Police searching for missing 81-year-old Maryland woman last seen in downtown Silver Spring

Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigations is searching for Mercedes Tinju and asking the public for help. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Police in Montgomery County are looking an 81-year-old Maryland woman who was last seen in downtown Silver …

Freeze Warnings, Frost Advisories issued for parts of Maryland, Virginia

The National Weather Service has issued Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories across portions of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia as cold temperatures settle into the area Thursday and Friday. WASHINGTON - The National Weather Service has issued Freeze …

Maryland man sentenced to 3 years in prison for possession of homemade explosive materials

A Frederick County judge has sentenced 20-year-old John Timothy Lightfield to three years in prison after authorities discovered materials used to make homemade explosives inside his apartment. FREDERICK, Md. - A Frederick County judge has sentenced 20- …

Gusty and chilly winds in Maryland this week

Watch your step: Maryland snakes are on the move as fall foliage peaks

THURMONT, Md. — As Maryland's fall colors reach their peak, the state Department of Natural Resources has an important safety reminder for leaf peepers: watch where you step. Copperheads and rattlesnakes are currently on the move, making their way to …

Maryland Freedom Caucus forms regional coalition to address energy costs, shortages

MARYLAND (WBFF) — To tackle energy costs and shortages, the Maryland Freedom Caucus announced the formation of a regional coalition of state lawmakers. The coalition will hold a series of "Powering the Mid-Atlantic" hearings in Pennsylvania, New …

Reacting to Tyler v. Hennepin County: Maryland Federal Court Applies Fair v. Continental Resources

In Edmondson Community Organization, Inc. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland recently applied the Supreme Court’s 2023 landmark decision in Tyler v. Hennepin County, No. 22-166 (May 25, 2023). [1]   …

Fall feel settles in for the next week in Maryland

BALTIMORE (WBFF) -- Updated 6:00 a.m. October 22 — Cooler temperatures take over for the rest of the week and weekend too. Wednesday turns mostly sunny, cooler, and windy with highs in the mid 60s. Wednesday planner The cool days and chilly nights continue …

Maryland men’s soccer notebook: Undefeated Terps face largest test yet against Indiana

With more than two months gone in the collegiate men’s soccer season, No. 4 Maryland remains the only undefeated power-conference team in the nation. It’s one of just four Division I teams that can stake that claim. The Terps’ short-handed win against Ohio …

International players find community, belonging with Maryland field hockey

Fleur Knopert has a picture in her room of her holding a field hockey stick with an American flag displayed on it. The senior defender’s dream was always to come to the United States and pursue the sport. Knopert — a Netherlands native — accomplished that …