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January 17, 2019

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Monitor: Deep dysfunction in Baltimore Police Department means reforms will take years longer than expected

Thursday, Jan 17

A monitor overseeing reforms of the Baltimore Police Department says the dysfunction within the agency is so deep and widespread that it will take years longer than anticipated to root it out. Kenneth Thompson testified before the House of Delegates' judiciary committee in Annapolis.

Maryland weather: Snow showers approaching during Thursday evening commute; snow, ice and rain coming Saturday

A light snowfall is forecast to begin across Maryland in time for the Thursday evening commute. Meteorologists warned it could make for treacherous travel. Then, a weekend storm is likely to bring a wintry mix and heavy rain to the Baltimore area, and possibly snow along the Mason-Dixon Line.

Baltimore mayor orders security review after city employee found with hacking tools on his computer

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh ordered a security review of the city's computer systems after an employee at the water department was found with hacking tools and guides to picking locks on his work computer. The city inspector general says the employee no longer works for the city.

Maryland Gov. Hogan looks at opioid treatment, opportunity zones, Baltimore policing as he drafts next budget

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s next budget already includes money for addiction treatment, crime victims and increased security at houses of worship and day-care centers. More details are expected to emerge Thursday afternoon, as the Republican governor discusses his highlights for the spending plan.

How do you sell the mansions and sports cars of alleged Towson Ponzi schemer? It's not cheap work

A team of attorneys and investigators has billed $500,000 for 44 days of work to begin to sell of the valuables of Kevin Merrill, a Towson man who prosecutors say funded a lavish lifestyle through a Ponzi scheme.

Rep. Andy Harris condemns white supremacy, says he didn't know 'previous associations' of man he met with

Rep. Andy Harris says he was unaware of the "previous associations" of Chuck Johnson before meeting recently with the right-wing figure, who was banned from Twitter after the site said he threatened Baltimore civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson.

Maryland's most active foreign trade zone to expand into Howard and Queen Anne's counties

Maryland’s most active foreign trade zone will add Howard and Queen Anne’s counties to the designated area that already includes Baltimore City and Baltimore, Harford, Cecil and Anne Arundel counties, according to the Baltimore Development Corp.

Former Baltimore Police Department major files complaint after she says false charges resulted in her suspension

A former Baltimore Police major who received an unpaid suspension after she was investigated by internal affairs for alleged theft, is now asking for a Baltimore Circuit Court judge to intervene in the case.

Where's the free-agent market for former Orioles star Manny Machado?

Former Orioles star Manny Machado is having trouble finding the market for his services on the free agent market, and even if the numbers being bandied about are substantial, it's not adding up.

Michael Locksley's Maryland staff filling up with hiring of OC Scottie Montgomery, five other assistants

New Maryland coach Michael Locksley has announced the hiring of former East Carolina head coach Scottie Montgomery as offensive coordinator.