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Jury finds Army soldier guilty of killing his wife, a young private at Fort Meade

Thursday, Aug 9

Army Sgt. Maliek Kearney has been found guilty of federal crimes in the killing three years ago of his wife, a 24-year-old soldier stationed at Fort Meade in Anne Arundel County.

City officials blast proposal to reduce late-night bus service to White Marsh Mall area

The Baltimore City Council president and a representative of a Northeast Baltimore district said Thursday that they were strongly opposed to a proposal to cut bus service to White Marsh Mall following a fight over the weekend. They believe some supporters of the proposal are motivated by racism.

Big Ten Network-Comcast dispute could leave Maryland football fans in the dark

The Big Ten Network took its battle with Comcast to social media Thursday, warning the league's football fans of the possibility that Comcast will drop games on BTN and Fox Sports 1 once the current contract expires Aug. 31.

Baltimore aims to fill the most 'challenging police chief job in the country.' So who would want it?

The sudden resignation of new Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa in May has left Baltimore searching for a new top cop for the third time in three years. The turnover at the top has drawn wide concern. So who would want the job?

Hogan announces initiatives to fight human trafficking in Maryland

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday announced new efforts to combat human trafficking and to help victims.

Tribune Media pulls out of Sinclair Broadcast merger, sues Sinclair for $1 billion

Tribune Media Co. announced Thursday morning that it terminated the controversial $3.7 billion merger with Sinclair Broadcast Group, citing regulatory hurdles.

Baltimore man accused of fatally beating homeless man held without bail

A judge on Thursday ordered that a 19-year-old Baltimore man charged with beating a homeless man to death remain in jail.

World War II-era contaminated debris was found at U.S. Coast Guard Yard in 2014, but confirmed only recently

U.S. Coast Guard officials uncovered World War II-era debris near a former Superfund site on its Curtis Bay yard four years ago. But it was only recently they learned that the remains of former boot camp buildings contain elevated levels of heavy metals, said Capt. Matt Lake.

University of Florida creates journalism position in honor of graduate Rob Hiaasen

Journalist Ted Bridis will be the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications' first Rob Hiaasen Lecturer in Investigative Reporting this fall.

Orioles announce nicknames, reveal jerseys and caps for Players Weekend

The Orioles announced the nicknames that will be on the backs of the players’ jerseys during Players Weekend from Aug. 24-26 when they host the New York Yankees at Camden Yards.