Crews to repair segment of steel pipe under US 1 in Fallston

FALLSTON, MD— The Maryland State Highway Administration this weekend temporarily closed a short section of the left lane along northbound US 1 (Bel Air Bypass) north of the US 1 Bypass / MD 147 (Harford Road) / US 1 Business intersection between Fallston and Bel Air in Harford County. Following recent heavy rainstorms, State Highway Administration engineers have determined that […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 19th. Forecasters have observed ongoing showers and thunderstorms across the northern portions of the DC metro. These thunderstorms are producing instantaneous rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches an hour, with locally higher amounts. […]

Edgewood woman sentenced to life for fatal 2019 arson

EDGEWOOD, MD—An Edgewood woman was sentenced this week to life in prison, with all but 180 years suspended, for a 2019 arson that killed four people. Bobbie Sue Hodge, 66, received the new sentence after her previous 2022 conviction was remanded for a new trial by the Appellate Court of Maryland. The Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office announced the sentencing of […]

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, […]