Top News Headlines for Tuesday, December 16, 2025

WMAR 2 News 12/16 7:09A WMAR STAFF

Happy Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Good news we're expected to reach temps above freezing today. Here's your daily headlines. Fire damages Hampden hardware store Maryland lawmakers elect new House Speaker Forecast Here's what you need to know...

Police share new images of person of interest in Brown University shooting

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/16 7:02A CBS Baltimore

Police shared new images of the person of interest in the Brown University shooting.

FBI issues warning about swatting incidents

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/16 7:00A CBS Baltimore

The FBI has issued a warning about swatting incidents.

“General Hospital” actor Anthony Geary dies at 78

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/16 6:57A CBS Baltimore

"General Hospital" actor Anthony Geary died following complications from surgery. He was 78 years old.

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, held without bond after couple found dead

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/16 6:56A CBS Baltimore

Nick Reiner, the son of Rob Reiner, was arrested and held without bond after Rob and his wife Michele were found dead in their California home.

Slight warm up in Maryland Tuesday

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/16 6:53A CBS Baltimore

Temperatures warmed up slightly in Maryland on Tuesday following a frigid night.

Pikesville man arrested after fleeing police, and causing a deadly crash in Calvert County

WMAR 2 News 12/16 6:49A Ryan Dickstein

We're learning more about a deadly police involved chase that took place in Prince Frederick earlier this month. Overnight December 12 Calvert County Sheriff's deputy Ryan Campbell attempted to pull over a Nissan on Solomons Island Road. The...

'This is not extortion,' says Dalya Attar's attorney in motion to dismiss charges

WMAR 2 News 12/16 6:10A Amanda Engel

State Senator Dalya Attar's attorney on Tuesday filed a Motion to Dismiss three of the charges in the federal indictment against her. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Baltimore City State Senator Dalya Attar indicted on federal charges of extortion and...

1 dead, 4 injured after mass shooting in East Baltimore

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/16 6:03A JT Moodee Lockman

A woman was killed, and four men were injured in a mass shooting in East Baltimore on Monday night, according to police. An officer was in the area of Belair Road and Mayfield Avenue around 10:50 p.m. when he heard gunshots. He responded to the...

Maryland House elects Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/16 5:53A JT Moodee Lockman

The Maryland House of Delegates elected Del. Joseline Pe a-Melnyk as the next speaker during a special legislative session Tuesday. Pe a-Melnyk will replace former Speaker Adrienne Jones, who stepped down on Dec. 4. "Former Speaker Adrienne Jones...

Capacity on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay Bridge could be expanded under MDTA proposal

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/16 5:44A JT Moodee Lockman

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board will vote Thursday, Dec. 18, on a proposal that could expand capacity on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The "Alternative C" proposal would remove the existing bridge spans and construct two new...

BmoreArt’s Picks: December 16-22

Baltimore Fishbowl 12/16 3:00A BmoreArt Staff

BmoreArt’s Picks: December 16-22 This Week: Baltimore Clayworks presents a virtual artist talk with Shayla Marsh, BSO Classical Christmas, City Arts Spotlight with Patti Tronolone, IN Series The Delta...

Gov. Moore’s approval is steady, but unaffiliated voters may be a bellweather

Baltimore Fishbowl 12/16 2:00A UMBC Institute of Politics

By Mileah Kromer, Sofia Cabrera and Trisha Sirsat Just under a year from the 2026 elections, Governor Wes Moore’s approval rating sits at 52 percent, with nearly half of voters saying they would...

Tuesday Morning Headlines: Special session in Annapolis today; New assessment tallies housing...

Baltimore Fishbowl 12/16 12:30A Baltimore Fishbowl Staff

14-year-old dies after shooting in South Baltimore CBS Baltimore In special legislative session today, Md. lawmakers to select new House speaker and weigh veto overrides The Sun Baltimore County is...

Temperatures will slowly warm up across Maryland

Latest Headlines - CBS Baltimore 12/15 11:34P CBS Baltimore

WJZ-TV meteorologist Meg McNamara has your latest weather forecast.