Severe storms produce tornado, sewage overflow in Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—Friday night’s severe storms wreaked havoc on the Baltimore area, producing a tornado, causing excessive damage, and resulting in a sewage overflow and water quality advisory. The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado formed in Baltimore City and continued to move through the Dundalk/Sparrows Point area. The tornado was on the ground from 5:51 to 6:01 […]

Severe storms possible throughout Baltimore area on Friday & Saturday

BALTIMORE, MD—An active weather day lies ahead for the Baltimore area on Friday, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms possible. The National Weather Service says there will be plenty of fuel for these potential storms to work with given the increasing heat and humidity throughout the day. Forecasters say a slight risk for severe storms covers the entire area, […]

Governor Moore urges Marylanders to stay vigilant, exercise caution amid severe flooding

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to exercise extreme caution as severe flash flooding continues to impact parts of the state. Western Maryland, and particularly Allegany County, has experienced significant flooding due to heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations and emergency responses. Since midnight, the area has received an estimated 4.65 inches of rainfall, with more expected. The North Branch Potomac […]

Dundalk winner claims $685K lottery prize

DUNDALK, MD—A Baltimore County resident is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming the first-ever progressive jackpot prize on the Maryland Lottery’s FAST PLAY Super 777 game. The lucky winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous and uses the nickname “Blessed,” took home a staggering $685,656 prize. This marks a milestone moment in his more than two decades of playing the […]

Police: Missing Essex woman experiencing mental health crisis

UPDATE: Jacqueline Cespedes has been located. Original story below… ——— ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing woman. Jacqueline Cespedes, 48, is 5’07” tall and weighs 190 pounds. She was last seen at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025 in the Essex area operating a black Volkswagen Tiguan with MD plate “4GD0513.”  She is wearing a blue […]

Dundalk resident wins $685K lottery jackpot

UPDATE: The lucky winner has claimed his prize. Original story below… DUNDALK, MD—A Dundalk resident is celebrating a life-changing win after scooping a $685,656 jackpot prize playing the Maryland Lottery’s FAST PLAY Super 777 game. The lucky winner purchased the ticket at Quick Mart, located at 7900 Wise Avenue in Dundalk. This is the first ever progressive jackpot win on […]

Laura Bush Foundation grants $5,000 to Dundalk Middle School

DUNDALK, MD—Dundalk Middle School has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries, the foundation announced on Friday. The school was one of 220 schools across 38 states to receive the grant. The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1 million in library grants this year. The grants are intended to help libraries update […]