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February 15, 2018

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Howard County rolls out plans for $8 million in bike network improvements

Wednesday, Feb 14

Howard County’s Office of Transportation announced Tuesday a multi-million dollar improvement project for the county’s fledgling bike network, one of its first significant steps to implement its BikeHoward Master Plan.

NSA shooting: Officer injured at Fort Meade security gate, three in custody

Three people were injured Wednesday morning when the driver of an SUV attempted to make unauthorized entry to the National Security Agency’s compound at Fort Meade, authorities said.

Hogan supports 'lockbox' to keep Maryland casino money in education, vows $4.4 billion extra in funding

Gov. Larry Hogan threw his support behind creating a "lockbox" to ensure that casino revenues are used as an enhancement to state education funding — not just to meet minimum obligations.

Seeds announced for 2018 Howard County wrestling tournament

See the seeds for all 14 weight classes for the 49th annual Howard County wrestling tournament being held Feb. 16-17 at Mt. Hebron High School.

Glenelg Country, St. Mary's girls lacrosse to play at US Lacrosse Headquarters

Glenelg Country and St. Mary's will play at Tierney Field on March 16 at 6:30 p.m.

National Signing Day Winter/Spring 2018 in Howard County

Photos from the 2018 winter and spring National Signing period involving Howard County athletes

Officials unveil failed bid to lure Amazon headquarters to Baltimore

Baltimore officials on Wednesday unveiled the failed bid to lure Amazon's HQ2 to Baltimore — specifically to Port Covington.

Former student opens fire at Florida high school, killing at least 17

A former student opened fire at a Florida high school Wednesday as classes were being dismissed, killing at least 17 people.