Howard County

More than 100 people submitted flag designs to the Howard County flag commission. The 19-member commission is now tasked with narrowing down the 184 designs to 10 after a public hearing next month. The new flag will be selected in 2025.

The number of teacher vacancies is the lowest it’s been in several years, but it’s not clear if that’s because there are fewer jobs to go around.

Cleanup continued throughout the area, as floodwaters receded and temperatures forecast to be around 90 replaced the clouds, wind and rain of the storm.

The motorcycle, a 2021 Suzuki GSX-S750, hit a truck, police said. The rider, who was alone on the bike, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Flooding has been reported in Baltimore, Annapolis and other areas as the remnants of Hurricane Debby pass over Maryland.

The remnants of Debby, which has been downgraded to a tropical depression, will be moving into the Baltimore area through Friday.

DJ Fleg discusses what it means for hip-hop to be represented at the Olympics and what other competitions he's looking forward to.

Howard County officials are set on purchasing Longwood, a former plantation in the western part of the county, for a public garden. Some want to make sure the history is researched and honored.

Here are seven things to do in Howard County for the week through Thursday Aug. 15. Be sure to bring an umbrella or raincoat — just in case!

Here’s what not to miss before the fair wraps up on Saturday.

Howard County Police released video footage of the suspect in a fatal shooting at The Mall in Columbia. Police are offering up to $7,500 to anyone who can offer information.

Daniel Myers was sentenced last week to 50 additional years in prison for first-degree murder. He had pleaded guilty in February to killing Nicholas Delfosse in May 2023.

Laura Wallen’s story is back in the limelight on Hulu’s “How I Caught My Killer,” years after the Wilde Lake High School teacher’s boyfriend murdered her.

Food social media influencer Chris Franzoni recommends his top cheesesteak spots in the Baltimore area, from no-frills joints to family-owned restaurants.

Six Korean restaurants in the Baltimore area serving up Korean fried chicken, aka KFC.

August has arrived, which means the Howard County Council is in recess, the weather will — hopefully — get cooler soon, and school is almost in session. Celebrate the last few weeks of no school with the Howard County Fair, free yoga and even goat yoga.

Chemical company W.R. Grace & Co. wants to recycle plastics in Columbia, but neighbors worry about the impact on air quality.

Howard County Police still have no suspect in the 2020 killings of Rabiah Ahmad and her baby, Ahja.

Howard County Police are searching for a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old male at The Mall in Columbia on Saturday night.

The Howard County Council voted Monday to approve a resolution needed to get a proposed inspector general office on November’s ballot.