Tornado confirmed in Maryland on Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service in Baltimore has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Maryland on Saturday. The EF-0 twister touched down in Poolesville at just before 2 p.m. on April 22, 2023. The tornado packed 75 mph winds and was on the ground for about 100 yards. It was approximately 25 yards wide, according to NWS officials. A […]

Crash with injuries reported in Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Saturday afternoon crash in Nottingham. At just after 3:15 p.m., units responded to a motor vehicle accident at Philadelphia Road and Campbell Boulevard. Injuries have been reported in the crash, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. Motorists should use caution in the area.               […]

Uber passenger arrested after assaulting driver in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested an Uber passenger after he verbally and physically abused a rideshare driver in Baltimore County. The accused is identified as Eduardo Castillo, 30, of no fixed address. The victim is not being identified at this time. He was transported by ambulance to Greater Baltimore Medical Center for possible exposure to controlled dangerous substances during […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will be in effect until 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Forecasters say a strong cold front approaching the area will increase the risk for showers and thunderstorms, some of which may become severe. The main threat will be damaging winds. However, […]

Police searching for missing Essex teen

ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Christian Alexander Munoz, 13, is 5’5” tall and weighs 120 pounds. He was last seen at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023 in the Essex area, wearing a black and grey hooded sweatshirt and black pants. Anyone with information on Christian Alexander Munoz’s whereabouts is asked to dial […]

Maryland gains 4,800 jobs in March, unemployment rate falls

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released state jobs and unemployment data this week. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland gained 4,800 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate decreased to 2.7%. This is the second consecutive month of record-setting low unemployment for Maryland. The BLS began publishing unemployment estimates for Maryland in January 1976. […]