Top News: Return of the Cicadas, Gun Control Bill Passes and 76-Year-Old Jailed

Cicadas Return: 17-year Cicadas to Overtake East Coast by the Millions

In May, cicadas in Maryland and along the Eastern seaboard will wake from their 17-year sleep.

Maryland House Passes Gun Control Bill

The amended bill, passed by a 78-61 vote, will go back to the Senate and possibly a conference committee.

The circus will be in Howard County later this month. Will you be going?

Salvatore Petti stole more than $415,000 from the Social Security Administration's employee association.

5 Spring Activities for Kids in Howard County

Meet the bubble guy, feed some goats and see some racing camels as spring descends in the region.

Three to Shock Trauma After Truck Flips Over on I-70

In all, six people were taken to the hospital.

Ray Rice Coming to Columbia Wegmans April 11

Rice will appear at Wegmans Columbia to host a special fundraising event for two charities.

Proposed County Budget Has More than $4 Million for Historic District

The money would go to infrastructure repairs and stormwater management.

Ellicott City-Based Howard Bank Expanding

Howard's first Harford acquisition is the Cecil Bank in Aberdeen.

Report: Vacant Ellicott City Car Dealership to Undergo Renovations

Renovations will mean a new use for the old car dealership property.

Fighting Fires and Circumstance in Liberia

From Maryland to West Africa, a local firefighter helps train Liberian fire crews and, while he's at it, he and his brother help build a school.

Robbery at Pizza Hut: Crime Roundup

This information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department.

Columbia Man Sentenced in Crash that Killed Marriotts Ridge Educator

The 42-year-old received 18 months for his role in the crash that caused Mary Ann Levant's death.