Maryland State Police to target impaired, aggressive, distracted drivers over Fourth of July weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—With AAA predicting that 960,000 Marylanders are expected to travel by automobile this Fourth of July weekend, additional Maryland State Police troopers will be on patrol and using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents, and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the safety of travelers. Beginning on Friday, […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for southern Baltimore County

UPDATE: The warning area now includes White Marsh, Glen Arm, and Kingsville and has been extended until 4:15 p.m. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Baltimore County.  The warning will remain in effect until 3:45 p.m. At 3:00 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Lochearn, or near Pikesville, moving […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the Nottingham area. The watch covers all of Baltimore County and will be in effect until 8 p.m. on Thursday evening.  A Flash Flood Watch is also in effect. Damaging winds will be the primary threat with storms on Thursday afternoon and evening. Forecasters also say the heavy rain […]

Truck fire reported on I-95 in White Marsh

UPDATE: All lanes have now been reopened. Original story below… —— WHITE MARSH, MD—Crews are on the scene of a Thursday morning vehicle fire on Interstate 95 in White Marsh. The fire was reported at around 8:45 a.m. along northbound I-95 just prior to the White Marsh Boulevard exit. Several lanes along northbound I-95 are currently blocked. Motorists should use […]

Storms possible in Nottingham area on Thursday

UPDATE: Storm chances have increased slightly in the Nottingham area, as indicated by the updated graphic below. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Thursday brings cooler temperatures but also the possibility of storms in the Nottingham area. A Flash Flood Watch is also in effect. Forecasters say severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are possible late Thursday morning and into the evening hours. […]

Baltimore County Public Schools drops masking requirement in schools, offices

TOWSON, MD—As of July 1, masks will no longer be required in the schools and offices of Baltimore County Public Schools, in alignment with state guidelines. Masks are still required on school buses unless the driver and bus attendant are alone, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The BCPS mitigation plan has been updated with additional […]

Parkville man wins big Maryland Lottery prize for second time in 6 years

PARKVILLE, MD—A Parkville man is grateful to experience his second round of Maryland Lottery luck in six years. The 66-year-old first won $30,000 playing a Bonus Crossword scratch-off in 2015 and recently won $100,000 playing the Cash Club scratch-off game. The fortunate player knows exactly how to best use his recent windfall…and that’s to help take care of his best […]

Flash Flood Watch issued for Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Nottingham area. The watch covers all of Baltimore County and will be in effect from Thursday afternoon until 8 a.m. on Friday morning. Forecasters say several rounds of thunderstorms are expected Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning with localized rainfall rates of up to 1-2 inches per […]