Judge postpones civil trial over deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Key Bridge after late settlements

WTOP News 6/1 5:59A WTOP Staff

BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge agreed Monday to postpone a civil trial over the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge after a flurry of last-minute settlements resolved most of the remaining claims. U.S. District Judge James...

Baltimore Colts legend Raymond Berry dies at 93

WMAR 2 News 6/1 4:54A Ryan Dickstein

One of Charm City's all time greatest football stars has passed away. Hall-of-Fame Colts wide receiver Raymond Berry was 93. In a statement to the Associated Press, Berry's family said he died peacefully on May 25 at his home in Murfreesboro,...

Veteran Spotlight: Roger Young

WMAR 2 News 6/1 4:23A Kelly Groft

WMAR-2 News is your Voice for Veterans Station, and every Monday morning, in partnership with Valor Roofing, we honor those who have served our nation and continue to inspire us today. Some people talk about building community. Others pick up the...

Latest Headlines for Monday, June 1, 2026

WMAR 2 News 6/1 3:07A WMAR STAFF

Happy Monday, it's June 1, 2026. We've got sun and temps around 79 degrees to start out the month. Here's your latest headlines. Dali federal civil trial begins today Mail-in ballot counts starting Forecast Twin Thrift Here's what you need to...

Port Deposit man dies after motorcycle collides with large rock, mailbox

WMAR 2 News 5/31 6:47A Ryan Dickstein

A Port Deposit man is dead after crashing his motorcycle on Friday night. It happened around 11:10pm in the 300 block of Camp Meeting Ground Road. That's where Richard E. Hickman III, 38, lost control and collided with a large rock and mailbox....

Cecil County Sheriff's deputies use 'BearCat' to capture alleged kidnapper armed with gun

WMAR 2 News 5/31 6:07A Ryan Dickstein

A wild chain of events lands one man behind bars in Elkton. It all started on Saturday, May 23. That's when the Cecil County Sheriff's Office received word of a possible abduction on Appleton Road. At the scene deputies met with a man who...

Mother deer safely reunited with baby after being pulled from Randallstown storm drain

WMAR 2 News 5/31 5:06A Ryan Dickstein

A mother and her baby are safely reunited, thanks to Baltimore County firefighters. This particular rescue mission was quite unusual. A fawn deer got stuck in a Randallstown storm drain. Despite the animal being timid, this story ends happily!...

1 killed, 2 injured in separate overnight shootings in Baltimore

WMAR 2 News 5/30 6:54A Rushaad Hayward

One person was killed and two were injured in separate overnight shootings around the city. Just after midnight, officers responded to the 6900 block of Harford Road for a shooting. Once they arrived, they found a 34-year-old man suffering from a...

BSO SummerFest has two Boordy Vineyards concerts, an expanded Oregon Ridge experience, Herbie...

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/29 9:26A Aliza Worthington

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is tuning up for summer with a return to Boordy Vineyards, the Meyerhoff, Strathmore, and more venues across Maryland as part of SummerFest 2026. The two Boordy...

Hot Plate: Slycen Dyson opens, to-go cocktails in Baltimore County, late spring menus and more

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/29 6:00A Kit Pollard

The sun is out and Baltimore restaurants are ready for a week filled with late spring flavors and fun. Here’s a look at what’s coming up: Openings & announcements Slycen Dyson , a new BBQ spot in...

Maryland Senate president faces toughest election challenge as redistricting lurks in race

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/29 5:30A Sarah Petrowich, WYPR

After 16 years representing South Baltimore and the Inner Harbor, Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) is facing his toughest primary race since his first election win. He took over the 46th District State Senate seat in...

The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 29, 2026

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/29 2:25A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Put your local news knowledge to the test with David Conn’s Daily Dispatch Quiz . 6 questions. 90 seconds. Today’s topics include: Bicentennial summer plans revealed Natural resource shows new life...

Friday Morning Headlines: First heat-related death of year in Maryland; Proposal would create...

Baltimore Fishbowl 5/29 1:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Families of Key Bridge collapse victims settle with Dali owners, operators CBS Baltimore Seniors describe years of heating and AC woes at Baltimore s Wayland Village apartments WBAL News Radio...

Baltimore City to put water, wastewater agency plan on ballot

WMAR 2 News 5/28 11:01P Amanda Engel

Baltimore City leaders announced Friday a proposal for a charter amendment to separate the Bureau of Water and Wastewater from the Department of Public Works. City Councilmembers Ryan Dorsey and Odette Ramos are sponsoring the charter amendment,...

Block parties, kitten shower and jumping into the Inner Harbor are happening in the Weekend Planner

WMAR 2 News 5/28 11:00P Megan Knight

Hallelujah! We are drying out and the weekend is looking absolutely beautiful, so grab the sunscreen and check out these events in the Weekend Planner. Greek Food and Wine Festival When: May 28-31 (times vary) Where: 24 W. Preston Street,...