Harford County residents need to prepare for a messy mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain that could make roads dangerous Tuesday morning. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory starting at 3 a.m. Tuesday and lasting until 1 p.m. This is the first major winter storm of the season. • […]
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Dump Truck Crosses Center Line and Kills Elderly Woman in Carroll County
A Pennsylvania woman died Sunday afternoon when a dump truck crossed into her lane on a Carroll County road, according to Maryland State Police. What’s Happening: Sandra Stigler, a 73-year-old from Littlestown, Pennsylvania, was driving a pickup truck on Littlestown Pike when a dump truck traveling in the opposite direction crossed the double yellow line and […]
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Is This Palm-Sized Spider Dangerous?
A palm-sized spider from Asia has landed in Maryland after spreading across the Southeast for a decade. What’s Happening: Joro spiders were first found near Elkridge in 2022 and have now been spotted across Baltimore and the Eastern Shore. The bright yellow and black spiders grow up to four inches wide with legs that stretch to […]
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Charles County Launches Program to Combat Chronic Student Absences
Charles County officials are rolling out a new effort to keep students in class through support rather than punishment. What’s Happening: The State’s Attorney’s Office, Charles County Public Schools, and Stella’s Girls Inc. have teamed up to launch the Chronic Absenteeism Termination Program. The 10-week pilot program started this month at Glymont Middle School in Indian […]
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Police Search for Missing 27-Year-Old Woman Last Seen in Woodlawn
Baltimore County police are asking for the your help to find a woman who disappeared Saturday afternoon. What’s Happening: According to policel, 27-year-old Ashley Bradds was last seen around noon on Nov. 30 in the Woodlawn area. She was wearing black jeans, a dark sweater and white tennis shoes, and was carrying a silver purse. What’s […]
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4 Arrested in Triple Murder After Washington County House Fire
What’s Happening: Police charged 47-yer-old Darnell Hawkins, of Baltimore, and 43-year-old Tony Smith, of Hagerstown, with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of first-degree arson. 46-year-old Maurice Mouzon, of Baltimore, faces charges of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, drug distribution and a handgun violation. 35-year-old Kierra White, of Glen Burnie, is charged with acting […]
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A County in Maryland Apologized For Slavery
Anne Arundel County issued a formal apology for its role in slavery and its lasting harm to Black communities during a daylong event last weekend. What’s Happening: County Executive Steuart Pittman apologized on behalf of the county government during “A Day of Acknowledgement: Confronting the Legacy of Slavery.” What’s Important: This marks the first time the county […]
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Rain Expected Sunday Afternoon in Maryland
Maryland residents should prepare for wet weather Sunday afternoon before a shift to clearer, colder conditions. What’s Happening: Rain is likely between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, with temperatures reaching near 50 degrees. Expect between a tenth and quarter inch of rain. What’s Important: The biggest weather shift comes Sunday night when temperatures drop to around […]
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Missing Woman Last Seen in Pikesville Area
Baltimore County police are searching for a woman who disappeared from the Pikesville area on November 26. What’s Happening: Kimberly Epps was last seen at 8 a.m. on November 26 in Pikesville. She was wearing blue pants and a black coat with a hood. What’s Important: Epps is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. […]
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Baltimore Traffic Worker Dies After Assault
A Baltimore City employee died from injuries he suffered during an assault last month, according to city officials. What’s Happening: Gregory Turnipseed, a traffic division worker for the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, died after being attacked on October 17, according to a joint statement from Mayor Brandon Scott, State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, Police Commissioner Richard […]