In total, four people were transported to the hospital and one person died from her injuries. 

Established by Howard County Council Bill No. 82-2021, starting April 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Howard County will increase to $14.00 for employers and $12.50 for small employers. A series of local minimum wage increases for employees working in Howard County will take place over a four year time period, with the minimum wage reaching $16.00 per hour by July 1, 2026.

One suspect, two bystanders were injured in the shooting. 

School construction funding under Ball grows by $78 million compared to previous four-year period; road improvements and parks investments at eight-year high.

On Saturday, April 2nd, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Department of Recreation & Parks Director A. Raul Delerme, Howard County Autism Society, Maryland Secretary of Disabilities Carol A. Beatty, State Delegate Jessica Feldmark, Howard County Council Vice Chair Christiana Rigby, Maryland State Autism Coordinator Katie Gandy, and Autism Society of America’s Kim Musheno, joined together to honor World Autism Acceptance Day with “Autism in the Park” at Blandair Regional Park’s Laura’s Place “play-for-all” playground in Columbia.

On Saturday, April 9th, Howard County Government will host its 15th annual GreenFest, which features exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, outdoor activities and practical tips for easy ways to “green” your home, workplace and lifestyle.

The Howard County Fire Investigation Unit, a joint team from the police and fire departments, responded to investigate an apartment fire this morning in Columbia. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today announced that his proposed capital spending plan for fiscal year 2023 contains historic funding for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, aimed at providing health and environmental benefits while improving community connections.