A reported shark bite at Assateague State Park on May 17 prompted a heavy first‑responder response; Maryland officials say the incident is under investigation.

Maryland’s IID declined to prosecute a Howard County officer after reviewing video and crash records from the Jan. 17 Columbia collision that killed a juvenile driver.

Low‑90s today and hotter Tuesday, then widespread storms Wednesday; Code Orange air quality urges caution for sensitive people.

A state forest service report found arson on the Eastern Shore drove a near‑doubling of wildfire acres in Maryland in 2025, even though total fire counts stayed similar. The bulk of damage hit marsh and non‑forest land.

A 36-year-old man was wounded early Sunday in a shooting on the 2800 block of Woodbrook Avenue. Western District detectives are asking for tips.

A judge sentenced three Jessup staffers after prosecutors tied them to smuggling schemes involving drugs and contraband phones. The rulings come as the state prepares to close MCI‑J.

A new Protect My Data analysis finds Utah ranked second-worst for senior-targeted cybercrime, with victims and per-capita losses spiking in 2025.

Fresh wetlands and connected trails are rising along the Middle Branch, with work visible behind MedStar Harbor Hospital and plans for a Westport park and loop trail. The project mixes federal, state and local funding and aims to restore habitat while improving neighborhood access to the water.

Mostly sunny and near 90°F Sunday with a slight evening storm chance. Expect low‑to‑mid 90s Monday–Tuesday before a cool, stormy Wednesday.

A vendor error sent some Maryland voters the wrong-party mail-in ballot. The State Board of Elections will mail corrected packets to anyone who got a ballot before May 14.

A judge refused to split the cases of three people charged in a Jan. 14 East Baltimore home invasion that left one man dead; the trio will be tried together. Court reporting says video and admissions figure heavily in prosecutors' case.

A Hagerstown man was arrested after a security guard was stabbed at Meritus Medical Center Thursday night. The hospital briefly locked down; officials say there is no ongoing threat.

Jordan Westburg will miss the 2026 season after deciding on UCL reconstruction. The move is a major blow to the Orioles' infield depth.