A threatening note referencing the "Sacred White Knights" was found in a plastic bag on Thames Street; Baltimore police recovered the item and are reviewing CCTV.

Heat Advisory in effect today; smoky skies and an 80% chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, with some storms possibly severe.

A Walkersville man faces first-degree assault after deputies say he slashed another man with a machete during a parking-lot dispute at Loy's Station Park. The victim was treated and released and the suspect was arrested at a nearby home.

The Justice Department has sued Maryland, asking a federal court to block state rules that grant in‑state tuition and some aid to undocumented residents. DOJ says federal law forbids residency‑based college benefits for people not lawfully present and cites about $9M in recent tuition savings.

NTSB files show missed gas‑leak calls and close utility trenching helped lead to the Aug. 11, 2024 Bel Air house explosion that killed two people. Investigators recovered damaged piping and flagged call‑center failures.

Smoke and heat combine in Baltimore today: highs near 98°F and a Code Orange air-quality alert for sensitive groups. Thunderstorm chances increase Saturday.

A 19-year-old was killed and an 18-year-old critically wounded in a West Baltimore shooting on the 2800 block of West Lanvale Street. Homicide detectives are seeking tips.

At a packed Essex town hall, neighbors pressed county leaders over a rash of juvenile incidents and carjackings while officials pointed to arrests and youth programs.

A 60-year-old pedestrian was killed on Liberty Road early July 14; police say the driver briefly fled then returned and the Crash Team is investigating.

Security-camera footage shows a Belcamp dog accidentally turn on a toaster on July 10, sparking a blaze that killed three pets and damaged the home.

Neighbors sued to block a planned 200‑foot, 1‑million‑gallon tower at the Moose Lodge, saying the county ignored the adopted water plan and community input.

Gov. Wes Moore expanded Maryland’s enterprise zones on Monday, adding 120 acres in Baltimore and enlarging Chestertown’s zone to steer tax breaks and jobs to under-resourced neighborhoods.

The Red Cross says the national blood supply plunged this summer and has declared an emergency. Baltimore donors are being asked to schedule appointments now.