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Calvin Harris to bring North America tour to Baltimore
The show, promoted by Live Nation, is one of 18 dates across the United States and Canada
Baltimore woman sentenced to 140 years in prison for deadly shooting of grandmother
A Baltimore woman will spend a lifetime behind bars for her role in a shooting last year that killed a grandmother and wounded two others, including an 11-year-old child. Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates announced that Cassandra McRae was sentenced to 150 years, with all but 140 years suspended. The first 25 years are without parole, followed by three years of supervised probation upon release.
All aboard for pups: Tails on the Rails returns Oct. 25 with 'Yappy Hour', costume contest
This month, dogs can ride the Mile One Express during the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation’s annual “Tails on the Rails” Halloween celebration. The event is set for Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation, 901 W. Pratt St. in Baltimore. Organizers say it’s the only time of year dogs are allowed aboard the museum’s Mile One Express.
Man injured after shooting in Dolfield neighborhood in Baltimore
Police are investigating after a 31-year-old man was shot in northwest Baltimore's Dolfield neighborhood. According to police, on Oct. 12, just before 10 p.m., officers were called to the 3900 block of Dolfield Avenue for a reported shooting. There, officers found a 31-year-old man who was injured with gunshot wounds that were not life-threatening.
FOX45: Maryland to start canvassing mail-in ballots Tuesday
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Mother charged after 2-month-old son dies of head trauma, dehydration & malnutrition
Baltimore police have arrested and charged a woman in connection with the death of her infant son. According to police, on Aug. 31, 2025, officers responded to the intersection of Loch Raven Boulevard and Gorsuch Avenue for an infant who was not breathing. The infant, later identified the infant as Malik Woodward, who was taken to Johns Hopkins Pediatrics, where, despite medical personnel efforts, he died.
Maryland to start canvassing mail-in ballots Oct. 13 ahead of early voting
Maryland election officials will begin canvassing mail-in ballots for the Gubernatorial General Election on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Starting Tuesday, local boards of elections across Maryland can open, review and count mail-in ballots returned by Oct. 13, following state law that permits the canvass to begin eight business days before Early Voting, which starts Oct. 22. The public can observe the process. Local boards may hold more canvassing sessions after Oct. 13, excluding Election Day on Nov. 3.
Maryland to start canvassing mail-in ballots Oct. 13 ahead of early voting
by LEXI NICKLAUS | FOX45 NEWS Mon, October 12, 2026 at 11:04 AM Photo of mail-in voting ballot box (WBFF) MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland election officials will begin canvassing mail-in ballots for the Gubernatorial General Election on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Starting Tuesday, local boards of elections across Maryland can open, review and count mail-in ballots returned by Oct. 13, following state law that permits the canvass to begin eight business days before Early Voting, which starts Oct. 22.
Glen Burnie man turns himself in for shots fired in Pasadena
A 19-year-old Glen Burnie man turned himself in after a shooting outside a Pasadena convenience store late Friday night, according to police. Police said officers responded to the Dash In in the 3900 block of Mountain Road at about 11:30 p.m. Oct. 9, for a reported shooting. There, officers found multiple witnesses and the victim’s vehicle, which had multiple bullet holes. The victim was found a short time later, suffering from being shot.
SUN: Isaias sets record as latest Atlantic hurricane, drenches Maryland Original
Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 Hurricane but has since been downgraded to a Post-Tropical Cyclone. Despite the reduction in strength, the storm now holds the record for the latest start to the Atlantic season, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. At least four deaths were linked to the storm, the Associated Press reported, including two people killed when trees fell onto homes in Florida and Alabama.
SUN: Isaias sets record as latest Atlantic hurricane, drenches Maryland
by LEXI NICKLAUS | FOX45 NEWS Sun, October 11, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Baltimore to activate five new school-zone speed cameras to curb speeding
Five new speed cameras will soon be activated near schools across Baltimore as part of the city's push to curb speeding and protect students. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation says these cameras are being installed through the Automated Traffic Violation Enforcement System to catch vehicles traveling at least 12 miles per hour over the posted limit in signed school zones.
Baltimore gas prices fall to $4.19 a gallon, GasBuddy says
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Baltimore gas prices fall to $4.19 a gallon, GasBuddy says
Drivers in Baltimore are getting a break at the pump this week as average gas prices fell more than 16 cents per gallon in the past week. GasBuddy's latest survey of 663 stations in the city shows the new average price for regular gasoline is $4.19 per gallon. However, this is still 21.7 cents higher than one month ago and $1.23 higher than the same time last year. Nationally, diesel prices have also declined, with the average at $6.307 per gallon after falling 14.2 cents over the past week.
Man injured after Monday morning shooting in northwest Baltimore
Police are investigating after a man was shot early Monday morning in northwest Baltimore. Officers arrived just before 1 a.m. on the 4900 block of Cordelia Avenue after being called about a shooting. They found evidence of a shooting at the scene but did not locate a victim there. While searching the area, police learned that a 24-year-old man with gunshot wounds had come into a nearby hospital on his own. Officers went to the hospital and found the man, who was then taken into surgery.
Bay Bridge lane closures set for maintenance work from Oct. 4 - 10
Drivers heading over the Bay Bridge next week will face several scheduled lane closures and changes to traffic patterns. The Maryland Transportation Authority has announced that, weather permitting, the eastbound span may be closed Monday, Oct. 4, through Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following morning for preservation and maintenance work.
Woman expected to survive after late-night shooting on Garrison Boulevard
Police are investigating after a 25-year-old woman walked into a hospital after being shot in Northwest Baltimore. Officers arrived at the medical center at around 11:52 p.m. on Sept. 30 and found the woman with a gunshot wound that was not life-threatening. ALSO READ | Man killed after shooting near Prince George's County trail Police determined she was shot while in the 3800 block of Garrison Boulevard, where investigators later found a crime scene.
Humane Society of Harford County to hold pet vaccine clinic in Aberdeen
Pet owners in Aberdeen can get low-cost vaccinations and microchips for their animals later this month as rabies cases rise in Harford County. The Humane Society of Harford County is hosting a public pet vaccination and microchipping clinic on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aberdeen Fire Department – Station 1. The event is sponsored by Jones Bel Air Subaru as part of Subaru Loves Pets month.
Baltimore County police arrest three 16-year-olds in armed carjacking
Three 16-year-old boys have been arrested and charged as adults in connection with an armed carjacking in Towson, Baltimore County police said. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Carjacking Team arrested the juveniles in connection with a carjacking that happened Sunday, Sept. 27. Police said officers were called at about 8:55 p.m. to the 6800 block of Loch Raven Blvd for reports of an armed carjacking.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing on Town Center Boulevard in Severn, police say
A 29-year-old Severn man was killed early Saturday in a motorcycle crash in Severn, police said. Officers responded Sept. 26 at about 4:10 a.m. to the intersection of Town Center Boulevard and Jacobs Road for a reported crash involving a motorcycle. A preliminary investigation found the motorcycle was traveling northbound on Town Center Boulevard when the operator failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway and was thrown from the motorcycle.
Baltimore town hall to debate changes in warrant process Tuesday
Baltimore residents can weigh in during a town hall on Tuesday on proposed changes to Maryland’s warrant process. The town hall is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. at the Arc Church and will focus on a bill aimed at eliminating the ability of private citizens to go directly to a court commissioner and obtain warrants against people they may not know. Baltimore town hall to debate changes in warrant process Tuesday (WBFF) Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates and Del.
Ocean City warns of flooding, high winds as high tides prompt road closures Original
Flooding and high winds prompted a travel advisory Saturday in Ocean City, where police warned that persistent onshore winds and elevated water levels could lead to more significant flooding than tide levels alone would suggest. The Ocean City Police Department said Saturday, Sept. 26, that this morning’s high tide led to road closures in low-lying areas, and additional flooding is expected with tonight’s high tide.
Construction crews begin moving vehicles from Empire Towers garage ahead of bracing work
Construction crews are working this week to move vehicles out of the Empire Towers garage as part of a plan developed by structural engineers ahead of additional bracing work. According to Empire Tower officials, on-site construction professionals are in the process of removing certain vehicles from the garage.
Three men arrested after flashing gun at woman near Overlea
Police arrested three men after a woman reported being threatened at gunpoint in broad daylight on Saturday. According to police, officers arrived at the 6700 block of Belair Road on Sept. 19 at about 11:46 a.m. after getting a call about an armed person. Police spoke with a 41-year-old woman who said two unidentified men in a silver Lexus threw a plastic soda bottle at her car and then displayed two handguns. Detectives found the silver Lexus in the unit block of Maple Avenue on Sept.
Man arrested for attempted murder in Baltimore
Baltimore police arrested a 42-year-old man wanted for attempted murder after a shooting earlier this month. Authorities said members of the Warrant Apprehension Task Force took Walter Lee Powell into custody Monday morning around 8:11 a.m. He is accused of shooting a 30-year-old man after a dispute on Sept. 3 in the 1300 block of Laurens Street.
Hyattsville man charged with bank fraud in $1M scheme targeting seniors
Federal authorities have arrested a Hyattsville man accused of stealing more than $1 million in a fraud scheme that targeted senior citizens, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office. Authorities arrested and charged Roy Dave Davis, 34, of Hyattsville, with bank fraud. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the arrest and criminal complaint along with Postal Inspector in Charge Damon E. Wood of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Washington Division.
23-year-old treated for gunshot wound after shooting in a Baltimore alley
A 23-year-old man sought hospital treatment after being shot in a Baltimore alley early Sunday, according to Baltimore Police. BPD officers responded to a hospital just after 2:00 a.m. on Sept. 20 for a report that a victim, who was shot, had shown up on his own. When officers got there, they found the man suffering from a gunshot wound.
21-year-old man hospitalized after shooting on Greenmount Avenue, police say
A 21-year-old man was taken to a hospital early Sunday after he was shot in Baltimore’s Central District, police said. Officers responded around 1:00 a.m. Sept. 20, to the 1200 block of Ashland Avenue for a reported shooting. When they arrived, they found the man suffering from a single gunshot wound. Medics took the victim to a local hospital, where he was treated for a non-life-threatening injury.
Police seek help identifying suspect in west Baltimore deadly shooting
Baltimore police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect in a deadly shooting in West Baltimore. Officers responded to a shot spotter alert in the 600 block of Poplar Grove Street at around 12:28 a.m. on Feb. 23, where they found a man who had been shot in the head. Police reported that the man, identified as Eric Carter, was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
Cockeysville native astronaut Reid Wiseman reflects on Artemis II moon mission
Reid Wiseman, a Cockeysville native and NASA astronaut, is reflecting on a 10-day journey around the moon aboard Artemis II that took his crew farther into space than any humans have traveled. Wiseman, who returned to Earth in April, joined Fox45 Morning News and said the adjustment back home after the Artemis II mission was easier than after his six-month stay on the International Space Station. “It was wonderful. Ten days in space. It was like we slipped through the hands of God.
Comedian Morgan Jay to tape upcoming special at D.C.’s Warner Theatre in Feb. 2027
by LEXI NICKLAUS | FOX45 NEWS Mon, September 14, 2026 at 1:37 PM WASHINGTON, D.C. (WBFF) — Comedy fans will have two chances to see Morgan Jay record his next stand-up special when he brings a live taping to the Warner Theatre. Jay announced he will perform two shows at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Feb. 12, 2027, with showtimes set for 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold through a series of presales before the general public on-sale.
Baltimore gas prices jump 18.8 cents in a week, averaging $4.17 a gallon: GasBuddy
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Baltimore gas prices jump 18.8 cents in a week, averaging $4.17 a gallon: GasBuddy
by LEXI NICKLAUS | FOX45 NEWS Mon, September 14, 2026 at 11:21 AM Gas pump at a Royal Farms (WBFF) BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Drivers across Baltimore are paying noticeably more at the pump this week as gasoline prices continue to climb amid global supply concerns. Average gas prices in Baltimore rose 18.8 cents per gallon over the last week and are averaging $4.17 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 663 stations in Baltimore.
Baltimore gas prices jump 18.8 cents in a week, averaging $4.17 a gallon: GasBuddy
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Police investigate murder-suicide after shooting outside Hanover senior living facility
A woman was shot and killed outside a senior living facility in Anne Arundel County on Friday, and police say the suspected shooter was later found dead in nearby woods. Anne Arundel County police said officers were called on Sept. 11 at about 8:50 p.m. to the Morningside House of Friendship in the 7500 block of Old Telegraph Road after receiving multiple reports of a shooting. Officers arrived and found an adult woman with gunshot wounds.
Police investigate Catonsville shooting that left 38-year-old man wounded
Police are investigating after a man was shot early Sunday morning in Catonsville. Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are investigating a shooting in the 1100 block of Ingleside Avenue that happened at about 1:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Officers found a 38-year-old man with several gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital in critical but stable condition. Investigators are urging anyone with information to call 410-887-4636.
Man hospitalized after shooting in Towson neighborhood
by LEXI NICKLAUS | FOX45 NEWS Sun, September 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM Updated Sun, September 13, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Man arrested after traffic stop in Glen Burnie leads to seizure of 9mm Glock handgun
A late-night traffic stop in Glen Burnie led to the arrest of a 22-year-old Virginia man after police said they found a handgun and a loaded magazine inside his car. On Sept. 9, 2026, at about 11:30 p.m., an officer stopped a white 2023 Audi for a traffic violation near Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard and Sumac Road, according to police. When the officer contacted the driver, the officer saw a loaded handgun magazine in the vehicle.
Maryland AG IDs decedent, Howard County officer in deadly Jessup police crash Original
Maryland investigators have identified the man who died and the Howard County police officer involved in a fatal police-involved collision in Jessup. The Independent Investigations Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General said 20-year-old Anthony Bowers Jr., of Baltimore, was killed in the crash, which happened Sunday, Sept. 6, in Jessup in Anne Arundel County.
Parkville man sentenced to 7 years in prison on cocaine trafficking, gun charges Original
A Parkville man identified by investigators as a cocaine supplier in a multistate drug trafficking investigation has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison, according to the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office. Alcedo Hodge Jr., a 30-year-old from Parkville, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar to seven years in prison and five years of supervised release for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute and carrying firearms to support his drug crimes.
Airbag theft spree hits Glen Burnie, Odenton & Crofton
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Airbag theft spree hits Glen Burnie, Odenton & Crofton Original
Residents across Glen Burnie, Odenton and Crofton are being warned after a string of airbag thefts targeting Honda vehicles overnight in multiple Anne Arundel County neighborhoods. Anne Arundel County Police said that on Sept. 7 officers responded to Americana Circle in Glen Burnie to investigate several thefts of airbags from Honda vehicles during the night.
Gas prices in Baltimore near $4 a gallon, GasBuddy survey finds
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Gas prices in Baltimore near $4 a gallon, GasBuddy survey finds
Baltimore-area drivers are paying more at the pump this week, with average gas prices rising 8.2 cents per gallon over the past week. As of Sept. 8, the average price for gas in Baltimore is $3.98 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 663 stations in the city. That price is 2.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago but 83.6 cents higher than a year ago.
Gov. Moore announces $18 minimum wage for direct BWI contract workers
A minimum wage increase is coming for some of the lowest-paid workers at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Gov. Wes Moore says more changes could follow for hundreds of other airport employees. On Labor Day, Gov. Moore announced a minimum wage increase to $18 an hour for direct Maryland Aviation Administration contract workers at BWI.
Gov. Moore announces $18 minimum wage for direct BWI contract workers
by LEXI NICKLAUS | FOX45 NEWS Mon, September 7, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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