Maryland lawmakers call special session for new House speaker election

WMAR 2 News 12/10 9:12A Jeff Morgan

Maryland lawmakers are returning to Annapolis earlier than expected after House Speaker Adrienne Jones' decision to step down prompted House leadership to call a special session to elect a new speaker. The special session is scheduled for...

Preparations underway for Army-Navy game in Baltimore

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/10 8:57A Dennis Valera

The Army-Navy football game will return to Baltimore on Saturday, Dec. 13, and there are a lot of preparations still to be done. There's a lot of excitement in the air for game organizers and businesses trying to cash in on the big event. Some...

BGE announces upcoming layoffs to workforce

WMAR 2 News 12/10 8:53A Rushaad Hayward

BGE announced Wednesday that layoffs are coming to its workforce. "These decisions are never easy, but they are necessary to strengthen BGE's long-term ability to serve our customers and advance our commitment to affordability and reliability," a...

Baltimore Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, sources say

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/10 8:53A CBS Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $155 million, five-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was...

Urban Reads Bookstore's “Black Star Line” Bus hopes to bring literacy to all 55 Baltimore...

WMAR 2 News 12/10 8:23A Randall Newsome

Six years after opening her doors, Urban Reads Bookstore owner Tia Hamilton is doubling down on her mission: inspiring young readers, restoring hope through literacy, and reaching the people who need books the most even if she has to bring the...

Baltimore IG investigates claims that contracted city workers were paid for excessive overtime

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/10 8:14A JT Moodee Lockman

A Baltimore Inspector General (IG) investigation found that between 2022 and 2025, the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) paid contracted staff a total of $744,559 for 13,304 hours of overtime work. The investigation was launched after a...

Woman returns priceless photos to Ricki Lake after buying them at flea market

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/10 6:25A CBS Baltimore

A woman returned old, priceless photos of Ricki Lake after buying them at a flea market.

Small plane crashes into car on Florida interstate

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/10 6:23A CBS Baltimore

A small plane crashed into a car on an interstate in Florida. No serious injuries were reported.

Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates Wendesday

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/10 6:22A CBS Baltimore

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce interest rate cuts on Wednesday.

President Trump hits key state with rally on economy and inflation

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/10 6:20A CBS Baltimore

President Trump held a rally where he touted economic wins.

New video shows Luigi Mangione’s arrest in Pennsylvania

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/10 6:19A CBS Baltimore

A new video shared during a court hearing shows the arrest of Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania. He

Milder weather in Maryland Wednesday, cold temperatures return Thursday

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/10 6:16A CBS Baltimore

Maryland experienced milder weather on Wednesday, but cold temperatures are expected to return Thursday.

Man dead, another injured after shooting near Baltimore’s Horseshoe Casino

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/10 6:14A CBS Baltimore

A man died, and another was injured in a shooting near the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore.

Proposed regulation would create guidelines for funding Maryland public charter schools

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/10 5:50A JT Moodee Lockman

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the State Board of Education shared a draft regulation Wednesday that would create guidelines on how districts should fund public charter schools. According to state education officials, local...

Central Baltimore Partnership acquires prominent Station North building previously owned by...

Baltimore Fishbowl 12/10 5:05A Ed Gunts

The Central Baltimore Partnership has acquired a long-dormant bank building at 1901 N. Charles Street, owned for many years by restaurateur Tony Cheng, as part of its efforts to revitalize the Station...