WASHINGTON, MD—YETI is recalling approximately 1.9 million soft coolers and gear cases due to a health risk. This recall involves the YETI Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 1.0 and 2.0, Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler and SideKick Dry Gear Case. The products have a main-pocket closure lined with high-powered magnets, which are enclosed in a heat-sealed plastic strip. The M20 Soft […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect for all of central Maryland from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Forecasters say gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Wednesday testified in support of proposed legislation that reflects his top priorities as Maryland’s new Attorney General—fighting discrimination and inequities, protecting Marylanders against civil rights violations, pursuing remedies for unlawful police practices, and enhancing public safety. “We want every Marylander to have an equal shot at all the rights and privileges of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—No, that’s not pollen. White powder from a mid-week dust storm has been spotted falling from the skies in parts of West Virginia and Maryland. The dust began appearing in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia on Thursday night and by Friday morning, it was also falling in western Maryland. The Hampshire County 911 Center on Thursday night asked […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore this week announced historic initiatives and investment in public safety to support rebuilding the State police force, promoting intelligence sharing and collaborative enforcement strategy, and reducing crime across Maryland. Joined by newly confirmed Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services Carolyn Scruggs and Secretary of Juvenile Services Vincent Schiraldi, the governor named Lieutenant Colonel […]
WASHINGTON—More mushrooms sold in Maryland are being recalled due to a possible Listeria risk. Xin Ao International Group Corp of Linden, NJ, is recalling its 200 grams packages of “Sss Enoki Mushroom” and “K-Fresh Mushroom”, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says there is a chance for storms in the Baltimore area on Tuesday. Forecasters say showers and an isolated thunderstorm are possible early on Tuesday afternoon, from noon until around 3 p.m. The main threats are strong gusty winds and small hail. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening as […]
TOWSON, MD—In response to increasing thefts targeting its vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices in the United States, Hyundai and Kia have introduced a free anti-theft software upgrade to restrict the unauthorized operation of vehicle ignition systems on specific models. Hyundai Software Upgrade: Hyundai, which launched its service campaign this week, is first offering a software upgrade to […]