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Courtney Knight

Courtney

Courtney Knight is a rising senior at Boston University, where she studies journalism with a minor in political science. While her favorite things to cover are sports and community stories, she's gained a new interest in local government. When she's not reporting, you can find her watching a movie, or in the kitchen baking, usually covered in flour. She will work on the news desk in Baltimore this summer.

The latest from Courtney Knight

Baltimore prepares to welcome BTS ARMY of more than 100,000 fans
This stop in Baltimore is one of 12 in North America on their worldwide tour that features 88 shows across five continents.
Katherine Mooney during a BTS meetup she hosted at JS Brewery in Columbia.
Wet weather continues across parts of Maryland this week
There’s a chance of daily afternoon showers and thunderstorms throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.
There’s a chance of daily afternoon showers and thunderstorms throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.
Baltimore libraries are the latest to offer free gunlocks. Here’s where to get them.
A new partnership is offering Baltimore gun owners a way to safely store their firearms in an attempt to prevent suicides and unintentional shootings.
A photo of Dorothy Paugh’s son Peter, who committed suicide with a gun, sits next to gun safety locks at a press conference hosted by County Executive Steuart Pittman, Ann Arundel department of Health and the Ann Arundel County Public library on April 13, 2023.
The Lutherville tradesman who lived life at full throttle but always stopped to lend a hand
Phillip Groh, local tradesman who never hesitated to help others, died from injuries that he sustained in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident. He was 22.
Phillip Groh.
Your guide to this weekend’s road closures in Baltimore
Drivers in Baltimore should prepare for heavy traffic and road closures this weekend.
A white bus with a sign saying "PURPLE ROUTE" at the top is seen amongst a crowd of moving cars.
369 birds seized from Baltimore pet store after animal control investigation
More than 300 birds were seized from a Baltimore pet store this week after animal control officers found them living in unsanitary conditions, leaving the BARCS animal shelter scrambling to care for hundreds of chirping survivors.
The Maryland Zoo and National Aquarium stepped in after hundreds of birds were found sick and living in unsanitary conditions.
Rhode Island parents accused of kidnapping children are arrested in Baltimore County
A man and woman from Rhode Island wanted for allegedly kidnapping their two young children and fleeing the state with them were arrested in Baltimore County this week.
Baltimore County Police arrested a man and woman from Rhode Island wanted for allegedly kidnapping their two young children.
Body of missing boater in Anne Arundel County recovered from Rock Creek
Officials said seven people were on a pontoon boat when Jones jumped off it to retrieve his hat.
Dive teams from the Maryland Natural Resources Police and Anne Arundel County Fire Department recovered the body of a man who jumped into Rock Creek in Anne Arundel County on Sunday.
Art, identity and history intersect in new ‘Maryland’s America’ exhibit at Flag House
The Star-Spangled Banner Flag House museum has unveiled a new exhibit to showcase how Marylanders are connected to America’s past, present and future.
Artists and guests examine the artwork during the unveiling of the “Maryland’s America” exhibit at the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House in Baltimore last week.
Maryland’s extreme weather brings heat-related deaths, illnesses
The number of emergency room and urgent care visits due to heat-related illnesses spiked from 55 to nearly 500 the week of the July Fourth heat wave, according to state data.
A man running away from the camera's t-shirt is drenched with sweat.
Attorney general says Community Trust Act does not violate Constitution
Five days after the U.S. Department of Justice sued Maryland over its Community Trust Act, Attorney General Anthony Brown is defending the state’s immigration policy, arguing it is consistent with the U.S. Constitution and Supreme Court precedent.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said he will defend an immigration law challenged by the Trump administration last week.
Hampden fire damages 3 rowhomes and injures 2 firefighters
Two Baltimore firefighters were injured while battling a blaze that ripped through three rowhomes in Hampden on Saturday evening.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling a fire that spread through three rowhomes in Hampden on Saturday, July 12, 2026, the Baltimore City Fire Department said.
Off-duty Baltimore Police officer suffers minor injury in Clifton Park shooting
An off-duty Baltimore officer was injured in a shooting Saturday night in Clifton Park, officials said.
An off-duty Baltimore Police officer was grazed by gunfire in a shooting Saturday night in Clifton Park, officials said.
Overnight I-97 shutdowns in Anne Arundel begin Sunday for heat damage repairs
Drivers on northbound Interstate 97 should prepare for overnight lane closures this week as crews complete repairs to pavement that was damaged during the early-July heat wave.
Emergency crews repaired northbound Interstate 97 lanes that buckled on July 3 during the heat wave.
The Rev. Annie Chambers was ‘the mother of the movement’ supporting Baltimoreans in need
Rev. Annie Chambers, a Baltimore civil rights icon who advocated for the poor, died July 2 of an infection. She was 84.
Reverend Annie Chambers speaks against police brutality at a rally for Tyre Nichols on the corner of North Avenue and North Charles Street on January 28, 2023.
Expect road closures, parking restrictions as Caribbean festival returns to Baltimore
Drivers in Baltimore should get ready for another weekend of heavy traffic and road closures as the 44th annual Baltimore Washington One Carnival welcomes thousands to celebrate Caribbean culture.
Mas players cheering on a friend at the judging point of the annual Baltimore Washington ONE Carnival in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
State police make multiple helicopter hoist rescues over Fourth of July weekend
Six people across three counties were rescued by helicopter over the holiday weekend by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command.
The MSPAC rescued six people via helicopter over the Fourth of July weekend, including three teen jet skiers in Talbot County.
Father dies after reentering burning Maryland home to search for child
Deputy state fire marshals are investigating a house fire in St. Mary’s County that left a man dead after officials say he reentered his burning home to find his 10-year-old child on Sunday night.
Prince George’s County firefighter Jacob Smith puts a smoldering piece of wood on the side of the truck during a woods fire call in District Heights, Md. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Fireworks and the outdoors are fun, but not always for your pet. Keep them safe this holiday.
Here’s what the pet experts recommend keeping your pet cool, calm, collected and most importantly, cozy at home.
It's best to put your pet in a safe room away from the commotion this weekend.
Your guide to Baltimore road closures for the Fourth of July weekend
The Baltimore City Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures and traffic modifications for the upcoming festivities.
Fireworks light up Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on July 4th, 2025.
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