Harford County Executive appoints replacement for departed School Board President

WMAR 2 News 1/12 6:35A Ryan Dickstein

Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly on Monday appointed Terri Kocher to fill a vacant seat on the Harford County Board of Education. Former Board President Aaron Poynton abruptly resigned his post last week , citing a new Chief Executive...

Top News Headlines for Monday, January 12, 2026

WMAR 2 News 1/12 6:14A WMAR STAFF

Happy Monday, January 12, 2026. Here's your daily headlines. Harford County School Board meets amid turmoil ICE protests continue Forecast O's Caravan Here's what you need to know today! #news

Dump truck driver dies after crash, delays remain on I-95 in Maryland

WTOP News 1/12 3:16A Catherine Chen

One person is dead and two others are in the hospital Monday morning following a collision between a tractor-trailer and a dump truck on Interstate 95 in Elkridge, according to Maryland State Police. Police said the dump truck crashed into the...

Baltimore librarian keeps the Storybook Express rolling after the holidays

WMAR 2 News 1/12 2:33A Kara Burnett

The holidays may be over, but the spirit of giving is still rolling through Baltimore. Before the holidays, WMAR-2 News shared the story of a local librarian who transformed a 1998 trolley into a Polar Expressthemed bookmobile filled with free...

Top 5 Stories This Morning: La Cuchara Fire, Heat Loss, Maryland Bottle Bill, and more.

Baltimore Fishbowl 1/12 2:00A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Last week, we shared news about a fire at La Cuchara, heat-related closures (and reopening) of downtown Baltimore buildings, and an event raising support for the Maryland. Revisit the stories here:...

Downtown Baltimore buildings reopen Monday after heat-related closures

Baltimore Fishbowl 1/12 1:07A Marcus Dieterle

Downtown Baltimore buildings that were closed Friday due to heat loss will reopen Monday. Several buildings, including City Hall, the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, and the Cummings Courthouse among...

Monday Morning Headlines: Health officials warn of measles traveler at BWI; Filipinos at Port of...

Baltimore Fishbowl 1/12 12:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Person with contagious measles traveled through Maryland, health officials say CBS Baltimore ICE Out for Good draws protestors, officials to Catonsville Baltimore Banner Inmate death at North Branch...

Several small Catonsville businesses targeted in overnight burglary spree

WMAR 2 News 1/11 5:49A Ryan Dickstein

A rash of small business burglaries in Catonsville. It all happened overnight Sunday along the 700 and 800 blocks of Frederick Road. Baltimore County Police said they were first alerted around 5:40am when one store's alarm went off. Responding...

Inmate violence leads to second murder within 1 month at this Maryland State Prison

WMAR 2 News 1/11 5:14A Ryan Dickstein

Police are investigating yet another murder case involving Maryland State Prison inmates. On January 10 Larry Horton, 51, was discovered dead in his cell at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Allegany County. While an autopsy will...

Police search for car, driver involved in deadly hit & run along I-695 in Towson

WMAR 2 News 1/11 4:04A Ryan Dickstein

Police are in search of the car and driver involved in an overnight deadly hit & run along I-695 near Towson. Around 2:30am Sunday, a Toyota Camry rear-ended a Mitsubishi Outlander on the outer-loop between Providence and Dulaney Valley Roads. As...

Overnight shooting kills 1 in Odenton

WMAR 2 News 1/10 9:02A Rushaad Hayward

A man is dead following an overnight shooting in Odenton. Around 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of Annapolis Road for report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found 45-year-old Timothy Randolph suffering from a gunshot...

Dead humpback whale found off the coast of Bethany Beach after floating for days

WMAR 2 News 1/10 6:53A Rushaad Hayward

Marine scientists are investigating after a dead 32-foot whale washed ashore near Bethany Beach in Delaware. The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute (MERR), responded to the dead humpback whale on Jan. 8 after floating at sea...

Three Ravens earn All-Pro honors

WMAR 2 News 1/10 5:09A Rushaad Hayward

Three Ravens have been named to All-Pro teams. Safety Kyle Hamilton and punter Jordan Stout were named to the first team, while fullback Patrick Ricard was named to the second team. This is Hamilton's second time making the first team. His last...

Anne Arundel County Police, ICE share updated version of events from Glen Burnie shooting

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 1/9 9:31A JT Moodee Lockman

Anne Arundel County police shared an updated statement about the events that transpired when a man was shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Glen Burnie on Christmas Eve. According to preliminary information, Tiago...

Acting Harford County superintendent shares her plans for success amid controversy

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 1/9 9:15A Ashley Paul

On her second day on the job, acting superintendent of Harford County Public Schools, Dr. Dyann Mack, sat down with community reporter Ashley Paul to talk about how she plans to take over during a tumultuous time. "It could always be an...