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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Contested election. Right now, several outraged candidates are cranking up the pressure on Baltimore City elections officials, alleging incompetence and claiming voters were turned away at the polls one week ago—and right now, thousands of votes have yet to be counted. READ MORE HERE: http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2016/05/03/rally-held-demanding-answers-from-baltimore-board-of-elections/

TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Fire officials in Baltimore County are investigating an incident at the Towson Town Center. Investigators say a tear gas-like, airborne substance was released in the mall late Tuesday night. At least six people were evaluated for a possible irritant. A pregnant woman was taken to an area hospital.   READ THE […]

“Noah’s Law” was passed by the Maryland General Assembly on April 11th. The law requires the use of ignition interlocks for convicted drunk drivers. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Officer Noah Leotta’s father, Rich Leotta, says that the law is scheduled to be signed by Governor Larry Hogan on May 19th and will go into effect October […]

AMTRAK TO FIX 2 MD. BOTTLENECKS: As Amtrak trains whisk passengers hundreds of miles along the East Coast between Boston and Washington, they’re forced to slow down at four pinch points in Maryland, where ancient railroad infrastructure can’t accommodate the high speeds and capacity of modern train technology, writes Colin Campbell for the Sun. Officials […]

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Late-opening polls and problems with voter rolls and judges are just some of the issues that plagued Baltimore City polling places last week. Some fed-up voters have had enough and are calling for the removal of the entire Board of Elections. Investigator Mike Hellgren reports thousands of votes are still being counted. […]

Officer Dwyone Jones grinned broadly as he approached a young boy on a porch holding a colorful water gun. “Getting ready for summertime, huh?” the rookie officer asked, drawing a quick, shy smile from the boy. One year to the day since the death of Freddie Gray, it was the sort of interaction — a […]

ZIKA IN MARYLAND: Maryland officials announced Friday that the state plans to spend about $700,000 to make residents aware of Zika and to prevent the mosquito-borne virus from spreading, reports Ovetta Wiggins for the Post. Gov. Larry Hogan said during a news conference with officials from various state departments, including health, agriculture and transportation, that […]

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — An attempted suicide by cop. Baltimore police say a man is recovering after threatening an officer’s life. Tracey Leong has the latest. Police say the officer felt he was being ambushed and that’s when he opened fire, shooting at the suspect several times in the body. A routine patrol for a Baltimore […]

WASHINGTON —One year ago Wednesday,Baltimore erupted in riots after the funeral of Freddie Gray, an African-American man whose neck was mysteriously broken while in custody in a police van. The police commissioner, Anthony Batts, was later fired. Since that moment, he has maintained his silence — until now. When the rioting began, Batts remembered wondering […]

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — With Freddie Gray’s death one year ago, police are questioned about their handling of arrestees in police vans. Police answer with new oversight and equipment. Police admit they did not put a seatbelt on Freddie Gray. A 1997 order demanded suspects be “secured with seat/restraint belts” unless doing so places officers “in […]