16 BCPS students named 2025 Carson Scholars

TOWSON, MD—TOWSON, Md. – Sixteen Baltimore County Public Schools students are among the 579 students nationwide and 199 statewide named 2025 Carson Scholars by the Carson Scholars Fund. Each year, the Carson Scholars Fund recognizes a select group of high-achieving students in Grades 4–11 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement (at least a 3.75 GPA) and humanitarian qualities. The BCPS students […]

Former state correctional officer sentenced for felony insurance theft scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A former state correctional officer has been sentenced in connection with a felony insurance theft scheme. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced that Racquel Britt Davis, 51, of Baltimore, was sentenced by the Honorable Robert E. Cahill, Jr., of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County for felony theft of $25,000 to $100,000 and ordered to pay $50,251.66 in […]

Edgewood apartment building fire leaves 1 injured, 5 displaced

EDGEWOOD, MD—Crews responded to an apartment fire in Edgewood on Saturday night. At around 10:15 p.m. on March 16, 2025, units responded to an apartment fire in the 1700-block of Crimson Tree Way. Units arrived to find flames showing from the two-story four-unit structure. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal reports that the 71-year-old occupant of one of […]

Governor Moore signs MOUs with first responder unions

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a show of support for first responders, Governor Wes Moore signed three memoranda of understanding (MOU) with labor unions representing firefighters and police officers in Maryland. The agreements, signed on March 13, 2025, guarantee benefits and reaffirm the state’s commitment to organized labor. The MOUs were signed with the BWI Airport Professional Firefighters-International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) […]

Severe storms possible in Baltimore area on Sunday, Wind Advisory issued

BALTIMORE, MD—Sunday could prove to be a stormy day in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says confidence has increased for isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts on Sunday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say a tornado or two is also possible. Gusty winds of up to 45 mph are possible on Sunday, which may […]

Police searching for witnesses after 15-year-old dog thrown from vehicle on I-695 near White Marsh

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are searching for witnesses after a dog was thrown from a vehicle on I-695 last weekend. At around noon on Sunday, March 9, 2025, witnesses reported seeing someone throw a dog from a vehicle on the Baltimore Beltway near the Route 43/White Marsh Boulevard split. Several people then got out of their vehicles to help find the dog. […]

Police searching for missing teen last seen in Middle River area

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing teen. Antoine McCard, 15, is 5’5” tall and weighs 110 pounds. He was last seen in the Middle River area wearing a black Nike hoodie, burgundy sweatpants, gray Under Armour sneakers, and a black/gold book bag. Anyone with information on Antoine McCard’s whereabouts is asked to dial 9-1-1 or […]