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 […]

Voluntary water restrictions announced in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The Baltimore Department of Public Works is urging residents to voluntarily reduce water consumption due to low levels at Liberty Reservoir, one of the city’s main water sources. The reservoir is currently at its lowest point in nearly two decades due to insufficient rainfall. While the city is not currently under a drought, DPW emphasizes the importance of proactive […]

Baltimore County seeks community heroes for annual awards

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is calling on residents to nominate individuals for the county’s third annual Community Heroes Awards. The awards recognize seven individuals—one from each County Council district—who have made significant contributions to their communities. Nominations are open until June 30 and can be submitted online. To nominate an individual, residents must submit a 350-word description of […]

Baltimore County Public Library announces summer pause on Sunday hours

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Library has announced that Sunday, May 18, 2025 will be the last day for Sunday hours as it adjusts to its summer schedule. Seven branches—Arbutus, Cockeysville, North Point, Owings Mills, Perry Hall, Pikesville and Towson—will be closed on Sundays starting May 25, and will resume Sunday hours on Sunday, September 7. The decision was based on […]

REAL ID Act now enforced nationwide, what you need to know in Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The REAL ID Act of 2005, a long-delayed policy requiring air passengers to show identification that complies with the act, is now in effect. Travelers nationwide are now required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card at airports. The policy, enacted in response to the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, has been repeatedly delayed by the […]

Severe storm chances continue throughout Baltimore area on Monday

BALTIMORE, MD—Forecasters say severe storms are once again possible throughout the Baltimore area on Monday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service says a slow-moving low pressure system will result in continued opportunities for showers and thunderstorms through Tuesday. A few of these storms could be strong to severe on Monday afternoon and evening, during which time storms could produce […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Towson area

UPDATE: Shaniya Hallman-Robinson has been located. Original story below… ——— TOWSON, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Shaniya Hallman-Robinson, 13, is 5’06” tall and weighs 120 pounds. She was last seen at around 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the Towson area wearing all black clothing with black and pink socks and black open […]