Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area on Friday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 8 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023. Forecasters say very heavy rainfall in a short period of time may cause scattered instances of flash flooding. Excessive runoff may result in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying, flood-prone area. Motorists […]

Police seeking info on Rosedale cold case

ROSEDALE, MD—Detectives continue to search for information that may help solve a 1986 cold case. Janice Lynn Potter was discovered in her home in the unit block of Talister Court in Rosedale (21237) at around 10:00 p.m. on April 15, 1986. Janice was two months pregnant at the time and went to the basement after dinner to watch TV in […]

Police searching for missing Rosedale man

ROSEDALE, MD—Police are searching for a man who has been reported missing in Baltimore County. Kevin Farr, 39, is 5’4″ tall and weighs 110 pounds. He was last seen in the Rosedale area wearing a blue shirt, dark sweatpants, and dark shoes. Anyone with information on Kevin Farr’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or call police at 410-307-2020.

Maryland Department of Health urges Marylanders to follow safety tips to avoid heat-related illness this summer

BALTIMORE, MD—With hot and humid conditions becoming more common across the state, the Maryland Department of Health is urging Marylanders to follow safety tips and take precautions to avoid illness during periods of extreme heat. “We remind Marylanders to take precautions to avoid any heat-related illnesses this summer. This includes heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. On extremely hot […]

Shooting reported in Rosedale

ROSEDALE, MD—Police are responding to a Thursday afternoon shooting in Rosedale. At just after 3 p.m. on July 6, officers responded to the 6200-block of Kenwood Avenue (21237). At the scene, authorities found one adult male who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim has been transported to a local hospital. There has been no update on his condition. The […]

County Executive Olszewski, Comcast announce rural broadband expansion to cover 99% of unserved northern Baltimore County residences

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday joined Comcast to announce a new $7.4 million grant from the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband’s Connect Maryland Network Infrastructure Grant Program, which will support the expansion of high-speed broadband service to 450 additional homes in rural areas in northern Baltimore County. In combination with prior grant-funded expansion efforts and ongoing strong […]

Vehicle fire reported on I-695 in Parkville

PARKVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-695. The fire was reported at just before 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, along the outer loop between the Perring Parkway and Loch Raven Boulevard exits. The right shoulder and right lane along the outer loop are currently blocked. There has been no word on any injuries. Motorists […]