Winning numbers for $2.04B Powerball drawn after delay
The numbers for a record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot have been drawn following a delay and players were awaiting the announcement of a possible winner.
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The numbers for a record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot have been drawn following a delay and players were awaiting the announcement of a possible winner.
The jackpot has eluded players since Aug. 3, the last time anyone matched all five winning numbers and the Powerball.
There were no winning tickets sold for Monday night's Powerball drawing so the grand prize for Wednesday night's selections will be a minimum of roughly $1.2 billion.
The Powerball jackpot has grown even bigger.
The jackpot has increased steadily since the last grand prize winner was announced on Aug. 3.
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.
Sales for Mega Millions tickets have been strong as the Friday night drawing for the game's $1.28 billion jackpot, the third largest U.S. lottery jackpot, grows closer.
A few people came close to winning it all in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.
The drawing for the $830 million Mega Millions jackpot is tonight at 11 p.m. All day, Baltimoreans have been lining up to get a chance at the prize.
Your immediate reaction is probably "of course!" But not so fast. The numbers may not be as rosy as you think.
The Baltimore City resident who won the $400,000 VaxCash has claimed his prize.
A Baltimore City resident is the lucky winner of the final grand prize drawing in the VaxCash lottery taking home a cool $400,000 dollars.
A Frederick nurse is among the latest winners of $40,000 in Maryland's VaxCash lottery.
A Towson University healthcare worker and Towson resident won the June 5 drawing for $40,000 in Maryland's $2 million VaxCash promotion.
If you didn't buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket before Tuesday's drawing, you're in luck. Without a winner, the jackpot's gotten even bigger.
A 54-year-old Pittsburgh man has claimed the $2 million prize he won in Maryland during the January 20 Powerball jackpot that also saw a $731 million ticket sold in the state.
The Mega Millions jackpot -- drawing Friday night -- is worth a staggering $1 billion.
There has been a jackpot winner in the $730 million Powerball, the first to get the top prize in months.
Two Marylanders got very lucky Wednesday night and won it big in the Powerball!
Ahead of Tuesday night's drawing, the Mega Millions Jackpot reached one of its biggest ever amounts.
Two lottery jackpots sit nearly at a combined $1 billion. In a year where so many have struggled, a winning ticket could change the game for any family brave enough to play.
Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, lottery sales in Maryland in recent weeks have been up by more than 20 percent over last year, the state's lottery and gaming director told lawmakers Tuesday.
An unclaimed lottery ticket worth nearly $100,000 is set to expire in Delaware.
The coronavirus pandemic has been a rollercoaster for state lotteries across the country, with some getting a boost from the economic downturn and others scrambling to make up for revenue shortfalls.
Check your tickets; someone who bought a lottery ticket in Dundalk is more than half a million dollars richer!
Maryland's SNAP-Ed program is set to shut down by October 1 due to federal defunding, meaning that dozens of nutrition education resources for low-income families and SNAP participants may no longer exist.
A sewage spill in Boyds Creek off the South River in Annapolis has prompted a public health advisory, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health said.
The Baltimore Ravens are hosting a watch party at M&T Bank Stadium for the season-opening game in Buffalo on Sunday, September 7, featuring a performance by the hip-hop duo Ying Yang Twins.
The world's top 50 professional golfers are back in Baltimore County this week to compete in the BMW Championship, bringing thousands of fans to the area and a boost to the economy.
A deadly hit-and-run that occurred in a busy Baltimore intersection is under investigation, police said.
A horse was rescued after falling into a hole in Baltimore County, according to fire officials.
At the heart of the case is immigration enforcement and Maryland District Court Judge George Russell III's order that every deportation must be halted for two business days to give migrants time for a hearing and due process.
Hit-or-miss showers and storms with heavy rain are expected Thursday afternoon, early evening.
Tropical Storm Erin continues to move westward, prompting warnings of dangerous rip currents along the East Coast.
A private security firm in Baltimore's Federal Hill says it is working with the community to drive down crime.
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.
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.
WJZ learns what it takes to care for the donkeys at The Maryland Zoo.
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.
The Jonas Brothers were "burnin' up' on a Baltimore County golf course on Wednesday, mingling with fans and trying not to slice their drive too badly.
Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Cooper Rush is expected to get more playing time on Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys, his former team, in the second preseason game.
Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler is going with a PGA Tour caddie for the BMW Championship in Owings Mills, Maryland, as his regular looper, Ted Scott, deals with a family emergency at home in Louisiana.
George Kirby pitched seven three-hit innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Tuesday night for their eighth victory in a row.
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.
Warm, muggy end of Maryland's workweek
Marylanders can expect muggy, hot and stormy weather on Thursday.
Maryland will experience hot, humid stormy weather on Thursday.
Showers and stormy weather are expected in the Baltimore area Thursday afternoon into the evening.
A few more storms possible across Maryland Thursday
Harford County schools superintendent shares thoughts on new year
Horse named John rescued from large hole in Baltimore County
Maryland's SNAP-ED program to shut down October 1
Deadly hit-and-run under investigation in downtown Baltimore
BMW Championship expected to bring tens of millions to Maryland