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8-year-old severely injured after struck by train in South Baltimore
BALTIMORE - An 8-year-old suffered a severe injury after he was struck by a train Monday evening in Cherry Hill community of South Baltimore, according to police.The boy suffered a severe injury to one of his extremities shortly before 7 p.m. in the 3400 block of Spelman Road, police said.He was taken to the hospital where he is stable.CSX police have been notified.
ReNew Baltimore files lawsuit in effort to keep property tax rate cut on ballot
BALTIMORE - ReNew Baltimore, the group behind the charter amendment that would lower the city's property tax rate, has officially filed a lawsuit to keep the imitative on November's ballot.ReNew Baltimore collected more than 23,000 signatures on a petition. At least 10,000 signatures are needed for an issue to appear on the ballot.However, a letter from Elections Director Armstead Jones says an effort to lower Baltimore City's property tax rate through a ballot initiative violates state law.Only elected officials can set the property tax rate, not city voters.In a statement, ReNew Baltimore says they will fight the ruling in court...
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes to start for American League in All-Star Game
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore's Corbin Burnes will start for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game against Pittsburgh rookie Paul Skenes in Arlington, Texas.A 29-year-old right-hander, Burnes is 9-4 with a 2.93 ERA in his first season with the Orioles, who acquired him from Milwaukee just before spring training. The 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner, Burnes is an All-Star for the fourth straight season. He will become the fifth Orioles pitcher to start an All-Star Game, the first since Steve Stone in 1980.Burnes was told of his Al-Star Game start over the phone by former Boston Red Sox pitcher...
Maryland law enforcement officers sent to help beef up RNC security
BALTIMORE -- Maryland lawmakers across the political spectrum have denounced the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend and called for unity.In the meantime, officers from several Maryland law enforcement agencies, including in Carroll and Prince George's counties, are in Milwaukee to provide security at this week's Republican National Convention.Lawmakers reactRepresentative Andy Harris, Maryland's only Republican in the U.S. Congress, posted he is "praying for President Trump, his family, the victims and those injured at the rally and for the future of our country."Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, spoke before the NAACP...
People and plants need protection from extreme heat. Here's what to know.
BALTIMORE -- In Baltimore, city officials have declared a Code Red Alert for extreme heat through Wednesday. Temperatures are well into the 90s, but with the humidity, it feels even hotter, into the triple digits.Excessive Heat Warnings remain in place for the entire WJZ First Alert Weather viewing area through 8 pm. More heat warnings and advisories are likely Tuesday and Wednesday. Cooling centers are now open across the city and are crucial to keeping people safe. So far this year, there have been six heat-related deaths in Maryland. Peter Bieneman, with Green Fields Nursery and Landscaping, told WJZ you should check your plants for signs of dehydration. "Think just like you do for yourself and look for the signs of wilting, look for the signs of dehydration on your plants," Bieneman said. Bieneman says succulents, and many native plants, fare well in extreme heat, but you should watch closely for changes in more exotic plant types.As for yourself, stay hydrated, reduce outdoor activities and check on neighbors. More resources for staying safe in the extreme heat can be found at health.baltiomrecity.gov.
Calvert Hall football coach recollects time coaching alongside the late Jacoby Jones
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore community is still mourning the death of former Ravens receiver Jacoby Jones. On Sunday, the 40-year-old, who helped lead the Ravens to their most recent Super Bowl championship, died in his home in New Orleans, his family said.Jones's sudden death has impacted people in the sports world and has touched Ravens fans all over. Many people remember Jones today for much more than his play on the field. He's a Ravens legend known for the Mile High Miracle, Super Bowl heroics and unforgettable touchdown celebrations. But to many, Jones was a legend off the field as well. "He will be deeply...
Inclusive dance teacher inspires Harford County community while battling stage 4 cancer
BALTIMORE - A dance studio in Harford County is home to an inclusive dance program for people with physical or developmental disabilities, such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and other developmental delays."You shouldn't label yourself as a disability but as an ability," dance student Ciara Gentry said.Dancers 8 years and older are given the opportunity to participate in the class led by Coach Nicole Dover. "When the lights go on and everybody lines up, it's like wow, I can't believe Nicole got all those kids to do all those things on that stage," dance parent Deborah Vrankin said.While...
Overturned dump truck causes major backup on I-695 near I-83 in Baltimore County
BALTIMORE -- An overturned dump truck has caused a major backup on I-695 Inner Loop in Baltimore County.Highway officials said the crash happened prior to the I-83 (Jones Falls Expressway) exit.All lanes were initially closed, but since then, vehicles are passing on the far left lane.
Man charged in Brooklyn Day mass shooting stabbed multiple times in Baltimore jail
BALTIMORE -- A man who's charged in the mass shooting that killed two people and wounded 28 others at the Brooklyn Homes housing project in Baltimore was stabbed in jail, his attorney said on Monday, while arguing for a judge to release him on home detention.Assistant Public Defender Amanda Savage, Tristan Jackson's attorney, said her client was attacked while sleeping on June 6 at the Maryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center and stabbed multiple times with a homemade weapon — including in his right eye. He underwent emergency surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, she said, and the prognosis about his vision is unknown.Read More at The Baltimore Banner
Trump documents case dismissed by federal judge
Washington — The federal judge overseeing the case alleging former President Donald Trump mishandled sensitive government documents after leaving the White House has dismissed the charges against him and his two codefendants. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon said in a 93-page order that she has granted Trump's bid to dismiss the indictment based on the unlawful funding and appointment of special counsel Jack Smith, who brought the charges against the former president."The bottom line is this: The Appointments Clause is a critical constitutional restriction stemming from the separation of powers, and it gives to Congress a considered role in determining the...
Can you reverse your "sleep debt" with naps? A Baltimore doctor weighs in
BALTIMORE -- You know the feeling: sleep-deprived and craving rest, yawning and groggy from another night of little sleep"I'm 72 years old and I definitely can't function if I don't get any sleep." One Baltimore local told WJZ. "It stresses your body it makes you irritable, it makes you dysfunctional, you are sort of walking around in a fog." At times it's a fog even caffeine can't fix. "Oh gosh recently, I get a solid six [hours], I shoot for that eight, but I'm clocking in six steady," another resident said. "Every now and then I build up sleep debt, and...
Maryland Weather: Alert Days continue for intense heat & humidity with storms chances
BALTIMORE -- WJZ First Alert Weather Days continue through Wednesday for dangerous heat and humidity. Some storms are possible.Excessive Heat Warnings continue for the entire WJZ First Alert Weather viewing area through 8 pm. More excessive heat warnings and advisories are likely Tuesday and Wednesday. Everyone should be taking heat precautions including drinking plenty of water, taking breaks in the A/C, avoiding direct sunlight, and checking in on pets and the elderly. Highs today will top out around 100°. BWI is headed for 101° and the previous record is 102° set in 1995. Tuesday's high temperatures will reach the lower 100s,...
Baltimore Orioles draft North Carolina outfielder Vance Honeycutt in first round
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles selected Vance Honeycutt, an outfielder from the University of North Carolina, in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Sunday evening.Honeycutt, a 21-year-old right-handed batter, was picked 22nd overall."He creates well-above-average raw power with bat speed, strength, leverage and loft," an analysis by MLB.com says. "He has similar speed and fine instincts, making him a base-stealing threat and a potential Gold Glover in center field, where his plus arm is stronger than most at the position."Honeycutt is No. 22 on MLB's Top 200 Draft prospect list.He batted .318 with 28 home runs, 70 RBIs and 28 stolen bases.The Orioles have had success with their first-round picks in recent years.Jackson Holliday, baseball's top prospect, is in Triple-A Norfolk. He was drafted first overall in 2022. Catcher Adley Rutschman, selected first overall in 2019, is headed to his second All-Star Game.Pitcher Grayson Rodriguez was selected 11th overall in 2018. Infielder Jordan Westburg was drafted 30th overall in 2020. Heston Kjerstad was picked second overall in 2020.Colton Cowser was drafted fifth overall in 2021. Gunnar Henderson was selected in the second round in 2019.
I-695 project work to close multiple lanes overnight for weeks in Baltimore County
BALTIMORE -- Multiple lanes on the Beltway in Baltimore County will be closed overnight on Thursdays through Sundays for the next several weeks due to road work on the next phase of the I-695 project.The lane closures will start on Sunday, July 14 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the I-659 inner loop at I-70 toward I-83.Crews will be striping the highway and adjusting concrete barriers to accommodate a traffic switch to the right. Two weeks later, crews will do the same work on the outer loop from Towson to Woodlawn.Here are details about the I-695 project.
Is there a way to mend political divide? Professor answers questions after Trump rally shooting.
BALTIMORE -- The assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump has many in our country asking questions."I think everybody is going to go back and say how did this happen?" University of Maryland Baltimore Law Professor Michael Greenberger said.Greenberger, who founded the university's Center for Health and Homeland Security, was asked how this political violence escalated and what were the signs."Well, there is a lot of animosity over this political cycle," Greenberger said. "The president's race is being vigorously fought."Greenberger told WJZ that the political cycle has grown incredibly heated with personal attacks being thrown by both parties and that...
Donald Trump campaign rally shooting prompts reactions from Baltimore residents
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore residents are still in shock and reacting following former President Donald Trump's attempted assassination at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening. Confused, disappointed and in complete disbelief: words echoing around Baltimore to describe how a lot of people are feeling. Trump was grazed in the ear by a bullet. One rally attendee, identified as identified as Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, Pa., died, while two others were injured.Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, the gunman, was killed by the Secret Service.Many residents and neighbors declined to share their full name but did express their thoughts about what happened."I don't want anything...
ALERT DAYS for dangerous heat in effect Monday - Wednesday
BALTIMORE-- Expect dangerous heat and humidity Monday through Wednesday. Isolated strong storms will be possible during the afternoon.Excessive heat warnings are in effect for the entire WJZ First Alert Weather viewing area on Monday from 11 a.m. through 8 pm. The following counties are included in the excessive heat warning:Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Caroline, Cecil, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot counties where the heat index will peak around 110°. A heat advisory is in effect for Carroll County Monday 11 AM through 8 PM for the heat index to peak around 105°.Temperatures climbed well into the upper 90s...
Baltimore Ravens, former teammates "completely heartbroken" over death of Jacoby Jones
BALTIMORE - If it weren't for the speedy No. 12, the Baltimore Ravens may not have won their latest Super Bowl championship.Jacoby Jones, who died suddenly on Sunday at his home in New Orleans, was a star in the postseason during the 2012 season, which ended with a win in Super Bowl XLVII.Stunned former teammates, current and former NFL players and Maryland leaders are mourning the news that Jones had died just days after his 40th birthday.My brother, you will truly be missed. They can't take the memories and the hard work you put in on and off the football...
ALERT DAYS for dangerous heat in effect Monday - Wednesday
BALTIMORE-- Expect dangerous heat and humidity Monday through Wednesday. Isolated strong storms will be possible during the afternoon.Excessive heat warnings are in effect for the entire WJZ First Alert Weather viewing area on Monday from 11 a.m. through 8 pm. The following counties are included in the excessive heat warning:Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Caroline, Cecil, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot counties where the heat index will peak around 110°. A heat advisory is in effect for Carroll County Monday 11 AM through 8 PM for the heat index to peak around 105°.Temperatures climbed well into the upper 90s...
Cedric Mullins' game-winning double helps Baltimore Orioles avoid sweep with 6-5 win over Yankees
BALTIMORE — Cedric Mullins hit a two-run double in the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 6-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday — after an error by shortstop Anthony Volpe kept the two-out rally going.The Yankees actually made two defensive misplays in the ninth. Mullins' liner appeared catchable, but left fielder Alex Verdugo started in at first and couldn't recover well enough to prevent the ball from going over him.Ben Rice hit a three-run homer in the top of the ninth off Craig Kimbrel (6-2) to put the Yankees up 5-3, but New York's closer...
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