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Body pulled from Inner Harbor identified as missing man Branson Oduor
Baltimore Police identified the body found Tuesday morning in the Inner Harbor as Branson Oduor, a 27-year-old who was missing for more than a week after a night out in Fells Point.
27-year old Branson Oduor was a runner on the University of Mount Olive track and field team in college and has remained an avid runner. Oduor was last seen on April 4, 2026.
Baltimore reduces fluoride in drinking water, citing supply disruptions tied to war in Iran
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is reducing the amount of fluoride added to drinking water, citing national supply chain disruptions due in part to the conflict in the Middle East.
Montebello Water Filtration Plant No 1, right,  is seen above Lake Montebello in northeast Baltimore.
Maryland’s black bears are looking for food in your backyard
It’s increasingly common to spot black bears in busy suburbs around Maryland, lured to backyards by trash bins and bird feeders.
A Black Bear lifts its nose in the air to get a whiff of fresh spring air.
Baltimore Police dive team joins search for missing 27-year-old Branson Oduor
The Baltimore Police dive team joined the search for 27-year-old Branson Oduor on Thursday afternoon.
Fliers informing people about how to help with location Branson Oduor posted on poles across the Baltimore.
I-695 lanes open after manure spill stunk up morning commute
Traffic on the outer loop of the Baltimore Beltway was backed up Wednesday morning after several lanes were closed due to a manure spill.
Traffic cameras along I-695 showed cars backed up for several miles following a manure spill on the Baltimore Beltway on Wednesday, April 8.
Freeze warning and wildfire threat: Roller-coaster weather continues in Maryland
The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for much of Central Maryland, effective from midnight to 9 a.m. Wednesday.
A person walks in Fells Point, Baltimore, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Below freezing conditions persisted in Maryland Wednesday morning, accompanied by wind gusts making it feel close to zero degrees in parts of the state. The extreme cold warning for western Maryland and the cold weather advisory for the rest of the state — including Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Harford and Carroll counties — remain in effect until Thursday morning at 10 a.m.
Marylanders will have a hard time seeing ‘Dune: Part Three’ on the biggest screens
The conclusion to the epic space saga doesn’t premiere until December, but many 70mm film screenings are sold out just a day after tickets went on sale.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Timothée Chalamet and  Zendaya attend the World Premiere of "Dune: Part Two" in Leicester Square on February 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Pictures)
Baltimore Police identify officer, man in Upton shooting
The shooting shut down a stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue last week, with over a dozen police vehicles flooding the area.
Baltimore PD officers respond to the scene of a police-involved shooting on the 1700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue on Thursday.
Traffic alert: Baltimore Harbor Tunnel to temporarily close lanes overnight
Drivers who use the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel should expect temporary lane closures this week, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.
Views of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel on June 5, 2024.
Graffiti cat: Kitten named after Baltimore’s RLong up for adoption
The Maryland SPCA often sees a surge of kitten intakes during spring and summer and tries to pick themes for names. One cat has a familiar name: RLong, the tag of a mysterious Baltimore graffiti artist.
RLong is a calico kitten up for adoption from the Maryland SPCA.
What to know about TSA wait times at BWI and other airports Friday
Operations at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport have returned to normal, with no major disruptions Friday.
Travelers at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport this week are seeing normal wait times at security checkpoints.
No sign of long TSA lines that plagued BWI Airport last week
Travelers moved swiftly through security screenings Thursday at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. It’s a stark difference from the massive lines at the airport last week.
Normality returned to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport this week, with security lines taking travelers just a few minutes.
Thunderstorms could disrupt evening commute, with strong winds and hail possible
Thunderstorms are expected to hit parts of the state starting Wednesday afternoon, with some lingering rain on Thursday morning.
Cars drive on West Nursery Road near BWI during a thunderstorm in the Baltimore, Md. region on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
What to know about TSA wait times at BWI this Wednesday
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has returned to normal after Transportation Security Administration workers calling out during the partial government shutdown collided with spring break travel last week.
Passengers arrived to relatively short lines at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport this week.
What to know about TSA wait times at BWI today
Operations at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport appear to have returned to normal on Tuesday after hours-long lines and travel disruptions last week.
Passengers arrived to relatively short lines at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport following a weekend of long waits at security checkpoints.
CareFirst taps Elevance Health leader as next CEO
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the largest health insurer in the mid-Atlantic region, announced Kurt Small as the insurer’s next chief executive officer.
Kurt Small, who served as president of Medicaid for Elevance Health, will step into the position May 4.
BWI Airport: What you need to know about lines today (March 30)
Travelers are advised to arrive three hours early at BWI Airport as security lines continue to fluctuate amid TSA staffing issues.
Monday, March 30, 2026 - Airport officials said travelers were waiting under 10 minutes at security checkpoints. People standing in line at checkpoint B.
ICE officers deployed to BWI after day of travel mayhem at TSA checkpoint lines
After a day of mayhem for travelers at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, federal officials decided to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to provide “operational support,” according to the Maryland Aviation Administration.
Officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) patrol Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport Saturday evening.
Odor at air traffic center halts flights at BWI, DC airports amid shutdown travel chaos
An odor at the air traffic control center overseeing D.C.-area airspace Friday night triggered ground stops at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and others in the region — the latest disruption for travelers facing massive security lines amid the government shutdown.
Travelers waited in long lines at BWI Airport early on Friday, March 27, 2026.
How to navigate Maryland airport lines and high gas prices during spring break
With spring break starting for many in Maryland, here’s advice from experts on how to navigate airport disruptions and high gas prices.
Travelers walk to catch flights at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Thursday morning.
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