Scott Broom

3 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Scott Broom

Monitoring Analytics faults the explosive data demand for driving an 800% electricity auction price hike. WASHINGTON — As summer electric bills arrive with a jolt, a newly released independent report points the finger squarely at the data center industry for the dramatic rise in wholesale power costs—spikes that are now hitting consumers in the wallet.

3 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Scott Broom

The goal is to make it easier for stores to donate expired—but still perfectly usable—pet food and supplies to animal shelters without fear of liability. WASHINGTON — With partisanship dominating nearly every debate on Capitol Hill, one Maryland congressman believes legislation on pets may be an unlikely bridge between the political extremes. Rep.

3 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Scott Broom

Police say a possible connection between a burglary at the victim's home 12 days before his death is under investigation. DAVIDSONVILLE, Md. — Investigators are looking into suspicions that a burglary that occurred at Edward S. Koza Jr's Annapolis home on May 12 may be linked to his murder 12 days later in Davidsonville. “The possible connection between the homicide and burglary is still being investigated,” A police spokesman said.

3 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Scott Broom

The U.S. Coast Guard's "Blackjack" pilots continue flying to chase down aircraft -violating airspace closures. ARLINGTON, Va. — In the months since a devastating midair collision over the Potomac River claimed 67 lives, sweeping changes have transformed how military helicopters operate around Reagan National Airport. Few helicopter pilots are feeling those changes more acutely than the U.S. Coast Guard’s elite “Blackjack” helicopter crews, who launch from the airport itself.

4 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Scott Broom

Maryland's Public Service Commission is asking for last-minute orders to shift the recovery of certain electricity supply costs in order to spread the pain out. ANNAPOLIS, Md. — As Marylanders brace for a sharp increase in electricity bills beginning June 1, the state’s Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a pair of last-minute orders aimed at easing the financial strain—particularly for customers of Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) and Delmarva Power.