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BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Outgoing Department of Public Works Director Jason Mitchell said the job “began to compromise who” he was “as a man and as a professional" in a meeting after he submitted his resignation, according to an audio recording obtained exclusively by FOX45 News. From...

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland has welcomed a new governor, attorney general, and city state's attorney. With new leadership, there's pressure to change the culture of crime across the state, with a focus on Baltimore City. Former Police Commissioner and current talk show host Ed Norris joins the morning show...

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — In Baltimore City, 21 people have been killed so far this year. On Wednesday, a 15-year-old Forest Park High School student was shot and killed just blocks from the school. On the scene, Mayor Brandon Scott condemned the crime and placed blame on gun manufacturers. “We...

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — After three years of controversy and repeated calls for his replacement, Baltimore County Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams has announced he will not seek a new contract. But similar calls for new leadership in Baltimore City Schools have yet to be successful. “It’s very much frustrating,”...

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore City handed over more than 450 pages worth of Safe Streets-related contracts, complying with a public records request made months ago after FOX45 News threatened legal action. FOX45 News started investigating Baltimore’s Safe Streets program more than a year ago, looking into how the city...

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Darryl Williams, will not seek another four-year term. This comes after three county school advocacy groups called for his removal. One rhetoric professor tells Fox45 News the power of pressure may have influenced this decision. Pastor PM Smith, a lifelong...

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — As 2023 is still only in the first month, the year has already claimed the lives of three Baltimore teens, under the age of 17. On New Year's, a 17-year-old girl was killed, only three days later a 16-year-old lost their life, and on Wednesday a 15-year-old was fatally shot in west Baltimore.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — New Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates started his tenure facing some skepticism from lawmakers in Annapolis about a bill he proposed to crack down on gun penalties, but after days of questions, the new top prosecutor found a sponsor to usher his plan through the General Assembly.

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore Police officials tell FOX45 News the department is currently down 455 sworn officers. In 2022, the department hired 103 new officers, however, 277 sworn officers left the department. In the Western District, so far in January, Baltimore police have responded to over 5800 calls. FOX45...

Baltimore (WBFF-TV) — Baltimore city isn't the only place seeing an uptick in juvenile crime. Some surrounding Maryland counties are too, leaving some residents concerned and frustrated over the troubling trend. In Anne Arundel County, a 16-year-old boy was gunned down while standing on the back porch of his...

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Criminal records create a huge barrier and obstacles for employment, housing, and basic financial needs. There's an opportunity to get your record expunged and to receive resources to get back on your feet. Supervising Attorney for Anne Arundel and Howard Counties Maryland Legal Aid Towanda Chambers...

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Baltimore City Police Department (BCPD) said an alarming amount of Baltimore youth are getting their hands on guns. At a public meeting concerning juvenile justice in the city, the department revealed about 40% of the ghost guns being pulled off the streets are found on those under the age of 21. Meaning, many of those caught illegally carrying are too young to buy a gun in the first place.

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Baltimore Police Department had its first quarterly consent decree hearing of 2023. The federal consent decree is a court order that requires changes to the Department after an investigation by the Department of Justice found that BPD engaged in a pattern and practice of unconstitutional policing.

Baltimore (WBFF-TV) — Baltimore County's public school board met Tuesday for the first time since superintendent Dr. Darryl Williams said he does not want a new contract. That decision comes as he faced criticism over declining student performance and numerous other issues. Williams announced Monday that he will not...

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A 39-year-old man from Annapolis pleads guilty to a federal charge for threatening to murder a member of the U.S. Congress. The United States States Attorney's Office District of Maryland says Justin Kuchta pleaded guilty on Thursday after allegedly sending a menacing message through an event management website that was being used to coordinate an event held in the State of Missouri, being attended by Member of Congress.

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland's Office of the Inspector General for Education released its investigative report for the "catastrophic" Baltimore County Public Schools cyberattack revealing how it happened and areas where the school system is to blame. The report reveals that the ransomware attack that crippled the school system was...

Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates is pushing for higher gun offense sentences. He says if a defendant is between 18 and 20 years old, the maximum sentence is five years; however, for offenders over the age of 21, the max penalty is three years, and he'd like to raise it to 5.

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — An investigation is underway after a man smashed the front glass door at City Hall on Wednesday, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Police said the man possibly armed with a hammer broke the door around 9:30 a.m. The man fled on foot from City Hall,...

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Governor Wes Moore unveiled his first state budget on January 20th outlining how he plans to spend $63.1 billion during the next budget year. $9 million of that intended to go towards fighting climate change showing his commitment to the issue. David Williams with the Taxpayers...

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission found three Baltimore-area restaurants qualified for sports betting licenses, according to a news release. The agency also approved two mobile sports betting applications. The restaurant applications were approved for Green Turtle restaurants in Towson and Canton, as well as...