Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Saturday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Saturday in the Baltimore area. The Watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Forecasters say residents should remain alert for potential storms packing frequent lightning and high winds. Some areas in northern and western Baltimore County are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning […]

Vehicle fire shuts down Mountain Road in Joppa

JOPPA, MD—Crews responded to a vehicle fire in the Joppa area on Saturday afternoon. At just after noon on May 3, 2025, units from Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company responded after a vehicle became engulfed in flames on Mountain Road at Philadelphia Road. Mountain Road was briefly shut down while crews battled the blaze. The roadway has since been reopened.  No […]

Baltimore County unveils 5-year strategic plan for aging population

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Aging has released its five-year strategic plan in recognition of Older Americans Month, aiming to address the evolving needs of the county’s growing senior population. The plan, announced by Director Heang K. Tan, prioritizes affordable aging, caregiver support, healthy aging, communication, and volunteerism. With the population of Baltimore County residents aged 60 and over […]

Baltimore County Police Department offers spring crime prevention tips

TOWSON, MD—With spring in full swing, the Baltimore County Police Department is reminding residents to take preventative measures against crime. The department recommends residents lock their doors and windows, secure valuables, and be aware of home improvement scams. The police department is stressing the importance of locking all doors, even when at home. This includes locking the front and garage […]

Police: Missing Baltimore County teen may be experiencing mental crisis

UPDATE: Emma Baisire has been located. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Emma Baisire, 17, is 5’09” tall and weighs 119 pounds. She was last seen at around 10 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025 in the Franklin area wearing a sweatshirt, black shorts, and orange Crocs. Authorities say Emma may […]

Smoke from New Jersey wildfires causing hazy Maryland skies, affecting air quality

UPDATE: The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Thursday in the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Smoke from wildfires in New Jersey are affecting skies in Maryland on Thursday. As of 8:30 a.m. on April 24, 2025, diffuse smoke is being seen across the Maryland air monitoring network, at the moment […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Parkville area

UPDATE: Gabriel Corsnitz has been located. Original story below… ——— PARKVILLE, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Gabriel Corsnitz, 15, is 6’00” tall and weighs 160 pounds. He was last seen at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025 in the Parkville area wearing a black t-shirt, gray sweatpants, and green Crocs. Anyone with information on […]