Howard County names Antonio Thomas acting police chief after Terrence Benn’s 60-day limit
According to a county spokesperson, the Howard County Charter "only allows a person to serve in an acting leadership capacity for a total of 60 working days."
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Howard County names second acting police chief in less than three months
Howard County named Col. Antonio Thomas as acting police chief, replacing Maj. Terrence Benn less than three months in.
Howard County Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 class
Greg Baker, the late Dave Barnes, Donna Miller, Ashli Oliver, Jim Ousley, Danny Sewell and Sandy Shuck compose the Howard County Sports Hall of Fame’s class of 2026.
Howard County Commissioners seeks public input
The Howard County Commissioners opened an online comment portal for the public to give input on the upcoming Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ordinance.
Howard County woman’s obsession to save 200 vultures leads to fines … and divorce proceedings
Feng Sun says her vulture feedings are saving an endangered species, but Howard County calls the practice a public health hazard.
Beltsville caregiver charged after leaving disabled man in hot van for 57 minutes
Howard County police charged a Beltsville woman with abuse after she left a nonverbal man with disabilities in a locked van while she ate lunch.
Howard County Council seeks public input
The Howard County Council opened an online comment portal for the public to give input on the upcoming Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ordinance.
Suspect accused of strangling girlfriend in Columbia arrested in Texas
Howard County police said they arrested the man accused of strangling his girlfriend over the weekend in Columbia.
10 years after deadly floods, Ellicott City’s fix is still unfinished
Howard County officials advanced a mitigation plan after devastating floods in 2016 and 2018, but the projects have been over budget.
Howard County, Md., Sheriff Body Cams Get AI Language Translation
The technology will be used for all interactions with the public who have “limited or no English proficiency,” which will allow deputies to communicate more clearly during traffic stops and other interac...
Howard County food truck owners take hit with intense heat, wildfire smoke
Howard County food trucks see a decrease in customers amid extreme heat and immigration concerns.
Howard County Sheriff's Office to implement AI-powered translation technology
New technology is coming to the Howard County Sheriff's Office that will help law enforcement communicate more effectively with the community.
Staff concerns linger after carbon monoxide exposure, repeated evacuations at library
"Finding that answer, finding that piece is, I think, the only way that this is going to get put to bed," staff member Charles Smalls said.
Columbia's drone show for America's 250th canceled due to FAA flight restrictions
The festivities will also begin two hours later than originally scheduled, due to high heat index values.
Howard County Man dead after kitchen fire in Columbia apartment building Tuesday evening Travis Case
Howard County Man dead after kitchen fire in Columbia apartment building Tuesday evening Travis Case
Howard County 12-year-old girl killed after being hit by dump truck Amanda Engel
Howard County 12-year-old girl killed after being hit by dump truck Amanda Engel
Man killed in motorcycle crash in Ellicott City Sunday night
A man was killed Sunday night after a motorcycle went off the road on Baltimore National Pike at Frederick Road in Ellicott City.
America 250 traveling exhibit on display at the Inn at Mt. Ida in Ellicott City
A local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has a traveling exhibit about the history of the United States.
Howard County celebrates Juneteenth with block party, food trucks, and community activities
Howard County held its second annual Juneteenth block party and community day Saturday, featuring food trucks, snowballs, activities, and educational opportunities.
70 years in the making: Howard County Executive announces advancement of high school in Elkridge
County Executive Calvin Ball announced Wednesday that Howard County has now officially acquired the property for the development of High School #14 at Troy Park in Elkridge.
Howard County Police officially open satellite office at Columbia Mall
The satellite space has been in the works since April of 2025 following a series of deadly shootings involving teenagers on mall property.
Developer donations roil Howard County executive race — and raise questions about public financing’s li...
In the Howard County executive race, three of the four candidates are using public financing. Does doing so result in clean elections?
More police presence this week at three Howard County schools as online threats continue
It began with incidents of doxxing, or the unauthorized publishing of personal information online, of employees and staff and escalated to threatening messages, according to letters sent out last week to fam...
Howard County launches ER wait-time dashboard as its only hospital clocks delays well above state, national...
Howard County has a new dashboard for residents to compare urgent care options as the county's only hospital grapples with long wait times.