An F-16 intercepted a civilian plane over Hagerstown after it entered a VIP temporary flight restriction. The aircraft landed safely and NORAD urged pilots to check NOTAMs.

Illegal fireworks ignited a dune fire in Ocean City late Saturday, destroying protected beach grass near 116th and 117th Streets and prompting officials to seek tips.

A 17-year-old was arrested at the AFRAM festival in Druid Hill Park after officers recovered a firearm. Police say the teen was taken into custody without incident.

A May 26 sprinkler-triggered blaze at MonteVerde flooded units and put the south-side elevators out of service, forcing seniors to climb multiple flights of stairs. Residents say repairs have dragged on for weeks.

Three Anne Arundel beaches are under health advisories after tests found elevated bacteria levels. Officials say avoid direct water contact while follow-up testing is completed.

A Catonsville mother renews a plea for answers after her daughter, Diamond Trueheart, was killed in a 2022 parking‑lot shooting. Police say leads have stalled while a small reward remains.

A Baltimore County judge found concerts at Catonsville’s Vortex violate DR 5.5 zoning after neighbors’ noise complaints; parties have 30 days to appeal.

Hot and gusty Thursday in Baltimore: highs near 95°F with gusty SW winds and late-afternoon storm chances. Boaters and waterfront residents should take care.

Prosecutors told a judge that officers opened a murder suspect’s iPhone before getting a warrant, and a Baltimore County detective has been suspended.

Four new Maryland laws — on kratom‑like products, EV charging, firefighter screenings and SRO conduct — take effect July 1, 2026, bringing new enforcement and duties for retailers, counties and schools.

Baltimore City Public Schools agreed to pay $5.2M and adopt a state‑backed funding formula for 30 charter schools, settling years of disputes and locking in new charges for central services.

Police say 31‑year‑old Michael Garrison was arrested June 12 in Windsor Mill and charged after a June 7 Western District shooting wounded a 53‑year‑old man.

Two Maryland Lottery players each claimed $100,000 last week — one on a Baltimore scratch-off and another on a Cumberland FAST PLAY ticket, part of nearly $30.2M in payouts.