Howard County firefighters can use medical cannabis when they are off duty starting in January.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed off on legislation months ago to allow for county surplus funding to go to the school system. Now he's calling that into question.

A Columbia man is charged with stealing two pairs of designer shoes off women’s feet outside The Mall in Columbia, according to Howard County Police.

Seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday, Dec. 11 through Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Howard County officials plan to reopen the Savage library branch, saying tests and inspections found no confirmed sources of carbon monoxide in the building after several employees reported exposure to the gas last month.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball on Monday announced plans to revitalize the dilapidated Long Reach Village Center.

The Howard County school board has voted to move 146 students to new elementary and middle schools for the 2026-27 academic year to relieve crowding at Bryant Woods Elementary.

Heron’s Meadow Farm in western Howard County grows tea. The farm’s owners, husband and wife duo Lori and Bob Baker, say it’s the state’s only tea farm.

The Howard County Council approved plans for a new library on Columbia's lakefront.

Seven things to do in Howard County from Wednesday Nov. 26 to Thursday Dec. 4.

The Howard County Library Savage Branch location closed abruptly last week because of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Howard County police said a father and son face charges stemming from a months-long investigation into an alleged firearms trafficking operation.

The plan reassigns 122 Bryant Woods Elementary students to Longfellow, Running Brook and Swansfield elementary schools.

Edward L. Cochran, the second county executive for Howard County, died at the age of 96 on Nov. 16, 2025.

The Board of Education deviated from the recommended schools on the priority list, postponing a long-awaited high school renovation.

The decision comes after months of advocacy from Centennial Lane families, who say their school doesn’t feel overcrowded.

No matter which option the Howard County school board selects, the specter of another round of redistricting haunts families.

Here's a look at seven things to do in Howard County from Thursday Nov. 13 through Wednesday Nov. 19.

The faculty forum of Howard Community College voted no confidence in college President Daria Willis’ leadership.

Musician Billie Eilish donates $11,000 to the Howard County Conservancy Youth Climate Institute.