The investigation is ongoing; charges have not been filed at this time.

UPDATE: Missing person Chase Alexander Hutcherson has been located safe and unharmed

One driver arrested on scene for driving under the influence

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced HoCo Climate Forward, the county’s first climate plan since 2015. This is the County’s first climate plan to add a focus on climate resiliency and environmental justice. 

The HoCo Climate Forward plan also establishes the Climate Subcabinet. Leaders from all County Departments will work together to ensure climate action and equity are incorporated into County planning and operations.

Howard County Government offices, 50+ centers, courts and animal shelter will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth National Freedom Day holiday on Monday, June 19th. There will be regular Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collections on the 19th and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has launched a new, innovative online application system that transforms the way constituents connect with their local government and apply to become members of County boards and commissions.

Application deadline is Friday, July 7th

A Howard County construction project to install a new water main along Rogers Avenue from Linwood Drive to Court House Drive in Ellicott City, is expected to begin on or about Monday, June 26th.

More than 350 homes will gain access to high-speed internet in Western Howard County

The County's Department of Public Works’ Stormwater Management Division will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 29th to present plans to repair an existing pond located along US 1 in the Country Meadow development. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced the county’s first land conservation purchase made through the County’s Purchased Conservation Easement Pilot Program with the Howard County Conservancy.

Route 175 eastbound from Snowden River Pkwy to I-95 was closed for several hours

A Howard County construction project to install a 30,000-gallon fire suppression tank adjacent to the 14000 block of Burntwoods Road in Glenelg, has begun. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late July 2023.

Five companies received monetary prizes after winning a “shark tank” style pitch competition in Howard County’s 10-week entrepreneur accelerator program, HoCo Higher.