WBAL-AM (Baltimore, MD)

WBAL (1090 kHz AM) is a radio station in Baltimore, Maryland, focusing on News, Talk, and Sports. It is owned by the Hearst Corporation and operates from a three-tower facility in Randallstown, Maryland. The station shares its workspace with WBAL-TV (channel 11) and WIYY (97.9 FM, which was previously known as WBAL-FM) at Television Hill in Baltimore's Woodberry area. As a Class A clear-channel station with a power of 50,000 watts, WBAL holds the title of the most powerful radio station in Maryland. Its directional signal at night can reach much of the eastern half of North America, extending as far as Nova Scotia and Bermuda. During the day, the signal effectively covers a large part of the Washington metropolitan area, as well as significant portions of the Eastern Shore, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. WBAL boasts the largest news team of any radio station in Maryland. Notably, WBAL and WIYY are the only two radio stations still owned by Hearst.

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Orioles place catcher Adley Rutschman on injured list with left oblique strain

6 days ago | wbal.com | Robert Sobus

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Differing scenarios arise over what happened at Baltimore police shooting

6 days ago | wbal.com | Robert Sobus

State investigators identified those involved in a fatal police shooting, as differing scenarios are emerging over what happened Tuesday. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division identified the man as Bilal Yusuf-Muhammad Abdullah Jr., 36, of Baltimore. The IID also identified the officers as Detectives Devin Yancy and Omar Rodriguez, who are both assigned to the Group Violence Unit; and Officer Ashely Negron, who is assigned to the Patrol Division.
'My brother needs justice': Sister of arraber shot, killed by police speaks out

6 days ago | wbal.com | Robert Sobus

A family member of Bilal Yusuf-Muhammad Abdullah Jr. spoke to 11 News at a rally Friday night in honor of the man shot by police on Tuesday. Abdullah, 36, of Baltimore, was shot and killed by police, and city and state agencies have provided differing stories on what happened. Abdullah was shot around 7:15 p.m. in the area of Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurens Street, and died hours later at Shock Trauma, according to the attorney general’s Independent Investigations Division.
BGE shares tips on energy savings amid summer heat wave

6 days ago | wbal.com | Robert Sobus

The first weekend of summer is bringing with it some high temperatures, and Baltimore Gas and Electric officials are putting out some tips on staying cool while also saving money. As Baltimore braces for its first heat wave, Lydia Parker a spokesperson for BGE, said there are some things you can do to keep energy costs down.
Thousands to attend AFRAM festival amid heat wave, preparations in place

6 days ago | wbal.com | Robert Sobus

Thousands are expected to pack Druid Hill Park this weekend for AFRAM, one of the largest African American festivals on the East Coast. It will be hot on Saturday and Sunday with the heat index expected to reach 100 degrees. Baltimore’s Director of Recreation and Parks, Reginald Moore, said the city is prepared for the festival, with measures in place to help attendees manage the heat. “We have cooling buses.
PSEG can temporarily access private property with 24 hours notice, federal judge rules

6 days ago | wbal.com | Robert Sobus

A federal judge ruled that the group behind the controversial Piedmont Reliability Project can access private land while its case is pending. The decision comes after the Public Service Enterprise Group filed for Temporary Right to Entry for the environmental surveys of 90 properties. Landowners have tried to stop PSEG from accessing their private property.
Weather: Warmer today with hotter temperatures on the way for Maryland

6 days ago | wbal.com | Robert Sobus

Meteorologist Dalencia Jenkins says Saturday will be warmer than yesterday with hotter temperatures on the way this week for Maryland. SCHOOL CLOSINGS AND DELAYS | WEATHER MAP | TRAFFIC | HOURLY FORECASTThe heat comes as thousands are expected to pack Druid Hill Park for Afram. Crews have been setting up the stage and tents, getting prepared for Saturday and Sunday — two days of music food and fun. The thousands of people who Afram need to be ready for the heat.
Man arrested in connection with I-83 shooting linked to other shootings in PA

6 days ago | wbal.com | Robert Sobus

A man was arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting that took place on Interstate 83. Christian Ramos, 28, of Aurora, Illinois, is charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder and other offenses in connection with Wednesday night’s shooting in Baltimore County. After Maryland State Police arrested Ramos, they learned Pennsylvania State Police are also investigating three shootings that occurred along I-83 in Pennsylvania.
Police investigating after man fatally stabbed near Fells Point

6 days ago | wbal.com | Robert Sobus

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Israel hits Iranian nuclear research facility, says it's preparing for possibly long campaign

6 days ago | wbal.com | Robert Sobus

Israel’s military said Saturday it struck an Iranian nuclear research facility overnight and killed three senior Iranian commanders in targeted attacks, while emphasizing it was preparing for the possibility that the war could turn into a lengthy campaign. Early Saturday, smoke could be seen rising from an area near a mountain in Isfahan, where a local official said Israel had attacked the nuclear research facility in two waves.