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1 day ago | 
cbsnews.com | Christian Olaniran
A Baltimore County man is facing gun and drug charges after an alleged road-rage incident in Baltimore County, the Maryland State Police (MSP) said Friday. Travis Thomas, 26, faces numerous charges after police said he was found with guns and suspected cocaine.
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2 days ago | 
cbsnews.com | Christian Olaniran
Anne Arundel County is expanding its hate crime prevention program with the launch of the "Uncover Hate" initiative. The program is funded with a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. The initiative aims to improve community understanding on how to effectively identify and report hate crimes and hate bias incidents and strengthen local response and prevention efforts.
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2 days ago | 
cbsnews.com | Christian Olaniran
Howard County teachers rallied Friday morning after the Howard County School Board voted to advance a budget proposal that would cut 127 positions in an effort to close a funding gap in the county's fiscal year 2026 budget. The cuts would reduce $11.3 million in costs, while slashing funding to several educational programs throughout the county. What programs would be cut under the proposal?
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3 days ago | 
cbsnews.com | Christian Olaniran
The Howard County school board voted Wednesday to eliminate 127 positions in an effort to close a funding gap in the county's . The move would cut $11.3 million in costs. Last month, the Howard County Council voted to approve more than $2.7 billion in operating and capital funds. While the district received more than what was originally proposed, it still was not enough to fill the spending gap and balance the budget. What budget cuts positions were eliminated?
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4 days ago | 
cbsnews.com | Christian Olaniran
Maryland has revoked the operational license of a home detention monitoring company that officials say failed to notify authorities about violations, according to a letter from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. According to a letter from Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Carolyn J. Scruggs, the state has ordered Advantage Sentencing Alternative Programs, Inc.
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4 days ago | 
cbsnews.com | Christian Olaniran
A Baltimore judge has put a temporary pause on filings of Child Victims Act lawsuits due to a large influx of lawsuits, according to The Baltimore Banner. According to a five-page order, more than 1,250 lawsuits have been filed in Baltimore Circuit Court under theChild Victims Act of 2023. The Act removed time limits for victims of sexual abuse seeking to take legal action. Child Victims Act revisions take effectOn June 1, changes to the Child Victims Act took effect.
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4 days ago | 
cbsnews.com | Christian Olaniran
The budget plan released by the White House would allow $92 million over the next fiscal year for the Chesapeake Bay Program, according to The Baltimore Banner, likely bringing some sense of relief to advocates concerned about funding cuts posing a threat to the Bay's restoration plans. Previous budget proposal threatens Bay restoration effortsA previous version of the budget, referred to as the "skinny budget," showed that Trump would cut funding to agencies involved in the Bay's restoration.
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5 days ago | 
cbsnews.com | Christian Olaniran
Police dismantled five car rallies over the weekend, according to the Maryland Car Rally Task Force. The Maryland Car Rally Task Force, in combination with other county police departments, conducted coordinated enforcement operations starting at 9:40 p.m. on June 1. Officers targeted public roads, industrial zones and parking lots throughout the county.
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6 days ago | 
cbsnews.com | Christian Olaniran
Baltimore City will welcome a new health commissioner this summer. Dr. Michelle Taylor, a Tennessee native and Johns Hopkins graduate, will step into the role beginning August 4. Taylor brings both medical and military experience to the job, having served in the Tennessee Air National Guard and most recently leading health efforts in Shelby County, Tennessee. In an interview with WJZ, Taylor discussed the parallels between her previous work and the challenges she expects to face in Baltimore.
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6 days ago | 
cbsnews.com | Christian Olaniran
Dozens of laws took effect in Maryland on June 1, impacting DUI penalties, payouts to the victims in cases of sexual abuse cases, and more. Here's a look at some of the changes. Sexual abuse survivorsSexual abuse survivors in Maryland now face caps on court compensation after revisions to the Child Victims Act took effect Sunday. HB1378 limits payouts to $400,000 for abuse claims involving public institutions and $700,000 for claims against private institutions.
