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March 11, 2024

Rachel Morin murder: Maryland sheriff suggests joggers 'break' routines following Laken Riley killing

Maryland Sheriff Jeff Gahler discusses similarities between the murders of Rachel Morin in Harford County and Laken Riley in Georgia. He urged pedestrians to "break" routines.

March 8, 2024

Maryland Senate passes bill to allow illegal migrants buy health insurance

A bill was passed in Maryland's House and Senate on Friday to allow illegal migrants to buy health insurance.

March 8, 2024

Maryland woman convicted of killing, dismembering boyfriend, disposing his remains

A Maryland woman was found guilty of killing her boyfriend, dismembering his body and disposing of his remains in various locations, prosecutors said.

March 7, 2024

Baltimore man convicted of murder in ambush of police officer, but motive was never presented

Baltimore man Elliot Knox was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting ambush of police officer Keona Holley and civilian Justin Johnson. His motive remains unknown.

March 7, 2024

Maryland abortion clinic grant proposal would fund security as abortion demand rises

Maryland lawmakers are considering a proposal that would provide funding to abortion clinics from unused Affordable Care Act money as the state sees a rise in abortion demand.

March 6, 2024

Maryland national parks see 1st cases of ‘zombie deer disease’

Two white-tailed deer at Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields in Maryland tested positive for chronic wasting disease, National Parks Service said.

March 5, 2024

Maryland lawmaker wants to raise taxes, alter tax bracket to fund reparations for Black residents

A Maryland lawmaker's bill, the Maryland Reparations Act of 2024, seeks to raise taxes in order to fund reparations efforts that would support "communities of color."

March 4, 2024

Rise in Maryland juvenile auto thefts motivates lawmakers to pass juvenile justice bills

The Maryland House and Senate are both advancing bills designed to improve the juvenile justice system in response to an increase in crimes like auto theft and handgun violations.

March 4, 2024

Maryland fire departments face recruitment shortage as young job-seekers look elsewhere: 'We'll be in trouble'

Maryland fire departments are struggling as fewer recruits are applying for jobs, forcing firefighters in some districts to work longer and harder hours.

March 4, 2024

University of Maryland suspends fraternities, sororities over safety concerns

The University of Maryland has directed fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend activities indefinitely pending an investigation into reports of unsafe activities.