A lightning strike caused a fire in a Pikesville apartment, killing a dog and displacing over 15 residents. Two firefighters were injured but released from the hospital.

A 13-year-old boy in Baltimore with 18 prior arrests has been apprehended for a series of armed carjackings and robberies, thanks to GPS data from his ankle monitor placing him at the crime scenes.

Interstate 95 southbound in Harford County closed due to a severe accident involving a rescue near MD 24, prompting detour recommendations from officials.

The National Weather Service issued a forecast for Baltimore with a moving cold front and building high pressure, warning of patchy fog, scattered showers, and high weekend temperatures with humidity. A changing pattern is expected early next week.

I-795 in Baltimore County will experience congestion due to concrete repairs on weekends starting August 15, with lane closures scheduled by SHA. Drivers should plan for extra travel time or use alternative routes.

Firefighters in Baltimore County rescued a horse from an 8-10 foot pit after it fell through a wooden plank. The horse was sedated and lifted out without injuries.

A jury convicted Shakur Eldridge of armed robbery, potentially leading to an 81-year sentence, after a violent incident during a car sale in Baltimore.

A Severn man was arrested in Glen Burnie for a suspected drug deal; police seized a gun, drugs, and a digital scale. He's facing multiple charges but was released pending trial.

Baltimore County Public Library offers naloxone at all branches to combat opioid overdoses, with staff trained to use it and various models of receptacles installed.

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation will close I-83 overnight on Sunday, August 17, for a geophysical survey and tree removal. Traffic detours are planned.

A Baltimore man, Jason Christopher Steptoe, was arrested for DUI during a traffic stop, where a stolen gun and ecstasy pills were found in his vehicle.

Baltimore weather today includes sun, clouds, and potential for showers and thunderstorms, with hot and humid conditions. Cooler air arrives tomorrow; weekend will be typical summer weather.

Anne Arundel County Police report a decline in major crimes, crediting a mix of police work, data-driven strategies, technology use, and community relations.