Baltimore woman arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Prince George’s County

LAUREL, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested a Baltimore woman in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on December 4 in Prince George’s County. The suspect, Lidia Parada Benitez, 63, of Baltimore, is charged with leaving the scene of an injury collision and failing to report a collision to police. She is currently being held at the Prince George’s […]

State Highway Administration crews applying salt brine, preparing for statewide winter storm

BALTIMORE, MD—Winter weather is on the way and state officials are preparing Maryland’s roadways. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Baltimore area from late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration crews are performing an anti-icing operations, which involves the use of salt brine and water in preparation for the potential winter […]

Wintry mix expected in Baltimore area on Thursday morning, Winter Storm Watch issued for western Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore area could see its first round of wintry weather on Thursday morning. The National Weather Service says to expect snow – possibly mixed with rain, freezing rain, and sleet – before 7 a.m., then rain – possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain – between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., then all rain after 10 a.m. Forecasters […]

Baltimore father, son convicted of theft after running Ponzi-like investment scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh on Monday announced the convictions of Eugene Fusting, 79, and Christopher Ian Fusting, 52, of Baltimore relating to their operation of a Ponzi-like investment scheme between 2012 and 2019. Eugene and Christopher Fusting were found guilty of Theft Scheme Over $100,000 and Conspiracy to Commit Theft Scheme Over $100,000 after pleading guilty in […]

Gas prices decline for fifth straight week

NOTTINGHAM, MD—For the fifth consecutive week, the nation’s average gas price has fallen, declining 14.4 cents from a week ago to $3.21 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 56.5 cents from a month ago and 11.0 […]

Baltimore County hiking, biking loop dedicated to late public servant

EDGEMERE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has dedicated a half-mile trail loop at North Point State Park in honor of former public servant and avid bicyclist, Steven L. Kreseski. A native and resident of Baltimore City, Kreseski served three years as chief of staff for former Governor Robert Ehrlich Jr. and was his legislative director on Capitol Hill from […]