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Nick's Law, a stricter penalty for impaired boaters, in place ahead of Fourth of July
BALTIMORE - Punishment for operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the state of Maryland comes with a new penalty, if convicted.'Nick's Law', which went into effect this week, aims to strengthen state boating legislation.The new law is named after Nick Barton, a 21-year-old Anne Arundel County college lacrosse player, who died in a boating crash in June 2022 along the West River near Parrish Creek.The boat operator, Shayne Smith, was sentenced to 10 years in jail, all but 18 months suspended, for negligent manslaughter, along with five years of supervised probation.According to court documents, Smith...
Multiple shot, one killed in Taneytown shooting on Fourth of July
BALTIMORE -- One person was killed and multiple were injured in a shooting Thursday night in Taneytown, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies responded around 10 p.m. to the shooting in the area of Bear Run Road at Runnymeade Road for a reported shooting, where officials say "multiple" gunshot victims were found. The sheriff's office did not immediately specify how many people were shot. Some victims were hospitalized, officials said, but their condition is unknown. No arrests have been announced, but officials said there is not believed to be any threat to the public. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Asking about household guns should be a 'social norm', says pediatric nurse practitioner
WASHINGTON (7News) — A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey found about half of American households that have a gun, there is at least one that is loaded and unlocked. The US Surgeon General declared gun violence a public health crisis and wants safe and secure firearm...
Man sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping and rape in Westminster
WESTMINSTER, Md. (WBFF) — A man was sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping and rape in Westminster according to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Carroll County. On Wednesday, the Honorable Maria L. Oesterreicher sentenced 34-year-old Malcolm Wade to a total of 50 years for the rape of a Maryland woman.
Fireworks Confiscated From Fiery I-270 Crash Scene In Montgomery County, Officials Say
First responders were called to a stretch of the southbound lanes of the interstate at around 4 a.m. near Montrose Road in Rockville, where there was a reported crash involving two vehicles, one of which was fully engulfed in flames. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, three...
Banana Republic to Close Montgomery Mall Location
Banana Republic will close its Montgomery Mall location at 7101 Democracy Blvd Suite 2054 on July 17th, according to a representative from the store. Banana Republic has a factory store location at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets that will remain open. The clothing retailer is owned by Gap, which will remain at the mall through its Gap and Gap Kids stores in the upper level by Nordstrom.
3 injured, illegal fireworks spread across roadway after Montgomery Co. car crash
A fiery early morning crash Wednesday on Interstate 270 in Montgomery County, Maryland, left at least three people injured and scattered illegal fireworks across the roadway, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. Montgomery County officials said the crash happened around 4 a.m. on I-270 near Montrose Road in Rockville...
Super Bowl champion goes off on Lamar Jackson
The Baltimore Ravens have been one of the most successful franchises in recent NFL history. But their Achilles heel might be their franchise’s lack of threatening wide receivers. But Mark Schlereth doesn’t want to hear it. Lamar Jackson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. However, Jackson arguably hasn’t had elite talent around him Read more... The post Mark Schlereth ‘doesn’t want to hear’ from Ravens fans about Lamar Jackson’s supporting cast appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Kremer’s sharp return, O’Hearn’s timely hitting lead Orioles to 4-1 win over Mariners
What happened? Dean Kremer started for the first time since May 20th and pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just two hits as the Orioles won for the sixth time in seven games, 4-1 over the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday night. The Orioles (55-31) lead the American League...
Shuttered Canton bar space to get new concept
A corner neighborhood bar space in Canton will soon get new life, two years after its longtime pub closed. Boston Street Bar plans to open in the former Bartenders pub at 2218 Boston St. by football season or around August, said owner Gilbert Collins Jr. The two-story bar will debut in phases, with the first floor being available initially and the second-floor bar and kitchen planning to open next year.
Baltimore Man Fatally Shot on Independence Day, Police Seek Information on Suspect
In the early hours of Independence Day, tragedy struck a Baltimore neighborhood when a 26-year-old man was fatally shot. Patrol officers from the Southwest District responded to a report of a shooting on the 2700 block of West Franklin Street around 1:49 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered the young man with gunshot wounds, according to the Baltimore Police Department.
Police seize illegal fireworks and loaded gun after traffic stop
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Baltimore Police seized illegal fireworks and a loaded gun after a traffic stop Tuesday in East Baltimore. According to police, at approximately 6:53 p.m., Eastern District Action Team officers conducted a vehicle stop in the 4400 block of Belair Road, after observing the vehicle being driven with expired Virginia temporary tags.
More than 500 to be laid off as UPS shuts down Baltimore warehouse through late 2025
Logistics giant UPS will lay off more than 500 workers as it shuts down a Baltimore warehouse for upgrades next month. According to a WARN notice filed with Maryland state officials, UPS will temporarily shutter their facility at 3901 Vero Road in Baltimore as of August 23, 2024. The facility...
Hidden Danger: 177K properties still need to check for lead water pipes as October deadline nears
Some 177,000 properties in Baltimore City and Baltimore County still need to have their water pipes checked for lead. Last fall, 11 News Investigates revealed that public works officials in both jurisdictions were asking 230,000 property owners to check their water pipes for lead. The same officials provided updates Wednesday...
'We just need it to keep going': Help needed to keep WWII Liberty Ship up and running
Stepping on board the S.S. John W. Brown, a World War II Liberty Ship, is like stepping onto a piece of history. “It’s one of the largest class of ships ever built," said Dick Sterne, an engine room volunteer on the John W. Brown and the Secretary of Project Liberty Ship. "It was built right here in Baltimore at the old Bethlehem-Fairfield Yards."
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