News
Takeaways from the first primaries of the 2026 election cycle
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (659+ words) (WASHINGTON) " Primary voting began on Tuesday in Texas, Arkansas and North Carolina, marking the beginning of the 2026 midterm elections, which are expected to be seen in part as referenda on the first year of President Donald Trump's second term. Here…...
US sub sinks Iranian ship by torpedo in Indian Ocean, 1st such attack since WWII
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (193+ words) US sub sinks Iranian ship by torpedo in Indian Ocean, 1st such attack since WWII'WBAL News Radio US sub sinks Iranian ship by torpedo in Indian Ocean, 1st such attack since WWII (WASHINGTON) " A U.S. submarine on Tuesday sank an Iranian warship in…...
Rally planned ahead of grocery store beer and wine Maryland bill hearing
5+ hour ago (143+ words) A hearing is set for later this morning'on a bill that would make it easier to get beer and wine across the state. Prior to the hearing, the Maryland Consumer Freedom Coalition will hold a rally to demonstrate support for…...
Lawmakers hear bill requiring notice to property owners on major infrastructure projects
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (139+ words) In Annapolis, arguments were heard over legislation on Tuesday over a bill that would require property owners to get timely and transparent notifications when major public infrastructure projects affect their land. Supporters say it will help property owners. The proposed…...
Maryland Republicans blame renewable energy push for rising bills
18+ hour, 40+ min ago (225+ words) As lawmakers in Annapolis continue to debate over ways to lower rising energy costs in Maryland, Republicans are blaming the push toward renewable energy for skyrocketing bills. Senate Minority Leader Justin Ready spoke with WBAL's Angelette Aviles Tuesday afternoon. He…...
Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins considers legal challenge to 287(g) ban
18+ hour, 41+ min ago (247+ words) Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins says sheriffs around Maryland are continuing to consider a legal challenge to the new law to ban so-called 287(g) agreements. Recently at the Statehouse, the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee discussed Senate Bill 791, the Community Trust Act....
Pentagon releases names of 4 troops killed in Iran war, says they died in drone strike
18+ hour, 44+ min ago (154+ words) Pentagon releases names of 4 troops killed in Iran war, says they died in drone strike'WBAL News Radio Pentagon releases names of 4 troops killed in Iran war, says they died in drone strike The Pentagon has released the names of four…...
HHS warns states about removing kids from homes without parents’ approval over gender identity disputes
18+ hour, 46+ min ago (817+ words) (WASHINGTON) " The Trump administration is urging states to stop removing children from their homes over gender-identity disputes at the behest of child welfare agencies without their parents" approval. In a letter first obtained by ABC News, the Health and Human…...
Controversial measure on wages for tipped workers moves through legislature
22+ hour, 57+ min ago (219+ words) Controversial legislation is moving through the Maryland legislature that would raise the minimum wage for tipped workers to $25 an hour and eliminate the tip credit for restaurant workers. Rebekah Paxton, research director at the think tank "Employment Policies Institute" says…...
Moore urges House committee to advance bill banning price gouging
23+ hour, 27+ min ago (339+ words) Maryland Gov. Wes Moore urged a House committee on Tuesday to advance his bill to prevent price gouging at grocery stores. The legislation is a proactive measure that targets dynamic pricing, which happens when grocers use AI surveillance data and…...