Heat Advisory issued for Baltimore area on Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from noon until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Heat index values this afternoon will range from 100 to 105 degrees. Forecasters say hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses to occur. If spending extended times outdoors, residents should stay […]

BCPS cancels all outdoor games, practices for Tuesday due to extreme heat

TOWSON, MD—The late summer heat wave lives on in Maryland for another few days. Baltimore County Public Schools officials have announced that all outdoor games and practices for Tuesday, September 5, have been cancelled due to extreme heat. All indoor games, matches, and practices are expected to proceed as scheduled for Tuesday. All teams are encouraged to practice indoors when […]

Baltimore County offices closed on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day holiday

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County government offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. All branches of the Baltimore County Public Library will be closed, County parking meters will be free, and CountyRide vans and the Towson Loop will not operate on the holiday. Additionally, trash, single stream recyclables and yard materials will not be […]

Baltimore County men plead guilty in contraband conspiracy at Jessup Correctional Institution

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Friday announced that all eleven defendants who were indicted in March 2023 for a prison contraband conspiracy operating at Jessup Correctional Institution in Anne Arundel County have pleaded guilty to their roles in the conspiracy. The investigation was led by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit, the Department […]

Labor Day: Maryland State Police to step up patrols for impaired, distracted, aggressive drivers

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police officials are urging motorists to stay safe during the Labor Day weekend and avoid impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving. State troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols throughout the holiday weekend as part of the “No DUI Friday” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiative. Enforcement is bolstered by funds from the Maryland Department of […]

Police searching for missing senior citizen last seen in Essex

UPDATE: Richard Burger has been located. Original story below… ESSEX, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing senior citizen. Richard Burger, 74, is  6’4” tall and weighs 170 pounds. He was last seen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday in the Essex area wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and black shoes. Anyone with information on Richard Burger’s whereabouts is asked […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of August 28

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled the week of August 28, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled this week between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may […]