Baltimore County Fire Department conducts hazmat cleaning amid employee misconduct investigation

WMAR 2 News 12/4 6:17A Dominick Philippe-Auguste

A Baltimore County Fire Department employee currently under investigation for alleged misconduct is "not in the workplace" as the fire department begins "hazmat cleaning" all stations and offices. Hazmat cleaning is described as the safe removal...

Cracker Barrel to announce opening date of new Annapolis restaurant in the coming weeks

WMAR 2 News 12/4 5:48A Ryan Dickstein

Cracker Barrel in Annapolis is finally opening sometime real soon. The restaurant tells WMAR-2 News a tentative opening date would be revealed in the coming weeks. What we do know is it's expected to happen before winter is up. "Were happy to...

Top News Headlines for Thursday, December 4, 2025

WMAR 2 News 12/4 5:12A WMAR STAFF

Happy Thursday, December 4, 2025. We're one day from Friday with some snow possibly on the way. Here's your headlines. Deadly officer involved shooting in Essex Forecast School redistricting vote in Howard County tonight Here's what you need to...

Advocates renew calls for legalization of beer, wine sales in Maryland grocery stores

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/4 4:13A JT Moodee Lockman

A group of advocates in Maryland is renewing calls for the "long-overdue" legalization of beer and wine sales in grocery stores. Maryland is one of four states in the U.S. that do not allow the sale of beer in grocery stores, including Delaware,...

Cold blast, snow showers to bring slippery spots to Maryland Friday

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/4 3:59A Steven Sosna

Cold and gusty winds will increase as a strong cold front crosses the area today. Wind gusts up to 25 mph are possible midday into early afternoon with wind-chill staying in the middle 30s. Some of the coldest air of the season arrives tonight...

Applications open for WJZ's Black History Oratory Competition 2026

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/4 2:49A CBS Baltimore

WJZ is seeking applicants for the Black History Oratory Competition 2026. High school students in Maryland are invited to apply. For over 30 years, WJZ has asked Maryland high school Students to speak up and speak out in WJZ's Black History...

Baltimore Weekend Events: Monument Lighting, Elf in Concert, Hampden Krampuslauf, and more.

Baltimore Fishbowl 12/4 2:00A Marcus Dieterle

Search for the perfect gift, watch a festive performance, and get into the holiday spirit with fun events all weekend long in Baltimore. From monument and tree lightings, to seasonal performances,...

Baltimore County Police shoot, kill man in Essex after woman stabbed

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/4 1:55A Adam Thompson

Baltimore County Police shot and killed a man in Essex late Wednesday night after finding a woman suffering from stab wounds Officers were called to a home at the Kings Mill apartments on Holgate Drive around 8:30 p.m. for a report of a stabbing....

Thursday Morning Headlines: Police shoot and kill armed suspect in Essex; Hundreds evacuated from...

Baltimore Fishbowl 12/4 12:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Police shoot and kill armed suspect in Essex WBAL News Radio Baltimore fire department allowed non-staff to drive take-home vehicles, per audit The Sun BWI terminal A evacuated in investigation CBS Baltimore Baltimore County fire launches hazmat...

Windy and chilly Thursday with snow possible Friday in Maryland

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/3 11:31P CBS Baltimore

WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.

Baltimore County Police shoot, kill man in Essex

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/3 11:25P CBS Baltimore

Officers were called to an apartment Wednesday night for a report of a stabbing. WJZ-TV's Kaicey Baylor reports.

Baltimore will soon see driverless taxis taking to the roadway

WMAR 2 News 12/3 3:56A Ryan Dickstein

Baltimore is about to join other major U.S. cities offering driverless taxis. Waymo, formerly known as the Google Self-Driving Car Project, announced Wednesday it would bring its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to Charm City. The company...

A raccoon ransacked a Virginia liquor store, got drunk, then passed out in the bathroom

WMAR 2 News 12/3 2:04A Ryan Dickstein

An ABC liquor store was ransacked in Ashland, Virginia on Saturday. But, this wasn't your typical burglary. Turns out a mischievous raccoon got inside and rummaged through the shelves. WATCH: A raccoon ransacked a Virginia liquor store, got...

More Maryland cold, snow possible Friday afternoon and evening

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/3 1:48A Steven Sosna

Expect seasonably cold and sunny weather Wednesday across Maryland. A reinforcing shot of cold air will arrive Thursday afternoon with numbing wind gusts and falling temperatures. The coldest air of the season across Maryland is likely Thursday...

Morton Street Dance Center’s Diverse Cast Reimagines “The Nutcracker”

WMAR 2 News 12/3 1:21A Randall Newsome

The Nutcracker is one of those holiday traditions that seems to signal the official start of Christmas, but this year, the classic ballet is getting a fresh, community-centered twist thanks to the young performers and instructors at the Morton...