Maryland mother successfully advocates for new state laws to protect children with autism who wander...

WMAR 2 News 4/17 11:24A Jeff Morgan

A mother's advocacy in Annapolis is leading to legislative changes in Maryland to protect children with developmental disabilities who wander away from home. Shari Bailey pushed a package of five bills in Annapolis to help create better outcomes...

About 20,000 bees safely relocated from BWI

WMAR 2 News 4/17 10:52A Rushaad Hayward

They're a force to bee reckoned with. Earlier today, BWI worked with a local beekeeper to safely capture and relocate a large swarm of bees. The beekeeper estimated the number to be about 20,000 bees. There were no injuries reported in this...

From fear to hope for a cure: A family's 22-year walk with MS

WMAR 2 News 4/17 10:33A Randall Newsome

People across the country are lacing up their sneakers for a causesupporting those living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that often goes unseen but deeply impacts everyday life. For one Towson family, events like Walk MS are more than just...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — April 17, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/17 2:23A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Put your local news knowledge to the test with David Conn’s Daily Dispatch Quiz . 6 questions. 90 seconds. Today’s topics include: One-Eyed Mike s says farewell Fictional worlds meet real art AI meets...

Friday Morning Headlines: Explosives found in Annapolis home during illegal deer hunting...

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/17 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Explosive devices found in home of Annapolis man during investigation into illegal deer hunting CBS Baltimore Three arrested in Catonsville for stealing $14k in jewelry WBAL News Radio Baltimore...

Block parties, SpringFest and tulips are all part of the Weekend Planner

WMAR 2 News 4/16 11:00P Megan Knight

The weather is looking 50/50 this weekend with the rain but there should be enough dry time on Saturday to get out and enjoy the slightly cooler spring weather. Here are just a few events happening around town. If you have an event, email us at...

Trending cooler today

WMAR 2 News 4/16 8:33P Stevie Daniels

Happy Friday! A spotty shower or two is possible today with a noticeable cool down! High temperatures will still remain above normal, in the low-80s this afternoon. Sunshine kicks off the weekend before a stronger cold front sweeps through...

New Sheetz location in Westminster draws big crowds

WMAR 2 News 4/16 10:40A Kanika Lal

A new Sheetz location in Westminster drew big crowds today. Hundreds turned out for giveaways and food, with some walking away with $2,500 gift cards. The store is part of a rapid expansion across Maryland. The goal of the new location is to...

How'd They Vote? The Community Trust Act

WMAR 2 News 4/16 10:02A Amanda Engel

Key Points on the bill: Aims to further limit state cooperation with ICE, regarding jails, prisons, and immigration detainers. Prohibits local jails from asking about or investigating citizenship status, detaining a person or extending their...

Bill to limit local jail and ICE cooperation could threaten federal funding

WMAR 2 News 4/16 9:55A Jeff Morgan

Maryland's Community Trust Act limits ICE cooperation but faces backlash from local law enforcement leaders. Legislation sitting on Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's desk that limits local cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is...

Another summer-like day expected!

WMAR 2 News 4/15 8:31P Stevie Daniels

Happy Thursday! Another hot summer-like day with highs near 90. A sharp cool down arrives Friday as our next cold front moves through, bringing a chance for spotty showers along the way. A better chance of rain sets up Saturday night into Sunday...

Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: ICE detention center construction blocked; Baltimore breaks heat...

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/15 11:55A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

ICE warehouse construction for detainees blocked ‘until further notice’ in Western Maryland Baltimore breaks record high temperature Wednesday, set in 1941 WJZ Maryland parents of stillborn babies could soon get $1,000 tax credit The Baltimore...

Helping Up Mission to start construction soon on $3M ‘Recovery Park’ to replace Hendler Creamery in...

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/15 11:12A Ed Gunts

Baltimore’s Hendler Creamery, home of the country’s first fully-automated ice cream factory, will be commemorated in a $3 million park that’s expected to open by early 2027 in the Jonestown Historic...

Maryland lawmakers wraps up session

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/15 9:30A Capital News Service

By Capital News Service staff ANNAPOLIS – Gov. Wes Moore signed 146 bills into law after Maryland legislators rushed Monday to pass legislation before the midnight deadline . Lawmakers rallied to...

MICA students win big in business competition for planting creative roots in Baltimore

Baltimore Fishbowl 4/15 8:51A Aliza Worthington

The Maryland Institute College of Art has announced the winners of the 10 th annual UP/Start Venture Competition , awarding more than $105,000 to student- or recent alumni-led creative businesses that...