Heat Advisory issued for Nottingham area as heat index of 107 expected, storm possible

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Nottingham area. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. EDT on Tuesday. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.  A heat index of 107 degrees is expected in the Baltimore area. Residents should drink plenty of fluids, stay in […]

Code Orange Air Quality Alert issued for Tuesday

UPDATE: A Heat Advisory is also now in effect for Tuesday. Original story below… —— NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert Tuesday for the Baltimore metro area for Tuesday, July 6th. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. […]

Judge rules against ending Maryland pandemic unemployment benefits, state will appeal

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore judge on Saturday night issued a temporary restraining order halting Governor Larry Hogan’s decision to end federal pandemic unemployment benefits. The decision was reached just prior to benefits expiring at midnight. Saturday’s ruling will expire on July 13, according to CBS Baltimore, unless it is renewed or extended. Marylander’s will now continue to receive the $300 in […]

Two arrested on gun, drug charges on Pulaski Highway

BALTIMORE, MD—Two individuals prohibited from possessing firearms were arrested during recent enforcement by a task force working along Baltimore County/Baltimore City line. Phillip J. Desmarais, 23,  and David D. Genius, 23, both of Baltimore, are now facing numerous drug and weapon charges. On June 30, Maryland State Police Strike Force 7, a component of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task […]

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 […]

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 […]

Members of drug trafficking ring sentenced to over 9 years in prison for Baltimore County cocaine distribution conspiracy

BALTIMORE, MD—Several men who were members of a drug trafficking ring are being sent prison after distributing cocaine in Baltimore County. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III has sentenced Tony Lee Bauer, 39, of Baltimore, 110 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine as […]