Routine change leads to $50,000 lottery win for Essex woman

ESSEX, MD—A Baltimore County woman’s decision to alter her usual lottery routine paid off with a $50,000 top prize in the Maryland Lottery’s Bonus Match 5 drawing. The win, which occurred on July 3, was claimed by the winner, who chose to be identified as “Lucky Lynne,” on July 14 at Lottery headquarters. Typically, the Essex resident purchases three combinations […]

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 […]

JULY 16 POLICE BLOTTER: Burglary, three robberies, two assaults reported in northeast Baltimore County

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a burglary, two assaults, and three robberies that were reported in northeast Baltimore County over the past week. At approximately 11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, multiple suspects assaulted someone in the 4300-block of Bedrock Circle in White Marsh/Nottingham (21236) before fleeing. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, a suspect burglarized the a […]

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 […]