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.

Baltimore County faces scrutiny for wasting over $737,000 on ineffective PRiSM software that failed to ensure minority hiring targets in contracts, as highlighted in an OIG report.

An 11-year-old girl was fatally struck by a Jeep in Harford County, Maryland; police are investigating without any current implications of wrongdoing by the driver.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott presents an agenda for the 2026 legislative session focusing on housing, economic development, transportation, and public safety.

Baltimore police investigate a homicide in Federal Hill after a man was found shot dead in a parking lot, with community concern over rising violence and local business revenue loss.

Icy conditions in Carroll County led to a multi-vehicle crash and travel disruptions, including over 150 flight delays and nearly 100 cancellations at BWI Airport.

Baltimore Police Department's "Red Cloud" Human Trafficking Team conducted a sting operation near Horseshoe Casino, arresting 13 for prostitution and narcotics charges.

The Maryland PSC reduced BGE's funding request, lessening the upcoming energy bill increase for residents and reflecting concerns over costs and the need for transparency in expenses.

Authorities arrested Kameron Oliver in connection with a Northwest Baltimore fatal shooting, extraditing him from New Jersey on first-degree murder charges.

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal multi-car crash in Baltimore County involving a Nissan Sentra.