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...

Veteran Spotlight: Marie-Gelaine and Scott Stevens

WMAR 2 News 7/19 11:00P Kelly Groft

WMAR2 News and Valor Roofing proudly highlight MarieGelaine and Scott Stevens, a Cecil County couple whose shared service became the foundation for a lifetime of giving back. MarieGelaine, a firstgeneration Haitian American, was born in Brooklyn,...

Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton & Miranda Lambert are OC bound for Country Calling

WMAR 2 News 7/19 8:01A Ryan Dickstein

While we're still in the midst of summer, Ocean City is prepping for two major music festivals in September and October. As we previously reported Oceans Calling is back for a three-day concert series between September 25-27. To see the...

Ex-Maryland based Census worker got her relative a federal contract in exchange for kickbacks

WMAR 2 News 7/19 6:35A Ryan Dickstein

A Maryland based ex-supervisor with the U.S. Census Bureau has been sent to federal prison for bribery and fraud. While working for the Bureau, Camille Jones, of Upper Marlboro, admitted to getting her relative's company a government contract...

Man discovered shot to death on sidewalk of residential neighborhood in Odenton

WMAR 2 News 7/19 4:50A Ryan Dickstein

Police are investigating a Saturday night homicide that occurred within a residential neighborhood of Odenton. It happened around 8:50pm, in the 500 block of Williamsburg Lane. That's where Anne Arundel County officers discovered a man shot to...

Kyle Bradish signs 5-year, $90M extension with Orioles

WMAR 2 News 7/18 10:40A Rushaad Hayward

The Orioles announced they have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Kyle Bradish on a five-year contract covering the 2027-2031 seasons. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, it is a $90 million contract extension. Keeping players of Kyles...

Limited number of pools to open in Baltimore due to poor air quality

WMAR 2 News 7/18 6:51A Rushaad Hayward

UPDATE: Baltimore Rec and Parks has now announced that all Baltimore pools are now closed due to impending storms. ORIGINAL STORY: Baltimore Rec and Parks announced that a limited number of pools will operate Saturday, July 18, due to poor air...

DPW crews working to repair massive sinkhole in East Baltimore

WMAR 2 News 7/18 6:36A Rushaad Hayward

A massive sinkhole opened in East Baltimore and crews are working to repair it. Department of Transportation and DPW crews are repairing a 12-inch water main break at N. Chester Street and Ashland Avenue. The public is asked to avoid the area and...