WASHINGTON, DC—As millions of Americans prepare to travel for the Independence Day holiday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging all drivers to slow down and will launch a new anti-speeding campaign on Monday, July 7th. The “Speeding Catches Up With You” campaign aims to address the deadly risks associated with excessive speed. Speeding contributed to nearly one-third […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) are intensifying patrols and enforcement this Independence Day weekend as part of their 17th annual “Operation Dry Water,” focusing on combating boating under the influence. Maryland waterway users can expect increased patrols and vessel checks as the NRP prioritizes sober boating and overall safety during one of the busiest boating holidays of the […]
LOCHEARN, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested and charged 42-year-old Michele McCray with first-degree murder following a fatal domestic shooting on Tuesday evening in Lochearn. Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 3600-block of Tulsa Road at around 6:45 p.m. on July 1, 2025. Officers found 46-year-old Antoine Johnson suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. […]
COCKEYSVILLE, MD—Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Sunday night in Cockeysville. Benjamin Ganger, 37, was struck while crossing York Road near Halesworth Road around 9:10 p.m., police said. The striking vehicle, an Acura TL, fled the scene. Ganger was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Detectives with the […]
CHESTER, MD—A waterspout was spotted over the Chesapeake Bay on Wednesday morning. The waterspout appeared in the Chester, Maryland area near the Eastern Bay Yachting Center at around 10:30 a.m. on July 2, 2025. A waterspout is a rotating column of air and water spray that forms over a body of water. They are often described as tornadoes over water […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Baltimore County Animal Services will hold a pop-up adoption event this weekend. Adoptable dogs and cats will be at the PetSmart in Middle River from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025. All adoption fees will be waived. The pets attending the event will be posted on Facebook at least one hour prior to the event […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Two winning tickets sold in Ocean City and Silver Spring will split a $1.8 million Multi-Match jackpot from Monday night’s drawing, the Maryland Lottery has announced. The winning numbers for the June 30 drawing were 4, 13, 14, 20, 25 and 31. The Ocean City ticket was purchased at the Food Lion at 9936 Stephen Decatur Highway in Worcester […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is launching an online survey and a series of virtual public meetings to gather feedback on improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users. This initiative aims to update the agency’s Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Assessment, a critical tool in enhancing road safety across Maryland. Vulnerable road […]