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Chestertown house explodes, killing a grandfather and family pet
A house exploded in Kent County on Valentine’s Day evening, killing Charles William Heaps, 68.
FEBRUARY 15, 2026 - Charles William Heaps, 68, was killed in a Chestertown home explosion on Valentine's Day.
Man in a vacant home, teenage girl killed overnight in Baltimore
Baltimore Police are investigating two homicides that occurred early Sunday morning.
Police tape seen at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Lauren Street.
Woman dies after being struck by car in Baltimore County
Loretta Pretlow, 67, appeared to be trying to cross Liberty Road when a westbound car hit her.
A close up photo of a yellow crosswalk sign at a city intersection.
Maryland Democrats’ top plan for high BGE bills? Saving you 80 cents.
A Maryland bill to curb executive compensation at power companies may have more bark than bite.
The 21-story, mixed-use Constellation Building serves as the headquarters of Constellation Energy and a regional office for the Exelon Corporation.
Falling ice damages cars at Baltimore shopping center, prompting safety warnings
About half a dozen parking spots in the Lake Falls Village lot were draped in yellow tape with signs warning of falling ice and snow.
Yellow tape blocks parking spots on Saturday (Feb. 14, 2026) in the Lake Falls Village shopping plaza after falling ice damaged parked vehicles earlier in the week.
A year after border agent’s killing, Zizians fight charges in Maryland and 2 other states
Seven members of the group known as Zizians are jailed in three states, all awaiting trial, nearly a year after the killing of a U.S. border agent.
In this image from video, Jack LaSota, also known as Ziz, who is at the center of a cultlike group known as Zizians and linked to several deaths across the U.S., is escorted into court for a pretrial hearing on trespassing, gun and drug charges in Cumberland, Md., Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Scolforo)
Love the salt, hate the salt: Go wash it off before it rusts your car away
Maryland: As the weather warms, it’s important to clean the salt off your vehicles. Here’s why.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - The Water Works Car Wash on Spa Road in Annapolis was busy with dozens of customers coming through in the afternoon to hose down their vehicles themselves or use the automated wash.
A stunning 1942 photo of a couple inspired a search for a Baltimore love story
How a photo sent a reporter on a quest to find a complicated love story in Baltimore.
Baltimore, Maryland. Sargeant Franklin Williams, home on leave from Army duty, with his best girl Ellen Hardin, splitting a soda. They met at Douglas High School
Reports of Hunt Valley ICE office spark County Council emergency meeting
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is calling an emergency County Council session after reports that ICE will open legal offices in Hunt Valley.
The federal government is leasing office space in a building at 201 International Circle in Hunt Valley. County Executive Kathy Klausmeier called an emergency meeting of the County Council amid reports that it may be for an ICE legal office.
Former police chief sentenced to 55 years in prison for arson of his stepson’s homes
Former Laurel Police Chief David Crawford was sentenced to 55 years in prison for iginiting fires at his stepson’s homes in Clarksburg over four years.
David Crawford, a former Laurel police chief serving multiple sentences, was sentenced to an additional 55 years.
2 rescued after falling through ice on Gunpowder River in Harford County
Emergency personnel rescued two people who fell through the ice into the Gunpowder River around 3:30 p.m. Friday, officials said on social media.
Emergency crews rescued two people who fell through the icy Gunpowder River in Harford County around 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (Handout/Harford County)
Man accused of killing wife in 1994 in Baltimore County could be released on home detention
Donald Lester, 69, of Randallstown, would have to remain in his house 24/7 except for medical and legal appointments as he awaits trial on a charge of first-degree murder.
Linda Lester.
UMB shares renderings of proposed ‘college town’ in downtown Baltimore
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents voted on Friday to approve UMB’s plans for a $300 million downtown development.
A rendering of the north quad shows new development planned by the University of Maryland, Baltimore for residential buildings, restaurant space and outdoor areas.
Maryland faces another spate of viral infections. This time it’s mumps.
Maryland health officials are warning about an uptick in cases of mumps.
Vaccine information laid out during a Vaccine Clinic offered at BCPS Fest held at New Town High School on August 16th, 2025 in Owings Mills, MD.
Maryland bill would allow BGE to build natural gas, not just renewable power
BGE and its parent company, Exelon, have emphasized their interest in building climate-friendly solar and battery projects in Maryland. But a bill backed by the utility would also lay a pathway for building fossil fuel plants, including natural gas.
The 21-story, mixed-use Constellation Building serves as the headquarters of Constellation Energy and a regional office for the Exelon Corporation.
3-year-old accidentally shoots himself in the ankle with teen relative’s gun
A 3-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the ankle with a relative’s gun in a West Baltimore home, police said.
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.
16 Maryland-themed Valentine’s Day cards that will make you smarter
There’s a card here for your special Maryland bae, your AI companion (that’s a thing now), and your mom.
Rockville teen dies after car crashes into pond in Wicomico County
Rockville teen Matthew Garcia died Wednesday night after crashing a Honda Civic into a Wicomico pond, according to a preliminary police investigation.
The Maryland State Police logo.
Maryland lawmakers question ICE, DHS over ‘disturbing’ conditions at Baltimore facility
Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation sent a letter Friday to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and acting ICE Director Todd Lyons questioning what some have called abusive treatment in an immigration holding room facility in downtown Baltimore.
DHS officers watch as people march in the streets surrounding the U.S. Customs and Immigration field office in Baltimore.
Clyde Doughty Jr. was a servant leader who transformed Bowie State athletics
Clyde Doughty, the longtime vice president for intercollegiate athletics and recreation at Bowie State University, died in the early hours of Feb. 3. He was 67.
Clyde Doughty Jr.
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