5 Arrested In Online Child Exploitation Sting In Howard County

Howard County police officers have arrested 5 individuals in a multi-day covert online child exploitation investigation in the county.

Memorial Day Weekend Events Guide For Maryland

A National Moment of Remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time, and Marylanders are encouraged to pause wherever they are for 1 minute.

Lane Closures Planned For I-95 Bridge Repair Work

Crews will be closing lanes for bridge repair work on Interstate 95. Work on the I-95 bridges should wrap up by the end of May.

OhanaHC to Host 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk to benefit Mentorship Programs for Howard County Youth

For 6 years running, OhanaHC has been empowering underrepresented Howard County youth through its successful mentoring program.

New Acting Police Chief, Colonel Announced

The acting police chief and acting colonel for the Howard County Police Department has been announced by county leaders.

Man Who Strangled Elderly Neighbors Sentenced

A Columbia man who pleaded guilty to the attempted murder and assault of his elderly neighbors has been sentenced.

Top Ranked Men's Lacrosse Team Fighting For Championship Title

The Howard Community College Dragons take on the Harford Community College Fighting Owls in a Maryland school showdown this weekend.

A Mother's Day Story: Mom-Daughter Nurses Have Leadership Roles at Columbia’s U.S. Anesthesia Partners

CRNA Laurie Meginnis inspired her daughter, Kelly Lock, to enter the profession and now they impact Maryland healthcare together.

Lane Closure Planned For Traffic Calming Project

Only one lane will be open during construction hours for a traffic calming project that starts Monday on a busy Howard County road.

Man Exposes Himself To Woman On Trail

A woman walking on the trail near Spiral Cut in Columbia reported encountering a man who exposed himself shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday.

Program at Vantage Point Features Future of Toby's Dinner Theatre and Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts

Mark Minnick, Artistic Producer of Toby's, and Brynn Williams, Program and Education Director for CCTA, share dreams on May 8, 11 a.m.-noon

Suspect Arrested In Cinco De Mayo Stabbing, Shooting Suspect On The Run

A Howard County man has been arrested in a stabbing that happened Tuesday at a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Laurel.

CAC-DST Honors Six Outstanding Women Leaders in Howard County

U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks Serves as Keynote Speaker

Man Wielding Knife Robs Panera Bread

A man pulled out a knife and tried to rob the Panera Bread in Columbia. A suspect also broke into a portal classroom at Elkridge Elementary.

Tickets On Sale Soon For All Things Go 2026 Festival

The 12th All Things Go 2026 festival will launch ticket sales this week with 46 artists performing on two stages.

Arts veterans offer reminiscences of Toby's Dinner Theatre and Columbia Center of Theatrical Arts

Vantage Point features Mark Minnick, Toby's Artistic Producer, and Brynn Williams, CCTA's Program and Education Director, on Friday, May 8

Fire Suppression Tank To Help Battle Blazes

Crews will install a fire suppression tank in Fulton since the area isn't part of the county’s water distribution system.

Bronze Villagers Tackle Kindergarten Gap for Black Children in Howard County

Volunteers Support Parents with Activities to Help Their Children

Reward Offered For Tips In Fatal Shooting At Illegal Car Rally

The Howard County Police Department is offering a $2,500 reward for information about the fatal shooting that happened at a car rally.

Volunteers Needed To Become Certified Tree Savers

Howard County offers training for volunteers to become certified tree savers and help save native trees from being strangled by vines.

10th Annual Books in Bloom on May 9 features YA author Jason Reynolds, local authors and student writers

Included are hands-on workshops in a celebration of diversity, inclusion and the power of storytelling to unite generations and cultures

Vantage Point Hosts Presentation on Future of Toby's Dinner Theatre and Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts

"Staging Ground" features Mark Minnick, Artistic Producer of Toby's, and Brynn Williams, Program and Education Director of CCTA

Uncharted Makes Waves After Opening 1st Howard Co. Store

Shoppers are flocking to Uncharted in Howard County, a store that focuses on the hottest trends and fashion-forward finds.

Principal Placed On Extended Leave After 'Incident' With Students

Atholton HS Principal Nick Novak has been placed on extended leave after a video went viral of him and students in an emotional interaction.

1 Killed, 6 Injured In Columbia Parking Garage Shooting

Police believe the individuals knew each other and were involved in an illegal car rally held at a parking garage in Columbia.

Vantage Point Hosts “Staging Ground”

Presentation on the Future of Toby’s Dinner Theatre and Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts

Ethics Violations Cited As 3 Removed From Columbia Association Board

Three members of the Columbia Association's board of directors have been removed. The board has cited ethics violations.

Howard County to Host Virtual 50+ Employment Expo on May 7, 2026

This employment expo is for employers with three or more openings and all jobseekers aged 50+. Register today!

9 Howard County National Merit Scholarship Winners Named

Nine high schoolers from Howard County have been named National Merit Scholarship winners in the first round of students in 2026.

Today is Earth Day: Replace a Car Battery. Help Replant a Forest.

AAA Launches 15th Annual ‘Batteries for Trees’ Campaign

Road Closure, Detour In Place Weekdays In Columbia

Drivers should be aware of a detour in place and a road closure at a busy intersection in Columbia for a sewer service extension project.

Suspected Gas Station Shooter In Custody In New York

The woman wanted for the shooting of a Shell gas station employee in Columbia has been arrested in New York for a non-related incident.

Rotary's Passion is Service Above Self

Rotary values are practical and action-oriented building blocks, not just slogans

Gas Station Shooting Suspect Still At Large, Reward Increased

The suspect wanted in the shooting and attempted robbery of a Shell gas station remains at large. The reward has been increased for tips.

$570K Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Columbia

A Multi-Match ticket bought for Thursday's drawing in Columbia is worth $570,000, lottery officials say.

Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into SUV

A motorcyclist died after crashing into an SUV that turned in front of him. Police reported that the motorcycle appeared to be speeding.

Woman Wanted In Gas Station Employee Shooting

Howard County Police asks for the public's help in identifying the female suspect wanted in shooting of a gas station employee Friday night.

Residences at Vantage Point Hosts Program on the State of Real Estate

The Wendy Slaughter Team Members Discuss Best Time to Sell Your Home in Today’s Market

Proposed Splash Park Would Replace Existing Community Pool

A proposed full-scale splash park in Columbia would need to replace one of the 23 outdoor pools. But which one? Residents can weigh in.

New Park Includes Multigenerational Playground, Natural Turf Fields

Officials broke ground on a new park this week, which will feature a pavilion, 2 lighted basketball courts, natural turf fields and more.