Senator Jennings tours Hickey School amid safety, staffing concerns; DJS Acting Secretary pledges reforms

PARKVILLE, MD—State Sen. J.B. Jennings visited the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School in Parkville on Tuesday, July 8, to assess safety conditions and address ongoing concerns about staffing and accountability at the juvenile detention facility. The tour comes amid increased scrutiny of the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) and followed the resignation of the former secretary. Jennings was joined by […]

Police searching for missing man last seen in Middle River

UPDATE: David Widender has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing person. David Widender, 29, is 5’05” tall and weighs 115 pounds. He was last seen in the Middle River area wearing a back shirt and pants. Anyone with information on David Widender’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or […]

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for central, western Maryland on Wednesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for central and western Maryland. The watch will remain in effect until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9th. Forecasters say quarter-sized hail is possible with any storms that develop, along with 70 mph winds and frequent lightning. There is also the potential for a tornado or two. A Flood […]

Severe storms expected in Maryland on Wednesday, Flood Watch issued

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for central Maryland and the Eastern Shore on Wednesday as more severe storms are expected throughout the region. The watch will be in effect from 2 p.m. until midnight on July 9, 2025. Forecasters say numerous showers […]

Police searching for missing woman last seen in Essex area

ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Noel Brickman-Williams, 70, is 5’04” tall and weighs 160 pounds. She was last seen in the Essex area wearing a t-shirt and grey sweater. Authorities say she may be operating a gray 2010 Ford Focus with Delaware tag “281245.” Anyone with information on Noel Brickman-Williams’s whereabouts is asked to […]

Severe storms possible in central Maryland on Tuesday

UPDATE 2: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect. UPDATE: A Flood Watch is also in effect from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says that severe storms are possible in central Maryland on Tuesday. Forecasters say scattered severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing locally damaging winds and instances […]