Gunfire and Stolen Hyundai Rattle Quiet Northwest Baltimore Block
Neighbors on Rosedale Road in northwest Baltimore were jolted last night when the sound of gunfire cut through the block, sending police racing to the 3600 block and shutting down the street while detectives went to work. Officers sealed off part of Rosedale Road and diverted traffic as investigators combed...
Mayor Scott on the State of the City and his $4.9 Billion budget
Today, we bring Midday to a close. As of tomorrow, Midday will no longer be part of WYPR’s schedule. Moving forward, Tom Hall will become WYPR’s Senior News Analyst. Tomorrow at this hour, we’ll present On Point from NPR, and beginning Monday, you’ll hear the NPR news program, Here and Now during the noon hour.
Insurer settles with owner, operator of ship that hit Baltimore’s Key Bridge
The company that insured Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has reached a $350 million settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship that hit the bridge in 2024.
Baltimore Bigwigs Fume as Judge Cuts Loose 14-Year-Old Repeat Offender
A 14-year-old boy who Baltimore police say is a familiar face to officers was arrested Tuesday in the 2200 block of Kirk Avenue in East Baltimore on an open warrant, taken to the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, and then released yet again on electronic monitoring by a judge. Police say the teen has 10 prior...
50-Year-Old Shot Near Patterson Park In Southeast Baltimore
A Tuesday night shooting on the north edge of Patterson Park left a 50-year-old man wounded and recovering at a local hospital, according to Baltimore police. Officers responded at about 9:59 p.m. on March 31 to the 400 block of North Bradford Avenue, where they found the man with apparent gunshot wounds. A...
Dirt Bike Mob Roars Back Into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Dozens of dirt bikes rumbled through traffic along Light Street and into Baltimore's Inner Harbor late Tuesday, shaking up waterfront visitors and rattling nearby businesses. Cell-phone video shows riders threading between cars, edging close to pedestrians, and then peeling off toward Inner Harbor walkways. Police...
Tip jar theft at hot dog stand sparks viral video & mother’s apology
CATONSVILLE, Md. (WBFF) — A Baltimore County hot dog stand known for its loyal regulars and Instagram live streams turned into the scene of a theft — and then an unexpected moment of accountability and forgiveness. (WBFF) At Musa’s hot dog stand, customers often stop by for his...
Conviction After Police Chase, Assault, And Property Damage Incident
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — A chain of events involving an assault, a vehicle pursuit, and a crash with a marked patrol unit has culminated in the conviction and jail time of a Baltimore woman. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office (SMCSO), Sabrina Brianna Thompson, 28, of Baltimore,...
‘Paralyzing’ E-ZPass fines balloon into tens of thousands in debt as lawmakers push fix
Essex resident Breezy Ludwig says a daily $1.40 commute through the Fort McHenry Tunnel spiraled into a staggering $54,000 in tolls and fines — a debt she still can’t fully explain. Ludwig’s case is not isolated. Across Maryland, drivers are reporting toll debt ballooning into the tens of...
Police chief announces retirement after video released of deadly shooting
Howard County Police Chief Gregory Der announced his retirement days after body-worn video was released showing several officers shooting and killing a man with autism outside of an apartment complex in Columbia.
