Hate Graffiti At School | Hairdresser Attacks | McDonald's Drive-Thru Murder: MD News

On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

MD Army Veteran Wins Biggest Jackpot In History Of Lotto Game

An Army veteran has won the largest Racetrax prize in the game's history — a $660,414 prize.

• $100K Winning Holiday Raffle Ticket Helps Couple Pay For Wedding

Funeral Details Shared For Master Firefighter From Howard County

Funeral details have been released for Master Firefighter Bernard Arnold who passed away while off duty. The family will receive visitors Jan. 29 at Wylie Funeral Home in Randallstown and a wake will be held Jan. 30.

4 Charged With Murder After Missing Boy's Remains Found

Four people are facing murder charges two months after a teenage boy's remains were found at a park in College Park, authorities said

Baby Girl Dead, Dozens Displaced In Separate Baltimore County Fires

An infant was fatally injured in a house fire in Essex, and dozens of others were displaced after a separate blaze broke out at a Dundalk senior living facility last weekend.

Graffiti Targeting Palestinians, Muslims Found At School

Montgomery County Public Schools and police are investigating after graffiti was found on an outside wall of Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda. The messages included anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian language, police said.

McDonald's Drive-Thru Window Shooter Convicted: Prosecutor

A Middle River man was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder in the 2022 drive-thru window shooting of a worker at a McDonald's restaurant in Gambrills, Anne Arundel County prosecutors said.

Hairdresser Sentenced After Dragging Teen Client By Her Hair

A 19-year-old hairdresser has been sentenced after being convicted of dragging a 15-year-old client by her hair after arguing over payment.

5 MD Restaurants, Chefs Named 2026 James Beard Semifinalists

Five Maryland restaurants and chefs were named 2026 James Beard semifinalists, the organization announced Wednesday. The honor is considered the top recognition in the culinary industry.

State Of Emergency Declared In MD Ahead Of 'Remarkably Dangerous' Storm

Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency on Friday ahead of a massive winter storm that is expected to dump as much as 18 inches of snow on some parts of Maryland. The storm wil bring bitterly cold temperatures to the region, with wind chills reaching as low as 10 degrees below zero.

• How To Prepare, Safety Tips For MD Weekend Winter Storm
• Bel Air Prepares For Major Winter Storm: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare
• Havre De Grace Prepares For Major Winter Storm: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare
• Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co. Brace For Major Winter Storm: Latest Forecast, How To Prepare
• Montgomery Co. Braces For Major Winter Storm: Latest Forecast, How To Prepare
• Ellicott City Prepares For Major Winter Storm: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare
• Columbia Prepares For Major Winter Storm: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare
• Bowie Prepares For Major Winter Storm: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare
• Baltimore Co. Declares State Of Emergency As Winter Storm Nears: 'Stay Off The Roads'

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• Baltimore Ravens Name New Head Coach
• Man Charged In Series Of Peeping Tom, Indecent Exposure Incidents
• Teen Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Beltsville Man In Silver Spring
• Officer Shot Man Armed With Knife During Mental Health Crisis: Baltimore Police
• 3-Alarm Fire Sends 9 To Hospitals: Baltimore County Fire
• Embers From Wood Stove Cause $100K Joppa House Fire
• $25K Reward Offered For Tips In Suitland Man's Fatal Shooting
• DC Man Dies Nearly 15 Months Later After Being Hit By Vehicle
• Man Shot By ICE Charged With 2 Federal Crimes: Report
• Officer Involved In Fiery Fatal Crash Identified
• Armed Man Arrested After Trying To Flee Domestic Dispute
• Teens Charged As Adults With Murder In Greenbelt Man's Shooting Death
• Measles At 33-Year High: See Risk Level In Maryland