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Woman fatally stabbed while her son was in the home; suspect sentenced to life

Michael Biscotti was sentenced for fatally stabbing 35-year-old Freska Yerby while her 11-year old son was home on July 13, 2020. → Read More

One dead, officer seriously injured in a Sunday morning officer involved shooting

An officer is seriously injured and a suspect is dead following an Sunday morning shooting in Crofton. → Read More

Multiple firefighters trapped in Baltimore 2-alarm fire; crews currently on scene

Baltimore Fire crews are currently on the scene of a 2- alarm fire. → Read More

Anne Arundel County Public Schools moves last day of school for students & teachers

Anne Arundel County Public Schools announced that the last day of school for teachers and students has been moved. → Read More

Governor Larry Hogan tests positive for COVID-19

Governor Larry Hogan announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. → Read More

BPD officer suffers life threatening injuries after being shot while on duty

A Baltimore Police Officer is on full life support after being shot in South Baltimore. → Read More

Hershey's Christmas Candylane is now open!

Hershey's Christmas Candylane is now open every day through January 2. → Read More

BPD confirm police-involved shooting in South East Baltimore

Police confirm that a police-involved shooting happened Saturday afternoon in South East Baltimore. → Read More

Walgreens in Middle River targeted in another attempted ATM burglary

A Walgreens in Middle River was targeted in another attempted ATM burglary, according Baltimore County Police. → Read More

Plumpton Park Zoo's Jimmie the Giraffe has died

According to a post on Plumpton Park Zoo's Facebook page, Jimmie the Giraffe died early Thursday morning. → Read More

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh will not seek another term

On Thursday, Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced that he will not seek another term as Attorney General. → Read More

Baltimore County offers $10K bonus for new hires in police department

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced employment bonus incentives for new hires in the Baltimore County Police Department and in the Baltimore County Department of Corrections. → Read More

TSA extends face mask requirement through January 2022

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is extending the face mask requirement for individuals across all transportation networks throughout the United States through January 18, 2022. → Read More

Man who shot nearly 200 rounds at Harford County deputies sentenced to 48 years behind bars

Following a four-day bench trial, 45-year-old Benjamin Murdy, of Street, Maryland, has been convicted of five individual counts of attempted first degree murder and related charges, as well as, animal cruelty. → Read More

Teen arrested & charged with attempted murder for June 6 triple shooting

Baltimore Police Department announced that a 15-year-old boy has been arrested for a June triple shooting. → Read More

Woman dies after being hit and dragged by a car in Millersville on Sunday

A 49-year-old woman was hit and dragged a short distance by a car after she passed out in a McDonalds parking lot on Sunday. → Read More

MSP: Three killed in an overnight Westminster head-on collision

Maryland State Police confirm that three people were killed in an overnight Carroll County multi-vehicle crash. → Read More

An individual is dead following an officer involved shooting in Northeast Baltimore

Police were on the scene of an officer involved shooting early Monday morning in Northeast Baltimore. → Read More

Veteran Spotlight: Donald Conrad of Sparrows Point

WMAR-2 News is committed to improving the lives of Veterans in Maryland by giving light to their stories, struggles and triumphs. Every week a local veteran will be featured in our Veteran Spotlight contest. → Read More

Governor Larry Hogan announces $1 million in college scholarships for vaccinated teens

On Wednesday, Governor Larry Hogan announced Maryland's second vaccine promotion, VaxU. → Read More