Trump administration scraps development of new offshore wind projects, Maryland Energy Administration responds

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced this week that it is rescinding all designated Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), an action that will de-designate over 3.5 million acres of federal waters previously targeted for offshore wind development. The decision was made in accordance with a Secretarial Order […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Dundalk area

UPDATE: MaKenzy Jones has been located. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. MaKenzy Jones, 14, is 5’01” tall and weighs 100 pounds. She was last seen in the Dundalk area wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black shorts, and shoes. Anyone with information on MaKenzy Jones’ whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 […]

BCPS to ‘stuff the bus’ with back-to-school supplies to honor late Dr. Tim Tooten

COCKEYSVILLE, MD—In memory of the late Dr. Tim Tooten, the Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools will be “stuffing the bus” with school supplies. The event will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Padonia International Elementary School (Galloway Avenue entrance). Padonia International Elementary School is located at 9834 Greenside Drive in Cockeysville. […]

Police seek to identify critically injured owner of ATV involved in crash at Rocks State Park

UPDATE: Police say the operator of the ATV has been identified. Original story below… ——— BEL AIR, MD—Maryland Natural Resources Police are attempting to identify a man who was critically injured in an all-terrain vehicle crash in Harford County on Friday. The man was operating the 2005 Polaris Scrambler ATV pictured above. An investigation is underway following an accident involving […]

Police searching for missing woman last seen in Middle River area

BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Sidney Fowlkes, 20, is 5’03” tall and weighs 130 pounds. She was last seen in the Middle River area wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and black shoes with green & pick accents. Anyone with information on Sidney Fowlkes’ whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police […]

Maryland Department of the Environment revokes 1,400 lead paint inspection certificates issued by suspended inspector

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment is invalidating more than 1,400 lead inspection certificates across the state after a lead inspector failed to follow work practice standards, requiring that any affected rental properties be reinspected. The department announced this week that it is revoking certificates issued by Rodney Bryan Barkley, the owner of Green Environmental, LLC. Three children are […]