Baltimore's inspector general, Isabel Cumming, struggles with limited access to records for her investigations, impeding the oversight of city operations.

Baltimore faces dangerously cold temperatures, potential snowfall, and river ice increase according to National Weather Service forecasts. A possible Nor'easter is being monitored for the weekend.

Firefighters tackled a significant blaze at an unoccupied house in Northeast Baltimore, with no injuries reported.

Jaden Dawkins was arrested for a double-stabbing in Owings Mills; victims hospitalized, and investigation ongoing.

Two adults were hospitalized following a fire in a Columbia townhouse, with one experiencing severe burns and the other smoke inhalation; fire services contained the blaze swiftly.

Baltimore Police investigate a police-involved shooting in Bolton Hill, with local FOP members responding and Commissioner Worley on scene; details remain scarce.

Baltimore celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events like the Kid Zone exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and quilt-making at the B&O Railroad Museum.

Anne Arundel County Police shifted to a 12-hour patrol schedule, aiming to improve officer wellness, work-life balance, and service quality while reducing workdays annually.

Maryland volunteer fire departments will receive $167,314 in grants for rural wildfire protection from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service.

Anne Arundel County reports a significant drop in violent crimes in 2025, with citizen and commercial robberies down by 47% and 46% respectively, and improvements in other crime metrics.

The NWS has issued weather advisories for Baltimore including snow in the Allegheny Mountains, and wind chill advisories for some counties. A Small Craft Advisory and Gale Watch are in effect for mariners.

Baltimore Del. Caylin Young resigned from his city role following an assault charge but remains a state official. His resignation is effective since January 8. He is accused of physically assaulting someone on New Year's Day.

Three suspects participated in a violent robbery in Severn, with a 20-year-old victim assaulted and robbed; suspects remain unidentified and at large.