saturday for a good cause. People came out to run or walk in the 12th annual Casey cares 5K.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced Thursday Centennial Park West is set to receive new turf playing fields, new paths and light replacements thanks to an $8 million state grant.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced Monday that all of the county's government buildings are open to the public.
Howard County Police are asking for information in an unsolved murder of a mother and her baby that happened one year ago today.
The National Weather service confirmed that a EF-0 tornado was in Columbia Thursday afternoon.
Howard County public schools will require masks for all students, staff and visitors in school buildings during the 2021-2022 academic year, effective immediately, Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano announced on Friday.
Howard County officials on Tuesday revealed the site of a soon-to-be-built elementary school in Ellicott City.
Howard County Fire said the facade a BJ's store collapsed in Columbia Thursday evening.
Three Maryland nonprofits have received a total of more than $50,000 in AARP 2021 Community Challenge Grants to create or improve projects that change or improve communities in liveability areas like transportation, housing, civic engagement diversity inclusion and coronavirus recovery.
Rescue teams are searching for a swimmer who went missing at Beaver Dam in Baltimore County on Sunday, according to the police department.
Scottie Scheffler erased a four-shot deficit in five holes and then delivered a haymaker on the daunting par-3 17th by chipping in from 82 feet for birdie that carried him to victory Sunday in the BMW Championship in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Jordan Westburg hit a three-run homer among four hits with a career-best five RBIs and Dean Kremer pitched seven sharp innings to give the Baltimore Orioles a 12-0 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Cooper Rush threw a touchdown pass and a pick-6 in his return to AT&T Stadium, and rookie Tyler Loop kicked five field goals as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-13 in a preseason game on Saturday night.
Maryland has recorded 29 heat-related deaths this year, the state's most in more than a decade.
A rescue team is searching for a swimmer who went missing at Beaver Dam in Baltimore County, according to the police department.
A Maryland pastor returned home almost a month after he was detained by ICE agents who said he overstayed his visa by 25 years.
A Maryland man who fatally stabbed a 14-year-old acted in self-defense while being attacked by a group of people linked to a local gang, according to the county state's attorney's office.
Monday includes cloudier, cooler and gloomier weather.
Two U.S. Navy ships in Baltimore's Locust Point community have neighbors buzzing about how loud they are.
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.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
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.
The B’More Sup Cup Race is returning to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor this weekend.
Wes Case with the Baltimore Banner explains how an Uber driver helped Jeezy get to a Baltimore concert on time.
TNA Wrestling is holding exclusive events in Baltimore this week.
WJZ visits Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming in Baltimore to learn about how they pamper pets.
WJZ visits The League, a Maryland wellness center that focuses on people with disabilities.
Scottie Scheffler erased a four-shot deficit in five holes and then delivered a haymaker on the daunting par-3 17th by chipping in from 82 feet for birdie that carried him to victory Sunday in the BMW Championship in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Jordan Westburg hit a three-run homer among four hits with a career-best five RBIs and Dean Kremer pitched seven sharp innings to give the Baltimore Orioles a 12-0 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Cooper Rush threw a touchdown pass and a pick-6 in his return to AT&T Stadium, and rookie Tyler Loop kicked five field goals as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-13 in a preseason game on Saturday night.
Rookie Tomoyuki Sugano earned his 10th victory by working 5 1/3 sharp innings before a lengthy rain delay, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Thursday.
Jackson Holliday hit a game-ending double, and the Baltimore Orioles snapped Seattle's eight-game win streak with a 4-3 victory over the Mariners on Wednesday night.
President Trump said that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government has taken control of the D.C. police.
President Trump is hinting at further federal police action in D.C., teasing a press conference on Monday aimed at "ending the Crime, Murder, and Death."
The Justice Department on Wednesday filed hate crime charges against the man accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., in May.
A dozen congressional Democrats are suing the Trump administration for limiting access to ICE detention facilities.
Senate Democrats told the secretary of state they have "grave concerns" about the U.S. role in financing GHF, the main group distributing aid in Gaza.
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.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
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
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.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Grammy-winning R&B stars Brandy and Monica announced their 24-city arena tour on "CBS Mornings."
The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise.
Kermit the Frog is set to speak at Muppets creator Jim Henson's alma mater.
Gloomy, wet start to the workweek in Maryland
Cloudy, scattered showers to begin workweek in Maryland
First Alert Meteorologist Rachael Jay has your updated forecast | August 17, 2025
Plan on hotter weather on Sunday afternoon, with only spotty showers and storms.
Maryland will see some spotty storms this weekend amid hot and humid weather.
Harford County Walmart hosts back-to-school supply drive for local families and schools
Gloomy, wet start to the workweek in Maryland
Maryland has recorded nearly 30 heat-related deaths this year
Maryland pastor returns home after he was detained by ICE agents
Dive crews search for missing swimming at Beaver Dam in Baltimore County