BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Monday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from noon to 8 p.m. on July 8, 2024. Forecasters say heat index values of around 106 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in […]
UPDATE 2: A suspect has been arrested and charged. UPDATE: The two victims have been identified by police. Original story below… MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding a double homicide that occurred in Middle River. At just after 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, officers responded to the unit block of Taos […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $162,914,432 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2024, a decrease of $802,798 (-0.5%) compared to June 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during June 2024 totaled $69,842,695, an increase of $412,462 (0.6%) compared to June 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during June 2024 were $50,369,843, a […]
BALTIMORE, MD—As summer officially gets under way, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding people to take safety precautions when swimming in public areas. The DNR stresses the importance of swimming near a lifeguard, staying sober while in or near the water, and never swimming alone. DNR officials also recommend wearing a life jacket or personal flotation device […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews are on the scene of a crash in the Edgewood area. The accident was reported at around 2:30 p.m. in the 1300-block of Clover Valley Way, near Woodbridge Center Way, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company. The crash sent one vehicle off of the roadway and into the woods. One patient is being evaluated by paramedics at […]
UPPER MARLBORO, MD—Three people died early Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Upper Marlboro, Maryland State Police say. Among them was a rookie for the Minnesota Vikings. The three victims have been identified as 24-year-old NFL Khyree Jackson, of Waldorf; former Maryland and Charlotte player Isaiah Hazel, 23, of Upper Marlboro; ex-Penn State player Anthony “AJ” Lytton, Jr., 24, […]
WASHINGTON— Al-Safa US LLC, the importer of record located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is recalling approximately 2,010 pounds of imported frozen ready-to-eat chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The frozen ready-to-eat chicken products were produced on June 5, 2024, in Canada and imported to the […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Baltimore area on Saturday. The Excessive Heat Warning replaces the previously issued Heat Advisory. The warning will be in effect from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 6, 2024. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of up to 111 degrees are expected. Extreme […]