BALTIMORE, MD—The city of Baltimore on Friday announced a $152.5 million settlement with Cardinal Health, one of the three largest opioid distributors in Baltimore, as part of its ongoing litigation against the companies fueled the worst opioid epidemic in the nation. The city said it reached a deal with Cardinal Health, the settlement amount which is deliverable within just four […]
UPDATE: Robert Conley has been sentenced to prison in connection with this case. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been arrested and charged with 178 counts of animal cruelty after 83 dogs were seized from his property in May. The State’s Attorney’s Office says a warrant for Robert Conley was sent out for animal cruelty on May 23 […]
BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore grandmother received a surprise $100,000 prize after she purchased a scratch-off card at a convenience store in Dundalk. The grandmother, who lives in northeast Baltimore, was on the way home with her granddaughter when they stopped at the Carroll Mart located at 220 Wise Avenue in Dundalk for gas and snacks last week. While there, the pair […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline fell 3.2 cents in the last week to $3.41 per gallon, marking the second consecutive week of decline, according to GasBuddy. This is a 11.6-cent drop from a month ago and a 42.5-cent decline from a year ago. Diesel prices also fell 3.4 cents in the last week, going to $3.72 per gallon, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a second Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby move through the region. The original Tornado Watch expired at 7 a.m. The new watch will be in effect through 2 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024. Several Tornado Warnings have already been issued across the state on […]
UPDATE: The Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area has been extended. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby approach the region. The Tornado Watch will remain in effect through Friday morning. Forecasters say tornado development is possible during the overnight hours, along with […]
UPDATE: A Tornado Watch is also now in effect. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby approach the region. The Flood Watch will remain in effect through 9 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024. The remnants of Debby will move northward through […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Higher Education Commission announced this week that it has awarded $18.75 million in grants to improve public safety at higher education institutions in Maryland. The grants can be used for a variety of purposes, including campus security assessments, enhanced security operations, and emergency management planning. The money is being awarded to colleges and universities across the state, […]