and weather. did i say that right? >> yes. >> you must be nervous about the announcement today. >> yes. >> [unintelligible] >> it has been so awesome. i have gotten so much support from baltimore. this is fun. on to more serious things. we run the risk of severe weather today. we have some showers already infiltrating the area. it is moving from the southwest and we should be getting it the next hour or so. we are not only dealing with the rain but aides stormy afternoon. high winds, hail, and determined of downpours. add debt with the instability, and we could see ace -- added

that to the instability, and we could see some serious storms. we will keep you posted on any weather alerts that may occur today. >> thanks. let's check their morning commute. we have a few things to talk about. there is an overturned vehicle. we will get you more information as we get it. not many delays as far as volume goes. if you are headed out on the 795, it is pretty smith. and is alec with the exception of the accident. there is a live view of harford county. we are looking at a clear ride so far. the disabled vehicle westbound on the bay bridge. that should be out of the way

shortly. that is the latest. back to you. >> our big story this morning, after being cleared of bribery charges just a few months ago, helen holton is under the spotlight again as a result of an ongoing investigation in city hall. >> she is indicted for the second time joined by any prominent developer. -- a prominent developer. >> good morning. both these people are accused of conspiracy to violate campaign finance law. >> i am elated today that justice has been served. >> that was helen holton after bribery charges against her were dropped. now she has a new charges for the exact same issue for her and a prominent the developer. the chargers have to deal with a $12,500 payment that he made

to hold and was seeking reelection. she met with ronald lives again and in other developments in the requested date paid for a survey. -- ronald lipscomb and another developer and requested they pay for a survey. >> apparently lipscomb has given them additional information. >> it appears that prosecutors may have a better case this time around. he pled guilty to violating campaign finance laws. what remains to be seen is what effect these new charges may have on the mayor. >> if convicted, they face a one year in prison and a $25,000 fine.

her attorney says she is innocent. reporting live, wbal tv 11 news. >> an investigation is underway in the ocean city after a device was found on the beach shortly before 2:00 yesterday afternoon. police evacuated the area while the device was removed. it was an improvised explosive device. the sheriff's office is investigating. >> a prison could be home to dozens of dangerous inmates. they could come to baltimore in the next few years. $10.1 million, that is how much the baltimore city police the permit is set to receive in stimulus fund. it comes at the same time the city is beefing up patrol after a rash of violence over the

weekend. they plan to hire 50 new police officers were to be placed on foot patrol around the city. but they cannot quite final long. >> people cannot allow this to happen. they have to speak up and start turning people in. that is what it comes down to your >> last year, homicides in baltimore hit a 20-year low. the city still remains one of the most violent big cities in the nation. that brings us to the watercooler question of the day. do you think the city's plan to hire 50 new officers will help police curb crime in baltimore? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> members of the chesapeake bay association are assessing a possible lawsuit against steel mill pollution. owners are not agreeing to clean

up the site. the association is working with public health officials to make sure the area is safe for residents. president obama head south to talk health care. he will hold a couple of town hall meetings today one in north carolina and the other in virginia. the call killion from washington has the latest. >> -- nikole killion from washington has the latest. >> no major breakthroughs. congress has spent in other late hour of meetings. >> we are not there yet. our biggest concern is making sure that we control costs. >> the conservative blue dots work out their differences on the plan. >> i do not think it is a reasonable option for democrats. >> i feel relatively confident that we will be able to come together. >> bipartisan members of the

senate finance committee say they are closer to an agreement on a plan. it will create the creation of independent panel to hold down medicare costs to fund reform. they say they would save a $35 billion over the next 10 years. >> you cannot do that without cutting their benefits. seniors know this. americans are beginning to ask a lot of questions. >> something the president is trying to answer during town hall meetings. >> nobody is talking about cutting medicare benefits. i want to make that clear. >> just one of the many points he is going to emphasize again and try to build support for his health-care plan during today's town hall. in washington, local killion, wbal tv 11 news. >> -- nikole killion, wbal tv 11 news. >> a new study the bonds suipa

>> welcome back to 11 news today. 77 degrees downtown. it will be volatile or unstable out there. we have a good chance for some severe storms later this afternoon. for your morning commute, we will see some showers and some lightening rolling in to the southwest side of baltimore. an asset of moisture is behind all of that streaming in of the southwest. there is an almost tropical environment out there which is an ingredient to severe storms. the high will be between 85 degrees at 88 degrees. a mostly cloudy day with the

showers and storms. 7% coverage. a good chance that we will -- 70% coverage. a good chance that we will be wet. there is so much moisture out there. we could get a lot of rain in a short amount of time. >> in the medical alert, up more suicides occur on mondays and during winter months. they have seen a lot of suicide cases. july and august of the most common month of suicide. many happened during wednesday's which is the worst -- middle of the work week which can be stressful. >> heat related illnesses are

rising among older adults. it can be dangerous for seniors with high blood pressure or obesity. experts urge older people to stay indoors on hot and humid days and stay hydrated it. they should get plenty of rest. and they should look for symptoms of heat stroke such as feeling faint or body temperatures increasing. >> coming up, some orioles players are turning into chefs. we'll tell you which ones of next. we will also update traffic and weather. stay with us. you are watching 11 news today.

>> good morning. southbound i-95 -- we have all lanes closed due to an accident there. you can see the activity related to the accident. it is backing up traffic.

southbound i-95 -- all lanes closed. let's switch over to a problem spot. we have a disabled vehicle blocking the center lane not causing a huge impact like southbound i-95. here is the map. 70 miles per hour according to our speed sensors. use the beltway as your alternate. an overturned a vehicle in the city. everything else is looking pretty good. 20 minutes on southbound i-95 to get and i-895 down to the southwest side of the beltway. it will be a wells as -- a while this morning. that is the latest period as get the latest on the buses and the trains. >> good morning. the delay we had earlier has cleared up. all three lines are operating on schedule. light rail is on time.

metro subway is also on time. the buses are looking good this hour. there is a diversion for bus 17. back to sandra shaw. >> an active morning already on hd doppler. a significant amount of moisture streaming into the mid- atlantic and the state of maryland from the southwest today. it your umbrella and hold on tight today. you will need it. it is very mild of there. 77 degrees downtown. 75 degrees at the airport. 81 degrees in ocean city. there is a 70 degree dewpoint. we will have a lot of moisture in the atmosphere there is some instability with heating throughout the day. severe thunderstorms could arise today. 73 degrees and mostly cloudy in the mountains of western maryland.

it looks like we will be 89 degrees making it feel a lot worse because of all the humidity. some strong storms with possible hail and gusty winds. a lot of moisture so heavy downpours are likely here and in ocean city. do not get out on the bay today. there is a small craft advisory. we have been right around 87 degrees all this week. we are nowhere near the 99 degrees mark set back several years ago. the clout will remain tonight. 68 degrees-75 degrees tonight. we may have stormy conditions this morning in some areas but also later on this afternoon. 70% coverage and unsettled.

isolated storms and 90 degrees tomorrow. more scattered shoreham on friday. a little less humid on saturday. -- more scattered storms on friday. a little less humid on saturday. something to look forward to. >> the players -- some ravens fans were written on their favorites from the team. >> -- roy tindrooting on their favorites from the team. >> training camp is bringing out the ravens fans from all over, providing the first opportunity for the new season to get that out and show their colors even on toenails. of the next month, 90,000 fans will come because this is where it all begins. you can get a front-row seat. >> i love the ravens. i do not get to go to the games.

i cannot afford the tickets. this is the closest i could get. >> they have to pay to see their teams in the game. we get in free. >> this is my first time down here. i have been trying to get down here for the last few years. >> i like the ravens. i wanted to come. >> how you think everything will go? >>12-4. >> in the village, parents and kids get to bond. >> it is a lot of fun for the kids. >> kids find out that kicking is harder than it looks. >> perhaps the best part, the one-on-one contact you cannot get anywhere else. >> they are great. a lot of people are out here. you can hear the cheers. >> does that make your date?

>> it makes my day great. >> friday is the first full day of practice for veterans and rookies. more than 10,000 people are expected. it year earlier. wbal tv 11 news. >> to the orioles who traded their bats and gloves for pots and pans to raise some money. the pitcher, catcher, and other players tried to out cook each other -- out-cook each other. the players work judged on taste and creativity. some of their wives also help with the competition. some fans are boasting their good qualities, soccer players got a little nasty as you can see in this video. police are trying to protect the revery from the players. one player knocked over the reverie. -- referee.

players were prevented from leaving the stadium so that the chase when not continue out into the parking lot. >> he was running for his life. >> there is still much more ahead on 11 news today. >> here is -- we will take a look at your answers to the watercooler question of the day. >> and here are the winning lottery numbers from last night. good luck.

>> the baltimore city police apartment has rolled out more officers on the east side. >> they hope to prevent violence before it occurs. our reporter has more. >> these are the officers you can see. a 37 foot patrol officers part of a beef up police presence on the east side. nearly half of the more than 70 law enforcement officers deployed here since monday are under cover. detectives, is what team, and others. >> eight people shot in baltimore in monday is unacceptable. we are working hard to increasing patrols. >> 12 of those 18 people were shot in a backyard cook art. they are searching for a lone gunman who walked up hitting a pregnant woman, a two year-old girl, and the initial target, eight older man who is under federal investigation.

he met with the fbi this morning. >> we know there are witnesses at the barbecue that know who shot at them. we are pleading with them to do the right thing and help police. >> police say reshuffling resources made this mobilization possible in a city currently strapped for cash. help is on the way. >> today is a great day for public safety, the most fundamental responsibility that any government has. >> a $10.1 million federal grant will allow baltimore city to put the new officers on the beat. but police cannot do it alone. >> people have to determine if they are going to allow this happened or speak up and start turning people in. it really comes down to that. >> wbal tv 11 news. >> police say one area is too

dangerous. that brings us to your answers to the water cooler question of the day. >> we ask if you think the new 50 ought -- officers will help reduce crime? >> i do not think it will have an impact on crime in the city according to one person who writes. where will the money come from to pay these officers at the federal grant money is used up? keep emailing those responses to this question. do you think the city's plan to hire 50 new officers will help police curb crime in baltimore? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> here is a look ahead to our next hour of 11 news today. >> the code of michael felt threatened to pull them from international event. find out why. >> and experts believe some may be the first to get the swine flu disease. >> and we are tracking mass of showers and storms on hd doppler.

the details are coming up. >> all lanes are closed on southbound i-95. we will tell you what is going on in where, coming up.

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