Nine injured in three-alarm high-rise fire in Towson
TOWSON, MD—Nine people were transported to local hospitals following a dramatic three-alarm apartment fire in Towson on Monday evening. Emergency crews from the Baltimore County Fire Department were dispatched to the high-rise building at 204 East Joppa Road at just after 7:30 p.m. after reports of a fire on the...
Baltimore declares Code Blue Alert as dangerous wind chills threaten frostbite, hypothermia
BALTIMORE — A Code Blue Alert has been declared in Baltimore City from Monday, January 19 evening to Wednesday, January 21st morning. Wind chills are expected to drop into the teens and single digits, increasing the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Extended time in these conditions can be life-threatening.
The Bone-Chilling Scream in the Maryland Woods: Why This “Ghost Cat” is Back
If you live in Harford, Baltimore, or Montgomery County, you might have seen the frantic posts on your neighborhood group chat this week. It usually starts with a grainy video from a backyard in Bel Air or Burtonsville. Then comes the caption: “Did anyone else hear a woman screaming in the woods last night?”
Higher BGE bills put focus on delivery charges
Customers facing higher BGE bills are questioning rising delivery charges, and the Maryland Office of People’s Counsel says those costs have increased faster than at other utilities.
Baltimore Braces for Bitter Cold and Possible Significant Winter Storm This Weekend
Baltimore residents are being told to brace for bone-chilling temperatures and the possibility of a significant winter storm set to hit this weekend. The National Weather Service Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC highlighted in its early Monday forecast discussion that bitter cold conditions will encompass the region...
Maryland Space Weather Alert: Aurora Possible Tonight in Baltimore
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Baltimore, Maryland – A space weather alert is in effect tonight as a rare G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm creates the potential for Northern Lights to be visible across parts of Maryland, according to the...
SUN: Martin Luther King Jr. Day events and celebrations in the Baltimore area
A weekend of events celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact and legacy wraps up on Monday, Jan. 19, with activities including a day of service, museum exhibits, a symphony concert and a peace walk. Here’s a look at what’s happening. 13th Annual Peace Walk: Join the...
Baltimore sees uptick in several crime categories to start 2026 compared to year before
(WBFF) — Baltimore's crime rates have surged at the start of 2026, reversing the city's previous year's decline. According to the latest data from the Baltimore Police Department, crime citywide has increased in nearly a dozen categories over a seven-day period compared to the same time in January 2025. Larcenies are...
Knife-Wielding Man Shot By Officers During Baltimore Barricade Amid Mental Health Issue: Police
Shortly after 10:30 a.m., officers from the Baltimore Police Department were called to the 1100 block of Park Avenue, where there were reports of an armed man who was "attempting to harm people," according to Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley. Upon arrival, officers found the man in question standing in...
Body cam footage shows Baltimore Police rescuing family from house fire
Body cam video shows Baltimore City Police officers evacuating residents from house fire on Wilkens Avenue on January 7.

















