UPDATE 4: A prayer vigil will be held in Dundalk on Tuesday evening. UPDATE 3: The Port of Baltimore has suspended all vessel traffic, flight restrictions have been issued, and County Executive Johnny Olszewski has issued a statement. UPDATE 2: Authorities say at least 8 victims have been confirmed so far and at least 6 construction workers are unaccounted for. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With April being Stress Awareness Month and money, the economy, and health issues proving to be Americans’ biggest stressors last year, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2024’s Most & Least Stressed States, to identify where Americans can best take care of their mental health and which states are in need of improvement. WalletHub compared […]
UPDATE 2: The subject has been taken into custody without further incident. UPDATE: Police say nearby residents should stay inside their homes and away from the Old Landing Road area if traveling. Original story below… ——— KINGSVILLE, MD—Police are on the scene of a barricade situation in the Kingsville area. At around 5:30 p.m. on Monday evening, officers responded to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education on Monday named six finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for elementary school students, and an educator from Baltimore County is among them. The awards, established in 1983, honor teachers in grades K-12 who demonstrate deep content knowledge and the ability to motivate and enable students to […]
CARNEY, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Monday that he will recommend the appointment of Carney resident Daniel Dean to the vacant Fifth District seat on the Baltimore County Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC). The LPC reviews nominations for structures to be placed on the county inventory of historic landmarks, and advises residents, businesses, and other stakeholders on preservation laws. […]
EDGEWOOD, MD—An Edgewood man was sentenced on Friday to 40 years in prison after being convicted on charges of illegal possession of firearms while he was a convicted felon. William Quinton Yourman, 34, was found guilty in January of possessing a shotgun, rifle, ammunitions, and a firearm as a person convicted of a disqualifying crime. Assistant State’s Attorney, Megan Lintott, […]
UPDATE: The $1 million Powerball prize has been claimed. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—There were some big lottery winners in the Baltimore area this past week as the Powerball jackpot continues to soar. Maryland Lottery officials say a winning $25,000 Pick 5 ticket was sold on March 18 at Quick Stop Food Mart, located at 3301 E. Joppa Road in […]
ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of March 25, 2024. APG has daytime and nighttime testing scheduled for Monday, March 25 – Friday, March 29, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Officials say these operations are not […]