Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater joined Bob Miller during the Morning News Express to talk about the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) a proposed 70-mile, 500,000-volt transmission line designed to enhance the regional electric grid's reliability. Awarded to PSEG by the regional operator PJM, the project would pass through Baltimore, Carroll, and Frederick counties and is supported by proponents who say it is needed to prevent blackouts and support growing energy demands. She and a lot of people have not liked how this has been run from the start.

Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater joined Bob Miller during the Morning News Express to talk about the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) a proposed 70-mile, 500,000-volt transmission line designed to enhance the regional electric grid's reliability. Awarded to PSEG by the regional operator PJM, the project would pass through Baltimore, Carroll, and Frederick counties and is supported by proponents who say it is needed to prevent blackouts and support growing energy demands. She and a lot of people have not liked how this has been run from the start.

The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6–9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It’s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.

Bob’s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep—son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)

His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school’s first-ever football team—the gritty “Mean 19.”

Off the mic, Bob’s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.

Bob’s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He’s joined by great local guests all week to cover what’s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what’s happening across the country.

As Bob’s mom says: “At least now I can finally turn him off.”

The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6&ndash;9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It&rsquo;s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.
Bob&rsquo;s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep&mdash;son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)
His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school&rsquo;s first-ever football team&mdash;the gritty &ldquo;Mean 19.&rdquo;
Off the mic, Bob&rsquo;s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.
Bob&rsquo;s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He&rsquo;s joined by great local guests all week to cover what&rsquo;s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what&rsquo;s happening across the country.
As Bob&rsquo;s mom says: &ldquo;At least now I can finally turn him off.&rdquo;

The Morning News Express

The Morning News Express will wake up informed, with WFMD traffic and weather reports on the “eights,” comprehensive local news from the Associated Press “News Operation of the Year,” and national news from FOX. 

The Morning News Express will wake up informed, with WFMD traffic and weather reports on the&nbsp;&ldquo;eights,&rdquo; comprehensive local news from the Associated Press &ldquo;News Operation of the Year,&rdquo; and national news from FOX.

The Morning News Express Podcast

Jessica Fitzwater, Frederick County Executive

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On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Chuck Jenkins, Sheriff of Frederick County, to discuss the impact of Wes Moore signing legislation (SB 245/HB 444) that bans state and local law enforcement from entering into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The new law requires all existing partnerships to end immediately or by July 2026, effectively shutting down the program across Maryland.

Sheriff Jenkins, who had maintained one of the longest-running 287(g) partnerships in the country since 2008, explained that he has ordered his staff to cease all immigration-related duties to comply with the law. He and Bob discussed the next steps for the Sheriff’s Office, what the change could mean for public safety, and how the county will adjust moving forward. It was a timely and important conversation on a major shift in local law enforcement policy.

🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Chuck Jenkins, Sheriff of Frederick County, to discuss the impact of Wes Moore signing legislation (SB 245/HB 444) that bans state and local law enforcement from entering into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The new law requires all existing partnerships to end immediately or by July 2026, effectively shutting down the program across Maryland.
Sheriff Jenkins, who had maintained one of the longest-running 287(g) partnerships in the country since 2008, explained that he has ordered his staff to cease all immigration-related duties to comply with the law. He and Bob discussed the next steps for the Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, what the change could mean for public safety, and how the county will adjust moving forward. It was a timely and important conversation on a major shift in local law enforcement policy.
🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Chuck Jenkins, Sheriff of Frederick County

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller was joined by Randy Culpepper, Deputy Health Officer with the Frederick County Health Department, to discuss the growing number of measles cases across the country. As an expert in emerging global infections and pandemic threats, Dr. Culpepper explained why measles is making a comeback, what parents and families should know, and how communities can protect themselves. He also addressed concerns about vaccination rates, public health preparedness, and what this trend could mean moving forward.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller was joined by Randy Culpepper, Deputy Health Officer with the Frederick County Health Department, to discuss the growing number of measles cases across the country. As an expert in emerging global infections and pandemic threats, Dr. Culpepper explained why measles is making a comeback, what parents and families should know, and how communities can protect themselves. He also addressed concerns about vaccination rates, public health preparedness, and what this trend could mean moving forward.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Dr. Randy Culpepper,  Deputy Health Officer for the Frederick County Health Department

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Bill Folden to share his reaction to Wes Moore’s State of the State Address. Senator Folden said he believes the Governor’s speech did not reflect the everyday reality facing many Maryland residents, pointing to concerns over taxes, spending, and economic pressures. It was a candid conversation offering a different perspective on the direction of the state and what he says lawmakers should be focusing on moving forward.

🎧 Missed the discussion? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Bill Folden to share his reaction to Wes Moore&rsquo;s State of the State Address. Senator Folden said he believes the Governor&rsquo;s speech did not reflect the everyday reality facing many Maryland residents, pointing to concerns over taxes, spending, and economic pressures. It was a candid conversation offering a different perspective on the direction of the state and what he says lawmakers should be focusing on moving forward.
🎧 Missed the discussion? Catch the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.

Jessica Fitzwater, Frederick County Executive

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