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February 20, 2019

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Howard County school board's $972M budget plan trims from superintendent's request

Wednesday, Feb 20

Howard County's School Board voted to request nearly $1 billion in funding for next school year. The funds will come from the Howard County Government, the state of Maryland, federal government and other sources.

Maryland weather: 3-6 inches of heavy snow could fall Wednesday; region under winter storm warning

A winter storm watch is in effect across Central Maryland, warning of chances for 3 to 6 inches of wet, heavy snow and as much as a quarter of an inch of ice through Wednesday. The National Weather Service said there is potential for "significant snowfall" and then sleet and ice.

Hundreds of Baltimore-area sex assault victims signed waivers releasing police from duty of investigating

More than 200 individuals have been asked to sign waivers that release police from investigations into their reported sexual assaults

Glenelg girls basketball sets tone early in 40-26 win over Wilde Lake

Olivia LePage and Abby Gillespie lead the way with 11 points each to help Glenelg defeat Wilde Lake in a Howard County girls basketball game on Tuesday.

How 413 words triggered an attack on journalism in Baltimore in 1812

Massachusetts lawmaker and attorney Josh Cutler recently published a book about violence against journalists. "Mobtown Massacre: Alexander Hanson and the Baltimore Newspaper War of 1812" outlines attacks on Federalist journalists located in and near Baltimore.

Former Oriole Manny Machado reaches record deal with San Diego Padres, according to reports

Former Oriole shortshop/third baseman Manny Machado, who was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers last season before becoming a free agent, will be joining the San Diego Padres, according to ESPN.

Goucher Poll: Marylanders aren't keen on Gov. Hogan challenging Trump for GOP presidential nomination in 2020

Gov. Larry Hogan remains popular, but Maryland residents aren’t so keen on him running for president, according to a new poll. Just one-third of respondents in a Goucher College poll think Hogan should run for president in 2020.

PHOTOS: Seeds for 2A-1A South region wrestling tournament

See the seeds for all 14 weight classes for the 2A-1A South region wrestling tournament being held Saturday at River Hill High School.