State dashboard shows 164 fatalities so far in 2026 as the 100‑day summer stretch begins. Officials ramp up DUI patrols and speed enforcement.

A juror’s comment led a judge to declare a mistrial Tuesday in the Family Dollar killing case involving Braxton Day and victim Bryant Breland.

A Bel Air man with an active ICE warrant was arrested and charged with nine counts including rape and sexual abuse of a minor, authorities say.

Jermaine Dawson will start as Baltimore City Schools CEO on July 1, pledging to boost literacy, math and graduation while tackling chronic absenteeism. City data show modest gains but persistent gaps.

A fast-moving thunderstorm tore through Libertytown Sunday night, destroying a horse barn and toppling about 100 trees while crews canvassed homes and worked to restore power.

Sunny, breezy Monday with highs near 81°F. Coastal nuisance flooding in Annapolis this morning and a small craft advisory through the day.

Baltimore’s Maryland Science Center marked its 50th with a ceremonial groundbreaking for a greener Harbor Plaza and the close of a $15.2M anniversary campaign. Throwback admission and new access programs accompanied the celebration.

Hot, humid day with a high near 95°F; scattered afternoon storms could bring damaging wind gusts and brief heavy rain.

A heat wave on June 12 forced early dismissals and closures at eight Harford County schools; officials blamed aging HVAC systems and a short facilities staff.

Baltimore police arrested a 36‑year‑old Thursday and say he’s been charged with first‑degree murder in the May killing of Musa Witherspoon.

A single-vehicle crash on Frederick Road in Catonsville left one person dead and two others in serious condition, police said.

Body‑worn camera clips were played Wednesday as jurors heard testimony in the trial of Dionte Joseph White over an April South Hanover Street shooting. Officers described a blood trail and spent casings at the scene.

A school bus heading to Davidsonville Elementary crashed on Route 214 Thursday morning; 28 students were aboard and several were taken to hospitals, officials say.