Howard County

A federal judge ordered that work on a proposed immigration facility in Howard County can move forward for now, despite strong local opposition from residents. Judge Adam Abelson ruled that allowing the county to continue blocking the project would cause irreparable harm to the developer, Genesis Strategic One LLC. The injunction requires the county to let construction proceed while the underlying legal case continues.

Ten years after two '1,000-year floods' in 2016 and 2018 caused deaths and damage in Ellicott City, Maryland, construction continues on a $386 million flood mitigation project. Key initiatives include a tunnel to divert stormwater into the Patapsco River, new alert systems, evacuation routes, and retention ponds to protect the historic district.

Severe weekend storms caused widespread power outages in the D.C. region, particularly in Maryland, with residents facing challenges like water pumps and heat. A snowball stand in Howard County, opened by Emma Bunker, provided temporary relief for neighbors without air conditioning.

Maryland's 2026 primary election includes contested races for county executive, council seats, and board of education positions in Anne Arundel, Frederick, and Howard counties. Voters will select party nominees for local leadership roles ahead of the general election.

A destructive tornado tore through parts of Nebraska, leveling a newly-built home in Howard County. A mother and daughter survived in their basement. The tornado sent debris flying into the air, causing destruction about two hours west of Omaha.