Massachusetts Hospital Worker Claims Record Lottery Jackpot
The largest single-ticket Powerball prize in U.S. history was claimed Thursday by a Massachusetts hospital worker.
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The largest single-ticket Powerball prize in U.S. history was claimed Thursday by a Massachusetts hospital worker.
A California teen is celebrating two big lottery wins in a week.
A New York man who stopped at a convenience store to put air in his tires and ended up buying a lottery ticket has won a $1 million jackpot.
Folks in New Hampshire are eager to learn who among them holds the winning ticketto a $487 million Powerball jackpot.
People play the lottery with the hopes of striking the jackpot, but what happens if you've won and you don't know you are a winner?
No jackpot-winning ticket was sold in the latest Mega Millions drawing, increasing the prize to an estimated $508 million.
The Ravens will hold two open practices for fans at M&T Bank Stadium in August. Additionally, fans can enter a lottery for the opportunity to win tickets to one of 14 practices held at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills.
The question was raised this week about having the NFL take a page out of the NBA's book and hold a lottery for the top of the draft. I think they should consider it, although I wouldn't do it quite like the NBA.
Saturday's Powerball jackpot will be the largest jackpot of any lottery game in U.S. history.
The regulars at the Soda Pop Shop Mart had heard the story before -- how Bill Jenkins accidentally played the same set of Keno numbers twice in 2012, leaving him with two $10,000 winning tickets instead of one.
Maryland's lottery and gaming are bringing in more than ever before.
You might want to check your lottery tickets, especially if you played Mega Millions at a Howard County convenience store.
Buddy Roogow, the director of the D.C. Lottery and a former official in Maryland, has died after suffering an aneurysm. He was 65.
The director of Maryland's lottery and gaming agency is cashing in his chips.
Overnight, a Marylander became one-million dollars richer.
They may not be jackpot winners, but they're still winners all the same. Two lucky ticket holders in Maryland are $1 million richer.
What could you do with $500 million dollars?
Powerball fever is in full swing around Maryland.
The Powerball jackpot has now increased from $450 million to $485 million
Lottery officials say no jackpot winner was selected in the latest $380 million Powerball drawing.
A winning lottery ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Carroll County liquor store.
A Prince George's County woman has claimed a $1 million prize from the D.C. Lottery.
D.C. Lottery officials say a Prince George's County woman is the likely winner of a $1 million Mega Millions prize.
A Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold in Charles County for Tuesday night's drawing.
Baltimore City has accepted a $152 million jury award in its litigation against two pharmaceutical companies -- McKesson and AmerisourceBergen -- for their role in the city's opioid crisis.
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.
Drier weather on the way for Friday
The "From Swimming to Sailing" Youth Empowerment Program, launched this summer by the nonprofit 2-CM Dreams, welcomed eight young sailors for a week of on-the-water learning, mentorship, and fun at the Annapolis Sailing School.
At least 16 people have been displaced, and a couple of pets died, after a three-alarm apartment fire on Thursday afternoon in Baltimore County, according to Travis Francis, the fire department's spokesperson.
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.
Baltimore City has accepted a $152 million jury award in its litigation against two pharmaceutical companies -- McKesson and AmerisourceBergen -- for their role in the city's opioid crisis.
A horse was rescued after falling into a hole in Baltimore County, according to fire officials.
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.
Drier weather on the way for Friday
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drier weather on the way for Friday
Warm and muggy on Friday in Maryland
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.
New Annapolis program teaches children in underserved communities how to sail
Warm and muggy on Friday in Maryland
Baltimore Banner: Maryland county is in throes of a conservative takeover of its schools
Plaintiffs react after federal judge denied Perdue's request to drop Salisbury PFAS lawsuit
Baltimore accepts $152 million jury award in litigation against opioid distributors