A firefighter was injured while responding to a house fire in northwest Baltimore; the BCFD has controlled the fire with details on the cause and damage pending.

The Baltimore area will see cold temperatures and minimal snow today, with mostly dry conditions and lows in the upper teens to mid-20s tonight. Milder temperatures are expected later in the week.

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 County Detective P. Hoke collapsed during a voluntary overtime shift and was hospitalized. The local police are asking for community support and prayers.

Maryland State Police arrested a woman, Kaila Crews, for assault and firearm use during a road rage incident on Route 50. She's in custody and the incident is under investigation.

Morgan State University's Marching Band performed at the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena, as highlighted by their university and covered by FOX Baltimore and CBS News Baltimore.

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.

Baltimore weather offers a dry respite today; light wintry mix expected Saturday with little accumulation, and dry and gusty conditions Sunday. Early next week will be cooler and calm.

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 New Year's Day fire in Pylesville, MD, destroyed a home, displacing three adults and resulting in the loss of at least one cat, with damage estimated at $500,000.

Baltimore reports a historic drop in violent crime for 2025, with the fewest homicides in nearly 50 years and significant declines in nonfatal shootings, attributing success to collaborative community efforts.

Baltimore's Port Discovery Children's Museum hosted a daytime New Year's event with a noon countdown for families, featuring crafts, balloons, and sensory-friendly options.