Top News Headlines for Friday, January 23, 2026

WMAR 2 News 1/23 4:07A WMAR STAFF

Happy Friday, January 23, 2026. It's almost the weekend, and there is still time to prepare for the expected snowstorm. Here are your headlines. BARCS needs short-term fosters for snow day sleepovers Birdland Caravan events canceled due to...

Area colleges announce closures and delayed semester starts due to weekend storm

WMAR 2 News 1/23 3:51A Kelly Groft

Area colleges were expecting to welcome students back this weekend, but many are being asked to stay away a bit longer as Maryland braces for a winter storm. Bowie State University, McDaniel College, Towson University, and the University of...

Man killed in encounter with Baltimore Police on Tuesday identified

WMAR 2 News 1/23 2:40A Amanda Engel

The man killed by police in Baltimore City on Tuesday has been identified by the Office of the Attorney General as 40-year-old Jamarl Muse. The officers involved have also been identified as Sergeant Carlos Arias, who has been with the Baltimore...

Friday Morning Headlines: Grocery stores say they’re stocked for storm; Inch of sleet could surpress...

Baltimore Fishbowl 1/23 12:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

Grocery stores across region ready for surge in shoppers as storm nears WBAL News Radio Some models predict over an inch of sleet as part of Sunday storm WBAL-TV Fast-tracked Baltimore bus expansion...

More airlines change loyalty programs, making harder to earn perks

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 1/22 6:50A CBS Baltimore

More airlines are changing their loyalty programs, making it harder for customers to earn perks.

4 astronauts who evacuated ISS last week make first public appearance since return

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 1/22 6:48A CBS Baltimore

Four astronauts who evacuated from the International Space Station made their first public appearance since their return to Earth.

President Trump unveils Board of Peace, talks to Ukraine’s president in Davos

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 1/22 6:45A CBS Baltimore

President Trump unveiled the Board of Peace and talked with Ukraine’s president in Davos.

Former Uvalde School Police officer acquitted over response to 2022 school shooting

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 1/22 6:43A CBS Baltimore

A former Uvalde School Police officer was acquitted over his response toa 2022 school shooting.

Baltimore firefighter injured while responding to fire at recycling plant

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 1/22 6:35A CBS Baltimore

A Baltimore firefighter was injured while responding to a fire at a recycling plant.

Suspect in custody after double stabbing in Baltimore County

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 1/22 6:32A CBS Baltimore

A 20-year-old man is in custody after Baltimore County police said he stabbed his mother and stepfather.

Maryland prepares for winter weather this weekend. Tracking the timeline for snow

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 1/22 6:26A CBS Baltimore

A winter storm is expected to bring snow, ice and frigid temperatures to Maryland this weekend. Here's the timing.

Immigration activists urge Maryland lawmakers to end local law enforcement partnerships with ICE

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 1/22 4:52A JT Moodee Lockman

Immigration activists rallied in Annapolis Thursday to urge Maryland lawmakers to support a bill that would end local law enforcement partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The legislation, which is the subject of a...

20-year-old arrested for double stabbing in Baltimore County

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 1/22 2:50A JT Moodee Lockman

A 20-year-old was arrested in connection with a double stabbing that left two people injured in Owings Mills, according to Baltimore County police. Officers were called to the 12000 block of Greenspring Avenue on Wednesday around 7 a.m. Police...

Baltimore weather forecast shows major snow storm this weekend

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 1/22 12:31A CBS Baltimore

WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.

Maryland governor declares "State of Preparedness" ahead of major snow storm

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 1/22 12:22A CBS Baltimore

WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas has a look at how people are getting ready for the weekend storm.