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State police search for person they say shot at trooper during Baltimore traffic stop
Maryland State Police are searching for a suspect they say shot at a trooper during a traffic stop early Tuesday in Baltimore.
February 24, 2026 - Maryland State Police is searching for a suspect who shot at a trooper while conducting a traffic stop early Tuesday morning.
3-8 inches of snow expected Sunday in Baltimore region as preparations begin
Don’t let the warm Saturday weather fool you. Snow and high winds are on their way to the Baltimore region on Sunday and Monday.
Snow is on its way to Maryland, though it is expected to be less impactful than the winter storm in January.
78-year-old pedestrian dies after car crash in Dundalk
Mark Hoerner, 78, was found by police Friday beneath a vehicle after a crash at the intersection of Merritt Boulevard and Wise Avenue.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Baltimore area could get anywhere from 4 inches to over a foot of snow
While predictions for the weekend vary, the Baltimore area could see anywhere from 4 inches to over a foot of snow depending on temperatures.
Snow is likely this weekend, but forecasters don’t expect a repeat of January’s winter storm.
Baltimore liquor board reinstates some evening inspections after lawmakers raise concerns
The Baltimore City Liquor License Board walked back changes that eliminated most evening inspections after lawmakers expressed concern in a letter this month.
A wide selection of liquors
Snakes, turtles and lizards among 65 animals recovered from Baltimore home after owner’s death
The Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office rescued dozens of lizards, turtles, fish and snakes, as well as a dog, from a Baltimore home this week after their owner died unexpectedly.
Baltimore sheriff's office rescued 65 reptiles and a dog after the owner unexpectedly passed away.
ICE cannot detain Kilmar Ábrego García again, federal judge rules
Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials cannot re-detain Kilmar Ábrego García, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
A federal judge ruled Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials cannot re-detain Kilmar Ábrego García.
Hundreds rally at City Hall for ICE response training as tensions rise in Maryland
Bundled up in parkas and armed with “ICE OUT” signs, hundreds of people gathered and listened intently as speakers dolled out advice on how to handle encounters with ICE officers.
Hundreds attend a rally and ICE watch training at Baltimore City Hall on Saturday.
Hundreds in Baltimore area lose water after mains break and pipes freeze
Dozens of water main breaks around the Baltimore area left hundreds of residences without water on Saturday, according to city officials.
A work crew digs up Lake Avenue in Baltimore looking for a water main break Saturday.
Marylanders brace for ‘dangerously cold’ wind chills as bomb cyclone hits East Coast
Marylanders should brace for “dangerously cold” wind chills Saturday evening into Sunday as a bomb cyclone hits the East Coast, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 — The historic Niernsee and Neilson's Mortuary Chapel stands out in the deep snow coating Greenmount Cemetery as the sun rises on a cold Wednesday morning.
Howard County executive seeks to restrict privately owned detention centers amid immigration crackdown
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball introduced emergency legislation on Friday to block a privately owned detention facility in Elkridge, according to a county press release.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball listens to remarks being given during a town hall meeting at Howard Community College’s Kahlert Complex in Columbia, Md. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Project Salt Box: How citizen sleuths are monitoring ICE in Maryland
Inside their homes scattered around the Baltimore area, the group of watchdogs is unearthing records, like property filings, contracts, and government procurements, that are otherwise overlooked.
The nor’easter will bring ‘below zero’ wind chills and snow to eastern Maryland
Gusty winds and below-freezing temperatures are expected to keep Maryland chilly over the weekend, one week after the most significant snowfall in a decade.
The Washington Monument is seen among the buildings in Mount Vernon as the sun rises on a cold Wednesday morning.
I-95 North near the Beltway reopens after tractor trailer crash
A tractor trailer crashed and jackknifed on Interstate 95 in Baltimore County, shutting down several lanes of traffic, traffic cameras show.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026 - Multiple lanes are closed on I-95 approaching the SW corner of the beltway due to a jack-knifed tractor-trailer.
All Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores to close, including 5 in Maryland
Amazon will close all of its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores in Maryland on Feb. 1 to focus on its same-day delivery services, the company announced on Tuesday.
Amazon fresh market sign is seen in Naperville, Ill., Thursday, June 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Stretch of I-695 reopens hours after tanker truck rolled over, leaking fuel near Halethorpe
A tanker truck rolled over and leaked fuel onto Interstate 695 at Washington Boulevard in Baltimore County on Tuesday morning, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 - Crews remain on scene of a fuel tanker rollover on I695 inner loop near Washington Blvd.
Viral video provides rare look inside crowded ICE holding room in Baltimore
A new viral video taken inside an immigration holding room facility in downtown Baltimore is the latest proof of abusive treatment of people confined in federal custody, activists and lawmakers say.
A partial screengrab from a video posted to social media purporting to show the inside of a holding room for undocumented immigrants in downtown Baltimore.
Ready to go sledding? Favorite spots in Baltimore and beyond.
After scouring social media and surveying Banner staff, here are some of our favorite sledding spots to enjoy on a snow day.
Penny Parish, front, and Joy Duncan sled down the stairs at Wyman Park Dell on the morning after the first lasting snowfall of the winter, in Baltimore, MD on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
Howard County Police confirm ICE agents pulled man from vehicle in Columbia, took him into custody
Howard County Police said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained a man in Columbia on Saturday morning after removing him from the vehicle he was driving.
The Howard County Police logo seen outside their headquarters on January 25, 2024.
She was locked up by ICE. Her son died the next day.
The family and their community are pushing for the mother’s release so she can mourn her son and attend his funeral.
From left, Arlit Martinez-Carrada and her sons Ervin Martinez, 16, and Kevin Martinez, 15, who had been diagnosed with cancer.
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