3+ hour, 25+ min ago (68+ words) ELDERSBURG, Md. " An Eldersburg home garage went up in flames Saturday afternoon, destroying two cars. It happened around 1pm in the 1400 block of Woodridge Lane. Several fire crews from Carroll, Howard and Baltimore Counties responded to help contain the scene. Making things even more difficult was a nearby water main break that impacted area fire hydrants. Fortunately the fire was extinguished by 3pm, with no reported injuries....

12+ hour, 15+ min ago (65+ words) DAMASCUS, Md. " An overnight Sunday crash leaves a man dead in Damascus. Montgomery County Police discovered a Honda Civic overturned in an embankment near the intersection of Route 27 (Ridge Road) and Kings Valley Road. The driver, who'd been thrown from the vehicle, was found lying in the roadway. Evidence located on scene suggests alcohol played a factor. The driver's name was not immediately released....

23+ hour, 7+ min ago (163+ words) Meteorologist Dylan Robichaud says today will be cloudy, with a few showers. Then we're tracking a more potent storm by Tuesday. Good Sunday morning! Expect a cloudy, and cold day today, along with a few showers There may be a few wet snowflakes that mix in very early today, especially north and west of the city Temperatures will start off below freezing with highs reaching the middle and upper 40s by the afternoon Monday will be a dry day before our next storm moves in Tuesday It's likely that western Maryland will see a mix bag of rain, snow, sleet, and freezing rain! Areas in the WMAR 2 viewing area will likely see a quick burst of some wet snowflakes mixing in with rain Tuesday morning, followed by a quick transition to all rain as temps rise above freezing.Soil temperatures are…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (149+ words) BALTIMORE " A Baltimore animal shelter hoped Black Friday shoppers would consider a different kind of deal Friday, offering free pet adoptions to help address severe overcrowding. BARCS - the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter - waived all adoption fees for their Black "Furiday" event. The shelter has been facing severe overcrowding and hoped more animals would find forever homes just in time for the holidays. The parking lot was packed earlier Friday with families looking to add a new member to their household. A mother and daughter came out after adopting a dog last year, seeking companionship for their current pet. "We adopted a dog last December, and she's a little bit lonely, so we were looking for a friend for her," the mother said. BARCS says Friday's event gave families a unique chance to meet adoptable pets, and they hope…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (187+ words) As the nation's airports prepare for one of the busiest travel days of the year, a major snowstorm could disrupt plans to close out the holiday weekend. Winter storm warnings are in place for parts of 10 states, from Ohio to South Dakota. Major cities bracing for heavy snowfall include Chicago, Milwaukee and Indianapolis. Lighter snow is possible in cities including Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit and Minneapolis. "The combination of heavy snow rates along with gusty winds will create dangerous travel conditions due to limited visibility and snow-covered roadways," the National Weather Service said. The same system could bring heavy rain and gusty winds to parts of the Mississippi and Ohio river valleys late Saturday and into Sunday before reaching the East Coast later Sunday. The National Weather Service also warned of potential flooding along the western Gulf Coast. This active weather…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (299+ words) BALTIMORE " Coppin State University announced in early September it will launch its first-ever golf team next fall, marking a historic milestone for the Baltimore institution. The program recently signed its first athlete, creating excitement around the burgeoning team's potential. The university hired Elam Ruff as the men's and women's golf coach in mid-September. Ruff comes from Fairham College, a Division 2 program in Virginia, where he recruited the largest class in program history. "My grandfather introduced me to the game when I was young," Ruff said. "I've been coaching about 8 years now. Kind of fell into coaching and then just enjoyed it and loved it." Ruff is focused on finding the right type of student-athletes for the new program. "I'm looking for budding superstars on and off the golf course, kids that may have started the game late, but have the…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (342+ words) HARFORD COUNTY, Md. " The season of giving is in full swing for Harford County community group, Fostering Christmas. Since 2015, the group has fulfilled Christmas lists for foster kids in the area. Chloe Anderson and her mom have been running the organization for the past four years. Harford County community group fulfills Christmas lists for foster kids and vulnerable adults "A lot of these kids in foster situations or group homes or even the independent living, this might be the first opportunity they get to ask for something they want or receive a gift that they've never been able to get before," Anderson said. They work with the county's department of social services to receive Christmas lists. But this year is different, with the group collecting lists from vulnerable adults with the state as their guardian. "We ask for their favorite items,…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago (124+ words) BALTIMORE " The Maryland Zoo announced lower ticket prices to reflect reduced visitor and animal activity during the coldest months of the year. Starting December 1, general admission to the zoo drops from $33 to $24. "The variety of animals you'll be able to see each day depends on the weather conditions. We make every effort to give our guests an amazing experience, but the health and safety of the animals are always our top priorities," Maryland Zoo President & CEO, Kirby Fowler, said. Animals like the prairie dogs, African penguins, Amur leopard, cheetahs, lions and otters are likely to be visible in the colder weather the zoo said in a press release. The zoo will return to its normal pricing on March 1....

2+ day, 12+ hour ago (133+ words) BALTIMORE " Friday morning, City officials released a statement following the death of a Department of Transportation worker. Gregory Turnipseed, a 14-year veteran with the department, suffered significant injuries as a result of a physical assault officials say. A suspect involved in the assault has been arrested and an investigation is underway. A joint statement from Mayor Brandon Scott, State's Attorney Ivan Bates, Police Commissioner Richard Worley, and Department of Transportation Director Veronica McBeth said: "Mr. Turnipseed was an exemplary public servant, a 14-year veteran of BCDOT working in the Traffic Division. He served Baltimore with dignity and integrity, and we will forever be grateful for his dedication to our city. We will continue wrapping our arms around his family and loved ones, holding them close in our hearts and prayers....

2+ day, 12+ hour ago (366+ words) BALTIMORE " A Department of Transportation worker has died after being assaulted by a woman and her teenage daughter over a parking spot. Gregory Turnipseed, a 14-year veteran with the department, died about a month after sustaining significant injuries from the assault. The woman accused of the assault is 49-year-old Kiannah Bonaparte and at the time of this writing, she's been charged with first-and second-degree assault. Charging documents say this stems from an incident on October 17, when Turnipseed was walking in the 500 block of St. Paul Street when he noticed a car waiting for another car to pull out of a parking space. When he approached the parked car, a 15-year-old passenger got out of the car and began punching him in the face. Turnipseed tried to restrain the girl, but the driver " believed to be the teen's mother and later…...