The Latest Breaking News from Maryland

While case rates come down, January becomes Maryland’s most deadly pandemic month so far

BALTIMORE — January is poised to be Maryland’s most deadly month of the coronavirus pandemic, according to state data, even as the number of new infections reported daily trends downward.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2022

Maryland transportation crews using less salt, more brine on icy roads to protect waterways

BALTIMORE — With the approaching snowstorm predicted to dust the Baltimore area and blanket the Eastern Shore while creating dangerous conditions into Saturday morning, state highway crews and local transportation departments spent Friday preparing the roads.

Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2022

Court upholds man's conviction in fire above secret tunnels

Maryland’s highest court has upheld a wealthy stock trader’s conviction on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the fiery death of a man who was helping him dig tunnels for a nuclear bunker under a home

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022

As Maryland faces growing flood threats, retreat is an unpopular solution. What would it take to change that?

BALTIMORE — In nearly a decade since Superstorm Sandy devastated New Jersey’s shoreline, the Garden State has found opportunity in the tragedy: Instead of rebuilding and repairing entire communities, it spent $200 million to buy and demolish more than 700 homes so flood-weary residents could move to safer ground.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2022

Maryland man found dead amid collection of more than 125 snakes

Charles county authorities say neighbors did not know about venomous and non-venomous reptiles including a 14ft python

The Guardian - US · Jan 24, 2022

Maryland teen charged as adult with attempted murder in school shooting

A 17-year-old Maryland teenager who shot a classmate during school will be charged as an adult, officials announced Saturday.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2022

Maryland school shooting: Teen faces attempted murder charge

Police say a 17-year-old boy has been charged as an adult with attempted second-degree murder and other offenses following the shooting of a fellow student in a suburb of the nation's capital

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022

A world without Roe? Overturning the landmark abortion ruling could have ripple effects, even in a state like Maryland

BALTIMORE — Erin Case has put thousands of miles on her car as a manager at the Baltimore Abortion Fund, which supports those seeking the procedure by helping foot the cost and offering rides to and from the clinic.

Tribune News Service · Jan 22, 2022

Without Cockburn, No. 17 Illinois falls at Maryland

The Terrapins beat the Illini 81-65 with Cockburn sidelined because of a concussion. With the star big man unavailable, the Terps enjoyed a 40-16 scoring advantage in the paint.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2022

Maryland upsets No. 17 Illinois, 81-65, behind Donta Scott’s 25 points off the bench

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland's game against No. 17 Illinois provided a breath of fresh air.

Tribune News Service · Jan 22, 2022