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Maryland Weather: Hot Friday, risk of weekend showers & storms
BALTIMORE -- Heat continues through Friday. Showers & storms possible Friday night and chances continue through the weekend. Thursday turned out to be another nice day, but hotter than recent days. High temperatures climbed into the upper 80s to near 90°. Luckily, humidity levels stayed manageable throughout the day. Expect a very nice evening ahead with a mainly clear sky. Temperatures will be in the 80s much of the early evening hours. Friday will be another hot day with a mixture of sunshine and building clouds. Winds will be out of the south at 5 to 10 mph. Highs will top...
Bill aims to hold foreign vessels more liable in Key Bridge disaster
BALTIMORE -- There's a new effort in Congress aiming to hold the owners of the Dali more liable in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.U.S. Rep. John Garamendi of California introduced the Justice for Victims of Foreign Vessel Accidents Act Tuesday. While the bill's full text isn't available yet, Garamendi said it's about evening the playing field, adding that foreign vessels need to be held to a higher standard.Not long after the Dali crashed into and caused the collapse of the Key Bridge in March, its Singapore-based owner Grace Ocean Private Ltd. acted to limit their liability in the disaster to...
Greg Kihn, rock musician and longtime Bay Area DJ, dead at 75
Rock musician Greg Kihn, best known for his 1980s hits "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)" and his long-running radio show in the Bay Area, has died at the age of 75, according to his management.In a statement on his official website, Kihn died Tuesday following a battle with Alzheimer's disease."With a unique songwriting style that blended folk, classic rock, blues and pop, his sound helped define a rich musical legacy in the San Francisco Bay Area scene. Greg rose to worldwide fame in the 1980s and left an indelible mark for generations to come," the statement...
Franklin High School student dies after medical emergency on football field
BALTIMORE – A Franklin High School student died Wednesday after a medical emergency on the football field in Reisterstown.The Baltimore County Fire Department responded around 9:18 a.m. when the teen was in critical condition with resuscitative efforts underway. The student was taken to the hospital where he died, according to the school's principal."It is with profound sadness that I inform you of the death of a Franklin High School student," Franklin High principal Kieran O'Connell said. "We are devastated by this news. We extend our deepest sympathies to the student's family and loved ones." Baltimore County Public Schools Traumatic Loss Team members will be at Franklin High School on Thursday to provide counseling and support to students and staff grappling with the loss. "Should your student find that he/she needs additional resources, or if you have questions about how to approach your child about this news, please do not hesitate to call the school at (443) 809-1119," O'Connell said in a statement. Families were also provided a guide on how to speak with children about death and resources for free online therapy for high school students in Baltimore.
Boyfriend of L.A. ballerina imprisoned in Russia pleads for her return
As Russian-American Ksenia Karelina prepares to appeal her 12-year sentence in a Russian penal colony after pleading guilty Thursday to treason, her boyfriend, Chris Van Heerden, is grappling with the harsh reality of her situation. "How did I end up here? How did Ksenia end up here?" he reacted to Thursday's sentencing during an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King.Russia sentences Karelina for treasonKarelina was sentenced after pleading guilty earlier this month to treason. She was arrested earlier this year while on a trip to Russia for donating about $51 to an American-based humanitarian group helping Ukrainians suffering in the war,...
Biden praises Harris in first joint event, saying she will make "one hell of a president"
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together in their first public event since she replaced him as the Democratic nominee, touting the administration's new plan to lower prescription drug prices for Americans on Medicare. Appearing at Prince George's County Community College in Maryland, an untethered Mr. Biden praised Harris, saying she will make "one hell of a president." Mr. Biden and Harris announced the outcome of the first Medicare drug price negotiation as part of the administration's efforts to lower costs for Americans. "There's a lot of love in this room for our president," Harris said. "And I think it's for...
President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris visit Maryland Thursday
UPDATED: Biden, Harris appear in Maryland, announce Medicare drug price negotiation outcomeBALTIMORE -- President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set for their first appearance together since he dropped out of the race, and it's happening in Maryland. This will be the first joint event for the two since Mr. Biden ended his 2024 campaign and Harris became the Democratic nominee for president. The White House announced Mr. Biden and Harris will be in Prince George's County Thursday afternoon to discuss progress they are making to "lower costs for the American people." They are expected to focus on prescription drug costs. We are more than 80 days from Election Day, and the economy is a key point for both campaigns this week. Harris is expected to unveil more details in her first economic policy speech on Friday. A new report out Wednesday put the annual inflation rate at 2.9 percent in July, the first time it's been under three percent since 2021. The Biden administration says the momentum is in the right direction. Gov. Wes Moore is expected to attend the event.
Baltimore police "playing with fire" over severe shortage of officers, judge warns
BALTIMORE -- Baltimore police continue to lose officers despite major incentives to recruit and retain them, and that is the top concern of the judge overseeing reforms in the department. Judge James Bredar warned if the shortages are not fixed, they could keep the city under a federal consent decree for years to come. "Believe me, if there was a quick fix solution we'd have already done it," Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said. The department has 1,981 officers, far short of the 2,600 needed to be fully staffed.75 new officers have been hired so far this year while 86 have left. Judge Bredar...
Maryland Weather: Hot Friday, risk of weekend showers & storms
BALTIMORE -- Heat continues through Friday. Showers & storms possible Friday night and chances continue through the weekend. Thursday turned out to be another nice day, but hotter than recent days. High temperatures climbed into the upper 80s to near 90°. Luckily, humidity levels stayed manageable throughout the day. Expect a very nice evening ahead with a mainly clear sky. Temperatures will be in the 80s much of the early evening hours. Friday will be another hot day with a mixture of sunshine and building clouds. Winds will be out of the south at 5 to 10 mph. Highs will top...
U.S.-Russian woman sentenced to 12 years in Russian penal colony
Russian-American Ksenia Karelina was sentenced by a Russian court to 12 years in a penal colony on Thursday after pleading guilty to treason earlier this month. She was arrested earlier this year while on a trip to Russia for donating $51 to an American-based humanitarian group helping Ukrainians suffering in the war, according to Russian state media.Karelina's lawyer, Mikhail Mushailov, said shortly after the sentence was handed down that Karelina would appeal."She admitted guilt in terms of transferring funds, but did not admit her intent aimed at transferring funds to those organizations where they most likely arrived," Mushailov said. "She did not...
Triple shooting in West Baltimore injures minor and two men
BALTIMORE -- A minor and two men were injured in a triple shooting Wednesday evening in West Baltimore, according to police.Officers responded to the shooting around 10 p.m. in the 1700 block of North Calhoun Street where the minor and two men were suffering from gunshot wounds to the body. They are stable at the hospital, police say.Anyone with information on the shooting should call police at 410-396-2477 or the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson hits 30th home run in 4-1 win over Washington
BALTIMORE -- Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run homer in the first, Dean Kremer stopped a four-start losing streak and the Baltimore Orioles salvaged a split of their two-game series against Washington with a 4-1 victory Wednesday night.Kremer (5-9) outdueled DJ Herz (2-5) in a sharply pitched game, allowing a run and five hits over six innings. Yennier Cano and Cionel Pérez each worked a perfect inning of relief, and Seranthony Domínguez followed with a hitless ninth for his second save since joining the Orioles before the trade deadline.It was the first scoreless performance for the Baltimore bullpen in six games....
Annapolis business owners want flood plans ahead of major storms
BALTIMORE -- An Annapolis business owner, one of many still feeling the impact from the massive flooding left by Tropical Storm Debby, is calling on the city to take action before a major storm hits.Sveinn Storm, owner of Storm Brothers Ice Cream along Annapolis's City Dock for 48 years, says the city focuses on damage control after the storm has passed rather than getting a head start.Annapolis Gov. Gavin Buckley on Wednesday declared a state of emergency, nearly a week after Debby's remnants rolled through Maryland, meaning those impacted by the storm can receive emergency funding."What's most important is to...
Baltimore Orioles players make "really special" visit to Ravens' practice
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Orioles stopped by the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills on Wednesday to check out their sports counterparts, the Baltimore Ravens.Orioles' Gunnar Henderson, manager Brandon Hyde, and Cedric Mullins, among others, greeted the Ravens hours before their home game against the Washington Nationals.Both "Birdland" teams won the division title in 2023 and made it to the postseason."I enjoy watching them," Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said. "I have so much respect for Brandon," said. He's a great coach, and a great skipper. What a job they've done. Their team is so exciting." The Orioles not only got to watch the Ravens' practice, they were within yards of the action."They allowed us to get up there, which was pretty cool just seeing it up close and personal. Being able to do that was really special," Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson said. "It's really cool seeing them up close and in person, just seeing how big they are. You don't really get to witness that on TV." The Ravens host the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday for their second preseason game.
Tropical Storm Debby's flooding causes Annapolis to declare state of emergency
BALTIMORE - A state of emergency has been issued for Annapolis after Tropical Storm Debby's rain left flooding along City Dock and downtown.Floodwaters at City Dock surged to 4.4 feet above normal levels on August 9, marking it as the eighth-highest flood event on record for Annapolis, city officials said.Initial damage assessments by the City's Department of Planning and Zoning indicate that 19 businesses and non-profits sustained an estimated $162,000 in lost revenue and equipment damage due to the storm."Now that we have an assessment of the damage, I am declaring a State of Emergency which will allow City staff...
DPW worker's family demands accountability for heat-related death ahead of oversight hearing
BALTIMORE -- Relatives of Baltimore City Department of Public Works employee Ronald Silver II, who died on the job because of extreme heat, have demanded public hearings into what went wrong—and they will soon get them. Baltimore's City Council has agreed to hold oversight hearings on Thursday, Oct. 22 after reports of a toxic workplace culture. The head of Silver's union praised the development. "There has to be a change in culture in DPW. It's been toxic to say the least and we have to change that. We're adults here and adults should not be treating other adults like that," Patrick Moran, the...
Anne Arundel schools emphasize student responsibility with grading regulation alterations
BALTIMORE -- The Anne Arundel County Public Schools are altering their grading regulation that will put more emphasis on student responsibility.Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mark Bedell said the alterations will start this upcoming school year which will focus on increasing student responsibility and providing more time for teachers to focus on instruction.Here are the changes:The number of allowable redos that can be done by students has been reduced from three to two per class per marking period and must be categorized as "Assessments" in teacher gradebooks.Late work will continue to be accepted, but with a progressive penalty structure for each...
Missing AP tests leave dozens of Baltimore County students with "not-so-great options"
BALTIMORE -- As students prepare to head back to school at Western Tech in Baltimore County, a group of them have a decision to make about whether they will retake their Advanced Placement tests that were lost."I don't think they're doing the due diligence with these kids," a parent told WJZ.In July, students learned that 100 AP exam answer sheets had gone missing after being sent to College Board, the company that administers them.One of those tests belonged to the son of a parent WJZ spoke with who asked us not to reveal his identity."You feel like you have no...
Arundel Mills implements weekend youth supervision policy. Here's why.
BALTIMORE -- Arundel Mills is stopping unsupervised minors from entering the mall during certain hours during the weekend.Starting on September 6, everyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult older than 21 after 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.Simon Property Group, which owns Arundel Mills, says that unsupervised minors must leave the property by 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and those who do not abide by the shopping center's Youth Supervision Policy will be asked to leave.Store employees under the age of 18 may continue to work within their store during Youth Supervision Policy hours but...
WJZ volunteers help get fire-stricken Benjamin Franklin High ready for new year
BALTIMORE - WJZ was in the community on Wednesday, partnering with the United Way, to get Baltimore's Benjamin Franklin High School ready for the upcoming school year months after it was involved in an electrical fire."We don't just cover communities, we are a part of the community and we want to be supportive," said WJZ Executive Producer of Community Impact Pete Amorgeanos.Franklin High School is more than just a school in the Brooklyn community.From its family center to its bookstore, the site also serves the local community after school hours, being used as a resource for single moms also looking...
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