Local News

Top headlines for Thursday, January 29, 2026

National News

Former Illinois deputy sentenced 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey

Voice for Veterans

As VA expands AI in health care, OIG raises concerns over veteran protections

Spotlight

WMAR Veteran Spotlight: Nominate a Veteran

National News

Did Nicki Minaj get a Trump Gold Card?

National Politics

Footage reveals Jan. 13 clash between Alex Pretti and immigration agents

National News

Car rams into Chabad headquarters in New York City

Local Eats

How THB makes their bagels, bringing a taste of New York to Maryland

National Politics

Trump 'border czar' Homan signals shift to targeted enforcement in Minnesota

Weather Blogs

Nearing record cold over the next couple of days!

National Politics

Sen. Amy Klobuchar to run for Minnesota governor after Walz ends reelection bid

Scripps News Life

NHTSA says faulty battery modules in VW ID.4s could pose fire risk

National Politics

After Minneapolis shooting, Pretti family turns to lawyer from George Floyd case

Maryland Cold Cases

Dundalk woman’s murder goes 25 years unsolved

Matter for Mallory

Maryland takes step to lower prescription drug costs as patients look for relief

Weather

Weekend storm expected to brush past the Delmarva Peninsula

Your Voice, Your Stories

Salon training focuses on spotting domestic abuse signs

Harford County

Harford County extends snow days through Friday while other districts go virtual

National Politics

Democrats lay out demands for ICE as funding impasse enters final hours

Anne Arundel County

Security worker allegedly kills colleague in shooting at Northrop Grumman

Local News

Republicans push back on Governor Moore's Energy bill

National Politics

Judge halts DHS arrests of refugees awaiting green cards in Minnesota

College Sports

Towson Tigers prepare to face top-ranked UNCW in crucial CAA matchup

National News

'Streets of Minneapolis:' Bruce Springsteen releases new protest song

National Politics

Prosecutor says immigration agents can be charged despite immunity claims

National Politics

Threats against members of Congress surged in 2025

Anne Arundel County

44-year-old California woman dies after slipping on ice in Truxtun Park

National News

Yale expands free tuition program for students whose families make $200k or less

National News

Rubio defends Trump on Venezuela, tries to allay fears about Greenland and NATO

Your Voice, Your Stories

June's match: 3-year-old girl to undergo liver transplant after finding donor

Ravens Football

Former Ravens OC Todd Monken hired as next Cleveland Browns head coach

National Politics

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged despite White House pressure

Local News

School closures and delays in the Maryland area for Thursday, January 29

National News

ICE agents blocked from entering Ecuadorian Consulate in Minneapolis

Howard County

Howard Co. Councilwoman allegedly 'put lives at risk' over false ICE alert

Midday Maryland

At Trinity School, students are seen, heard, valued, and connected

National News

FBI executes search warrant at Fulton County elections office near Atlanta

National Politics

Federal agents placed on standard leave following fatal shooting of Alex Pretti

Your Voice, Your Stories

Bittersweet Rescue: Beloved cow dies after snowy barn collapse

Entertainment

Actor from 'The Blindside' on life support in Atlanta hospital after collapsing

National News

DOJ doesn't give date on when more Epstein files will be released

Baltimore County

DPW crews work to repair 8-inch water main break in Dundalk

Howard County

Howard County Police rescue Phred the dog from frozen hill

South Carolina measles outbreak shows little sign of slowing

National News

DHS releases timeline of events in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti

Eastern Shore

Queen Anne's Sheriff looking for alleged grocery store pickpocket

Anne Arundel County

Leftover ice & snow on cars are creating scary road hazards

National Politics

Trump threatens military action against Iran as tensions escalate

Cecil County

Two injured after piece of ice comes flying through windshield on I-95

National Politics

Government shutdown looms over Minnesota shooting demands

Dont Waste Your Money

Insurance premiums eating your paycheck? Here are 9 ways to cut costs

In Focus

In short supply: Why pharmacy deserts are growing

Weather

Tracking possible weekend storm

Baltimore County

Snow covered sidewalks and schools equals no classes for BCPS students

Baltimore City

Baltimore recycling centers reopen Wednesday following winter storm closures

Local News

House committee advances bill to redraw states congressional maps

Local News

Maryland Senate panel passes bills restricting ICE face coverings, jail deals

National Politics

Man tackled after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar

Fond du Lac

Socks donation to Fond du Lac hospital is keeping patients warm this winter

National News

UPS looks to cut up to 30,000 jobs this year