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April 9, 2018

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Howard fights for state funds for new Columbia elementary school

Monday, Apr 9

State officials rejected the county's request for a new school building, saying renovations could accomplish the same goals for less money.

BWI's operator refutes Howard County's claim on airport noise data

Howard County claims the state is using outdated data in an environmental study needed as part of expansion plans.

Former Howard High football standout Saif Bryant killed in Ellicott City car crash

Howard High School graduate Saif Bryant, who was named first-team all-county in football as a senior in 2014, died following a car crash Saturday morning in Ellicott City. Bryant, a junior physical education major at Morgan State University, was 21 years old.

Man, 30, killed in crash, the second in Ellicott City on Sunday

A 30-year-old man was killed in a crash in Ellicott City on Sunday night, police said.

Former head of Howard County Animal Welfare Society pleads guilty to theft

The former head of Howard County’s Animal Welfare Society has pleaded guilty to stealing over $38,000 from the organization.

PHOTOS: Howard vs. Reservoir baseball

Howard and Reservoir compete during the baseball game at Reservoir High School in Fulton on Monday, April 9, 2018. 

Gun control, Obamacare fix and tax relief mark an unusually bipartisan session in Annapolis

In an election year, Maryland's Republican governor Democratic-dominated General Assembly made a point of solving complicated and costly problems: passing tax relief, shoring up the state's individual insurance market, responding to Baltimore's record homicide rate and banning bump stocks.

Right-hander Dylan Bundy 'outstanding' again, but Orioles fall short in 7-1 loss to Blue Jays

Dylan Bundy recorded his third quality start in a row to open the season in the Orioles' 7-1 loss to the Blue Jays.