CNS TV

CNS TV reporters bring you news from across the state in video packages and a student-produced news program that airs on the web and UMTV.

Amidst 34th Year of Minor League Baseball, Suns Are Going Down in Hagerstown

The city of Hagerstown has a history of baseball stretching back nearly a century. But it’s looking like there may not be a second 100 years.

Maryland Drivers Charged with Cellphone Usage Triples

In the six months since the Maryland law banning cellphone usage while driving became more strict, the number of drivers ticketed has more than tripled. Monday, Gov. Martin O’Malley signed a law allowing stricter penalties for drivers who cause a serious or fatal crash while using a phone or texting.

Same-Sex Marriage: One Year Later

With the passage of Question 6 a little over a year ago, gay marriage was legalized in Maryland. But what is the state of gay marriage now?

Montgomery County adds new housing program for homeless

Rockville–The Montgomery County 100,000 Homes Campaign announced a new housing program for medically vulnerable homeless.

Maryland Legislators Reflect on Successes and Failures

At midnight on April 8th, the majority leader in both houses of the Maryland General Assembly announced “sine die,” the end of the 90-day session. So how did Governor O’Malley’s final legislative agenda fare?

Obama Unveils Job Prep Program at P.G. School

President Barack Obama visited Bladensburg High School Monday to unveil a new grant program to better prepare graduates for a changing job market.

Brewing Up Business

SILVER SPRING- A new law passed in Annapolis would allow Montgomery County breweries to open without being a fully licensed restaurant. Denizens in Silver Spring would be the first to benefit and bring new business to the area.

Legislation Nullifies Court’s Ruling On Dangerous Dogs

Since 2012, dog bites by pit bulls could bring harsher penalties on landlords, owners and the dogs themselves than bites from other breeds. But with the governor’s signature, that will change.

Local Shelter Protects Those Who Served

One of the only of its kind in the country, a homeless shelter in Darnestown is protecting homeless veterans by serving as a semi-permanent home to help vets in need get back on their feet.

Battle to End Poverty Hits Close to Home

It’s been 50 years since the “War on Poverty” was declared. But are we winning or losing? The National Conference on Ending Poverty in Silver Spring offered some answers.