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Howard County man dies after his car hits Pallotti High School in Laurel, police say
A Howard County man is dead after his vehicle hit Pallotti High School in Laurel Monday evening, police say.
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Man robbed by suspects with baseball bat near Old Line Avenue in Laurel, Anne Arundel County police say
A man placed the victim, who was walking in Laurel on Monday night, in a “bear hug” hold while two other men stole his property, Anne Arundel County police said. The man told police one of the suspects was carrying a baseball bat.
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Racing to resume Thursday at Laurel Park after two weekends of cancellations in response to fatal breakdowns
Racing at Laurel Park will resume Thursday after two weekends of cancellations in response to a series of eight fatal breakdowns.
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Anne Arundel and Howard counties partner with Fort Meade to expand workforce services for military families
Fort George G. Meade, Anne Arundel County and Howard County codified a partnership Tuesday to expand workforce services for transitioning service members, active-duty spouses and veterans affiliated with the fort.
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Laurel Park cancels horse racing for second straight week as track improvements continue
The Maryland Jockey Club and its parent company, The Stronach Group, have canceled a second weekend of racing at Laurel Park as officials continue working on improvements to the track’s dirt surface in the wake of eight fatal breakdowns in October and November.
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Laurel area crime log for Nov. 25 to Dec. 4
A sampling of crime items for the Laurel area.
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Eight horses die at Laurel Park after suffering fractures on track since October; weekend racing canceled
Track officials at Laurel Park suspended thoroughbred workouts and called off three planned racing cards for this weekend after eight horses suffered fatal fractures in October and November while racing or training over a recently installed dirt surface.
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Howard County police news from Nov. 12-19
A sampling of Howard County police reports from Nov. 12 to 19.
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Howard County General Hospital offering free COVID vaccine and booster clinics in Columbia and Laurel
Howard County General Hospital will offer free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots to residents of Howard County ages 5 and older at clinics next week and into December.
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Maryland announces plan to close four juvenile facilities by 2027 in bid to bring youths closer to home
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services wants to close four juvenile facilities and expand capacity at one in Prince George’s County as part of a plan to move state-detained youth closer to home, the agency announced Wednesday.
Howard County police news from Nov. 5-12
A sampling of Howard County police reports from Nov. 5 to 12.
Woman killed after car crashes into tree in Laurel, Howard police say
Howard County police are investigating a fatal collision in Laurel that left a woman dead early Thursday morning.
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Laurel Museum offers an unusual opportunity to pay respects to Edgar Allan Poe
The Laurel Museum will host “Edgar Allan Poe ‘Body’ and Casket,” an unusual traveling exhibit about the mysteries surrounding Poe’s death, through Nov. 28.
Howard County police news from Oct. 29-Nov. 5
A sampling of Howard County police reports from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5.
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Edgar Allan Poe traveling exhibit | PHOTOS
A reenactment of Edgar Allan Poe's "body" and casket are on display at the Laurel Museum now through Nov. 28. The traveling exhibit was put together by the Edgar Allan House in Baltimore.
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Howard County Conservancy, school system launch climate change curriculum for middle school students
Visiting from Murray Hill Middle School in Laurel, a group of sixth grade students on Oct. 27 were among the first in the county to participate in the Howard County Public School System’s new climate change curriculum, “Climate Xpedition.”
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Remembering Kelso, a champion racehorse in the 1960s
Kelso, a champion race horse based in Cecil County, Maryland, won numerous races in the 1960s.
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Shortage of inpatient beds in Maryland psychiatric hospitals is putting children at risk, officials worry
Maryland officials are concerned about what they consider a serious — and perhaps dangerous — shortage of staff, beds and treatment options for at-risk youth.
Howard County police news from Oct. 22-29
A sampling of Howard County police reports from Oct. 22 to 29.
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U.S. Naval Intelligence software engineer from Laurel pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute illegal steroids
A U.S. Naval Intelligence software engineer who was making and distributing illegal steroids from his Laurel home has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, the U.S. Attorney for Maryland announced Wednesday.