Reid Wiseman reflects on incredible Artemis II flight
Baltimore-native astronaut Reid Wiseman tells with WBAL-TV 11 News his favorite part of the Artemis II mission and shares thanks for the support from Maryland.
May 19, 2026Open source
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2 tractor‑trailer crashes cause major delays in Maryland
Two separate tractor‑trailer crashes caused significant delays Tuesday morning in Frederick and Anne Arundel counties, with lane closures and long backups...
May 19, 2026Open source
Police search for toddler reported abducted from Leakin Park
A three-year-old child was reportedly abducted Sunday afternoon by the child's parent, according to Baltimore Police.
May 17, 2026Open source
3 takeaways from Orioles’ win vs. Nationals: Gunnar Henderson heating up?
The Orioles avoided a sweep Sunday against the Nationals. Here are three takeaways from Baltimore's 7-3 win.
May 17, 2026Open source
Mid-Summer heat on the way for Baltimore
Mid-Summer heat will build across Maryland the next few days. Highs will be in the 90s Monday – Wednesday. A strong cold front will move through Wed with a...
May 17, 2026Open source
BPD: Officers attempting to locate toddler abducted by his mother Sunday afternoon
Baltimore police say officers are seeking to locate a 3-year-old child who was reported abducted Sunday afternoon near Leakin Park.
May 17, 2026Open source
Suspect in custody following shooting in Arbutus
A suspect is in custody following a Friday shooting in Arbutus, Baltimore County Police said.
May 17, 2026Open source
Maryland Science Center celebrates sci-fi with family-friendly event
From Star Wars to Star Trek, the Maryland Science Center is hosting a sci-fi-themed event Saturday with hands-on activities for the whole family.
May 16, 2026Open source
Arbutus Arts Festival, tradition for generations of families, returns Sunday
Revenue from the festival goes back into the community, including funding for a mural visible at the entrance to East Drive.
May 15, 2026Open source
‘Midsummer/Bowie Elton Queen’ – the British mashup of your dreams
Hannah Folger's third musical Shakespearean adaptation comes to Baltimore Peninsula in June and for one night to Boordy Vineyards.
May 15, 2026Open source
Driving through Baltimore? Plan for these weekend road and lane closures.
Even without the usual Preakness weekend traffic, motorists traveling through Baltimore can still still expect road closures and parking restrictions for oth...
May 15, 2026Open source
Hot Plate: Preakness parties, spirit tastings, Biggie at Sally O’s and more
From Preakness to picnics, the Baltimore restaurant community is full of celebrations this week. Here’s a look at what’s on tap.
May 15, 2026Open source
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Moore highlights $45 million Guard shop, Havre de Grace business aid in latest tour stop
Gov. Wes Moore highlights a new National Guard maintenance shop and downtown Havre de Grace business aid in "Delivering for Maryland" tour.
May 19, 2026Open source
Camden County man accused of setting fire at a Maryland Walmart and stealing $10K in jewelry, police say
Berlin Township police arrested Anthony J. Rhodes after he allegedly caused an estimated $10 million in damages to a Walmart store in April.
May 17, 2026Open source
Worcester County residents react to proposed cable landing station
Berlin, Md. – Tensions were high during Thursday night’s town hall meeting at Stephen Decatur High School. Organized by Worcester County Commissioner Eri...
May 16, 2026Open source
Suspect in Elkton Walmart arson, jewelry theft nabbed in New Jersey
ELKTON - Investigators have arrested a man who allegedly set a fire inside the Elkton Walmart Supercenter last month to serve as a distraction while he stole...
May 15, 2026Open source
Maryland youth prison hired out Black boys to farmers, factories
The House of Reformation for Colored Boys in Cheltenham, Maryland contracted out Black boys to farms and factories, part of a systemic pattern of forced chil...
May 15, 2026Open source
Three CCSO deputies suspended with pay amid 'butt-dial' recording investigation
ELKTON — Sheriff Scott Adams confirmed Thursday that he suspended three Cecil County Sheriff’s Office deputies with pay earlier this week, after the Mary...
May 15, 2026Open source
Late frost causes devastating crop loss at Milburn Orchards and across Maryland
ELKTON — Caleb Milburn walked quietly through a row of green leafy trees looking for some evidence of fruit growing on branches that should be overflowing...
May 14, 2026Open source
An attorney took in his daughter’s family. His son-in-law then fatally shot him, prosecutors say
(CNN) — Mark Thomas Ryan arrived at his in-laws’ Phoenix, Maryland, home with a loaded handgun tucked in his pocket. Hours earlier, local law enforcement...
May 14, 2026Open source
St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church Faces New Deadlines From OC
OCEAN CITY, Md. – St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Ocean City says they are facing new deadlines from the Town of Ocean City, demanding their in...
May 12, 2026Open source
UPDATE: DSP Identify 80-Year-Old Goldsboro Man Killed in Felton Crash
UPDATE: The Delaware State Police have identified 80-year-old Dennis Giles, from Goldsboro, Maryland, as the man who died in the fatal crash that occurred...
May 12, 2026Open source
Potomac and Patuxent Open for Striper Season May 16
Striped bass season opens Saturday, May 16, in the Potomac River with keepers in the 19-24 inch slot. The Patuxent opens to Point Patience on May 16 and the...
May 12, 2026Open source
No Injuries in Early Morning Calvert County House Fire
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department and mutual aid crews contained a residential structure fire on Douglas Street in Calvert County early Saturday morning....
May 12, 2026Open source
Lexington Park Man Charged in Royal Farms Handgun Assault
St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office arrested Brett Andrew Taylor, 26, of Lexington Park after he allegedly retrieved a handgun and threatened to shoot ano...
May 12, 2026Open source
Cheltenham inmate described violent abuse, confinement
Charles Richardson's 1946 testimony about conditions at Cheltenham described a weeklong confinement in a basement cell, no food for five days and severe beat...
May 11, 2026Open source
Death count at Cheltenham boys’ center was nine times that of white facility
Deaths at the House of Reformation for Colored Boys at Cheltenham, a detention center whose violent past is under state investigation, were nine times that o...
May 9, 2026Open source
Last link of Purple Line rail installed; rail service still more than year away
The long-delayed light rail Purple Line project connecting Montgomery County to Prince George’s County took a step forward Thursday when the final piece of...
May 8, 2026Open source
Arizona woman accused of hitting, killing man she met on dating app
Police say 30-year-old Mikela Bahe met the victim on a dating app, and intentionally ran him over with his own SUV near 16th Street and Maryland Avenue.
May 8, 2026Open source
School bus flipped in crash with car; 1 dead, 2 injured in Prince George's Co.
ACCOKEEK, Md. — A man is dead after a school bus and a car crashed on Maryland 210 early Friday morning.
May 8, 2026Open source
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What we know about Nasire Best, Maryland man accused of White House shooting, sources say
Nasire Best of Maryland has been identified as the man accused of shooting at Secret Service officers outside the White House.
May 24, 2026Open source
Maryland resending 500K mail-in ballots to voters after printing error
Maryland is replacing nearly 500,000 mail-in ballots for the upcoming primary elections after some voters received ballots for the wrong party.
May 22, 2026Open source
Maryland cheer academy owner charged with sexually abusing 9-year-old
Police say Dustin Moss Burket, who owns a cheer academy in Stevensville, assaulted a 9-year-old girl at the facility between last summer and this spring.
May 22, 2026Open source
Tennessee to face former Vol Bishop Boswell in Players Era Tournament
Boswell transferred to Maryland after helping Tennessee reach its third straight Elite Eight appearance.
May 21, 2026Open source
Maryland man charged with throwing keg through Georgetown Cupcake window
Police arrested a Maryland man accused of tossing a keg through the window of a Georgetown bakery over the weekend, while employees were inside.
May 21, 2026Open source
Memorial Day traffic: Best and worst times to travel, cross Maryland's Bay Bridge
Before you fire up the GPS and willingly merge into the Capital Beltway parking lot, here is your definitive guide to the best and worst times to hit the roa...
May 20, 2026Open source
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May 20, 2026Open source
Storm Team4 Forecast: Last hot day before strong PM storms, temps drop into 60s
Enjoy the hot weather before strong evening storms plummet temps into the 60s overnight. Storm Team4 has the timing for D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
May 20, 2026Open source
For some Maryland business owners, staying open feels harder than ever
Some business owners, economists and industry leaders across Maryland say rising taxes and costs, and regulatory hurdles, are making the state increasingly...
May 20, 2026Open source
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