Baltimore man faces federal indictment for sexual exploitation of a minor, producing child sexual abuse material

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been indicted on charges of sexual exploiting a minor and producing child sexual abuse material. A federal grand jury has returned an indictment, charging Jose Adan Lopez-Guevara, 37, with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of child sexual abuse material. Erek L. Barron, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced […]

Former Gilman teacher sentenced to 35 years in prison for child sexual abuse

BALTIMORE, MD—A former Gilman teacher will be spending more than three decades behind bars. This week, U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Christopher Kenji Bendann, 40, of Baltimore, to 35 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release. After a three-day trial, on August 28, 2024, a federal jury found the defendant guilty of five counts of sexual […]

Oil prices surge, driving gas prices higher

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has climbed to $3.09 per gallon, reflecting a 6.5-cent increase compared to last week, according to data from GasBuddy. The increase is attributed to oil prices reaching their highest level since July. Reports of declining crude exports from major producers, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, bolstered this upward momentum, tightening global supplies. The […]

Scratch-off players now Maryland Lottery millionaires in Owings Mills, Gambrills

BALTIMORE, MD—Scratch-off tickets sold in Owings Mills and Gambrills made two Maryland Lottery players millionaires, and another three tickets paid $50,000 each in Baltimore, Crofton, and Forest Hill in the seven days ending January 19th. Across Maryland, and across all games, the Maryland Lottery paid more than $31.8 million in prizes during the week of January 13-19, including 23 tickets […]

Accumulating snow likely to impact Baltimore area on Sunday

UPDATE 2: A Winter Storm Warning has now been issued for the Baltimore area. UPDATE: A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Sunday in the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The forecast is beginning to take shape, and the National Weather Service says snowy weather is likely to impact the Baltimore area on Sunday. Forecasters say accumulating snow […]

NWS: Confidence increasing for potential accumulating snow in Baltimore area on Sunday

BALTIMORE, MD—More wintry weather may be on the way in the Baltimore area. The National Weather Service says that confidence is increasing for the potential of accumulating snow throughout the region on Sunday. Forecasters say there is a slight winter storm threat on Sunday and into Sunday evening. If this threat materializes, travel disruptions are possible.  It is still too […]

Maryland Department of Transportation releases $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget for fiscal years 2025-30. The budget fully funds and revives projects that prioritize safety and reliability while driving economic growth statewide. “Maryland deserves and demands to have a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use and helps drive our ability […]

Parkville husband and wife score winning $50,000 scratch-off, retired Joppa man wins Cash4life

NOTTINGHAM, MD—There were a couple of big lottery wins in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County over the past few weeks. A husband and wife from Parkville found their biggest win ever last weekend. Their $50,000 Millionaire’s Club instant ticket win came about as they attempted to use a gift they received for Christmas. “It was a car wash […]