Howard County Illegal Firearms Case Leads to Homicide Arrests
Police locate murder weapon in search warrants investigating robbery and ghost guns.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Completion of Draft Transit Development Plan
A short-term plan, the County’s Transit Development Plan serves as a guide for our local transit system development and funding requests and provides a roadmap for implementing service and organizational improvements, including potential service expansion, during the next five years.
2024 Transportation Open House
County Executive Balls' 1st FY25 Residents' Budget Hearing
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Launches Nonprofit and Faith-Based Security Grant Program
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced grant applications are now being accepted for the County’s Nonprofit and Faith-Based Security Grant Program. With $750,000 in grant funding available, this one-time grant program is available to eligible nonprofit organizations and faith-based organizations located within Howard County. Grant awards will range from $10,000 to $15,000, and grant applications are due by no later than 11:59 p.m., Friday, December 1st.
Police ask for public’s help to locate missing man in Elkridge area (UPDATED)
Missing person Andrew Mangold has been located unharmed.
Governor Appoints County Health Officers to Commission on Public Health
Three County Health Officers have been appointed by Governor Wes Moore to serve on Maryland's new Commission on Public Health, including Howard County Health Officer Dr. Maura Rossman.
Police issue Silver Alert for missing Columbia man (UPDATED)
Missing Columbia man Earskine Cooper has been located unharmed. The Silver Alert has been canceled.
Police investigating fatal collision in Elkridge
One person was killed in the collision.
Police investigating fatal collision involving pedestrian in Columbia
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
Board of Appeals
Hearing Examiner
A New Dawn for Heroes: Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Dedicates $1 Million to Veterans Monument
Construction is set to occur next year
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Launches Innovative Digital RTA Bus Pass Program for Students
Students will be able to ride public transit for FREE through access from their devices .
Agricultural Preservation Board Meeting
Howard County Government Closings for Thanksgiving Holiday on November 23rd and 24th
Howard County Governments offices and more to be closed on Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Also, as there will be no curbside trash, recycling, yard trim or food scrap collection on Thanksgiving Day, the County’s holiday "slide” schedule will be in effect for the remainder of the week.
Ethics Commission Open Meeting
Howard County Opens “Trailblazing” New Sensory Trail Loop at Centennial Park North
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Recreation and Parks Director Nick Mooneyhan today opened the completed sensory trail loop located at the Centennial Park North playground area. This world-class trail loop includes music features, sensory panels, and sensory play equipment near the all-access playground.
Police investigating non-fatal shooting overnight in Columbia (UPDATED)
Anyone with information should contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.
Hearing Examiner
Board of Appeals
Hearing Examiner
Board of Appeals
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Appoints Commission to Guide New Design of Official County Flag
The Commission will invite the creativity of the public to recommend options for the first Howard County flag re-design in over 50 years.
Opioid Overdose Deaths Drop Nearly 40% in Howard County
The Howard County Health Department released today a 2023 opioid overdose data summary, showing that fatal overdoses dropped from 41 in 2022 to 25 in 2023, a 39% decrease.