A Prince Frederick man pleaded guilty after investigators say he asked firefighters to hide an unserialized handgun recovered when his truck overturned. Court records show a mostly suspended five‑year sentence and probation.

A man was found with life‑threatening gunshot wounds on Freeman Street early Saturday; homicide detectives are investigating.

A Wintergreen tenant in Cockeysville says a decomposing neighbor left his unit infested with flies; the county medical examiner ruled the death natural. Management declined mediation, the renter says.

Extreme heat buckled northbound I-97 near Brightview Drive, closing lanes between Benfield and New Cut Road and snarling holiday travel. Crews and police warn of extended disruptions.

A former Fallston volunteer fire chief was ordered to repay $70,300 to the station after prosecutors said he charged department funds for unauthorized purchases.

Baltimore County crews freed three people stuck in mud at Loch Raven Reservoir near Warren Road Bridge; no serious injuries were reported.

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect Saturday with highs near 102°F and heat index up to 111. Scattered afternoon storms may bring damaging winds and heavy rain.

Nearly 40 vehicles across Frederick County had windows smashed overnight at several locations; investigators say no one was hurt and are asking residents to check cameras.

Four people, including two children, were hospitalized after a boat fire on the Patapsco River near Pasadena; authorities say all are stable.

A 20‑year‑old moped rider died after fleeing a traffic stop and crashing in West Baltimore. Police say Crash Team investigators are asking witnesses to call 410‑396‑2606.

A $356,500 grant will fund a shoreline adaptation roadmap for Tangier, but town leaders say federal money and policy changes are still needed to save homes and the fishing economy.

DOT is sending more than $62M to BWI to resurface a principal runway and install LED lighting; state funds will cover the remainder. Some evening closures are expected Aug–Oct.

The Baltimore Business Journal's new Book of Lists names 627 of Greater Baltimore's largest employers and highlights which sectors hold the most payroll power.