Howard County, once among safest, confronts rising violence after shootings
A string of violent crimes, including multiple shootings and a tragic double homicide, has shaken Howard County in recent weeks, prompting local officials to reaffirm their commitment to public safety.
33-year-old man accused of shooting, killing grandparents at Columbia home
A Howard County man is accused of shooting and killing his grandparents at their home in Columbia, Md.
Mugshot released of suspected shooter in Columbia homicide
Authorities have released the mugshot of the man they say was involved in a deadly shooting outside a Lidl grocery store in Columbia.
Teen arrested after deadly shooting outside Lidl in Maryland
An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a deadly double shooting outside a Lidl grocery store in Columbia, Howard County police announced Sunday.
18-year-old Maryland man wanted for deadly shooting at Columbia Mall
Authorities are searching for an 18-year-old suspect wanted in connection to a deadly shooting at Columbia Mall.
Snow threat prompts early dismissals: DC, Maryland, Virginia closures & delays
The D.C. Region is expecting some inclement weather heading into the weekend. Here's what you need to know about closures and delays.
Boy Scout leader charged with raping minor in Howard County, police say
A Howard County Boy Scout leader was arrested and charged with sexually abusing a minor, according to police.
Tractor-trailer crash scatters debris on roadway slowing Monday morning commute in Columbia
A crash involving a tractor-trailer is causing major delays on Monday morning in the Columbia area.
2 teens injured, 1 man found dead in car following separate shootings in Columbia
Howard County police are investigating a weekend shooting at a shopping center that left two teens injured.
Pedestrian struck by 2 separate drivers, dies at the scene in Howard County
A pedestrian was left dead after being struck by two vehicles Friday night.
Police rescue hawk trapped in car grill after collision
Officials with the Howard County Police Department released a video Friday of a hawk rescue that occurred in Ellicott City in late July.
Woman and dog escape after vehicle sinks in pond in Prince George's County
A woman and her dog escaped a vehicle injury free, after it plunged into a pond in Bowie.
Columbia mall shooting: Police release surveillance video images of suspected gunman
Authorities have released surveillance images of the person they say shot and killed a teenager at a Columbia, Maryland mall.
Columbia mall shooting: Police ID teen killed in Maryland mall food court
Police have identified the teenager shot and killed inside a shopping mall in Columbia, Maryland as the search for the suspect continues.
Maryland city named 4th best place to find job
This Maryland city has been one of the best places to find a job, according to a new report by WalletHub.
No charges after 3-year-old killed in accidental shooting at Columbia home, police say
No charges have been filed after a 3-year-old boy was found shot to death inside a home in Columbia, police say.
Maryland dental assistant recorded dressing room upskirt videos, stole patient data: police
A Maryland dental assistant was indicted on 68 charges after allegedly recording dressing room upskirt videos at a mall and illegally accessing private media of patients and coworkers at the dentist's office where he worked.
4 dead in murder-suicide in Elkridge, police say
Three people were shot and killed Thursday night at a house in Elkridge in an apparent murder-suicide, according to police.
Maryland man points gun at mother and kids in road rage incident
A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged road rage incident that occurred in Howard County.
Howard County police recover 15,000 stolen construction tools in major theft scheme
Howard County police have recovered approximately 15,000 stolen construction tools and uncovered one of the largest theft schemes in the area in recent years.