Baltimore Police Successfully End 16.5-Hour Standoff with Man on 13th-Floor Balcony, Officer Injured During Operation
Baltimore Police successfully concluded a 16.5-hour negotiation with a man on a 13th-floor balcony, involving multiple shifts and emergency responders, and resulting in the man's safe rescue and treatment for mental health.
Baltimore Braces for Unseasonably Cool Weather, Flood Watch, and Potential Severe Storms
Baltimore faces a cooling period due to a backdoor cold front, with clouds and potential rain forecasted, especially in western regions where a Flood Watch is in place. A warm front may bring showers and severe thunderstorms over the weekend.
Governor Wes Moore Initiates Hiring Freeze, Offers Voluntary Severance Amid Maryland's $121M Budget Crunch
Maryland Governor Wes Moore implements a hiring freeze and offers voluntary severance to state employees to address a $121 million personnel budget deficit. Essential positions remain open despite the freeze.
Former Severna Park Teacher Acquitted on 18 of 21 Sexual Assault Charges, Jury Deadlocks on Remaining Counts
Matthew Schlegel was found not guilty on 18 of 21 charges of sexual assault but the jury was deadlocked on the remaining 3. The trial scrutinized inconsistencies in testimony and lack of physical evidence.
End of an Era: JCPenney to Close Its Doors at Annapolis Mall in August After Lease Negotiations Fall Through
The JCPenney store at Annapolis Mall is set to close in August after failing to secure a lease, affecting 74 employees. The chain's contraction continues with only 10 Maryland stores remaining.












