NTSB's preliminary findings suggest a gas leak was not found before a fatal house explosion in Bel Air, although a gas odor was reported the previous night.

A fire in Pikesville resulted in life-threatening injuries for a man, with the Baltimore County Fire Department responding and declaring control at 10:17 pm. The fire's cause is not yet known.

Baltimore County Police are seeking information on a suspect from an August 25th burglary on Charles St. They released a surveillance photo and contact numbers for tips.

Dead fish were found in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, initially concerning residents. The cause, identified as "pistachio tide," involves natural water inversion leading to low oxygen levels.

Baltimore settled with JUUL Labs for $7.5 million, rejecting a smaller payout, to address the e-cigarette company's marketing practices towards youth.

Baltimore sees a cool, dry spell with below-average temperatures and low humidity. Some rain showers expected late Friday with potential strong thunderstorms on Saturday. Cooler, drier conditions will return after the weekend.

Baltimore County police are investigating a fatal shooting in Parkville, with one victim deceased and a second person hospitalized. No arrests have been made yet.

Baltimore County Police resolved a barricade incident in Middle River, advising residents to stay indoors, and later confirmed the situation ended peacefully.

The Baltimore County Police continue to seek information on the 2002 disappearance of Lonnie "C-Lo" Perry, whose gold Cadillac Seville was found, but not him.

A student at Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School was found with a handgun during a security check; the weapon was confiscated, and the student faces disciplinary action.

The National Weather Service forecasts fog, showers, and thunderstorms for Baltimore, with potential flooding in mountainous areas and strong thunderstorms later in the afternoon.

A multiple-vehicle collision on Route 100 near Arundel Mills Boulevard involving a Toyota Corolla caused injuries of varying severity and prompted an ongoing investigation.

Howard County began repairs on a stormwater management pond in Ellicott City, with road closures and detours in place until the project completion in August 2025.