Storms possible in Baltimore area on Thursday evening

UPDATE: The National Weather Service now says the strongest storms are most likely after 2 a.m. on Friday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—After a warm & humid Thursday in the Baltimore area, the National Weather Service says the potential exists for a cluster of thunderstorms to impact the area after sunset and move eastward overnight. Forecasters say there is […]

Baltimore County Police Department announces events for 2023 National Night Out

UPDATE: The list of activities has been updated as of 8/1/2023. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department will participate in the 40th year of National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. This annual community-building event promotes police-community partnerships and allows neighbors and law enforcement members to come together. Some of the scheduled events include block parties, […]

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announces key personnel appointments

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski has announced the following major personnel appointments: Horacio Tablada, former secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), has been named Director of the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS), effective July 31. Tablada will succeed current Director David Lykens, who will be retiring from Baltimore County government. Marcus L. […]

Robbery reported in Middle River, rash of auto thefts continues in Parkville/Hillendale area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Police are investigating a robbery and several auto thefts that were reported over the past week. Sometime between Tuesday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 12, 2023, someone stole a 2014 silver Hyundai Elantra with MD registration “5CE4464” from the area of White Oak Avenue at Chestnut Oak Road  (21234). At around 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, an armed […]

Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Maryland, bringing Code Orange conditions

BALTIMORE, MD—After a brief respite, Canadian wildfire smoke returned to Maryland on Monday. Smoky, hazy conditions will likely persist into Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting the Maryland Department of the Environment to issue a Code Orange Air Quality Alert. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups […]

Police in Baltimore County searching for sexual assault suspect

TOWSON, MD—Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a sexual assault suspect. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit are searching for Kenny Clifford Gilbow. Gilbow is wanted in reference to a sexual assault investigation involving a 13-year-old victim. Authorities say the crime occurred on June 11, 2023. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of July 17

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing scheduled for Monday, July 17 – Friday, July 21, from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. each day and ending at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 21. Additional training will end at 2 a.m. on Saturday, […]

Flood Watch issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Flood Watch has been extended and will now expire at 8 p.m. on Sunday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Baltimore area. The watch will remain in effect until 4 a.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Forecasters say developing showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing heavy […]