National gas prices climb amid escalating Middle East tensions

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has surged for the second consecutive week, rising 9.7 cents to $3.18 per gallon, as tensions in the Middle East escalate following attacks between Israel and Iran and recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to data released Monday by GasBuddy. Diesel prices have also seen a significant jump, increasing 16.1 cents […]

HEAT WAVE: Extreme Heat Warning issued for Monday in central Maryland, Extreme Heat Watch issued for Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—As the heat wave settles into central Maryland, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Monday and an Extreme Heat Watch for Tuesday. The Extreme Heat Warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. on June 23, 2025.  The Extreme Heat Watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. […]

HEAT DOME: Extreme Heat Watch issued for central Maryland as heat index of 111 expected

UPDATE: An Extreme Heat Warning has now been issued for Monday in central Maryland. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Scorching temperatures are expected in central Maryland early next week and the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the area. The watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025 […]

Police searching for missing senior citizen last seen in Cedonia area

UPDATE: Rufus Edwards has been located. Original story below… ——— CEDONIA, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is searching for a missing senior citizen. Rufus Edwards, 82, is 5’08” tall and weighs 172 pounds. He was last seen in the Cedonia area wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and black boots. Anyone with information on Rufus Edwards’ whereabouts is asked to […]

Former police deputy charged with sexual abuse of a minor

TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County have arrested a Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office employee on charges of sexual abuse of a minor. Jonathan Koritzer, 35, was arrested Friday by detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit. Authorities said they received information about an inappropriate relationship between Koritzer and a minor. Koritzer is charged with sexual abuse of […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch issued for much of central Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch for much of central Maryland on Thursday. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch will be in effect until 9 p.m. on June 19, 2025 and includes Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, […]