The National Weather Service predicts fair weather for the Baltimore area over the holiday weekend, with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures, despite a slight chance of showers or storms.

Michele McCray was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after fatally shooting Antoine Johnson during a domestic dispute in Baltimore County.

Dr. Letitia Dzirasa returns as Baltimore's Deputy Mayor of Equity, Health, and Human Services, with John David "J.D." Merrill resuming his role as Deputy Chief of Staff.

The Howard County Board of Education is suing several Big Pharma companies for allegedly inflating insulin prices, affecting its budget and ability to serve the community.

Two new speed cameras are activated near high schools in Anne Arundel County to improve safety in school zones, with enforcement from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays.

Two males, 22 and 15, were hospitalized for gunshot wounds after a shooting on Ridgewood Avenue. Baltimore Police are investigating, seeking information.

A fire damaged St. Rita Church in Dundalk; no injuries were reported. Firefighters responded after a thunderstorm, and the cause is under investigation.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott reports a decrease in Baltimore's violence for the first half of 2025, with homicides down by 22.7% and nonfatal shootings by 19.6%.

A weather front in Baltimore is moving southeast, with showers ending by noon. Clearer skies and dry conditions are expected later, with temperatures in the mid-80s. The weekend forecast looks sunny and comfortable for July 4th celebrations.

Vanessa's Corner Pub in Carroll County was severely damaged by an early morning fire, with 50 firefighters needed to control the blaze. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway.

An Abingdon man was arrested for the shooting death of his wife, with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office leading the investigation and charging him with first-degree murder.

Howard County police investigate a suspected domestic murder-suicide in Columbia involving a couple, with both individuals found deceased at the scene.

Baltimore Police report a decrease in crime for the first half of 2025, with a drop in gun violence and improved clearance rates for homicides and non-fatal shootings.