Maryland News
Laurel officials investigating series of fires
Laurel fire and police officials investigating 7 fires that caused over $600,000 in damage
Bungled response revealed in Md. double fatal fire
Frederick County fire and rescue officials say it took Myersville volunteer firefighters more than an hour to reach a house fire three miles away in which two children died.
Miller says Maryland Senate will take up gun bill
Maryland's Senate president says the Senate is planning to get to work on a gun-control measure.
Md. woman found dead on shore is buried
A Queen Anne's County woman who went missing in March and whose body found on the Kent Island shoreline has been laid to rest.
Young elephant recovers from virus at Maryland Zoo
Young elephant show signs of recovery from deadly virus at Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Exhibit explains B&O RR link to W.Va. statehood
B&O Museum exhibit in Baltimore celebrates railroad's role in W.Va. statehood 150 years ago
Prince George's Co. Senators approve schools plan
Prince George's County Senators approve schools plan
Engine took wrong turn to fire: Report on fatal blaze reveals areas of concern for officials
A fire engine took a wrong turn and got stuck trying to turn around on its way to a fatal house fire near Myersville, delaying the crew's response time by more than an hour, according to a report by the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services
Few states find narrow route to gun control laws
Governors, Democratic legislatures, shootings make gun control possible in some states
Man sentencing for embezzling $400,000
Man sentencing for embezzling $400,000 from employee association
Md. high court overturns murder convictions
Md. high court overturns murder convictions; juror was replaced without defendant being told
Small crane tips over on college campus
Police at the University of Maryland Baltimore County say a small crane tipped over on campus.
Local prosecutors say threats come with job
Area prosecutors are being extra vigilant after the deaths of four public safety officials, including the killing of two Texas prosecutors.
Maryland House set to vote on gun-control measure
Maryland House of Delegates continues debating amendments on gun-control measure
Md. airports seek state help to keep towers open
Maryland airports seek state funding to keep control towers open after FAA cuts budget
9 apartments damaged in Baltimore fire
Fire at Baltimore apartment complex damages 9 units; 4 people rescued
Prince George's schools overhaul set for vote
Maryland senators are expected to vote on a compromise measure allowing Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker to select the county's next schools superintendent.
Bugs: This year's good and bad news (VIDEO)
Cooler weather will bring the Washington area good news on the bug front, but invasive species are causing millions of dollars of damage.
Bill would make changes to Maryland speed cameras
WTOP's Ari Ashe reports.



