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Cody Boteler

Cody

Cody Boteler is a reporter on The Banner’s Express Desk, reporting on breaking news, trending stories and interesting things in and around Baltimore. He’s lived in Baltimore since 2017, when he graduated from Towson University and lives in North Baltimore with his wife and two rescue dogs. Cody’s work has appeared in The Baltimore Sun, USA TODAY, Baltimore magazine, Industry Dive and more. If he’s not working, Cody enjoys checking out different bars in Baltimore, playing Dungeons & Dragons and working through his “to be read” pile.

Latest content by Cody Boteler

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 6: An ICE agent monitors hundreds of asylum seekers being processed upon entering the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on June 6, 2023 in New York City.
Immigration enforcement in Maryland: What ICE can do and how local leaders are preparing
The rhetoric surrounding immigration and deportations is certain to set large parts of Maryland on edge.
A triple shooting left a 52-year-old woman dead in a “working-class neighborhood” in northern Baltimore Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Woman killed in Govans shooting identified as a teacher’s aide, grandmother
The 52-year-old woman who was killed in a triple shooting Wednesday night in North Baltimore was identified by police as Antionette Jennings.
A person walks in Fells Point, Baltimore, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Below freezing conditions persisted in Maryland Wednesday morning, accompanied by wind gusts making it feel close to zero degrees in parts of the state. The extreme cold warning for western Maryland and the cold weather advisory for the rest of the state — including Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Harford and Carroll counties — remain in effect until Thursday morning at 10 a.m.
Maryland reports 24 cold-weather deaths so far this winter
State officials have recorded 24 deaths related to the cold weather as of Jan. 18, according to the latest data available from the Maryland Department of Health.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States.
Here’s what officials around Maryland are saying about immigration enforcement
Here are statements we’ve received from local elected officials around Maryland about immigration and cooperating with federal enforcement.
Fire crews were called to the site in Queen Anne’s County around 2 p.m. Wednesday after reports of an explosion, according to the state fire marshal.
State investigates explosion at cannabis facility on Kent Island
Authorities are investigating the cause of an explosion and fire at a cannabis processing facility in Queen Anne’s County.
The extreme cold warning for Western Maryland and the cold weather advisory for the rest of the state remain in effect until Thursday morning at 10 a.m.
Maryland weather: Dangerous freezing temperatures persist through the week
Most of the state is under a cold weather advisory, with the far western edges of the state under an extreme cold warning from the National Weather Service.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: The Martin Luther King Jr. and Washington Monuments are seen ahead of a wreath laying ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on January 12, 2024 in Washington, DC. The ceremony is being held ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024, to honor the civil rights leader on the anniversary of his birthday. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
MLK Day weekend events in and around Baltimore
Whether you’re relaxing or looking to participate in a day of service, there are plenty of ways to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day in and around Baltimore.
Sen. Stephen Hershey Jr., Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman and Sen. Guy Guzzone discuss the state’s budget challenges during The Baltimore Banner’s Inside the Legislative Session event.
Maryland lawmakers grapple with how to handle state’s budget shortfall
Takeaways from The Baltimore Banner’s Inside the Legislative Session event in Annapolis.
Federal charges against Luigi Mangione include murder and firearms counts.
We watched the Luigi Mangione documentaries: Here are our key takeaways
Neither special on Luigi Mangione includes huge revelations. But if you’re unfamiliar with the details of the killing, they provide decent context.
An illustration handout showing the phases of the moon in January 2025
‘Wolf Moon’ should be bright and visible in Maryland tonight
The temperature is forecast to be below freezing tonight, so don’t forget a hat and multiple layers if you go outside to look at the “wolf moon.”
Maryland is unlikely to see large fires like those burning through California, thanks to the state’s geography.
Why Maryland doesn’t see California-sized wildfires
Experts said the geography that Maryland makes it unlikely to see explosive, large fires like those in California.
It could snow again this coming weekend — though with less accumulation than the region saw earlier this week.
How much snow will Baltimore get this weekend?
It could snow again this coming weekend — though with less accumulation than the region saw earlier this week.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 15: Angel Reese arrives prior to the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music on April 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Angel Reese lands on the cover of Vogue
Angel Reese — the WNBA player from Baltimore County — has earned a spot on the cover of Vogue magazine.
Crews are still working to clear roads in some parts of Maryland following a winter storm on Monday.
List: School closings and delays for Wednesday
Here are the Baltimore-area schools closed or delayed Wednesday because of this week’s snow storm.
Yes, shoveling snow can cause a heart attack — especially in people who are not used to strenuous exercise.
Hypothermia and heart attacks: How to stay safe during cold weather
Last year, 72 Marylanders died from reported cold-related illness; 51 the season before. Cold weather illness includes hypothermia and frostbite. Exercising in cold weather, including shoveling snow, can also cause cardiac health issues.

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