The Morning News Express

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On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller was joined by Brad Young , President of the Frederick County Council , for a wide-ranging conversation on some of the biggest issues facing the county. They discussed the Firefighters Memorial events over the weekend , along with the growing legal battle surrounding data centers , with multiple court challenges now in play. Young also addressed questions ab...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Thomas Canavan , Chief Operating Officer of the National Law Enforcement Museum , to talk about their new “SNIPER” exhibit now open to the public. Canavan shared what visitors can expect from the exhibit, which explores the history, training, and real-life role of law enforcement snipers , offering a deeper look into the precision, deci...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Michael O'Connor , Mayor of the City of Frederick, for his latest update on key city issues. The Mayor discussed the process of getting the city budget approved , shared the latest on the search for a new Chief of Police — noting a preference to look internally — and expressed excitement about affiliated baseball returning to Frederick...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Tonya J. Powers of Fox News Radio to break down the latest surrounding the hearing involving a man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump and other officials during the White House Correspondents' Dinner weekend. Tonya walked listeners through a timeline of events , detailing how the situation unfolded and what investigators have uncover...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Jesse Pippy to break down the recently concluded Maryland legislative session . Pippy laid it out in three parts — the Good , highlighting no new tax increases; the Bad , focusing on how things played out during the chaotic final hours of Sine Die ; and the Ugly , pointing to moments he believes didn’t serve Maryland residents well. It...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller was joined by Chuck Jenkins , Sheriff of Frederick County, for a candid conversation about his campaign for re-election and the challenges facing his office. Jenkins spoke openly about his pay remaining unchanged for more than a decade , saying he understands the realities of how local politics work, but also shared his perspective on the value of the role....

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Chris Burnett , Republican candidate for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District , for a wide-ranging conversation on national security and local politics. A former member of the military, Burnett shared his perspective on the ceasefire in Iran coming to an end , discussing what it could mean for stability in the region and U.S. interests movin...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Geoff Seidel and Shelley Potter , members of the Common Sense Slate running for the Frederick County Board of Education . They shared their vision for local schools, emphasizing greater parental involvement , increased transparency , and support for school choice options including public, charter, trade, private, and homeschooling. They also raised...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller checked in with Jessica Rosenthal of Fox News Radio to break down the latest in Washington after Congress passed a 10-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act , pushing the deadline to April 30 . Jessica explained how lawmakers hit a stalemate after failing to agree on a longer-term deal, with concerns over privacy protectio...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Jessica Fitzwater to break down her newly announced $1.14 billion operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2027 — notably with no increase in the tax rate . Fitzwater walked listeners through where the money is going , highlighting key priorities and major investments, including more than $338 million in capital projects across the county...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Maryland State Senator Bill Folden to break down the close of the Maryland General Assembly’s 2026 legislative session , which adjourned Sine Die on April 13 after a busy final day in Annapolis. Senator Folden shared his thoughts on the session’s biggest developments, including the passage of the Utility RELIEF Act , aimed at lowering e...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Jared DeMarinis , Maryland’s State Administrator of Elections , to make sure listeners are ready for the upcoming June primaries . DeMarinis walked through everything voters need to know — from registration deadlines and voting options to what to expect at the polls and how to make sure your vote counts. It was a helpful, straightforwar...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller was joined by Jonathan Savage of Fox News Radio to break down what unfolded over the weekend during high-stakes peace talks between the U.S. and Iran . Savage explained how JD Vance spent more than 21 hours in face-to-face negotiations with Iranian officials in Pakistan, but ultimately no deal was reached . The talks reportedly broke down over Iran’s...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller introduced listeners to Jenn Alcorn , who is running for Frederick County Council District 1 . Alcorn shared why she’s stepping into the race and outlined her platform and priorities for the community. She discussed the biggest issues facing Frederick County , including the rising cost of living and the ongoing debate over data centers , offering her...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Steve McKay , Frederick County Council Member for District 2, to explain what the data center referendum petition is really about . McKay said the core issue comes down to zoning , and how the original decision was structured. He shared his perspective on how the situation developed , how he would have approached it differently, and made it clear h...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Brad Young , President of the Frederick County Council , to break down the latest in the ongoing data center debate . Young discussed the referendum effort to overturn the county’s December 2025 vote approving more than 2,600 acres for data center development near Adamstown , as the Frederick County Board of Elections works to validate petiti...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed back his former co-host Ryan Hedrick , now a correspondent with  WIBC News , to talk all things Final Four weekend in Indianapolis . Ryan shared what it’s been like covering the excitement in Indy and previewed the championship matchup between UConn and Michigan , breaking down the atmosphere, storylines, and what fans can expect in the...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Jeff Monosso of Fox News Radio to break down a developing story out of Ohio, where residents are pushing for a 2026 constitutional amendment to ban new large data centers . The proposal targets facilities using more than 25 megawatts of power , with supporters citing concerns over energy use, water consumption, and land impact . Jeff explained that...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Jessica Fitzwater for a wide-ranging conversation on the data center referendum and the latest developments. Fitzwater discussed the Board of Elections decision to move forward with  verifying the more than 22,000 petition signatures , as well as concerns from some County Council members about the language in the charter amendment . They also...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Michael O'Connor , Mayor of the City of Frederick, for a wide-ranging update on key city issues. They discussed the latest on Frederick Keys stadium upgrades , the ongoing search for a new Chief of Police , and efforts to improve ADA compliance in downtown Frederick . The Mayor also addressed questions about unspent funds from city rental agreement...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller got an unexpected call-in from Steve McKay , Frederick County Council Member, who wanted to make his stance clear on the data center referendum petition now under review . McKay reacted as the Frederick County Board of Elections moves forward with counting and verifying more than 22,000 submitted signatures , well above the 15,611 needed to potentially get...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Jamie Shopland , candidate for Frederick County Council District 2 , to talk about her vision for the future of the county. Shopland outlined her focus on creating “lovable,” accessible communities , emphasizing the need to expand housing options , cut red tape , and improve infrastructure to support a growing population. She also highl...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Danielle Adams , Executive Director of the Frederick County Building Industry Association , to talk about the Frederick Home and Garden Expo happening all weekend long at the Frederick Fairgrounds . Danielle shared what attendees can expect—from home improvement ideas and landscaping inspiration to local vendors, experts, and plenty of ways t...

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller welcomed Jeff Monosso of Fox News Radio to break down the latest from Washington as confirmation hearings get underway for President Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Oklahoma Senator Johnwayne Mullin . Jeff shared what’s happening inside the hearings, the key issues being raised, and what lawmakers are focusing on a...