Heat Advisory issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on July 17th. Forecasters say heat index values of around 105 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses. Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay […]

Flood Watch issued for Wednesday evening in central, western Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for central and western Maryland. The watch will be in effect from 5 p.m. until midnight on Wednesday, July 16th. Forecasters say showers and thunderstorms will track across the area late Wednesday afternoon and into the evening hours. Storms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall, with 1 to […]

Parkville man takes home new truck after winning Stellantis National Sweepstakes

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.–A Parkville resident is driving a brand-new 2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten Crew Cab after winning the 2024 Stellantis National Sweepstakes. Hassan Smiley was announced Tuesday as the grand prize winner, receiving a $100,000 voucher redeemable toward any eligible vehicle from the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Truck, or FIAT brands. Smiley, chosen at random from entries collected throughout 2024, […]

Showers, thunderstorms possible in Baltimore area on Wednesday

UPDATE: A Flood Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A stormy summer pattern continues in the Baltimore area on Wednesday. The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and torrential downpours are expected across much of the area on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Isolated instances of flash flooding […]

Tree falls onto home in Fallston

FALLSTON, MD—Crews responded after a tree fell onto a home in Fallston on Wednesday morning. At approximately 6:30 a.m. on July 16, units from Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company responded to a report of a tree falling onto a home in the 2600-block of Rochelle Drive (21047). Arriving personnel found that the tree had fallen onto an attached garage. […]

Governor Moore appoints new secretary for Department of Veterans and Military Families

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced this week the appointment of Ed Rothstein as the new Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, effective Aug. 1. Rothstein, a retired Army colonel and current Carroll County commissioner, will lead the department responsible for supporting the state’s veteran and military communities. Ross Cohen, who has served as interim acting secretary, […]