Extreme cold hits Baltimore with advisories in place; winds to weaken. Conditions forecasted to improve, with a potential wintry mix later in the week. Travel may be affected.

BGE is criticized for laying off 47 union workers while retaining contractors, which the IBEW Local 410 claims breaches their contract and risks public safety and service reliability. BGE cites business needs and has been reporting strong earnings.

A student was arrested during an ICE protest walkout at a Baltimore County school, with disruptions cited as the cause. The protests were part of countywide student actions against ICE policies.

Dennis Randle, 59, died after a fire in Halethorpe, with a woman and firefighter also injured. The fire, caused by misuse of a lighter, is the fourth fatal in Baltimore County in 2026. Fire safety is being emphasized by officials.

Baltimore aligns with state law, limiting OIG's access to sensitive data to ensure compliance and integrity while maintaining the body's investigative capability.

Howard County Council passed two emergency bills barring ICE detention centers in the county and limiting ICE access to county facilities, reflecting community support for immigrant residents.

Two adults and a juvenile were arrested following a stabbing and shooting in Annapolis; the victim is stable. Charges include attempted second-degree murder.

A water main break in Baltimore has affected 120 services and necessitated emergency repairs. Crews are working to restore water to businesses and residents as the DPW handles increased incidents due to cold temperatures.

Baltimore Police released bodycam footage of a fatal officer-involved shooting where the suspect fired a gun during a struggle and was subsequently shot by police.

A 7-year-old at Freetown Elementary accidentally fired a gun in class, injuring his hand. Eashan Stefanski, linked to the gun, was charged for failing to secure it.

Baltimore is facing a severe winter storm with near-blizzard conditions, extreme cold, and high winds predicted through the weekend, with improvement expected by midweek.

Howard County Council is set to vote on an emergency bill to stop ICE detention centers in private buildings, after community opposition to a facility being developed in Elkridge.

ICE arrests a Guatemalan man, Anthony Rodriguez-Gregorio, convicted of child sexual assault after his early release from a Maryland prison, anticipating his deportation.