Delivery truck pulls down power lines sparking blaze that spread to Elkridge liquor store: officials
A delivery truck pulled down power lines sparking an electrical fire that spread to an Elkridge liquor store causing major damage Friday, officials say.
Heavy rain causes flooding in Ellicott City; storms cancel Merriweather Post Pavilion concert
Heavy rain and storms moved across the D.C. region Wednesday night into Thursday morning bringing flooding to parts of the area and causing a popular Howard County concert venue to cancel a show.
Columbia man convicted of killing Richard Montgomery HS Student 'over nothing' in 2021
A Columbia, Maryland man has been convicted of killing a Richard Montgomery High School student in 2021, according to the state's attorney.
32 people displaced, 2 cats rescued after fire breaks out at Laurel apartment building
More than 30 people are displaced after an apartment building fire in North Laurel, Maryland.
Man who allegedly offered to pay 2 teenage girls for sex acts arrested in Howard County
Howard County police arrested a man Friday who allegedly offered to pay two teenage girls for sex acts.
Howard County police receive bodycams
Bodycams for 300 Howard County police officers have just arrived.
Former music school teacher sexually abused 12-year-old girl during private lessons, police say
A former music school teacher was arrested and faces charges after police say he sexually abused a then-12-year-old girl during private lessons over a two-year span in Howard County.
Server at Maryland diner gets $4K tip; second time at same diner in a week
For the second time in a week at the same Maryland diner, another server has received a big tip – nearly four times the amount as the first $910 tip.
Maryland waitress receives a nearly $1,000 tip in cash
A server at the Silver Diner in Columbia received an early Christmas gift this year – a several hundred dollar tip.
Apparent Howard County bus driver sick-outs disrupt school day for students, parents
Some parents in Howard County may need may to find a different way to get their children to and from school following bus driver shortages due to an apparent sick-out Monday.
Maryland lawmaker fined for teleconferencing from operating room
Del. Terri Hill is a plastic surgeon who said she's trying to balance her professional priorities.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan opens ‘Koreatown’ in Ellicott City
Ellicott City welcomed a new neighborhood into its city limits on Friday when Governor Larry Hogan officially opened “Koreatown.”
Montgomery County police officers involved in deadly shooting in Gaithersburg won’t be indicted: prosecutors
Four Montgomery County police officers who were involved in a shooting that took the life of a man in Gaithersburg will not be indicted, prosecutors announced on Thursday.
Maryland killing spree suspect told people his brother was ‘killing people with COVID vaccines’: police
A Maryland man accused of killing three people in two counties may have been agitated about COVID-19 vaccines, multiple people told law enforcement.
Maryland man suspected in 3 homicides in 2 counties caught in West Virginia
A Maryland man who was wanted in connection with a killing spree that spanned two counties was caught in West Virginia Friday morning, according to the authorities.
Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ Maryland man who allegedly killed 3 in Allegany, Howard counties
Police are searching for a Maryland man who allegedly murdered a person in Allegany County, stole their vehicle, and drove down to Howard County to kill two family members in Ellicott City.
Maryland man sentenced for death threats targeting Republican Congressman
A Howard County man who left violent and graphic death threats on a Maryland Congressman’s voicemail and sent other messages to his website was sentenced on Thursday.
Catalytic converter thefts on the rise in Howard County
During the pandemic, the value of precious metals has skyrocketed and as a result, and so has the rate of theft involving a certain auto-part. Catalytic converters contain valuable metals and are being targeted by thieves across the country.
Crisis intervention organization, Howard Co. Police teaming up to improve response to mental health calls
Police are often the first to respond to 911 calls for mental health crises, but soon in Howard County another group of professionals will also be handling some of those situations.
Two arrested in Howard County bank robbery, more charges possible
Two people have been charged in connection to a bank robbery in Howard County that took place earlier this month.