Former Maryland State Trooper pleads guilty to drug, bribery charges

BALTIMORE, MD—A former Maryland State Trooper pleaded guilty to federal drug and bribery charges after trying to sell information to a drug trafficking organization, federal authorities announced. Justin Riggs, 35, of Smithsburg, conspired to sell information to a drug trafficking organization, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland reports. Riggs pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to […]

Small plane that took off from Middle River crashes in Vermont, 3 injured

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Three people aboard a small plane were injured when it crashed into the mountains of Vermont on Wednesday morning, according to authorities. The plane, a Piper Cherokee Charger, took off from Martin State Airport in Middle River at just after 6 a.m. on February 26, 2025 and crashed near Equinox Mountain at around 8:30 a.m. The pilot contacted […]

Baltimore County Board of Education approves $2.98 billion budget for FY 2026 [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Board of Education has approved a $2.98 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026, aiming to bolster student achievement and maintain system progress. The budget, passed on February 25, represents a $126.4 million increase over the previous year’s general fund budget. According to Board Chair Jane Lichter, the budget prioritizes students and schools while acknowledging the […]

New air traffic control tower approved for Martin State Airport

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Maryland Board of Public Works approved a $22.2 million construction contract for a new air traffic control tower at Martin State Airport in Middle River, according to a news release. Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, as Board chair, approved the contract. The existing tower, built in 1942, is among the oldest in the nation, the Maryland Aviation Administration […]

Shed fire sparks brush fire in Fallston

FALLSTON, MD—A shed fire in the Fallston area led to a brush fire on Tuesday afternoon. During the afternoon hours of February 25, 2025, units from Fallston Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Company and Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company responded to the 2500-block of Thames Court for a shed fire that subsequently extended into the tree line. Fire personnel placed the fire […]

37-year-old pedestrian killed in fatal Baltimore County crash

BALTIMORE, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Tuesday night. At approximately 10:15 p.m. on February 25, 2025, officers responded to the 5400-block of Baltimore National Pike (21229) following reports of a pedestrian crash. It was later determined that 37-year-old Jessica Davis was attempting to cross Baltimore National […]