Firefighter Dies After Shift | Runaway Emu Captured | New Councilman Picked: MD Weekend

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed in Maryland over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

GOP Panel Picks Replacement For Vacant 3rd District Seat

Maryland State Del. Nino Mangione was picked over the weekend to serve as the County Council's newest member.

Escaped Emu Captured After Eastern Shore Mayhem

An escaped emu was safely returned to its owners over the weekend after sending state troopers on a unique chase.

Firefighter Dies Following 24-Hour Shift

A firefighter and paramedic with the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department died after a 24-hour shift, officials disclosed.

Shooting Suspects Charged In Oxon Hill Man's Death

Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of 47-year-old Ricardo Lee Vance that happened in Oxon Hill in February.

Middle Schoolers Make History Placing 10th In National Science Tourney

A group of middle schoolers placed 10th in the 2026 National Science Olympiad Tournament held recently at the University of Southern California - the highest placement ever achieved by a middle or high school team in Maryland.

Scent Detection K9 Joins Harford Co. Sheriff's Office

A Harford County K9 has graduated from the Penn Vet Working Dog Center's scent detection school and joined the sheriff's office.

2 Arrested After Traffic Stop Uncovers Drugs, Gun: Police

Two men were arrested over the weekend on drug and gun charges after a traffic stop in Severn