Police ask for public’s help to locate missing man in Elkridge area (UPDATED)
Missing person Andrew Mangold has been located unharmed.
Governor Appoints County Health Officers to Commission on Public Health
Three County Health Officers have been appointed by Governor Wes Moore to serve on Maryland's new Commission on Public Health, including Howard County Health Officer Dr. Maura Rossman.
Police issue Silver Alert for missing Columbia man (UPDATED)
Missing Columbia man Earskine Cooper has been located unharmed. The Silver Alert has been canceled.
Police investigating fatal collision involving pedestrian in Columbia
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
A New Dawn for Heroes: Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Dedicates $1 Million to Veterans Monument
Construction is set to occur next year
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Launches Innovative Digital RTA Bus Pass Program for Students
Students will be able to ride public transit for FREE through access from their devices .
Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting
Howard County Government Closings for Thanksgiving Holiday on November 23rd and 24th
Howard County Governments offices and more to be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Also, as there will be no curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Thanksgiving Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week.
Howard County Opens “Trailblazing” New Sensory Trail Loop at Centennial Park North
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Recreation and Parks Director Nick Mooneyhan today opened the completed sensory trail loop located at the Centennial Park North playground area. This world-class trail loop includes music features, sensory panels, and sensory play equipment near the all-access playground.
Police investigating fatal hit-and-run collision involving pedestrian in Ellicott City (UPDATED)
Anyone with information on the striking vehicle or who may have witnessed the collision should contact PFC Colson at 410-313-4750.
Police investigating non-fatal shooting overnight in Columbia (UPDATED)
Anyone with information should contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.
HoCo HaHa’s Circus/Magic Variety Show (7 yrs +)
Hearing Examiner
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Appoints Commission to Guide New Design of Official County Flag
The Commission will invite the creativity of the public to recommend options for the first Howard County flag re-design in over 50 years.
Opioid Overdose Deaths Drop Nearly 40% in Howard County
The Howard County Health Department released today a 2023 opioid overdose data summary, showing that fatal overdoses dropped from 41 in 2022 to 25 in 2023, a 39% decrease.
Columbia shooting victim dies; police offer reward for information (UPDATED)
Anyone with information should contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.