Baltimore's Light Rail service will be suspended between Falls Road and Camden Station this weekend due to construction on the Frederick Douglass Tunnel. Shuttle buses will provide alternate transport.

Baltimore's weather will transition from sunny and mild to colder with potential rain and wind gusts, per the National Weather Service. A cold front and upper trough could bring a chill and even snow later in the week.

Maryland police are investigating the death of inmate Larry Horton at North Branch Correctional Institution, with autopsy results pending and the suspect unnamed.

Baltimore expected mixed weather with a cold front bringing wind gusts, rain, and some snow, with stronger impacts in mountainous regions. Wind advisories were in place, and more weather changes were forecast later in the week.

Baltimore's weather forecast includes a temperature roller coaster and heavy precipitation, with potential freezing rain in some counties and gusty conditions impacting aviation and marine activities. A drying trend is expected next week.

Governor Wes Moore proposes $124.1 million for Maryland law enforcement amidst a decline in violent crime including a notable drop in homicides across the state.

A contractor was injured at a Baltimore police station when a shotgun accidentally discharged during an inspection, leading to an ongoing investigation.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has initiated a hiring freeze for non-instructional positions due to a projected budget shortfall, while prioritizing personnel costs to minimize classroom impact.

The Maryland AG's Office released bodycam footage of a fatal police shooting involving Howard Sye in Essex, showing officers responding to a stabbing and Sye being shot after ignoring commands.

Two of Baltimore's first newborns of 2026 arrived at Sinai Hospital with a boy at 12:35 a.m. and a girl, Sage Marie, at 12:52 a.m. Local news covered the joyous event, a symbol of new beginnings.

Baltimore experienced its lowest homicide rate in nearly 50 years, with significant drops in non-fatal shootings. Cooperation and local initiatives are credited for the decrease in violence and youth crime.

The Harford County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting in Edgewood on New Year's Day that left a 21-year-old injured; a suspect has been identified, and charges are forthcoming.

A utility pole fire in Bel Air caused road closures and power outages, affecting local businesses and traffic. Power was mostly restored by evening; the cause remains under investigation.