EDGEWOOD, MD—A Harford County jury has convicted an Edgewood man of three counts of sex abuse of a minor, concluding a lengthy legal battle that included two previous mistrials. Harold Ferguson, 49, was found guilty in the Circuit Court for Harford County following a four-day criminal jury trial before Judge Alex M. Allman. The verdict comes after two prior trials […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen for the second consecutive week, declining 1.8 cents to $3.07 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data released Monday. This marks a 5.2-cent drop from a month ago and a significant 32.8-cent decrease compared to a year ago. Diesel prices also saw a decline, decreasing 1.7 cents in the past week to […]
ROSEDALE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Angel Rivera Rodriguez, 17, is 5’7” tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has been reported missing from the Rosedale area and was last seen wearing black sweatpants, a black sweatshirt, and white shoes with a gold chain. Anyone with information on Angel Rivera Rodriguez’s whereabouts is asked to dial […]
BALTIMORE, MD—While most of us bundled up and hunkered down through Maryland’s colder-than-usual winter, we weren’t the only ones seeking shelter. Rodents and other pests were doing the same, and according to one pest expert, this year’s icy season may have set the stage for a serious summer invasion. “People assume that freezing winters kill off pests, but it’s not […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore County residents will see their water bills increase by nearly 5% starting July 1, following approval by the Baltimore City Board of Estimates on Wednesday. The 4.9% increase aims to bridge the gap in water usage rates between Baltimore City and Baltimore County residents, according to officials with the Baltimore City Department of Public Works. Both the city […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced Friday that his administration’s government modernization initiative is projected to save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars over the long term through efficiencies in state operations. The initiative is expected to save Maryland taxpayers up to $50 million in the upcoming fiscal year 2026 alone. Over the next five years, the state anticipates saving […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined for their seventh-best month in May 2025, generating $176,447,080 in revenue from slot machines and table games. The statewide total was up $3,294,119 (1.9%) from May 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during May 2025 totaled $76,105,267, an increase of $1,656,020 (2.2%) compared to May 2024. The May 2025 contributions included $54,867,340 to the […]
UPDATE: Blake Johnson has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Blake Johnson, 16, is 5’08” tall and weighs 140 pounds. He was last seen at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in the Middle River area wearing a light-colored hoodie and sweatpants. Authorities say Blake now has […]