Maryland's big stories of 2022: A year in review

A year of firsts in Maryland -- from politics, to sports, to business and beyond

A year of firsts in Maryland -- from politics, to sports, to business and beyond

Mayday, mayday mayday. Thanks for joining us. And that's *** wrap. I've flown into *** power, it's one of the electrical power. Taking *** look at Maryland's biggest stories of 2022. This is the W. B ***. L. T. V. Year in review. Federal indictment alleges that mosby falsely claimed financial hardship due to the pandemic. The indictment claims between May 26 and December 29 of 2020, Mosby submitted *** request to get $40,050,000 from her city retirement account. We will honor those who lost their lives today. The heart of the Baltimore city Fire Department broken in three places. Tonight we pride ourselves on bringing our *** game sadly this morning early game just wasn't quite good enough. Three of their bravest lose their lives in *** fire that began after dawn. There are no words, none to describe the pain and the severity of the losses that we suffered today. 1/4 member of the department on life support as the city says its prayers for the department and those on the front line. The video is startling. It shows corporal Annette Goodyear giving the okay for northeast middle school student Violet watt to cross the street after telling an oncoming car to stop but the car plows into the intersection and Goodyear risks her own life to shove the child out of the way to safety. The superintendent urged state lawmakers to do away with the masking regulation I'm coming here to end the regulation early because I think the conditions are right and and it did what it needed to do Prices rose overnight in Maryland by nine cents according to Triple ***. And with peak summer season right around the corner, the agency says those prices could rise even more. *** container ship is still stranded off the coast of the Gibson Island in the Chesapeake Bay. The ship known as the ever forward is still listed as *** ground on marine tracker. Skyteam 11 was over the scene just moments ago where several tugboats out of Baltimore are trying to assist where the ever forward is finally moving in the Chesapeake bay after being stuck for five weeks and we're gonna send it straight up to Captain Roy and Skyteam 11. 3rd time was the charm. Captain Roy. Oh yeah, I hear you. I mean they had several things going from the winds were in their favor yesterday when they were still doing, they're dredging and off loading the containers. And then today they had 77 tugboats that they used to pull it free Was sitting with her and she started turning blue and choking and then seizing, terrified for her child's life, Kirsten dialed 911 and I was greeted with the message. I'm sorry we're experiencing high call volume. Please hold it put me on elevator music. And then it disconnected. Kirsten says she called again and the same thing happened. There are championship teams and there are legendary championship teams and the 2022 Maryland men's lacrosse team is now forever in the category of the legends. Terps closed out *** perfect season beating Cornell this afternoon, winning the national championship 97 one by one. The candidates for the Democratic nomination for governor laid out their plans for Maryland. They addressed crime in Baltimore and around the state. The biggest differences between the candidates were seen when asked about integrity. Inside towson town center, Apple store employees made history. This group is the first in the country to unionize out of 110 workers eligible to vote 65 said yes to unionize and 33 said no protesters at the federal courthouse downtown are reacting with anger, fear and confusion to the Supreme Court decision overturning constitutional protections to abortion. There's also strong reaction from Statehouse presiding officers. I'm horrified, truly stunned that we've hit this place. It's *** dark day for our country. I heard *** huge boom crash. I assumed something hit the house. I wasn't sure, I just kept running so I could get underneath something that was safe. *** confirmed EF one tornado with sustained winds of 90 mph, sent *** tree through the roof of his bedroom. *** driver, *** 48 year old man got into an altercation with *** group of squeegee workers pulled over his car and got out with *** bat. The information that we have right now is that he swung the bat at one or more of those squeegee workers in return. One of the squeegee workers pulled out *** gun and fired, striking this male victim. Police say he died at the hospital. Investigative reporter jane miller knocks on *** lot of doors and asks *** lot of questions. Do you know where those checks are? Mrs may we speak to you? Do you intend to remain here? How hard is it to get here? Don't you regret at that time saying that looks bad. She has broken some incredible stories over her 46 year career. More than 40 here at W. B. ***. L. T. V. Some are calling it an infestation, millions of lantern flies in *** number of parts of Harford and cecil counties as well as Washington County in western Maryland. The iconic smokestacks of the C. P. Crane generating station appeared to melt to the ground in *** controlled implosion. It was actually amazing. They did *** fabulous job because it dropped so fast to see that much structure. Just gone as school let out the suspect approached the victim and they got into *** heated argument. The commissioner says the suspect produced *** firearm and shot multiple times. School resource officers were close by, they gave chase, caught the suspect and recovered *** gun close to the crime scene. The suspect was taken into custody without incident three sites in west Baltimore tested positive. They found E. Coli and other bacteria in the water. The mayor says they don't know of anyone who has gotten sick from the water yet, but they issued *** boil water advisory for an area in west Baltimore urging folks to boil the water for one minute and let it cool before using it for things like drinking, cooking or giving two pads behind the scenes. Look at Navy and marine operations from the scene and also from the, it's not every day civilians get *** bird's eye view of the Chesapeake and Patapsco from *** Navy helicopter Before landing on the 610 ft USS Carter Hall to explore the nooks and crannies of the ship. The pursuit started in east Baltimore after officers spotted an armed suspect in *** residential neighborhood. It almost immediately got wild. Look how the suspect's vehicle cuts across the lawn. They drive down *** sidewalk. The high speed chase then continues on. I 95. Captain Roy taylor following the action says he clocked the suspect traveling as fast as 134 MPH. Watch closely now how the driver totally disregards other motorists weaving in and out of traffic and even speeds up rolling down the shoulder of the interstate. The driver's door and backseat passenger door flings open, someone in the back seat throws out an object. Then in the middle of I 83 3 people bolt from the vehicle. They try to escape by running across the highway After two decades behind bars, 41 year old Adnan Syed walked out free of shackles. 23 years later, we now know what Bannon and his loved ones have always known that Adnan's trial was profoundly and outrageously unfair side had been serving *** life sentence for the 1999 murder of his high school classmate and ex, girlfriend commonly breaking news out of Baltimore County as police have arrested two people in connection to *** Countywide suspicious package investigation. The new information we're learning from police after *** carny middle school and woodland motel were both evacuated the remnants of Ian, the upper level energy that was that hurricane is drifting through the mid atlantic right now. Now eventually it's going to develop what we call *** nor'easter type storm off the coast of ocean city. You can see it kind of getting going right there He is elated. He is joyful. Um, he is still processing this city state's attorney, Marilyn Mosby Tuesday dismissed the criminal case against him, convicted in the 1999 murder of commonly her office was notified Friday that new touch DNA tests on items not examined before, exclude him as *** suspect. Folks living near and along Barrington Road in Marriottsville and Carroll County say just before midnight what they thought was some sort of explosion turned out to be *** two point oh magnitude earthquake with *** depth of more than three ft and their neighborhood was pretty much the epicenter. This can be Marilyn's moment, I intend to put power back in the people's hands. Republican nominee dan cox and Democratic nominee. Westmore delivered their opening remarks in the gubernatorial debate and then they took their gloves off each candidate working to define the other for Maryland voters. You cannot trust what comes out of my opponent's mouth, frankly, I'm standing on stage right now with an extremist election denier. They are, they sure are 4000 runners hitting the streets from all 50 states in the US and from 11 countries, Robbie crease has done it. He crosses the finish line as the winner of the 21st Baltimore marathon, Julia roman Duval wins the women's division of the Baltimore marathon as she greets the finish line with *** huge grin for her second victory in Baltimore. Hello everyone. I'm Jason and I'm Debra Weiner, welcome to this Maryland peace of mind special meeting The need as conversations about mental health become more common. We'd like to help those who are seeking assistance for many squeegee workers. Their days of working the corners may soon be numbered. After the city launches its comprehensive plan to eliminate the activity squeegee workers will develop *** code of conduct for self regulation. There will be placed based enforcement, meaning designated areas. Police will enforce criminal activity drivers will also be held accountable Maryland voters making history tonight, democrat Westmore now the first african american to be elected as governor in the state beating out his republican challenger, state delegate dan cox, Let's take *** look at where the numbers stand right now. Let's take *** look right here. It's on your screen right now with 58% of the precincts reporting. We have 44 year old *** democrat Westmore with 60% of the vote. 48 year old Republican dan cox with 37% of the vote. The Associated Press called the race for more earlier tonight and this means that moore's running mate, Aruna Miller, *** native of India, makes history as the first immigrant to be elected to statewide office. She is also the first woman of color to be elected Lieutenant governor, doors made calls. Fire crews are still on the scene of *** condo explosion in Montgomery County. It happened around 8 30 this morning. It left 12 people injured including four Children tonight. Two adults are critical and some people are still unaccounted for. People in the area. Tell 11 news tonight. It felt like *** bomb went off and I'm just going onto the wall and then when I get to the front of the complex, that's when I hear this loud like loud, quick pop And it just shook everything and all the car alarms went off instantly. Tonight, four buildings housing 24 units remain evacuated. The medical examiner identified the subject found amid the rubble yesterday as 36 year old Juan Pablo marshall quiz known police say he died by suicide. Police also say Wednesday morning at 11 30 there was *** 911 call reporting. Mr quiz known as missing and suicidal from W. B ***. L. T. V. 11. This is breaking news. It was at the market was like *** big boom. So I didn't know it was like *** bomb or was like something exploded but it was just like boom. The row home explosion sends shockwaves throughout Pigtown. Skyteam 11 was over the scene on Bayard Street. The moment crews found *** person alive underneath the rubble there so far we know three people have serious injuries. 11 news reporter David Collins joins us live from the scene after talking to firefighters and witnesses. David. We'll stand many neighbors rushed to the scene after hearing cries for help. One got hurt attempting to make an heroic rescue on behalf of the mayor. I officially present *** key to the city. My goodness Baltimore thanks you for 50 years of service. Thank you very much. Would you please tell mayor Brandon scott? He said thank you very much. I'm very honored by this. I really am *** huge thank you to all of my friends and teammates here at W. B. ***. L. T. V. I have reaped the benefits of finishing on top because of the very strong supporting cast around me and behind me and finally thank you to my Children. You know it hasn't been easy being mm the child of *** local news anchor. Like your dad, your lives have constantly been under *** microscope with higher than normal expectations. But you have handled it with grace, dignity and respect and I'm proud of the loving, caring, successful young adults you've grown to base. So I love you and thank you. And while I may be stepping away from the anchor desk, I'll still be living in the area. So if you see me around town, say hello to this old fellow. Okay, so thank you again. I love all of you. And as they say for the last time, that's it for 11 news at six. Thanks for joining us. And that's *** wrap. The two people recovering this morning after *** small plane crashed into power lines in Montgomery County crews rescued the pilot and the passenger early this morning after they spent hours trapped in the plane was flown into *** tower to the northwest of Gaithersburg Airport. It's one of the electrical towers and believe it or not, the aircraft is pinned in the tower and I don't know how long we're gonna be able to stay here. As you know, Baltimore. We do crabs and old bay and football, but we really do. We do christmas, well where in the world you get an idea many years ago, the neighbor across the street couldn't hear my christmas music. He asked me to run the speaker over and I put lights on that line and the neighbors said, why don't you string lights across the street and the rest as they say is history. We're on 83 right now, up in the northern Baltimore county area. Um, we have seen that ice however, on our side view mirror, we've seen some icicles hanging from that and around the mirror we've also seen some icicles hanging from some of the guardrail. So definitely some evidence of some icy conditions out there. Like I said right now the rain is coming down *** little harder than what we've seen probably in the past hour or so. The roads are wet and there slick. Watch your speed and be cautious even though you might not be able to see icy spots. Sometimes it's hard to identify. So you just want to be careful just in case you may be used to seeing Maryland lottery drawings like this on your tv screen. These are the lottery drawings. Patrick morton has managed for 20 years but come december 19th, that system will change. No more rolling machines out of *** secure vault into *** tv studio, No more placing ping pong balls in each chamber one by one and counting them endlessly. Now it's *** computer

Maryland's big stories of 2022: A year in review

A year of firsts in Maryland -- from politics, to sports, to business and beyond

Marylanders made history throughout 2022 in politics, sports, health, business and more.Many firsts were made in Maryland throughout the year, culminating with the first African Americans elected governor and attorney general; the first woman of color elected lieutenant governor, who is also the first immigrant elected to statewide office in Maryland; and the first woman elected comptroller. In sports, the University of Maryland men's lacrosse team captured the school's fourth national title, capping off the greatest season in school history — a perfect season. Also, the first pick of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft made his debut at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this year. And, an all-women's wrestling team made history at Queen Anne's County High School.In Towson, employees at the Apple store voted to organize the company's first U.S. union.As 2022 brought some semblance of an emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic, a first was made in Frederick, where rapid take-home COVID-19 tests were being made at a state-of-the-art assembly line.The face masks came off in school districts across the state, and Maryland awarded the $500,000 VaxCash grand prize to a 71-year-old Dundalk woman.While not completely gone, the abating COVID-19 pandemic was met with outbreaks of monkeypox and RSV -- and Maryland was not immune with its first cases of each.There were many notable losses of life in 2022, from the deaths of Baltimore's bravest in the line of duty to more than 300 lives lost to homicide for an eighth consecutive year in Baltimore. This year, the city honored the Baltimore police officer killed in an ambush late last December.And, in news made in our own family, two revered Baltimore journalists called it a career: I-Team lead investigative reporter Jayne Miller and anchor Stan Stovall retired after decades of broadcasting excellence.The year brought breaking news and big stories that touched the lives of Marylanders across the state. Here are some of them. MOURNING BALTIMORE'S BRAVEST: Three firefighters injured on Jan. 24 in a partial collapse at a vacant rowhome fire on South Stricker Street died, and a fourth was seriously injured.Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and Firefighter Kenny Lacayo died in the fire. Firefighter/Paramedic John McMaster was injured and was released days later from Shock Trauma.Firefighters from as far away as New York and Boston attended what was a touching celebration of three lives at the Baltimore Convention Center.A $100,000 reward was offered for information leading to the identification of a person of interest. In April, the fire was ruled a homicide. At that time, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives classified the fire as "incendiary." In October, the ATF completed its investigation into the fire.In December, the mayor accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Niles Ford and said recommendations from a BCFD report will be implemented in an effort to enhance safety.Also in December, Lacayo's girlfriend described him as a selfless hero who lived to help others. Days later, the families of the fallen firefighters announced they intend to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the mayor, the city and the fire department, among others.MARILYN MOSBY INDICTED: Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of perjury related to a COVID-19 financial hardship withdrawal and a false statement on a loan application.Mosby held a news conference, saying, in part: "I am innocent of the charges that have been levied against me, and I intend to fight with every ounce of energy within my being to prove my innocence and to clear my name."Various back-and-forth court filings by both sides transpired over the course of the year. The trial was postponed in April at the request of the defense and opposition from the government.Mosby would seek reelection in April, which ended with her losing to Ivan Bates in the July primary election.Then, in September, jury selection was delayed, and then the trial itself was delayed again to March 2023. In October, Mosby sought a change of venue.BELOVED RESTAURATEUR KILLED: The Little Italy community mourned La Scala Ristorante Italiano's general manager, Chesley "Chesco" Patterson, who was shot and killed blocks away from the restaurant.MACDONALD'S DEFENSE: The Baltimore Ravens welcomed the return of a familiar face as the team's new defensive coordinator. Mike Macdonald, formerly the Ravens' linebackers coach, spent the 2021 season as Michigan's defensive coordinator. He replaced Don "Wink" Martindale, who was let go.A HERO'S THANK YOU: A North East police officer working as a crossing guard in Cecil County saved a child's life. Cpl. Annette Goodyear put herself in the path of an oncoming car and pushed North East Middle School student Violet Watt to safety.OFFICERS INJURED IN SHOOTOUT: "When the call came in, our hearts just dropped," Frederick Police Chief Jason Lando said. Two Frederick City police officers and a suspect were injured in a shooting.LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: WBAL-TV 11 News I-Team lead investigative reporter Jayne Miller was among this year's Radio Television Digital News Foundation's First Amendment Awards recipients, honored as someone who exemplifies responsible journalism and who practices their constitutionally guaranteed duty to seek and report the truth.E-ZPASS GRACE PERIOD: E-ZPass customers who have unpaid tolls were given a nine-month grace period to reconcile their accounts. The 11 News I-Team reported about problems related to misread video tolls, expired credit cards and a backlogged posting of tolls. The initial November deadline was extended into December, and that was the final chance for Marylanders to pay their tolls due.NO MORE MASKS: Face mask mandates in Maryland schools became a local decision when state education officials and General Assembly committee leaders voted to lift the statewide school mask mandate.$500K VAXCASH PRIZE: A 71-year-old Dundalk woman claimed her $500,000 VaxCash 2.0 prize. The VaxCash 2.0 promotion, which was announced by Gov. Larry Hogan on Feb. 8, awarded $2 million in cash prizes in weekly drawings to Marylanders who were vaccinated against COVID-19. VaxCash 2.0 aimed to incentivize people to get the booster shot.MAKEUP ROOM CONFESSIONALS: The first episode of WBAL-TV's "Makeup Room Confessionals" debuted in February. The series is the brainchild of WBAL-TV Digital Editor Blair Young, who goes behind the scenes for a more personal connection with the people who bring you the news.IT'S TOURNEY TIME: Baltimore welcomed the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Basketball Tournament, bringing together top-ranking men's and women's basketball teams to battle it out for the championship.WAR IN UKRAINE: Maryland state and local leaders joined Baltimore's Ukrainian community in prayer as Russia advanced into the country. Prayer services continued at the St. Michael The Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church on Eastern Avenue and in Patterson Park. A company in Locust Point held a supply drive for refugees, and for them, it was personal.STUDENT SHOT: A 16-year-old Catonsville High School student was shot on campus. "We heard three gunshots. We thought they were fireworks, but then we saw kids running, then we saw a car pull up — a white car, and the passenger hopped out with a gun -- and that's when we started running over there towards the road, and that's when we heard a few more shots," witness Tyler Mikalaski said.STUCK SHIP: The container ship Ever Forward got stranded off the coast of Gibson Island in the Chesapeake Bay -- and it would stay there for about a month until crews could get it free. In December, the Maryland Board of Pilots suspended the license of the bay pilot.APARTMENT EXPLODES: Several people were hospitalized, and about 100 people were displaced after an apartment building exploded in Montgomery County. Firefighters arrived and found fire throughout all four levels of the building.FREIGHT TRAIN DERAILMENT: Amtrak service between New York and Washington was suspended for hours after 20 loaded coal cars derailed in Harford County.RISING GAS PRICES: Gas prices spiked yet again across Maryland. According to AAA, prices surpassed the $4 mark in most areas. AAA said Maryland's gas prices haven't risen this high since the summer of 2008. Then, in June, a number of gas stations across Maryland broke through the $5 threshold. WBALTV.com has tracked the rise and fall of gas prices in Maryland, county by county, through much of the year.STATE TAKEOVER: In an unprecedented move, the state took over operations at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant after it found Baltimore City, which operates the facility in Dundalk, failed to comply with an order to cease all illegal sewage discharges.COVID-19 FIRST: The first company to make rapid take-home COVID-19 tests is now making them in Maryland. Hailed as a medical breakthrough a year ago, Ellume's COVID-19 at-home test kits are rolling off a state-of-the-art assembly line in Frederick.REDISTRICTING IS DONE: After legislative wrangling and court appeals, Maryland's General Assembly finally approved its Congressional Districting Plan."It's a tremendous victory for democracy and for free and fair elections in Maryland," Gov. Larry Hogan said. "(The new maps) are a huge improvement."The state legislative redistricting map wouldn't be approved until April. The multiple redistricting battles pushed the Maryland Court of Appeals to move the primary election to July 19. In November, 11 News examined the numbers and found smaller margins of victory for congressional incumbents from 2020 to 2022.'MY MOM WAS MY HERO': Holding candles and standing together through tears, Baltimore leaders, residents, family members and friends of Officer Keona Holley gathered to honor her life and legacy as the city dedicated the 4400 block of Pennington Avenue as Officer Keona Holley Way. Two men fatally shot Holley in an ambush in December 2021 while she sat in her patrol car working overtime in Curtis Bay. She later died from her injuries. Police later arrested and charged two men.OFFICERS 'ACT ON INSTINCT' IN RESCUE: Two Anne Arundel County police officers said they acted on instinct when they jumped into frigid waters to rescue four people, including two small children, from a sinking van that crashed into a pond.NEW TERPS COACH: The University of Maryland men's basketball team not only has a new coach but will have a host of new players as well for next season. Change across the board comes with a new regime -- change though, that looks to connect with the Terps' past as Kevin Willard took over a program coming off its first losing season in nearly three decades.MAKING HISTORY AT UMBC: Valerie Sheares Ashby became the sixth president of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, the first woman to serve in this role. The University System of Maryland Board of Regents appointed Ashby as UMBC's next president following the retirement of President Freeman Hrabowski.BALTIMORE 'OVERDUE' FOR RENAISSANCE: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said the city is "on the cusp of a long overdue renaissance" as he outlined his vision for the future during his State of the City address, focusing significantly on public safety. This came as City Hall reopened to the public and hosted the City Council's first public in-person meeting in more than two years.DANGEROUS DOUGHNUTS DOWNTOWN: Video showed standstill traffic in downtown Baltimore as some drivers performed dangerous burnouts and doughnuts, blocking traffic. Some city business owners said they are frustrated with not just what happened but crime they said that has hit the downtown area hard.SLOW DOWN: The speed-enforcement cameras installed on the Jones Falls Expressway in Baltimore launched with a 90-day warning period and became fully active after that. Officials said the cameras are meant to increase safety on the highway that has many curves and bridges.'HISTORIC, SUCCESSFUL' SESSION: Signing scores of bills into law, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan proclaimed this year's meeting of the General Assembly as the best he's had over his eight years as governor. Senate President Bill Ferguson called the session historic.NFL DRAFT/HOLLYWOOD TRADE: The Baltimore Ravens entered the 2022 NFL draft with plenty of flexibility. And, it turned out, they were content to be patient. Aside from trading Marquise Brown -- at the wide receiver's request -- there wasn't much wheeling and dealing from Baltimore. The Ravens kept most of their picks, waited and selected talented players such as Kyle Hamilton, David Ojabo and Travis Jones.LA PLATA RESILIENT, 20 YEARS LATER: One of the strongest tornadoes to ever hit the East Coast landed in the small town of La Plata in Southern Maryland 20 years ago. According to the National Weather Service, an F4 tornado -- which is an EF5 by today's standards -- slammed through downtown La Plata at 7:02 p.m. with winds around 260 mph and extending for a 70-mile-long path.UNDEFEATED: The University of Maryland men's lacrosse team's undefeated streak went through to the very end. The Terps captured the school's fourth national title, beating Cornell 9-7 and capping off the greatest season in school history -- a perfect season.EARLY VOTING HOLDS OFF FAVORITE: Early Voting held off a late challenge from fast-closing favorite Epicenter to win the 147th Preakness Stakes. Going into the race, we already knew there will not be a Triple Crown this year after Kentucky Derby-winner Rich Strike skipped the Preakness. Early Voting stalked behind the leaders for much of the race before moving into the lead around the final turn. Early Voting went off at 5-1, and was well rested six weeks after his most recent race, winning the Preakness by 1 1/4 lengths.WELCOME TO THE BIGS: In his debut game with Baltimore Orioles, top prospect Adley Rutschman batted sixth and had a stand-up triple in the seventh for his first Major League hit. Rutschman went 1 for 3 with a strikeout and a walk. Rutschman was the No. 1 pick in the 2019 draft and is ranked as baseball's No. 1 prospect by MLB Pipeline.MEGABUS CRASH: Dozens of people were injured after a Megabus crashed and turned onto its side on Interstate 95 in Baltimore County. Officials said 27 people suffered minor injuries, 15 of whom were taken to hospitals, and 12 others declined to be taken to hospitals.THANKS, SAM: Baltimore Ravens punter Sam Koch announced his retirement after 16 seasons. Koch, 39, has been a mainstay in Baltimore since 2006 and is the longest-tenured player in team history. Koch was selected in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL draft out of Nebraska.DIVERTING 911 CALLS: In an I-Team exclusive interview, we learned Baltimore City leaders are rolling out a new plan to divert more non-emergency calls away from police officers. The effort aims to free up officers to spend more time on patrol and interact with communities.DISCONNECTED FROM 911: When an Anne Arundel County mother's child was in distress, she called 911. Most times, the call is answered. But not this time. The 11 News I-Team looks into what went wrong.SENATOR SUFFERS STROKE: U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, suffered a minor stroke.TERRIFIC TEACHER: Berol Dewdney, a pre-K teacher at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School, was recognized as Baltimore City Public Schools' 2022 Teacher of the Year. She went on to become the Maryland state Teacher of the Year for 2022! SYSCO STRIKE: More than 300 union workers at the Sysco distribution center in Jessup took to the picket lines for days. Drivers and warehouse workers held a strike after union leaders said contract negotiations broke down following months of talks. They said they hoped to improve working conditions, lessen mandatory holiday shifts and revamp attendance policies.'YOU DESERVE TO SMILE': Happiness, forgiveness, honesty, self-reflection and love are just some of the many themes Baltimore native D. Watkins covers in his new book, "Black Boy Smile: A Memoir in Moments." Watkins details his experiences from his childhood to manhood, becoming a father and husband, all while explaining what it took for him to get to a place where he found joy. Hear from the author in this WBALTV.com interview.BABY FORMULA SHORTAGE: A shortage of baby formula affected families across the nation and in Maryland, prompting some moms to take matters into their own hands. Parents are frustrated and stressed out trying to make sure their babies have the food they need, but with the help of social media, some Maryland parents came together to help each other.TOO HOT FOR SCHOOL: With temperatures reaching the mid-90s, Baltimore City closed almost two dozen school buildings that do not have air conditioning. It's a seasonal issue that's not sitting right with students or parents.ABORTION RIGHTS OVERTURNED: The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, removing a constitutionally protected right to abortion. The ruling came after the justices heard a challenge to a new law passed by Mississippi's Legislature that bans abortions after 15 weeks.While the high court's decision will not immediately impact Maryland -- state law allows abortion, and a law passed this year expands access to abortions -- the state's legislative leaders are pledging to further enhance protections by making it part of the state constitution. The measure passed the House this year but was not brought up in the Senate.DEMOCRATS DEBATE: All eyes were on a high-stakes debate in the Democratic primary race for Maryland governor as a new independent poll was released.WORKPLACE SHOOTING: Three people were killed, and a Maryland State Police trooper was injured following a shooting at a business in Smithsburg. The Washington County Sheriff's Office said the suspect was a 23-year-old man from West Virginia who worked his normal shift at Columbia Machine Inc. before firing at employees.DEPUTY KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY: A Wicomico County sheriff's deputy was fatally shot in Pittsville by a fugitive who was wanted in four jurisdictions. Deputy Sheriff Glenn Hilliard was a 10-year veteran of the agency. He is survived by his wife and three children.MONKEYPOX IN MARYLAND: A presumed human monkeypox virus infection was identified in a Maryland resident. Health departments in Maryland offered vaccine clinics as the number of cases increased. In October, Maryland would report its first monkeypox-related death.HAYS HITS FOR CYCLE: Austin Hays added another accomplishment to the career-best year he had in 2022. He hit for the "cycle" against the Washington Nationals in a 7-0 win, becoming the sixth player in Orioles history since 1954 to accomplish the feat.SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY IN BALTIMORE: The potential for rain didn't stop concertgoers from singing along with Sir Paul McCartney at Camden Yards. Music lovers replaced baseball fans at the yard as people came from all over to see the show.FIRST IN THE NATION: Employees at the Apple store at Towson Town Center voted to organize the company's first U.S. union. The workers told 11 News their vote sends a message to the richest companies and that there's a revolution coming, one retail store at a time.RAVENS IN MOURNING: Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson, 26, died when he was found unresponsive at a house on Ilchester Avenue. Former Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa, 55, died after he was found unresponsive in his New Jersey home.WHAT A LETDOWN: There are many upset soccer fans in Maryland as FIFA announced Baltimore will not host the World Cup in 2026. During a watch party for the announcement, the energy went from excitement to disappointment.'ORIOLES WILL REMAIN IN BALTIMORE': After rumors started circulating that the Orioles might be sold and moved out of Baltimore, the team's CEO, John Angelos, released a statement that the Orioles will indeed stay in Charm City. It all started when the youngest Angelos, Lou, filed suit against his older brother, John, concerning John's so-called strong hold over the Orioles. SQUEEGEE WORKER SHOOTING: A teenage squeegee worker was charged with murder in the killing of Timothy Reynolds in downtown Baltimore. City police said Reynolds got out of his car with a baseball bat, went after squeegee workers and was shot by one of them. Lawyers for the 15-year-old boy claimed this is a case of self-defense.In November, the teen's attorneys told 11 News that he would plead guilty to manslaughter and the case would be moved to juvenile court. Reynolds' family vehemently objected, saying the shooting was intentional and not self-defense. Ultimately, a judge ruled that the case will remain in the adult court system on a first-degree murder charge.2 TORNADOES: An EF1 tornado lasted about four minutes and caused significant tree damage in the northwestern part of Bowie. And a brief tornado touched down for about a minute in the Harwood/Londontowne areas of Anne Arundel County.JAYNE MILLER RETIRES: Jayne Miller has accomplished remarkable investigative reporting throughout her career. After more than 40 years on the beat in Baltimore, Jayne retired from WBAL-TV. Here's to you, Jayne!-PRIMARY ELECTION: By order of the Maryland Court of Appeals, the 2022 primary election was moved from June 28 to July 19 due to the redistricting process. It was a contentious battle for governor as 10 candidates ran in the Democratic primary and four in the Republican primary. See the results of the primary election here.MASSIVE SINKHOLE GROWS LARGER: Crews demolished three homes a day after a sinkhole opened up on East North Avenue in Baltimore and continued to grow in size. In December, residents whose homes were demolished sued the city, saying officials refuse to reimburse them.'LEAVE US ALONE': A newly drawn redistricting map for the Baltimore Police Department reunites 18 neighborhoods that were previously divided by district lines. But some residents aren't sold on the changes, and they made their voices heard, saying they're worried the changes will create more crime in certain districts and more calls for service. In November, the mayor signed off on the new maps.HIGH-RISE SAFETY CONCERNS: Residents of a Baltimore apartment building concerned about their safety turned to the 11 News I-Team over safety concerns with elevators. An amputee who lives at Lakeview Towers reached out to the I-Team concerned for himself and others who rely on wheelchairs to get around. The residents said they feel the elevator problem at their 15-story building is making their lives not only difficult but frightening. By November, the issues hadn't improved, the I-Team found.'VERY BALTIMORE' DEBUTS: A new series in Baltimore food launched on Very Local that will have your mouth watering. "What's On The Menu?" is a six-part series that takes a deep dive into the Baltimore food scene.PARENTS SAY TEEN'S SHOOTING WAS 'INTENTIONAL': Baltimore police are investigating how a 9-year-old boy allegedly shot a 15-year-old girl, killing her. WBAL-TV 11 News spoke with the parents of the victim, Nykayla Strawder, who said she was the kind of person who could light up a room and make you smile. The family wants her remembered as a girl who was full of life who loved TikTok, and dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. Police called the shooting accidental, saying witnesses claimed the boy was playing with a loaded handgun. Nykayla's parents said they don't believe it and they think the shooting was intentional, having nothing to do with their daughter.PARTIAL SETTLEMENT IN POLICE IN-CUSTODY DEATH CASE: The family of Anton Black reached a partial settlement in a 2018 police in-custody death on the Eastern Shore. The lawsuit in federal court alleges the 19-year-old's death was discriminatory and unconstitutional. It also charges that the state medical examiner conspired with police to cover up the "wrongful actions by officers." The family will receive $5 million in damages, and three police agencies have to overhaul use-of-force policies.SMITH ISLAND STORM DAMAGE: SkyTeam 11 video showed extensive damage on Smith Island after storms. A fundraiser to help the residents of Smith Island surpassed its $100,000 goal after an EF1 tornado tore through the Rhodes Point and Ewell communities.SPOTTED LANTERNFLIES: M0ve over cicadas, some Maryland counties have found themselves under attack by an invasive species that has grown exponentially over the years. The spotted lanternfly has showed up in huge numbers this summer, swarming forests and people's homes.BOOM!: An eastern Baltimore County landmark is no more after demolition crews imploded the old C.P. Crane Coal Powered Plant in Bowley's Quarters. The controlled demolition drew a large crowd on land and from the water.SECURITY GUARD FATALLY SHOT: A 19-year-old security guard was fatally shot near the Morgan State University campus. According to police and university officials, officers were called for a shooting and found Julian Fruh shot in the head. City police said investigators arrested Chase Marco Wilson, 21, of Accokeek, on a first-degree murder charge.FORGIVENESS ON HOLD: President Joe Biden made many Marylanders happy when he announced the federal government is giving them breathing room by forgiving some student loan debt. About 43 million Americans have federal student loan debt, and according to federal data, the average loan balance exceeds $37,000. But the program has been put on hold amid court challenges. The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hold arguments in a second case in February concerning the student loan forgiveness program.E. COLI IN THE WATER: Authorities issued a boil-water advisory after E. coli contaminants and total coliform were found in water samples in west Baltimore. City and Baltimore County officials distributed water to residents. Officials lifted the boil-water advisory in some neighborhoods in southwestern Baltimore County. Then, the city declared the water "safe to use" for all after the latest round of tests came back negative for E. coli.ADNAN SYED CASE: A Baltimore City Circuit Court judge approved the state's motion to vacate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed. The state then had 30 days to determine whether it seek a new trial in the death of his high school ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee, whose family filed an appeal, saying it was not given enough notice to have a strong enough voice in the process.Then, before the family's appeal could be heard, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office in October dropped all charges against Syed based on DNA test results that excluded him as a suspect. Syed was released after serving 23 years in prison. In November, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ordered the Lee family's appeal could continue and would be heard during the February 2023 session.MERVO STUDENT SHOT: A Baltimore City high school football player was killed in a shooting outside Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School. City police said a 17-year-old student from another city school approached Jeremiah Brogden in the Mervo schoolyard as he left the building at dismissal time.CARVER STUDENT SHOT: A 15-year-old boy was shot while leaving Carver Vocational Technical High School in west Baltimore. In an exclusive interview with 11 News, city police said the boy was shot soon after dismissal.5 DEAD IN FAMILY MURDER-SUICIDE: The Cecil County Sheriff's Office identified the two adults and three children killed in a murder-suicide in Elk Mills. The sheriff said a man made a short call to 911 to report the children and a woman were fatally shot.TEENS FLEE FROM CAR AFTER CHASE: Police arrested three teenagers and seized three loaded handguns and suspected marijuana after a pursuit started in Baltimore City and ended in Baltimore County. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy were taken into custody.SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE NEAR SCHOOL: Baltimore County police arrested two people after investigations in Carney and Woodlawn led to the discovery of a suspicious package, prompting evacuations of schools, homes, businesses and a motel.HURRICANE IAN: Red Cross crews from Maryland went to Florida to provide help amid Hurricane Ian. Flooding and strong winds hit southwest Florida as the storm became a Category 4 hurricane, leaving Marylanders worried for loved ones. Hundreds of Red Cross disaster volunteers went to Florida, including 20 from the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region. Vacationers and Florida residents fled the state, arriving at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Ian's remnants would reach Maryland days later.FLEET WEEK RETURNS: By sea, by sky and on land, Maryland Fleet Week came to Baltimore, in person, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started. WBAL-TV 11 News reporter Breana Ross took us behind the scenes aboard a helicopter flight to the USS Carter Hall, whose sailors and Marines shared their experiences at sea.MARYLAND CYCLING CLASSIC: The inaugural, world-class Maryland Cycling Classic is the top-ranked one-day professional cycling race in the United States. The best of the best in cycling rode more than 120 miles of roads from Baltimore County into Baltimore City, ending with a big finish at the Inner Harbor.SAY IT AIN'T SO, POE: In a tongue-in-cheek video on Twitter, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said the team's mascot, Poe, "suffered a serious injury to his drumstick and he will not be able to perform for the rest of the season." Poe suffered an injury to his leg during the Washington Commanders' preseason game.NO MORE SNOW DAYS?: Anne Arundel County joined a growing list of schools implementing virtual learning days when schools close for snow. After blowing through its snow days last year and ending school later than usual on June 24, Anne Arundel County sought options to cut down on snow days and end the year earlier -- and the answer may be virtual learning. Other school districts would soon follow suit in exploring options: Howard County decided to convert its first three snow days to asynchronous instruction days.MARRIOTTSVILLE EARTHQUAKE: A 2.0-magnitude earthquake hit about 3 miles east-southeast of Sykesville and was felt as far north as the Pennsylvania line and as far south as Virginia and West Virginia.MTA BUS DRIVER KILLED: Baltimore police said domestic violence is a possible motive in the killing of a Maryland Transit Administration bus driver, the 11 News I-Team learned. City police confirmed Elaine Jackson, 40, of Columbia, was shot multiple times as she arrived for work at the MTA's Bush Division employee parking lot. The subject of the argument remains unknown.GOVERNOR'S DEBATE: Maryland's major-party candidates for governor clashed in a WBAL-TV/Maryland Public Television debate that offered voters the first chance for a side-by-side comparison on key issues. Maryland Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox and Democratic nominee Wes Moore delivered opening remarks, and then, the gloves came off as each candidate worked to define the other for voters. MARYLANDERS FINISH FIRST: Two Marylanders won their respective divisions of the 2022 Baltimore Marathon. Robert Creese, 29, of Mount Airy, a Glenelg High School alum who ran track at Penn State, wins the men's division in the Baltimore Marathon, finishing in 2 hours, 26 minutes and 46 seconds. Julia Roman-Duval, 40, of Columbia, claimed her second Baltimore Marathon championship, winning the women's division in 2 hours, 46 minutes and 39 seconds -- which was almost 15 minutes faster than her race in 2021.FALLEN FIREFIGHTER: It has been a tough year for firefighters in Baltimore City as the department lost another firefighter. Juan Wilson, 34, worked at Engine 53 in Edmondson Village. He was with the department for 11 years.MARYLAND PEACE OF MIND SPECIAL: WBAL-TV 11's "Maryland Peace of Mind: Meeting the Need" examines the challenges people face in accessing mental health care resources and how mental health professionals are meeting the growing needs of their clients. As conversations about mental health become more common, WBAL-TV would like to help those seeking assistance.SAYING GOODBYE TO BERTHA'S: A longtime iconic restaurant in Fells Point announced it's going to auction. Bertha's in Fells Point is closing its doors for good at the end of the year and headed to auction as its owners prepare for retirement. But the auction was canceled in November as the owners were reported to be negotiating a sale.PANEL CALLS FOR REVIEWS OF 100 POLICE IN-CUSTODY DEATH CASES: An independent panel of forensic pathologists is recommending further review of 100 cases of police in-custody deaths in Maryland. The recommendation centers around autopsies performed under the tenure of Dr. David Fowler, who was Maryland's chief medical examiner from 2003 until he retired from the state in 2019.STAN STOVALL SIGNS OFF: It seems hard to imagine WBAL-TV and Baltimore without Stan Stovall — a trailblazer in the television news industry and a trusted voice in Baltimore for decades.Stan signed off on the eve of Thanksgiving after more than half a century in local news, decades of which were spent at WBAL-TV. In Stan's honor, WBAL-TV dedicated its news studio in his name."It's been a great ride. Thanks to everyone who supported me," Stan said.ONE-ON-ONE: Stan Stovall recounts more than 50 years of broadcastingCELEBRATING STAN: Photos from our celebration of Stan's careerHIGH HONOR: Stan Stovall inducted into NATAS Gold CircleCongratulations, Stan!HISTORIC ELECTION: Democrat Wes Moore made history in 2022, becoming Maryland's first African American governor, beating out Republican Dan Cox. Also, his running mate, former Montgomery County Delegate Aruna Miller, became the first woman of color and the first immigrant elected to statewide office in Maryland.Anthony Brown, an outgoing three-term congressman and former two-term lieutenant governor, became Maryland's first African American attorney general. And Brooke Lierman became Maryland's first woman elected comptroller.SQUEEGEE COLLABORATIVE: In an exclusive report, the 11 News I-Team previewed the recommendations reached by the Mayor's Squeegee Collaborative, which included developing a code of conduct for self-regulation and establishing place-based enforcement in designated areas. The mayor said squeegeeing has been a viable source of income and that, under the plan, the city will provide resources. Read the plan here.CONDO COLLAPSE AFTER EXPLOSION: A condo building exploded and caught fire in Gaithersburg, injuring as many as 14 people, including four children. Residents repeatedly told 11 News it "felt like a shockwave."Montgomery County police would later announce that the explosion was a result of a man's suicide.ACTIVIST FATALLY SHOT BY POLICE: A Baltimore police officer fatally shot a community activist who authorities said was armed with a knife and was attacking a woman. Police released bodyworn camera video that showed the officers' response and more than a dozen gunshots fired. A coalition of African American men demanded a meeting with police officials to discuss the shooting.ROWHOME EXPLOSION: An occupied rowhome exploded in Baltimore's Pigtown neighborhood, injuring two residents and a man who tried to rescue them. SkyTeam 11 video showed extensive damage from the rowhome that collapsed. A 70-year-old Marine veteran was put into a medically induced coma at Shock Trauma after he risked his own life to answer the residents' pleas for help.PLANE CRASH KNOCKS OUT POWER: A small plane crashed into a power line tower, knocking out electricity to tens of thousands across parts of Montgomery County. It took more than six hours for officials to get equipment in place, ground the power lines, secure the plane from 100 feet up and rescue the occupants.NO TIKTOK: Gov. Larry Hogan issued an emergency cybersecurity directive to prohibit the use of certain Chinese and Russian-influenced products and platforms, including TikTok.MIRACLE ON 'TODAY': The Miracle on 34th Street in Hampden attracts onlookers from around the world -- and it was featured this year on a national stage when The "TODAY" Show came to town!TOWSON HIGH SCHOOL THREATS: Baltimore County police found two juveniles, including one in North Carolina, were responsible for a string of threats made against Towson High School dating back to Thanksgiving.MURDER CONVICTION: A jury convicted a man on all charges against him in connection with the killing of a Naval Academy midshipman's mother last year. "Just keep us in your prayers," said Leonard Cummings, widower of the victim, Michelle Cummings.ICY MESS: The first wintry weather of the season came in mid-December with freezing rain and sleet on the morning of Dec. 15. Temperatures were at freezing around the Pennsylvania line and hovering just above freezing in the northern suburbs, where mixed precipitation could freeze on contact with surfaces.DEMOLISHING FOR DEVELOPMENT: What was once a Target store in west Baltimore will become a community hub to be called The Village at Mondawmin. Crews began to raze the facade of the building to make way for a revitalization plan that will provide services to the community.DIGITAL LOTTERY DRAWINGS: No more dancing lottery balls: The Maryland Lottery transitioned from televised lottery drawings and moved to a computer system that picks the winning numbers. The Maryland Lottery will now use a Random Number Generator system for the Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Bonus Match 5 and Multi-Match drawings.MARYLAND WRESTLING HISTORY: An all-women's wrestling team is making history at Queen Anne's County High School. See how the team has grown from three members to 13.KAYAKERS TO THE RESCUE: People on kayaks helped rescue the pilot of a small plane that crashed into the icy Beards Creek in Edgewater.SOUTHWEST MELTDOWN: Travelers packed Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in the days after Christmas amid widespread delays and cancellations at Southwest Airlines. Rental car companies ran out of cars as some travelers spent thousands in unplanned expenses to get home, while others were left searching for their luggage. Southwest employees told 11 News they're frustrated, too, and they blame company systems.TERPS ARE BOWL CHAMPS: Taulia Tagovailoa threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Octavian Smith, Chad Ryland kicked three field goals and Maryland outlasted No. 25 North Carolina State 16-12 to win the Duke's Mayo Bowl.

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Marylanders made history throughout 2022 in politics, sports, health, business and more.

Many firsts were made in Maryland throughout the year, culminating with the first African Americans elected governor and attorney general; the first woman of color elected lieutenant governor, who is also the first immigrant elected to statewide office in Maryland; and the first woman elected comptroller.

In sports, the University of Maryland men's lacrosse team captured the school's fourth national title, capping off the greatest season in school history — a perfect season. Also, the first pick of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft made his debut at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this year. And, an all-women's wrestling team made history at Queen Anne's County High School.

In Towson, employees at the Apple store voted to organize the company's first U.S. union.

As 2022 brought some semblance of an emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic, a first was made in Frederick, where rapid take-home COVID-19 tests were being made at a state-of-the-art assembly line.

The face masks came off in school districts across the state, and Maryland awarded the $500,000 VaxCash grand prize to a 71-year-old Dundalk woman.

While not completely gone, the abating COVID-19 pandemic was met with outbreaks of monkeypox and RSV -- and Maryland was not immune with its first cases of each.

There were many notable losses of life in 2022, from the deaths of Baltimore's bravest in the line of duty to more than 300 lives lost to homicide for an eighth consecutive year in Baltimore. This year, the city honored the Baltimore police officer killed in an ambush late last December.

And, in news made in our own family, two revered Baltimore journalists called it a career: I-Team lead investigative reporter Jayne Miller and anchor Stan Stovall retired after decades of broadcasting excellence.

The year brought breaking news and big stories that touched the lives of Marylanders across the state. Here are some of them.

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MOURNING BALTIMORE'S BRAVEST: Three firefighters injured on Jan. 24 in a partial collapse at a vacant rowhome fire on South Stricker Street died, and a fourth was seriously injured.

Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and Firefighter Kenny Lacayo died in the fire. Firefighter/Paramedic John McMaster was injured and was released days later from Shock Trauma.

Firefighters from as far away as New York and Boston attended what was a touching celebration of three lives at the Baltimore Convention Center.

A $100,000 reward was offered for information leading to the identification of a person of interest. In April, the fire was ruled a homicide. At that time, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives classified the fire as "incendiary." In October, the ATF completed its investigation into the fire.

In December, the mayor accepted the resignation of Fire Chief Niles Ford and said recommendations from a BCFD report will be implemented in an effort to enhance safety.

Also in December, Lacayo's girlfriend described him as a selfless hero who lived to help others. Days later, the families of the fallen firefighters announced they intend to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the mayor, the city and the fire department, among others.

MARILYN MOSBY INDICTED: Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of perjury related to a COVID-19 financial hardship withdrawal and a false statement on a loan application.

Mosby held a news conference, saying, in part: "I am innocent of the charges that have been levied against me, and I intend to fight with every ounce of energy within my being to prove my innocence and to clear my name."

Various back-and-forth court filings by both sides transpired over the course of the year. The trial was postponed in April at the request of the defense and opposition from the government.

Mosby would seek reelection in April, which ended with her losing to Ivan Bates in the July primary election.

Then, in September, jury selection was delayed, and then the trial itself was delayed again to March 2023. In October, Mosby sought a change of venue.

BELOVED RESTAURATEUR KILLED: The Little Italy community mourned La Scala Ristorante Italiano's general manager, Chesley "Chesco" Patterson, who was shot and killed blocks away from the restaurant.

MACDONALD'S DEFENSE: The Baltimore Ravens welcomed the return of a familiar face as the team's new defensive coordinator. Mike Macdonald, formerly the Ravens' linebackers coach, spent the 2021 season as Michigan's defensive coordinator. He replaced Don "Wink" Martindale, who was let go.

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A HERO'S THANK YOU: A North East police officer working as a crossing guard in Cecil County saved a child's life. Cpl. Annette Goodyear put herself in the path of an oncoming car and pushed North East Middle School student Violet Watt to safety.

OFFICERS INJURED IN SHOOTOUT: "When the call came in, our hearts just dropped," Frederick Police Chief Jason Lando said. Two Frederick City police officers and a suspect were injured in a shooting.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: WBAL-TV 11 News I-Team lead investigative reporter Jayne Miller was among this year's Radio Television Digital News Foundation's First Amendment Awards recipients, honored as someone who exemplifies responsible journalism and who practices their constitutionally guaranteed duty to seek and report the truth.

E-ZPASS GRACE PERIOD: E-ZPass customers who have unpaid tolls were given a nine-month grace period to reconcile their accounts. The 11 News I-Team reported about problems related to misread video tolls, expired credit cards and a backlogged posting of tolls. The initial November deadline was extended into December, and that was the final chance for Marylanders to pay their tolls due.

NO MORE MASKS: Face mask mandates in Maryland schools became a local decision when state education officials and General Assembly committee leaders voted to lift the statewide school mask mandate.

$500K VAXCASH PRIZE: A 71-year-old Dundalk woman claimed her $500,000 VaxCash 2.0 prize. The VaxCash 2.0 promotion, which was announced by Gov. Larry Hogan on Feb. 8, awarded $2 million in cash prizes in weekly drawings to Marylanders who were vaccinated against COVID-19. VaxCash 2.0 aimed to incentivize people to get the booster shot.

MAKEUP ROOM CONFESSIONALS: The first episode of WBAL-TV's "Makeup Room Confessionals" debuted in February. The series is the brainchild of WBAL-TV Digital Editor Blair Young, who goes behind the scenes for a more personal connection with the people who bring you the news.

IT'S TOURNEY TIME: Baltimore welcomed the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Basketball Tournament, bringing together top-ranking men's and women's basketball teams to battle it out for the championship.

WAR IN UKRAINE: Maryland state and local leaders joined Baltimore's Ukrainian community in prayer as Russia advanced into the country. Prayer services continued at the St. Michael The Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church on Eastern Avenue and in Patterson Park. A company in Locust Point held a supply drive for refugees, and for them, it was personal.

STUDENT SHOT: A 16-year-old Catonsville High School student was shot on campus. "We heard three gunshots. We thought they were fireworks, but then we saw kids running, then we saw a car pull up — a white car, and the passenger hopped out with a gun -- and that's when we started running over there towards the road, and that's when we heard a few more shots," witness Tyler Mikalaski said.

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STUCK SHIP: The container ship Ever Forward got stranded off the coast of Gibson Island in the Chesapeake Bay -- and it would stay there for about a month until crews could get it free. In December, the Maryland Board of Pilots suspended the license of the bay pilot.

APARTMENT EXPLODES: Several people were hospitalized, and about 100 people were displaced after an apartment building exploded in Montgomery County. Firefighters arrived and found fire throughout all four levels of the building.

FREIGHT TRAIN DERAILMENT: Amtrak service between New York and Washington was suspended for hours after 20 loaded coal cars derailed in Harford County.

RISING GAS PRICES: Gas prices spiked yet again across Maryland. According to AAA, prices surpassed the $4 mark in most areas. AAA said Maryland's gas prices haven't risen this high since the summer of 2008. Then, in June, a number of gas stations across Maryland broke through the $5 threshold. WBALTV.com has tracked the rise and fall of gas prices in Maryland, county by county, through much of the year.

STATE TAKEOVER: In an unprecedented move, the state took over operations at the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant after it found Baltimore City, which operates the facility in Dundalk, failed to comply with an order to cease all illegal sewage discharges.

COVID-19 FIRST: The first company to make rapid take-home COVID-19 tests is now making them in Maryland. Hailed as a medical breakthrough a year ago, Ellume's COVID-19 at-home test kits are rolling off a state-of-the-art assembly line in Frederick.

REDISTRICTING IS DONE: After legislative wrangling and court appeals, Maryland's General Assembly finally approved its Congressional Districting Plan.

"It's a tremendous victory for democracy and for free and fair elections in Maryland," Gov. Larry Hogan said. "(The new maps) are a huge improvement."

The state legislative redistricting map wouldn't be approved until April. The multiple redistricting battles pushed the Maryland Court of Appeals to move the primary election to July 19. In November, 11 News examined the numbers and found smaller margins of victory for congressional incumbents from 2020 to 2022.

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'MY MOM WAS MY HERO': Holding candles and standing together through tears, Baltimore leaders, residents, family members and friends of Officer Keona Holley gathered to honor her life and legacy as the city dedicated the 4400 block of Pennington Avenue as Officer Keona Holley Way. Two men fatally shot Holley in an ambush in December 2021 while she sat in her patrol car working overtime in Curtis Bay. She later died from her injuries. Police later arrested and charged two men.

OFFICERS 'ACT ON INSTINCT' IN RESCUE: Two Anne Arundel County police officers said they acted on instinct when they jumped into frigid waters to rescue four people, including two small children, from a sinking van that crashed into a pond.

NEW TERPS COACH: The University of Maryland men's basketball team not only has a new coach but will have a host of new players as well for next season. Change across the board comes with a new regime -- change though, that looks to connect with the Terps' past as Kevin Willard took over a program coming off its first losing season in nearly three decades.

MAKING HISTORY AT UMBC: Valerie Sheares Ashby became the sixth president of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, the first woman to serve in this role. The University System of Maryland Board of Regents appointed Ashby as UMBC's next president following the retirement of President Freeman Hrabowski.

BALTIMORE 'OVERDUE' FOR RENAISSANCE: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said the city is "on the cusp of a long overdue renaissance" as he outlined his vision for the future during his State of the City address, focusing significantly on public safety. This came as City Hall reopened to the public and hosted the City Council's first public in-person meeting in more than two years.

DANGEROUS DOUGHNUTS DOWNTOWN: Video showed standstill traffic in downtown Baltimore as some drivers performed dangerous burnouts and doughnuts, blocking traffic. Some city business owners said they are frustrated with not just what happened but crime they said that has hit the downtown area hard.

SLOW DOWN: The speed-enforcement cameras installed on the Jones Falls Expressway in Baltimore launched with a 90-day warning period and became fully active after that. Officials said the cameras are meant to increase safety on the highway that has many curves and bridges.

'HISTORIC, SUCCESSFUL' SESSION: Signing scores of bills into law, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan proclaimed this year's meeting of the General Assembly as the best he's had over his eight years as governor. Senate President Bill Ferguson called the session historic.

NFL DRAFT/HOLLYWOOD TRADE: The Baltimore Ravens entered the 2022 NFL draft with plenty of flexibility. And, it turned out, they were content to be patient. Aside from trading Marquise Brown -- at the wide receiver's request -- there wasn't much wheeling and dealing from Baltimore. The Ravens kept most of their picks, waited and selected talented players such as Kyle Hamilton, David Ojabo and Travis Jones.

LA PLATA RESILIENT, 20 YEARS LATER: One of the strongest tornadoes to ever hit the East Coast landed in the small town of La Plata in Southern Maryland 20 years ago. According to the National Weather Service, an F4 tornado -- which is an EF5 by today's standards -- slammed through downtown La Plata at 7:02 p.m. with winds around 260 mph and extending for a 70-mile-long path.

UNDEFEATED: The University of Maryland men's lacrosse team's undefeated streak went through to the very end. The Terps captured the school's fourth national title, beating Cornell 9-7 and capping off the greatest season in school history -- a perfect season.

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EARLY VOTING HOLDS OFF FAVORITE: Early Voting held off a late challenge from fast-closing favorite Epicenter to win the 147th Preakness Stakes. Going into the race, we already knew there will not be a Triple Crown this year after Kentucky Derby-winner Rich Strike skipped the Preakness. Early Voting stalked behind the leaders for much of the race before moving into the lead around the final turn. Early Voting went off at 5-1, and was well rested six weeks after his most recent race, winning the Preakness by 1 1/4 lengths.

WELCOME TO THE BIGS: In his debut game with Baltimore Orioles, top prospect Adley Rutschman batted sixth and had a stand-up triple in the seventh for his first Major League hit. Rutschman went 1 for 3 with a strikeout and a walk. Rutschman was the No. 1 pick in the 2019 draft and is ranked as baseball's No. 1 prospect by MLB Pipeline.

MEGABUS CRASH: Dozens of people were injured after a Megabus crashed and turned onto its side on Interstate 95 in Baltimore County. Officials said 27 people suffered minor injuries, 15 of whom were taken to hospitals, and 12 others declined to be taken to hospitals.

THANKS, SAM: Baltimore Ravens punter Sam Koch announced his retirement after 16 seasons. Koch, 39, has been a mainstay in Baltimore since 2006 and is the longest-tenured player in team history. Koch was selected in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL draft out of Nebraska.

DIVERTING 911 CALLS: In an I-Team exclusive interview, we learned Baltimore City leaders are rolling out a new plan to divert more non-emergency calls away from police officers. The effort aims to free up officers to spend more time on patrol and interact with communities.

DISCONNECTED FROM 911: When an Anne Arundel County mother's child was in distress, she called 911. Most times, the call is answered. But not this time. The 11 News I-Team looks into what went wrong.

SENATOR SUFFERS STROKE: U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, suffered a minor stroke.

TERRIFIC TEACHER: Berol Dewdney, a pre-K teacher at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School, was recognized as Baltimore City Public Schools' 2022 Teacher of the Year. She went on to become the Maryland state Teacher of the Year for 2022!

SYSCO STRIKE: More than 300 union workers at the Sysco distribution center in Jessup took to the picket lines for days. Drivers and warehouse workers held a strike after union leaders said contract negotiations broke down following months of talks. They said they hoped to improve working conditions, lessen mandatory holiday shifts and revamp attendance policies.

'YOU DESERVE TO SMILE': Happiness, forgiveness, honesty, self-reflection and love are just some of the many themes Baltimore native D. Watkins covers in his new book, "Black Boy Smile: A Memoir in Moments." Watkins details his experiences from his childhood to manhood, becoming a father and husband, all while explaining what it took for him to get to a place where he found joy. Hear from the author in this WBALTV.com interview.

BABY FORMULA SHORTAGE: A shortage of baby formula affected families across the nation and in Maryland, prompting some moms to take matters into their own hands. Parents are frustrated and stressed out trying to make sure their babies have the food they need, but with the help of social media, some Maryland parents came together to help each other.

TOO HOT FOR SCHOOL: With temperatures reaching the mid-90s, Baltimore City closed almost two dozen school buildings that do not have air conditioning. It's a seasonal issue that's not sitting right with students or parents.

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ABORTION RIGHTS OVERTURNED: The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, removing a constitutionally protected right to abortion. The ruling came after the justices heard a challenge to a new law passed by Mississippi's Legislature that bans abortions after 15 weeks.

While the high court's decision will not immediately impact Maryland -- state law allows abortion, and a law passed this year expands access to abortions -- the state's legislative leaders are pledging to further enhance protections by making it part of the state constitution. The measure passed the House this year but was not brought up in the Senate.

DEMOCRATS DEBATE: All eyes were on a high-stakes debate in the Democratic primary race for Maryland governor as a new independent poll was released.

WORKPLACE SHOOTING: Three people were killed, and a Maryland State Police trooper was injured following a shooting at a business in Smithsburg. The Washington County Sheriff's Office said the suspect was a 23-year-old man from West Virginia who worked his normal shift at Columbia Machine Inc. before firing at employees.

DEPUTY KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY: A Wicomico County sheriff's deputy was fatally shot in Pittsville by a fugitive who was wanted in four jurisdictions. Deputy Sheriff Glenn Hilliard was a 10-year veteran of the agency. He is survived by his wife and three children.

MONKEYPOX IN MARYLAND: A presumed human monkeypox virus infection was identified in a Maryland resident. Health departments in Maryland offered vaccine clinics as the number of cases increased. In October, Maryland would report its first monkeypox-related death.

HAYS HITS FOR CYCLE: Austin Hays added another accomplishment to the career-best year he had in 2022. He hit for the "cycle" against the Washington Nationals in a 7-0 win, becoming the sixth player in Orioles history since 1954 to accomplish the feat.

SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY IN BALTIMORE: The potential for rain didn't stop concertgoers from singing along with Sir Paul McCartney at Camden Yards. Music lovers replaced baseball fans at the yard as people came from all over to see the show.

FIRST IN THE NATION: Employees at the Apple store at Towson Town Center voted to organize the company's first U.S. union. The workers told 11 News their vote sends a message to the richest companies and that there's a revolution coming, one retail store at a time.

RAVENS IN MOURNING: Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson, 26, died when he was found unresponsive at a house on Ilchester Avenue. Former Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa, 55, died after he was found unresponsive in his New Jersey home.

WHAT A LETDOWN: There are many upset soccer fans in Maryland as FIFA announced Baltimore will not host the World Cup in 2026. During a watch party for the announcement, the energy went from excitement to disappointment.

'ORIOLES WILL REMAIN IN BALTIMORE': After rumors started circulating that the Orioles might be sold and moved out of Baltimore, the team's CEO, John Angelos, released a statement that the Orioles will indeed stay in Charm City. It all started when the youngest Angelos, Lou, filed suit against his older brother, John, concerning John's so-called strong hold over the Orioles.

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SQUEEGEE WORKER SHOOTING: A teenage squeegee worker was charged with murder in the killing of Timothy Reynolds in downtown Baltimore. City police said Reynolds got out of his car with a baseball bat, went after squeegee workers and was shot by one of them. Lawyers for the 15-year-old boy claimed this is a case of self-defense.

In November, the teen's attorneys told 11 News that he would plead guilty to manslaughter and the case would be moved to juvenile court. Reynolds' family vehemently objected, saying the shooting was intentional and not self-defense. Ultimately, a judge ruled that the case will remain in the adult court system on a first-degree murder charge.

2 TORNADOES: An EF1 tornado lasted about four minutes and caused significant tree damage in the northwestern part of Bowie. And a brief tornado touched down for about a minute in the Harwood/Londontowne areas of Anne Arundel County.

JAYNE MILLER RETIRES: Jayne Miller has accomplished remarkable investigative reporting throughout her career. After more than 40 years on the beat in Baltimore, Jayne retired from WBAL-TV. Here's to you, Jayne!

PRIMARY ELECTION: By order of the Maryland Court of Appeals, the 2022 primary election was moved from June 28 to July 19 due to the redistricting process. It was a contentious battle for governor as 10 candidates ran in the Democratic primary and four in the Republican primary. See the results of the primary election here.

MASSIVE SINKHOLE GROWS LARGER: Crews demolished three homes a day after a sinkhole opened up on East North Avenue in Baltimore and continued to grow in size. In December, residents whose homes were demolished sued the city, saying officials refuse to reimburse them.

'LEAVE US ALONE': A newly drawn redistricting map for the Baltimore Police Department reunites 18 neighborhoods that were previously divided by district lines. But some residents aren't sold on the changes, and they made their voices heard, saying they're worried the changes will create more crime in certain districts and more calls for service. In November, the mayor signed off on the new maps.

HIGH-RISE SAFETY CONCERNS: Residents of a Baltimore apartment building concerned about their safety turned to the 11 News I-Team over safety concerns with elevators. An amputee who lives at Lakeview Towers reached out to the I-Team concerned for himself and others who rely on wheelchairs to get around. The residents said they feel the elevator problem at their 15-story building is making their lives not only difficult but frightening. By November, the issues hadn't improved, the I-Team found.

'VERY BALTIMORE' DEBUTS: A new series in Baltimore food launched on Very Local that will have your mouth watering. "What's On The Menu?" is a six-part series that takes a deep dive into the Baltimore food scene.

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PARENTS SAY TEEN'S SHOOTING WAS 'INTENTIONAL': Baltimore police are investigating how a 9-year-old boy allegedly shot a 15-year-old girl, killing her. WBAL-TV 11 News spoke with the parents of the victim, Nykayla Strawder, who said she was the kind of person who could light up a room and make you smile. The family wants her remembered as a girl who was full of life who loved TikTok, and dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. Police called the shooting accidental, saying witnesses claimed the boy was playing with a loaded handgun. Nykayla's parents said they don't believe it and they think the shooting was intentional, having nothing to do with their daughter.

PARTIAL SETTLEMENT IN POLICE IN-CUSTODY DEATH CASE: The family of Anton Black reached a partial settlement in a 2018 police in-custody death on the Eastern Shore. The lawsuit in federal court alleges the 19-year-old's death was discriminatory and unconstitutional. It also charges that the state medical examiner conspired with police to cover up the "wrongful actions by officers." The family will receive $5 million in damages, and three police agencies have to overhaul use-of-force policies.

SMITH ISLAND STORM DAMAGE: SkyTeam 11 video showed extensive damage on Smith Island after storms. A fundraiser to help the residents of Smith Island surpassed its $100,000 goal after an EF1 tornado tore through the Rhodes Point and Ewell communities.

SPOTTED LANTERNFLIES: M0ve over cicadas, some Maryland counties have found themselves under attack by an invasive species that has grown exponentially over the years. The spotted lanternfly has showed up in huge numbers this summer, swarming forests and people's homes.

BOOM!: An eastern Baltimore County landmark is no more after demolition crews imploded the old C.P. Crane Coal Powered Plant in Bowley's Quarters. The controlled demolition drew a large crowd on land and from the water.

SECURITY GUARD FATALLY SHOT: A 19-year-old security guard was fatally shot near the Morgan State University campus. According to police and university officials, officers were called for a shooting and found Julian Fruh shot in the head. City police said investigators arrested Chase Marco Wilson, 21, of Accokeek, on a first-degree murder charge.

FORGIVENESS ON HOLD: President Joe Biden made many Marylanders happy when he announced the federal government is giving them breathing room by forgiving some student loan debt. About 43 million Americans have federal student loan debt, and according to federal data, the average loan balance exceeds $37,000. But the program has been put on hold amid court challenges. The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hold arguments in a second case in February concerning the student loan forgiveness program.

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E. COLI IN THE WATER: Authorities issued a boil-water advisory after E. coli contaminants and total coliform were found in water samples in west Baltimore. City and Baltimore County officials distributed water to residents. Officials lifted the boil-water advisory in some neighborhoods in southwestern Baltimore County. Then, the city declared the water "safe to use" for all after the latest round of tests came back negative for E. coli.

ADNAN SYED CASE: A Baltimore City Circuit Court judge approved the state's motion to vacate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed. The state then had 30 days to determine whether it seek a new trial in the death of his high school ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee, whose family filed an appeal, saying it was not given enough notice to have a strong enough voice in the process.

Then, before the family's appeal could be heard, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office in October dropped all charges against Syed based on DNA test results that excluded him as a suspect. Syed was released after serving 23 years in prison. In November, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ordered the Lee family's appeal could continue and would be heard during the February 2023 session.

MERVO STUDENT SHOT: A Baltimore City high school football player was killed in a shooting outside Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School. City police said a 17-year-old student from another city school approached Jeremiah Brogden in the Mervo schoolyard as he left the building at dismissal time.

CARVER STUDENT SHOT: A 15-year-old boy was shot while leaving Carver Vocational Technical High School in west Baltimore. In an exclusive interview with 11 News, city police said the boy was shot soon after dismissal.

5 DEAD IN FAMILY MURDER-SUICIDE: The Cecil County Sheriff's Office identified the two adults and three children killed in a murder-suicide in Elk Mills. The sheriff said a man made a short call to 911 to report the children and a woman were fatally shot.

TEENS FLEE FROM CAR AFTER CHASE: Police arrested three teenagers and seized three loaded handguns and suspected marijuana after a pursuit started in Baltimore City and ended in Baltimore County. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy were taken into custody.

SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE NEAR SCHOOL: Baltimore County police arrested two people after investigations in Carney and Woodlawn led to the discovery of a suspicious package, prompting evacuations of schools, homes, businesses and a motel.

HURRICANE IAN: Red Cross crews from Maryland went to Florida to provide help amid Hurricane Ian. Flooding and strong winds hit southwest Florida as the storm became a Category 4 hurricane, leaving Marylanders worried for loved ones. Hundreds of Red Cross disaster volunteers went to Florida, including 20 from the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region. Vacationers and Florida residents fled the state, arriving at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Ian's remnants would reach Maryland days later.

FLEET WEEK RETURNS: By sea, by sky and on land, Maryland Fleet Week came to Baltimore, in person, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started. WBAL-TV 11 News reporter Breana Ross took us behind the scenes aboard a helicopter flight to the USS Carter Hall, whose sailors and Marines shared their experiences at sea.

MARYLAND CYCLING CLASSIC: The inaugural, world-class Maryland Cycling Classic is the top-ranked one-day professional cycling race in the United States. The best of the best in cycling rode more than 120 miles of roads from Baltimore County into Baltimore City, ending with a big finish at the Inner Harbor.

SAY IT AIN'T SO, POE: In a tongue-in-cheek video on Twitter, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said the team's mascot, Poe, "suffered a serious injury to his drumstick and he will not be able to perform for the rest of the season." Poe suffered an injury to his leg during the Washington Commanders' preseason game.

NO MORE SNOW DAYS?: Anne Arundel County joined a growing list of schools implementing virtual learning days when schools close for snow. After blowing through its snow days last year and ending school later than usual on June 24, Anne Arundel County sought options to cut down on snow days and end the year earlier -- and the answer may be virtual learning. Other school districts would soon follow suit in exploring options: Howard County decided to convert its first three snow days to asynchronous instruction days.

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MARRIOTTSVILLE EARTHQUAKE: A 2.0-magnitude earthquake hit about 3 miles east-southeast of Sykesville and was felt as far north as the Pennsylvania line and as far south as Virginia and West Virginia.

MTA BUS DRIVER KILLED: Baltimore police said domestic violence is a possible motive in the killing of a Maryland Transit Administration bus driver, the 11 News I-Team learned. City police confirmed Elaine Jackson, 40, of Columbia, was shot multiple times as she arrived for work at the MTA's Bush Division employee parking lot. The subject of the argument remains unknown.

GOVERNOR'S DEBATE: Maryland's major-party candidates for governor clashed in a WBAL-TV/Maryland Public Television debate that offered voters the first chance for a side-by-side comparison on key issues. Maryland Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox and Democratic nominee Wes Moore delivered opening remarks, and then, the gloves came off as each candidate worked to define the other for voters.

MARYLANDERS FINISH FIRST: Two Marylanders won their respective divisions of the 2022 Baltimore Marathon. Robert Creese, 29, of Mount Airy, a Glenelg High School alum who ran track at Penn State, wins the men's division in the Baltimore Marathon, finishing in 2 hours, 26 minutes and 46 seconds. Julia Roman-Duval, 40, of Columbia, claimed her second Baltimore Marathon championship, winning the women's division in 2 hours, 46 minutes and 39 seconds -- which was almost 15 minutes faster than her race in 2021.

FALLEN FIREFIGHTER: It has been a tough year for firefighters in Baltimore City as the department lost another firefighter. Juan Wilson, 34, worked at Engine 53 in Edmondson Village. He was with the department for 11 years.

MARYLAND PEACE OF MIND SPECIAL: WBAL-TV 11's "Maryland Peace of Mind: Meeting the Need" examines the challenges people face in accessing mental health care resources and how mental health professionals are meeting the growing needs of their clients. As conversations about mental health become more common, WBAL-TV would like to help those seeking assistance.

SAYING GOODBYE TO BERTHA'S: A longtime iconic restaurant in Fells Point announced it's going to auction. Bertha's in Fells Point is closing its doors for good at the end of the year and headed to auction as its owners prepare for retirement. But the auction was canceled in November as the owners were reported to be negotiating a sale.

PANEL CALLS FOR REVIEWS OF 100 POLICE IN-CUSTODY DEATH CASES: An independent panel of forensic pathologists is recommending further review of 100 cases of police in-custody deaths in Maryland. The recommendation centers around autopsies performed under the tenure of Dr. David Fowler, who was Maryland's chief medical examiner from 2003 until he retired from the state in 2019.

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STAN STOVALL SIGNS OFF: It seems hard to imagine WBAL-TV and Baltimore without Stan Stovall — a trailblazer in the television news industry and a trusted voice in Baltimore for decades.

Stan signed off on the eve of Thanksgiving after more than half a century in local news, decades of which were spent at WBAL-TV. In Stan's honor, WBAL-TV dedicated its news studio in his name.

"It's been a great ride. Thanks to everyone who supported me," Stan said.

ONE-ON-ONE: Stan Stovall recounts more than 50 years of broadcasting
CELEBRATING STAN: Photos from our celebration of Stan's career
HIGH HONOR: Stan Stovall inducted into NATAS Gold Circle

Congratulations, Stan!

HISTORIC ELECTION: Democrat Wes Moore made history in 2022, becoming Maryland's first African American governor, beating out Republican Dan Cox. Also, his running mate, former Montgomery County Delegate Aruna Miller, became the first woman of color and the first immigrant elected to statewide office in Maryland.

Anthony Brown, an outgoing three-term congressman and former two-term lieutenant governor, became Maryland's first African American attorney general. And Brooke Lierman became Maryland's first woman elected comptroller.

SQUEEGEE COLLABORATIVE: In an exclusive report, the 11 News I-Team previewed the recommendations reached by the Mayor's Squeegee Collaborative, which included developing a code of conduct for self-regulation and establishing place-based enforcement in designated areas. The mayor said squeegeeing has been a viable source of income and that, under the plan, the city will provide resources. Read the plan here.

CONDO COLLAPSE AFTER EXPLOSION: A condo building exploded and caught fire in Gaithersburg, injuring as many as 14 people, including four children. Residents repeatedly told 11 News it "felt like a shockwave."

“I was bad,” one neighbor told me when I asked what it was like to witness this scene “just bad.” Here is a bit of the video she took pic.twitter.com/7r2btXo34e
— Kate Amara (@kateamaraWBAL) November 16, 2022

Montgomery County police would later announce that the explosion was a result of a man's suicide.

ACTIVIST FATALLY SHOT BY POLICE: A Baltimore police officer fatally shot a community activist who authorities said was armed with a knife and was attacking a woman. Police released bodyworn camera video that showed the officers' response and more than a dozen gunshots fired. A coalition of African American men demanded a meeting with police officials to discuss the shooting.

ROWHOME EXPLOSION: An occupied rowhome exploded in Baltimore's Pigtown neighborhood, injuring two residents and a man who tried to rescue them. SkyTeam 11 video showed extensive damage from the rowhome that collapsed. A 70-year-old Marine veteran was put into a medically induced coma at Shock Trauma after he risked his own life to answer the residents' pleas for help.

PLANE CRASH KNOCKS OUT POWER: A small plane crashed into a power line tower, knocking out electricity to tens of thousands across parts of Montgomery County. It took more than six hours for officials to get equipment in place, ground the power lines, secure the plane from 100 feet up and rescue the occupants.

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December

NO TIKTOK: Gov. Larry Hogan issued an emergency cybersecurity directive to prohibit the use of certain Chinese and Russian-influenced products and platforms, including TikTok.

MIRACLE ON 'TODAY': The Miracle on 34th Street in Hampden attracts onlookers from around the world -- and it was featured this year on a national stage when The "TODAY" Show came to town!

TOWSON HIGH SCHOOL THREATS: Baltimore County police found two juveniles, including one in North Carolina, were responsible for a string of threats made against Towson High School dating back to Thanksgiving.

MURDER CONVICTION: A jury convicted a man on all charges against him in connection with the killing of a Naval Academy midshipman's mother last year. "Just keep us in your prayers," said Leonard Cummings, widower of the victim, Michelle Cummings.

ICY MESS: The first wintry weather of the season came in mid-December with freezing rain and sleet on the morning of Dec. 15. Temperatures were at freezing around the Pennsylvania line and hovering just above freezing in the northern suburbs, where mixed precipitation could freeze on contact with surfaces.

DEMOLISHING FOR DEVELOPMENT: What was once a Target store in west Baltimore will become a community hub to be called The Village at Mondawmin. Crews began to raze the facade of the building to make way for a revitalization plan that will provide services to the community.

DIGITAL LOTTERY DRAWINGS: No more dancing lottery balls: The Maryland Lottery transitioned from televised lottery drawings and moved to a computer system that picks the winning numbers. The Maryland Lottery will now use a Random Number Generator system for the Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Bonus Match 5 and Multi-Match drawings.

MARYLAND WRESTLING HISTORY: An all-women's wrestling team is making history at Queen Anne's County High School. See how the team has grown from three members to 13.

KAYAKERS TO THE RESCUE: People on kayaks helped rescue the pilot of a small plane that crashed into the icy Beards Creek in Edgewater.

SOUTHWEST MELTDOWN: Travelers packed Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in the days after Christmas amid widespread delays and cancellations at Southwest Airlines. Rental car companies ran out of cars as some travelers spent thousands in unplanned expenses to get home, while others were left searching for their luggage. Southwest employees told 11 News they're frustrated, too, and they blame company systems.

TERPS ARE BOWL CHAMPS: Taulia Tagovailoa threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to Octavian Smith, Chad Ryland kicked three field goals and Maryland outlasted No. 25 North Carolina State 16-12 to win the Duke's Mayo Bowl.

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