Maryland seeks contractors for next phase of Key Bridge replacement project

WTOP News 7/23 4:27A Will Vitka

The Maryland Transportation Authority this week began the formal process of finding a contractor for the next phase of the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement, after parting ways with the phase one contractor over costs this spring. The...

Latest headlines for Thursday, July 23, 2026

WMAR 2 News 7/23 3:39A WMAR STAFF

Happy Thursday, July 23, 2026. We've got lower humidity and plenty of sunshine. Here's your latest headlines. Teen arrested in shooting death of Baltimore County siblings Parkville school bus crash update East Baltimore sinkhole repairs Forecast...

Thursday Morning Headlines: Community college basketball player accused of stalking; Animal control...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/23 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Baltimore City Community College basketball player accused of stalking and exposure CBS Baltimore Baltimore City Animal Control siezes 367 birds from exotic bird shop WBAL News Radio Moore calls...

Thursday Thoughts: Who produces each weather segment?

WMAR 2 News 7/22 11:20P Stevie Daniels

Todays Question of the Day comes from a student at Benjamin Franklin High School Who produces each weather segment?". Broadcast meteorologists create their own weather forecasts and produce their weather segments every day during newscasts. We...

Maryland rolls out chip-enabled EBT cards after years of benefit theft

WMAR 2 News 7/22 11:00P Mallory Sofastaii

Maryland is rolling out chip-enabled EBT cards this month, a security upgrade years in the making that state officials believe could dramatically reduce the benefit theft that has cost recipients and taxpayers more than $51.7 million over the...

Lavender, roses and tea: Blue Dreams USA is Frederick County's sought-after escape

WMAR 2 News 7/22 12:04A Kara Burnett

"Our farm is the landscape of happiness," said Imelda Roberts, co-owner of Blue Dreams USA. The property is filled with lavender, roses and tea. But the dream stretches back long before the farm existed, to a little girl growing up in the...

Trending drier mid-week!

WMAR 2 News 7/21 8:34P Stevie Daniels

Happy Wednesday! Drier today with an isolated pop-up possible, most likely around the southern portion of the state. High temperatures rise into the mid-80s this afternoon with a mixture of sun and clouds. Low humidity and plenty of sun is...

Sheriff: Maryland mother admits to locking 4-year-old child inside closet for hours upon hours on...

WMAR 2 News 7/21 4:40A Ryan Dickstein

A Maryland mother is in custody after admitting to locking her young child inside a closet for hours upon hours on a daily basis. On July 20 St. Marys County Sheriffs deputies were tipped off by a 911 caller reporting alleged child abuse inside a...

Men arrested after allegedly using exotic animals in paid photo shoots

WTOP News 7/21 4:25A WTOP Staff

Jayden Evans, 25, and 32-year-old Vernon Crowfey III were arrested and are now facing charges for the incident at the Towson Town Center parking garage on June 30. Jayden Evans, 25, and 32-year-old...

Latest Headlines for Tuesday, July 21, 2026

WMAR 2 News 7/21 3:41A WMAR STAFF

Happy Tuesday, July 21, 2026. We've got potentially heavy storms on the way. Here's your latest headlines. Maryland leaders tour Key Bridge rebuilding site BWI runway construction project Baltimore County Public Safety Town Halls Forecast Latest...

Tuesday Morning Headlines: Rotting vacant properties affect West Baltimore homeowner; Boat fire in...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/21 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

West Baltimore woman says vacant properties are rotting next to her home CBS Baltimore Thick smoke billows from boat fire in Bowleys Quarters WBAL News Radio A first majority-minority council in...

Maryland driver questioned her registration fee and ended up getting a refund

WMAR 2 News 7/20 11:00P Mallory Sofastaii

A Maryland driver who thought her vehicle registration fee seemed unusually high turned out to be right. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration later corrected her vehicle's weight classification and refunded $82. Now she's urging other drivers...

Latest Headlines for Monday, July 20, 2026

WMAR 2 News 7/20 3:45A WMAR STAFF

Happy Monday, July 20, 2026. A nice sunny start to the week. Here's your latest headlines. Sunday mass shooting leaves six people injured in South Baltimore Maryland Congressional leaders to tour Key Bridge rebuilding site BWI runway construction...

Black bear spotted roaming the streets of downtown Frederick over the weekend

WMAR 2 News 7/20 2:39A Ryan Dickstein

A black bear caused quite the stir in downtown Frederick over the weekend. Overnight Sunday, video began circulating on social media showing the furry fella wandering up and down N. Market Street. One local business called Mollys Meanderings took...

Monday Morning Headlines: Kidnapping suspects arrested in Baltimore County; Massive sinkhole repairs...

Baltimore Fishbowl 7/20 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Repairs to massive Baltimore sinkhole that trapped car expected to take multiple days CBS Baltimore Severe storms leave damage behind across Baltimore area WBAL News Radio The hot Hampden preschool...