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August 29, 2018

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Despite mental health troubles, Jacksonville shooter David Katz was able to buy guns in Maryland

Wednesday, Aug 29

David Katz's history of mental health troubles, from stints at Sheppard Pratt and being prescribed anti-psychotic medication, fall below a legal threshold that would have prohibited him from buying a gun in Maryland.

Howard County girls soccer teams chasing Wilde Lake, River Hill

The Wildecats return all 11 starters, while the Hawks bring back some important pieces from last year's state championship squad.

Kenneth A. Augustin, industrial engineer and Columbia resident, dies

Kenneth A. Augustin, a retired industrial engineer and businessman, died Friday from cancer at his Columbia home. He was 88.

Democrat Ben Jealous trails Gov. Larry Hogan by $9 million in cash in Maryland governor's race

The Jealous campaign on Tuesday said the former NAACP president and his running Susan Turnbull had raised more than $1 million in about two months, but had only about $386,000 on hand — compared to more than $9.4 million for the Hogan campaign.

Maryland PARCC test scores inch up, with Baltimore City schools leading improvement in region

After years of stagnation, Baltimore City shows encouraging growth in math and English test scores in 2018.

Baltimore-area weather: 'Code Red' alert to continue Wednesday, with heat index forecast to hit 105

Hot, humid air is flowing into the Baltimore region this week, bringing high temperatures into the mid-90s and a heat index in excess of 100 degrees, at times.

As he prepares for final Ravens audition, Robert Griffin III feels he's earned respect

Robert Griffin III doesn't know if he'll be a Raven after Saturday, but the former Heisman Trophy winner feels he's done everything he can to earn a job with the team after sitting out the 2017 season.

Raccoon joins Yankees, Blue Jays on Camden Yards guest list during Orioles' homestand

The raccoon, who first emerged Sunday and caused some fans at the prime-time game against the New York Yankees to be relocated, was back above Section 31 during Monday’s win.