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Top News: Tough Mudder Participant Dies; Jarrett Convicted

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Juvenile Altercation Leads to Lockdown of Two Columbia Schools

Police said a school resource officer called for backup after seeing juveniles fighting outside near the schools.

Oakland Mills Schools Forum Scheduled

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A forum on the state of education in Oakland Mills is scheduled for next month.

Spot the International Space Station from Columbia

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The first crew arrived at the station in November 2000. Typically inhabitants stay at the station for six months, according to NASA.

Tough Mudder Witnesses Describe Scene after Ellicott City Man Jumped

Tough Mudder is doing an internal review of safety protocols following the death of an Ellicott City man at its event.

Jury Hands Down Verdict in Jarrett Murder Trial

The jury has decided the fate of a former Elkridge resident accused of killing his wife more than 20 years ago.

The annual awards ceremony highlights excellence in different aspects of police work.

Prosecutor Says Forensic Evidence Links Suspect to Murder of Bail Bondswoman in Columbia

Opening statements in the trial of the suspected killer were presented on Tuesday.

Clyde's Reopens for Business

The restaurant re-opened Monday after undergoing $4 million in renovations.

Howard County Man Dies after Accident on Tough Mudder Course

The 28-year-old man died after he jumped into a deep pool of muddy water on an obstacle course in West Virginia.

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