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Hundreds of millions of dollars lost - and Maryland has no statewide inspector general
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (1193+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) " As Maryland's 2026 legislative session opened in Annapolis on Wednesday, a long-dormant idea began to surface with some interest: Should the state establish an independent, statewide inspector general to investigate waste, fraud, and abuse across government? The renewed informal…...
New leadership in Annapolis and what's ahead for session
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (55+ words) New leadership in Annapolis and what's ahead for session'WBFF New leadership in Annapolis and what's ahead for session by Morning Show Producer With the new session convening tomorrow in Annapolis .. politicians descend on Anne Arundel County for the next 90 days....
Maryland State Police investigate inmate death at North Branch Correctional Institution
3+ week, 3+ day ago (173+ words) by LEXI NICKLAUS | FOX45 NEWS CUMBERLAND, MD. (WBFF) " Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland. Police say the inmate, identified as 32-year-old Jordan Polston, was pronounced dead by emergency medical services…...
Maryland's casinos earn $158M in November, contribute $68.5M to state
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (161+ words) BALTIMORE (WBFF) " Maryland's six casinos generated $158 million in gaming revenue last month and contributed $68.5 million to Maryland, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming. Officials say the statewide total was an increase of $644,521 compared to November 2024. ALSO READ | Baltimore detention facility…...
Man sentenced for $290K COVID-19 fraud scheme in Maryland
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (276+ words) by ELLIE BUCKHEIT | FOX45 NEWS MARYLAND (WBFF) " A Nigerian national has been sentenced for his involvement in a scam related to unemployment insurance benefits, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland announced on Thursday. Temitope Bashua, 29, was sentenced to two-and-a-half…...
Man arrested after shots-fired call leads to seizure of 8 illegal guns, drugs in Annapolis
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (201+ words) by ELLIE BUCKHEIT | FOX45 NEWS ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) " A 27-year-old man has been arrested after a shots-fired incident led to the discovery of several illegal firearms, assault weapons, and drugs, according to the Annapolis Police Department. On November 10, officers responded to a…...
Next weather-maker brings heavy rain and gusty winds into Maryland
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (101+ words) BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 6:30 a.m. October 28 " One more day of mostly dry weather before a strong storm system brings heavy rain and wind to the region. This next weather-maker moves in late Wednesday night into Thursday. Heavy rain and gusty winds are…...
Maryland Lottery players win big with $100K prizes in Lanham and Temple Hills
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (181+ words) President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to discuss an end to the war with Hamas. by LEXI NICKLAUS | FOX45 NEWS PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) " Two Maryland Lottery players have won big, each winning $100,000 in…...
Frustrated Maryland mom calls out red tape in hiring process for special education aides
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (594+ words) Upper Marlboro, Md. " In one of Maryland's largest counties, many students with special needs are still not receiving the services taxpayers are funding. Now, one parent says the documented staffing shortages are self-inflicted. Like most every mother, Devon Duggins wants what's…...
Maryland expands mosquito control efforts in Annapolis due to public health concerns
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (187+ words) by ELLIE BUCKHEIT | FOX45 NEWS ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) " The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Anne Arundel County Health Department have announced an expansion of mosquito control services due to public health concerns over potential mosquito-borne diseases. Officials said that Ultra-Low…...