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Suspect in Rachel Morin’s Death Indicted by Grand Jury
A grand jury has indicted suspect, Victor Martinez-Hernandez, who's accused of raping and beating Rachel Morin to death while she was out jogging in Maryland in Aug. 2023. (7/3/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Maryland State Police concerned about drunk driving on Fourth of July
BALTIMORE -- Fourth of July celebrations will kick off tomorrow, and state troopers are on alert for drunk drivers hitting the roads. So far this year, troopers across the state have made more than 2,300 DUI arrests. Megan Moore knows how dangerous drunk driving is -- she lives with the pain of losing her son to drunk driving.Her son, Private Noah Blonder, was killed back in 2021. Blonder was in the passenger seat when the driver at the wheel crashed while driving 50 miles over the speed limit."And yet this 100 percent preventable crime continues," Moore said. "If you are going to...
Maryland Weather: Hot, sticky & stormy Independence Day
BALTIMORE -- Another round of sunshine is on deck today as humidity levels climb ahead of a hot, sticky and stormy Independence Day. We are waking up to temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. We'll get mostly sunny skies today with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 80s. For your 4th of July, temperatures will cruise into the low to mid 90s but feel closer to 100° thanks to all the humidity. Rain chances will return, mainly in the afternoon and evening, with scattered thunderstorms developing across the area. The coverage of the rain will be scattered, so not everyone will see showers and storms, but rain could affect your holiday plans or fireworks celebrations on Thursday evening.Scattered storm chances persist through at least Tuesday.
Md. DAR honors Joey Piper Mullenax as state Good Citizen winner
The Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored Joey Piper Mullenax as the state Good Citizen winner at their State Conference in Ellicott City on May 18. Joey was presented with a monetary award, certificate and challenge coin. Joey is a graduating senior at Boyd J. Michael III...
The road AHEAD: Maryland to be a test-subject state in new federal hospital model
Maryland will be one of two test-subject states for a new federal program that officials hope will improve patient outcomes and bridge inequities while constraining hospital and medical costs. The post The road AHEAD: Maryland to be a test-subject state in new federal hospital model appeared first on Maryland Matters.
'I'm blessed that they gave me the opportunity' | Alexandria Fire Chief sworn in, making history as the first Latino Fire Chief
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A celebration was held inside Alexandria City Hall Tuesday night, as the new fire chief was officially sworn in. Felipe Hernandez Jr. was sworn in as Alexandria's next Fire Chief, and first permanent Latino Fire Chief. "I think it's important to be a representative, especially for...
Adjusted Hours for Carver Senior Center begin July 8
The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services announces that the replacement of the flooring at the Carver Senior Center will begin on Saturday, July 6. During this time the facility will operate during adjusted weekday hours and will be closed each Saturday in July. Beginning July 8,...
Louisa County excited to host VA State Little League Major Baseball Tournament
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Louisa County will soon host some of the best little league baseball players in Virginia. District 14 and Louisa Little League will be hosting the 2024 Virginia State Little League Major Baseball Tournament in Louisa County later this month. The tournament will run July 18-23...
In May, Virginia Sportsbooks stunned the public with $60 million in revenue
For May 2024, the Virginia Lottery reported nearly $60 million in gross sports betting revenue. Sportsbook operators had an 11.9% hold on the market. Additionally, revenue was up 24.6% compared to May 2023. That was slightly less than the 25.2% increase in the handle to $505.6 million. Their $60 million in gross sports betting revenue was the fifth-highest total in 41 months of legal wagering in Virginia. Six of the eight highest monthly revenue totals have come in the last nine months. Sportsbooks in Virginia have attained a double-digit hold 21 times, it’s happened 12 times in the last 15 months.
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