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Maryland weather: Aggressively hot across the state as the upper 90s continue
BALTIMORE- Temperatures continue to be brutal for Saturday. Temperatures will only rise from here with the upper 90s expected for the day ahead.Saturday is a FIRST ALERT DAY for intense and potentially dangerous heat. An excessive heat warning has already been issued for the region and continue through early evening. Some of the state will see heat advisories linger for this timeframe as well.Temperatures range in the middle to upper 90s for highs today, but temperatures will feel about 10 degrees hotter. Excessive heat will continue into the early evening with temperatures bottoming out in the upper 70s lower 80s once again.Some relief will move in on Sunday, but not much. It looks like we will continue our streak of the 90s for highs on Sunday afternoon.A little less humidity is in store for the latter half of the weekend.We will eventually see the threat for rain return to the forecast by next week.Temperatures will still continue in the 90s as we move into the workweek, but rain will help to keep us in the lower 90s.Stay safe and hydrated during this heat!
MS-13 gang member who entered US illegally three times arrested in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — A member of the international criminal gang MS-13 who illegally entered the United States on three separate occasions was arrested by federal agents in Annapolis this week. Raul Orlando Ramos-Guido, who is a citizen of El Salvador, was captured in Annapolis on July 1 by...
Work of higher education advisory council could start this year
State officials are drawing up bylaws for the panel that will referee fights between state university campuses when they offer conflicting degrees, with an eye toward a launch this fall. The post Work of higher education advisory council could start this year appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Recent North East High School graduate wins Maryland Junior Amateur
Noah Wallace, a 2024 graduate of North East High School and a three-time Class 2A/1A state champion, captured a first place finish at the 100th Maryland Junior Amateur at the United States Naval Academy Golf Club in Annapolis on June 26. Wallace shot two under across the three-day tournament, seven strokes ahead of second place finishers Tommy Sharps and current C. Milton Wright golfer Jack Geyer. Geyer and Sharps finished the tournament shooting five over. ...
1.3 million Marylanders drove to Fourth of July destinations rather than fly, AAA reports
BALTIMORE -- Millions of Americans were expected to take to the roads and skies this week to travel for Independence Day. That includes 1.5 million Marylanders heading out for their summer trips.On Thursday, BWI Thurgood Marshall was calm and quiet with only a few cancellations and delays. Passenger traffic was slow and steady. Some airline personnel told WJZ the airport was packed on Wednesday as most people headed out of the region.It was a similar story on the roads with few traffic delays. A gas station near I-97 in Glen Burnie said Wednesday was extremely busy, but the Fourth of July was...
Maryland could join other states to retain third graders with low reading proficiency
Proposed policy includes a reading intervention program for students in kindergarten through third grade identified with a reading deficiency. The post Maryland could join other states to retain third graders with low reading proficiency appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Higher education leader, advocate retires from University System of Maryland
Nancy Shapiro worked as an associate vice chancellor for the University System of Maryland for 24 years. The post Higher education leader, advocate retires from University System of Maryland appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and 2 others die in 3-car crash near Forestville
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY (7News) — A Minnesota Vikings player and two of his former Wise High School football teammates died in a fatal three-car crash in Prince George's County early Saturday morning, Maryland State Police confirmed. Rookie Khyree Jackson, 24, and the car's driver Isaiah Hazel, 23, of Upper...
Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson dies in triple-fatal vehicle collision in Prince George's County
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson, a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft, died in a triple-fatal crash in Prince George's County. Maryland State Police are investigating a triple-fatal crash that claimed three lives early Saturday morning in Prince George’s County. The deceased are...
Maryland senator wants 'binding agreement' with Commanders about future of Commanders field in Prince Georges County
GREATER LANDOVER, Md. — With the Washington Commanders first pre-season game fast approaching, fans aren’t just focused on what happens on the field. They also want to know where owner Josh Harris is going to build the new stadium he’s been talking about. Now, WUSA9 has learned...
State leaders approve $27M contract to secure EBT benefits amid ongoing theft concerns
BALTIMORE -- To ensure low-income families get the help they need, state leaders approved a contract to make EBT benefits more secure.However, there could be a challenge to this move.For years, WJZ has reported on how EBT benefits have been stolen from Marylanders. Around 943,000 people use these benefits, according to the Maryland Department of Human Services.These benefits include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and other cash assistance.Most of the theft has happened through card skiming, according to state authorities.Since last year, DHS has reimbursed millions of dollars in stolen benefits."We've replaced $27.1 million in stolen benefits to...
Temple Hills community shaken after triple shooting leaves boy critically injured
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) is working to get answers to a lot of questions after a triple shooting at a Fourth of July celebration in Temple Hills. Among those hurt, was a child who had critical injuries. People who live in the area are […]
11 Rescued From Disabled Boats On July Fourth On Potomac River
Multiple agencies in the DMV region were on hand on Thursday night, when a strange scene involving two vessels played out on the Potomac River, officials say. Shortly before 11 p.m. on July 4, a distress call was made regarding a boat taking on water after striking an unlit buoy in the area of Piscataway Creek on the river, leaving the vessel disabled.
Fourth Of July Blaze Destroys Calvert County Barn, Does $225K In Damage: Maryland Fire Marshal
An overnight fire in Calvert County put a damper on Fourth of July celebrations for a homeowner in Huntingtown. First responders were called shortly after 10:15 p.m. on Thursday night to a home on Walton Road, when a passerby reported flames showing from a sheet metal barn in the area.
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