Steelers Legend, Broadcaster Craig Wolfley Dies At 66 Steelers Legend, Broadcaster Craig Wolfley Dies At 66
Steelers Legend, Broadcaster Craig Wolfley Dies At 66 Craig Wolfley, a former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman, broadcaster, and world-class strongman, has died at the age of 66, the team announced Monday, March 10. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Craig Wolfley, a beloved member of the Pittsburgh Steelers family," Steelers President Art Rooney II said. Wolfley was a fifth-round draft pick out of Syracuse University in 1980 and played 10 seasons with the Steelers, forming a formidable bond with fellow lineman Tunch Ilkin. Off the field, his strength was legendary—he even placed fifth in the World’s Strongest Man competition in …
Infant, 2+ Pounds Of Weed, Found In Car After Maryland Driver Flees High-Speed Chase: Sheriff Infant, 2+ Pounds Of Weed, Found In Car After Maryland Driver Flees High-Speed Chase: Sheriff
Infant, 2+ Pounds Of Weed, Found In Car After Maryland Driver Flees High-Speed Chase: Sheriff A Maryland man is behind bars after leading police on a dangerous chase with an unsecured infant in the backseat before ditching the car and escaping on foot, authorities said. Lavoya Tywane Neal Jr. was arrested on Monday, March 10, after investigators identified him as the driver who fled from a traffic stop in Salisbury last week and sparked a manhunt, according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. The chase began on March 4 when members of the Joint Community Action Team (JCAT) attempted to stop a black Nissan near Priscilla Street for multiple traffic violations, including running …
MD Helps Reach Major 2025 EV Target In Decade-Long Clean Energy Push MD Helps Reach Major 2025 EV Target In Decade-Long Clean Energy Push
MD Helps Reach Major 2025 EV Target In Decade-Long Clean Energy Push A group of states has reached its collective goal to get more drivers to use electric vehicles by 2025. More than 3.3 million EVs are now registered across the ten states, the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 10. The group includes Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Ten governors signed a memorandum of understanding in 2013, aiming to reach the 3.3 million mark by 2025. At the time, just 87,506 electric cars were on the road in those states. The new report confirmed that as of Tu…
Missing DMV Native, UPitt Student Sudiksha Konanki Vanishes During Beach Walk In DR Missing DMV Native, UPitt Student Sudiksha Konanki Vanishes During Beach Walk In DR
Missing DMV Native, UPitt Student Sudiksha Konanki Vanishes During Beach Walk In DR The search is on for a University of Pittsburgh student from Virginia who vanished while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. An "exhaustive" international search involving the US and Dominican Republic officials has been launched for Chantilly native Sudiksha Konanki, 20, who has not been heard from since last week. Konanki was reported missing on Thursday, March 6, while vacationing with five friends at a resort in Punta Cana, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Konanki, a citizen of India and permanent US resident, has not been seen since around 4:15 a.m. that …
Man Gunned Down Outside Montgomery County Home Identified By Police Man Gunned Down Outside Montgomery County Home Identified By Police
Man Gunned Down Outside Montgomery County Home Identified By Police A Silver Spring man was shot and killed in broad daylight in Montgomery County, and police are now searching for his killer, officials announced. Jonah Kimindo Mutua, 23, was gunned down in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 2700 block of Fairdale Terrace on Saturday, March 8, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Officers responded around 11 a.m. after receiving reports of a shooting and found Mutua suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. A good Samaritan, first responders, and medics all attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scen…
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10+ Acres Burned After Backhoe Fire Spreads In Maryland: Officials 10+ Acres Burned After Backhoe Fire Spreads In Maryland: Officials
10+ Acres Burned After Backhoe Fire Spreads In Maryland: Officials A fire sparked by a burning backhoe in Washington County tore through more than 10 acres of woodland, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage before firefighters could bring it under control, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the 11400 block of National Pike in Clear Spring around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, after flames spread from a backhoe to a nearby shed and then into the surrounding woods, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The property owner had started his 1982 Case 580 K Backhoe to let it warm up and left it idling while he went inside his ho…
Free Italian Ice Giveaway Celebrates Spring's Arrival: Here's How To Get Yours Free Italian Ice Giveaway Celebrates Spring's Arrival: Here's How To Get Yours
Free Italian Ice Giveaway Celebrates Spring's Arrival: Here's How To Get Yours An Italian ice company well-known throughout the mid-Atlantic is helping you begin spring with a cool treat. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will hand out free six-ounce Italian ices at all of its locations, the company said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 10. It will happen on Thursday, Mar. 20, which is also the first day of spring. The one-day giveaway is a long-standing celebration for the popular frozen treat chain, which expects to serve around one million cups of Italian ice during the event. "Rita's First Day of Spring Giveaway has been more than just a tradition — i…
Red Robin May Close Dozens Of Struggling Restaurants: Here's What We Know Red Robin May Close Dozens Of Struggling Restaurants: Here's What We Know
Red Robin May Close Dozens Of Struggling Restaurants: Here's What We Know Red Robin may soon serve its last burgers and orders of bottomless steak fries at dozens of locations nationwide. Red Robin is considering closing up to 70 underperforming restaurants, the chain revealed in its latest earnings report. The announcement came after Red Robin posted a $77.5 million net loss in 2024. One restaurant already closed during the fourth quarter, the Colorado-based company said. "While financial results for 2024 fell well below our original expectations, we've made substantial improvements to the guest experience and believe we still have a significant …
Ex-Olympian Accused Of Ordering Murders Added To FBI's Most Wanted List Ex-Olympian Accused Of Ordering Murders Added To FBI's Most Wanted List
Ex-Olympian Accused Of Ordering Murders Added To FBI's Most Wanted List In a stunning fall from grace, a former once celebrated for his prowess on the slopes, now finds himself at the center of a chilling manhunt. Accused of orchestrating a deadly drug trafficking operation that spans continents, Ryan Wedding, age 43, has been placed on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, joining the ranks of the most notorious criminals in America.
 Once an icon of athleticism, Wedding now faces serious allegations, including multiple murders linked to his alleged drug empire.  As authorities intensify their search, a $10 million reward has been offered for informat…
Sharp Rise In Fentanyl Poisoning Among US Children Revealed In New Study Sharp Rise In Fentanyl Poisoning Among US Children Revealed In New Study
Sharp Rise In Fentanyl Poisoning Among US Children Revealed In New Study A new study has revealed a staggering surge in fentanyl poisonings among children and teens across the US, with cases skyrocketing by more than 1,100 percent between 2015 and 2023. The findings, published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, highlight the growing threat posed by the deadly synthetic opioid, particularly as counterfeit pills flood the illicit market. The study examined nonfatal fentanyl exposures reported to US poison centers from 2015 to 2023, analyzing cases involving children and adolescents aged 0–19.  Researchers found a dramatic increase in poisonin…
Serious Safety Risk Warning Issued For Americans In Mexico On Spring Break Serious Safety Risk Warning Issued For Americans In Mexico On Spring Break
Serious Safety Risk Warning Issued For Americans In Mexico On Spring Break As spring breakers head to Mexico, the US State Department is warning travelers about serious safety risks. Related story - US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning Recent incidents involving American tourists have raised alarms, necessitating immediate attention from those planning trips south of the border. Travelers are urged to remain vigilant and informed to ensure their safety during this popular travel season. Important Safety Concerns Every year, thousands of US citizens visit Mexico for spring break, drawn by its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture…
Grocery Shoppers Pivot As Inflation Reshapes Spending Grocery Shoppers Pivot As Inflation Reshapes Spending
Grocery Shoppers Pivot As Inflation Reshapes Spending As inflation continues to strain household budgets, consumers are scaling back purchases of both name-brand and private-label snacks and drinks.  TreeHouse Foods, a leading manufacturer of private-label products for major retailers like Walmart and Trader Joe’s, is now feeling the pinch, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.  After initially benefiting from consumers shifting toward budget-friendly options, TreeHouse is now seeing slower sales growth as rising costs for essentials like coffee and eggs impact spending, the outlet said. Once a growth driver, private-lab…
Braggadocios Gangsters Get Life For Grisly Kidnappings, Revenge Murders In DMV: DOJ Braggadocios Gangsters Get Life For Grisly Kidnappings, Revenge Murders In DMV: DOJ
Braggadocios Gangsters Get Life For Grisly Kidnappings, Revenge Murders In DMV: DOJ Two violent gang members from DC have been sentenced to life plus 60 years in prison after kidnapping and murdering two innocent people in a twisted act of revenge, federal authorities announced. After a four-week trial, a jury found Marcel Vines, 28, aka “Baby Boy,” and Malique Lewis, 27, aka “Freak,” guilty of multiple charges, including kidnapping resulting in death, first-degree murder while armed, and weapons offenses, according to the US Attorney's Office. Vines and Lewis, members of the notorious Clay Terrace crew, were convicted of luring and executing 23-year-old Armani Nico Coles …
Two Students Die From Flu Amid Statewide Surge Of Cases In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Two Students Die From Flu Amid Statewide Surge Of Cases In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Two Students Die From Flu Amid Statewide Surge Of Cases In Maryland (Developing) Two elementary school students in Maryland have died from the flu, officials confirmed. In Prince George's County, two young children died amid a recent rise in flu cases across the state, prompting the Health Department issuing an alert. The students attended CMIT North Elementary School in Laurel and John Bayne Elementary School in Capitol Heights, according to NBC. "Our school communities are feeling the impact of a nationwide rise in flu cases, with increasing numbers across the county and outbreaks in several of our schools," Superintendent Millard House II wrote to the community. "T…
$392K Winning 'Fast Play' Ticket Sold At Maryland Gas Station $392K Winning 'Fast Play' Ticket Sold At Maryland Gas Station
$392K Winning 'Fast Play' Ticket Sold At Maryland Gas Station A tank of gas and a bucket load of cash, is what one lucky customer went home with after a recent trip to a Southern Maryland gas station, according to Lottery officials. Officials confirmed that a jackpot-winning Lottery ticket worth nearly $400,000 was sold at a Maryland gas station. A FAST PLAY ticket sold at Lusby Market Exxon in the 11800 block of HG Trueman Road in Calvert County is burning a hole in a local residents pocket after winning a $392,970 progressive jackpot playing Fat Wallet ticket on Friday, March 7. The $10 ticket has a progressive jackpot that starts at $70,000 a…
$2M Blaze Guts Maryland Car Dealership, Employee Injured: Fire Marshal $2M Blaze Guts Maryland Car Dealership, Employee Injured: Fire Marshal
$2M Blaze Guts Maryland Car Dealership, Employee Injured: Fire Marshal A massive two-alarm fire tore through a Harford County used car dealership and repair shop, causing an estimated $2 million in damage and sending one employee to the hospital, officials said. Firefighters rushed to EZ Car Plus on Pulaski Highway in Edgewood around 2:52 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, where they found flames ripping through the single-story building, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Joppa-Magnolia VFC It took 50 firefighters from the Abingdon Volunteer Fire Company and surrounding departments about 30 minutes to bring the fire under control, but the damage…
Measles Case Confirmed In Maryland Resident Who Traveled Internationally, Officials Say Measles Case Confirmed In Maryland Resident Who Traveled Internationally, Officials Say
Measles Case Confirmed In Maryland Resident Who Traveled Internationally, Officials Say A Maryland resident who recently traveled internationally has tested positive for measles, prompting health officials to issue an alert about potential exposure sites, the Maryland Department of Health announced. The confirmed case, reported in a Howard County resident, is not connected to the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, officials said. Health officials are now working to identify anyone who may have been exposed, including passengers on certain flights. Those who visited the following locations during the listed time frames may have been exposed: Washington Dulles I…
Columbia University Protest Organizer, Green Card Holder, Held By ICE On Unknown Charges Columbia University Protest Organizer, Green Card Holder, Held By ICE On Unknown Charges
Columbia University Protest Organizer, Green Card Holder, Held By ICE On Unknown Charges A Columbia University graduate who helped organize the campus’s Gaza solidarity encampment has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite being a legal permanent resident, advocates say. DHS Agents Detain Activist At His Home Mahmoud Khalil was taken into custody by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers at his New York City home around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, according to advocates. The two plainclothes agents allegedly followed Khalil and his eight-months-pregnant wife into their apartment building—owned by Columbia—before confronting him without id…
European Prince Dies At Age 22 European Prince Dies At Age 22
European Prince Dies At Age 22 The prince of a small nation in western Europe has died at the age of 22  from a rare genetic condition. Prince Frederik was the youngest son of Prince Robert of Luxembourg and Princess Julie of Nassau. His family announced his death on Saturday, March 8. He died on Saturday, March 1 in Paris from POLG Mitochondrial disease, a group of inherited disorders caused by mutations in the POLG gene. “Frederik’s last question to me, prior to his other remarks was: “Papa, are you proud of me?” " Prince Robert said in a statement. "He had barely been able to speak for several days, so the clar…
New Details Emerge, ID Released Of 27-Year-Old Shot During Confrontation Near White House New Details Emerge, ID Released Of 27-Year-Old Shot During Confrontation Near White House
New Details Emerge, ID Released Of 27-Year-Old Shot During Confrontation Near White House New details have emerged, including the identity of a 27-year-old man who was shot by US Secret Service personnel near the White House overnight. The agency confirmed the incident shortly after it occurred right after midnight Sunday morning, March 9, noting that President Donald Trump was not at the White House at the time.
Trump is spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The man, who has been identified as Andrew Dawson, whose last known address is North Manchester, Indiana, was transported to a hospital with critical injuries, according to The Washington Post. No Secre…
US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning
US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning In a significant move to safeguard American travelers, the US Department of State has updated its travel advisory system, identifying 23 nations where heightened caution is urged.  The advisory system evaluates a range of risks, including crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health threats, and natural disasters. The State Department reviews Level 1 and 2 advisories annually, while Level 3 and 4 warnings are reassessed every six months.  According to a department statement, "A Travel Advisory will also be updated anytime there is a change in US government posture, normally as it relat…
Juvenile Killed In High-Speed Crash After Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG Juvenile Killed In High-Speed Crash After Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG
Juvenile Killed In High-Speed Crash After Police Pursuit In Maryland: AG A minor was killed in a crash involving a driver fleeing police in Prince George’s County, sparking an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the fatal wreck, authorities announced. The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Attorney General’s Office is investigating the deadly collision, which happened around 6:25 p.m. Friday, March 7, on Addison Road South in Capitol Heights, officials said. According to investigators, a District Heights Police Department officer initially stopped an Infiniti SUV in the 6000 block of Marlboro Pike before the driver suddenly …
Dog Saved, Hero Lost: Virginia Father Killed During Daring Rescue Dog Saved, Hero Lost: Virginia Father Killed During Daring Rescue
Dog Saved, Hero Lost: Virginia Father Killed During Daring Rescue A Virginia father and animal lover is being remembered as a hero after sacrificing his life to save a stranger’s dog from being struck by a car. Jack Leo Burdette Jr., 56, of Woodbridge, was killed early Friday, March 7, after rushing into traffic to rescue a loose dog on Dumfries Road near Old Stage Road in Dumfries, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Burdette, a father of three and a "lifelong protector of animals and those he loved," saw the 2-year-old Dalmatian/Pointer mix running loose amid early morning traffic and acted without hesitation. He successfully caug…
100+ MPH Chase Leads To Huge Drug Haul In Maryland: Sheriff 100+ MPH Chase Leads To Huge Drug Haul In Maryland: Sheriff
100+ MPH Chase Leads To Huge Drug Haul In Maryland: Sheriff A high-speed chase topping 100 miles per hour ended in a major drug bust in Calvert County, where deputies found PCP, heroin, and crack cocaine stashed in a vehicle and on the suspects, authorities said. A deputy attempted to stop a vehicle speeding 82 mph in a 55-mph zone along Route 4 and Lower Marlboro Road in Huntingtown during an early morning patrol, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Instead of stopping, the driver hit the gas, accelerating past 100 mph as deputies pursued the vehicle south through Prince Frederick.  Officers ultimately deployed stop sticks and p…
MD Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Eight Recognized Nationally: See The Full List MD Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Eight Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
MD Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Eight Recognized Nationally: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 8 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $320M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 8 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $320M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 8 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $320M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, March 8 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $320 million with a $150.2 million cash option after being recently reset. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, March 10 when the jackpot will approach $335 million.. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 02-04-16-23-63 with a Powerball of 13 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all fiv…
DWI Driver Blows Through School Property, Rams Police Cruisers In Maryland, Sheriff Says DWI Driver Blows Through School Property, Rams Police Cruisers In Maryland, Sheriff Says
DWI Driver Blows Through School Property, Rams Police Cruisers In Maryland, Sheriff Says A Maryland man is facing a long list of charges after leading deputies on a wild, high-speed chase that ended with him ramming two police cruisers in an attempt to escape, authorities said. Tarvaris Tony Reid, 47, of Owings, was arrested after a dangerous pursuit through residential neighborhoods, school property, and oncoming traffic before deputies managed to stop him, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The chaos unfolded when a deputy clocked a vehicle flying down southbound Route 2 near Wayside Drive in Sunderland at 70 mph in a 40 mph zone.  When the deputy attempt…
$3.3M Ticket Sat Unchecked For Days As Maryland Couple Thought They Lost $3.3M Ticket Sat Unchecked For Days As Maryland Couple Thought They Lost
$3.3M Ticket Sat Unchecked For Days As Maryland Couple Thought They Lost A pair of Baltimore retirees went from disappointment to multi-millionaire status in the span of three days—without even checking their ticket—after winning a $3.3 million Multi-Match jackpot, officials say. For years, the couple has faithfully played the Maryland Lottery’s Multi-Match game, but when they saw that someone had hit the jackpot on Feb. 24, they were momentarily crushed—thinking the winner wasn’t them. That is, until they noticed the store where the ticket was sold. "I saw on the Lottery website that someone had won the Multi-Match jackpot and was disappointed," said the anony…
Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride—Gets One To Jail In Maryland: Sheriff Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride—Gets One To Jail In Maryland: Sheriff
Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride—Gets One To Jail In Maryland: Sheriff A Maryland man who treated 911 like a personal Uber service found himself riding straight to jail instead, authorities said. Maurice Franklin Jacks, 62, of Huntingtown, was arrested after repeatedly calling Calvert County emergency dispatchers asking for a ride—and then hanging up each time, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the Giant grocery store on N Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick after Jacks' persistent (and pointless) calls jammed up emergency lines.  When they arrived, they found him intoxicated, irate, and suddenly not intereste…
Man Who Gunned Down Teen Stepping Off School Bus In Maryland Learns Prison Fate Man Who Gunned Down Teen Stepping Off School Bus In Maryland Learns Prison Fate
Man Who Gunned Down Teen Stepping Off School Bus In Maryland Learns Prison Fate A Maryland man who lured a 17-year-old to his car and executed him in broad daylight has been convicted of murder and faces decades behind bars, authorities announced. After a five-day trial, a Charles County jury found 20-year-old Elijah Bernard Barnes guilty of second-degree murder and related charges for the 2023 killing of Rajon Lateef Jackson III, according to State’s Attorney Tony Covington. On Jan. 13, 2023, officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded to Harvest Fish Place in Waldorf after reports of a shooting.  When they arrived, they found Jackson lying in th…