>> police need your help to find a suspect in a officer-involved shooting. i have that story straight ahead. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good morning, everyone. >> thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> we will get to cover big story in just a moment. let's check on the weather. >> things will be quiet today. partly cloudy skies. by this afternoon, an elated

thunderstorm. -- an isolated thunderstorm perhaps. 84-87 today. a lot of moisture will get in ahead of tropical storm danny. it is 773 miles east of ocean city. we will see the greatest impact with the storm as it is offshore in the a lentic. i will have more on that coming up. let's check on traffic. >> we are dealing with a few early morning issues. an accident just before route 29. traffic is getting by westbound on i-70. take a bellaire road escher alternate to a closure on harford due to police activity. there are closures -- take bel

air rhoda as your alternate to a closure -- road asher alternate to a closure on harford due to police activity. there are also closures on saratoga in utah do to water main breaks and gas main breaks. back to you. >> thank you. own. hazelwood. our reporter joins us live from police headquarters with more. >> baltimore police said a pair of officers were patrolling on hazelwood avenue when they tried to stop a late model toyota camry. the car did not stop until one particular street. the driver put the car in reverse and tried to run the officer down. at least one officer fired his

gun. the driver ditched the car and fled on foot. police were able to get him. -- unable to catch him. the passenger was not so lucky. >> we did learn that a femalewe do not know if she was hit by were hit by breaking glass. bob>> the woman was taken to an area hospital. no officers were injured. police say they were shaken up after the incident. police are still looking for the driver of the car. if you have any information about the suspect, please call baltimore county police. >> thank you. dundalk. we are told that an adult male was shot. no word on a suspect or a motive in this case.

and police also investigating a shooting in east baltimore. this was on the 3200 block of lendl avenue of around 4:30 -- 12:30 yesterday afternoon. local hospital. no word on his condition. >> there have been more than a dozen of robberies. police say a 39 year-old man -- the man fitting this sketch exposed himself to a woman outside the window of hera few days later, a man believed to be the same suspect exposed breaking into an apartment. neighbors are on edge. >> if i saw him at the foot of my bed, i would probably scream. >> i have a metal lamp shade. i guess i would use that. >> police say this should remind people to keep their windows and doors locked at

night.there have been more than a dozen of robberies. police say a 39 year-old man confessed to robbing businesses mostly in the charles village and south. -- south point area. he hit some of the businesses more than once. it retro clothing store is one of the victims. the owners bought back during one robbery. >> he went for my throat. at that point, my boyfriend had a baseball bat and crack him in the head with it. >> as soon as he is out of the hospital, we expect to charge him. the head injuries from a previous robbery. >> he seems to have expressedcharges are pending.

in the "project economy"report, yesterday. they will release some more state employees from jobs. everything from fire to police, after-school programs, higher education, even cancer screening will see a reduction in the budget. >> do have given us fair warning that this round of cuts will be painful. having reviewed the proposal in detail, i am inclined to agree. the list of reduction reports will affect the lives of virtually every person in maryland. >> for more information on how the cuts are broken down, go to our website at wbaltv.com and click on politics. >> the baltimore city

entertainment group wants to convert a lot near the stadium into celebration casino. they would like to have it up and running by 2011. it has not been given the go- ahead because nothing has been seen in writing. >> we cannot move forward with any consideration of a they're looking at a new alternative plan until the proposal is given to us in writing and until it has the mandatory licensing fees. >> developers estimate that it would generate $500 million in revenue in the first year and create 900 jobs. community leaders will oppose such a facility. they say they are being silenced by the timing and location of hearings on the matter. some the news is expected on the jobs front this morning. the jobless claims reports from the let it from the labour

market is going to be out today. they expect less of an increase in new claims. one bank is expected to report on its activity on bailout over the last few years. >> news of senator ted kennedy spread across the nation with sadness. we have more on this. >> the body of senator ted kennedy is bound for boston well he will be honored in a said away -- in a ceremony. the motorcade will mark significant moments in his life. his body will lie in repose at the jfk library and museum over the next few days. it is going to offer the public

a chance to say goodbye to the influential senator. on saturday, funeral services will be held at the church in the blue-collar section of boston. dignitaries, past presidents, and president obama will be there to pay tribute. kennedy will be buried at arlington cemetery next to his brothers. the family gathered for a vigil guest today to celebrate his life and more. >> it is very spiritual. it is as beautiful as it could be. i think it is everything that senator kennedy would want. >> private and public tributes that he would have loved. just offshore, and light on a ship flashed as a symbol of hope for the family and a reminder

that kennedy's level -- love of the water was great. taps played in honor at the red sox game. and flags flew at half mast near his home all the way to the nation's capital. nbc news. >> senator kennedy impacted politicians from all over the country. local lawmakers are remembering him as a champion of the people saying the impact of his legacy will be felt for generations to come. >> he has been a stalwart in our community for decades, fighting for children, fighting for our seniors and for the best interests of millions of families across our nation. >> when i worked with him, whether it was increasing opportunity for higher

education, creating the office of women's health that helped bring down a breast cancer rates by 15%, he always said we do our best when we work together. that was a great message. >> lawmakers point out that he helped spearhead many social ships send this country -- social shifts in this country. you can hear more reaction from around the world in view his life in pictures on our web site. wbaltv.com. that brings us to our watercooler question of the day. what do you think will be the lasting legacy of senator ted kennedy? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com >> coming up the bloomberg business report. >> some are calling for the possible impeachment of south

carolina gov. mark sanford. see what he has to say to his critics coming up. >> the people who created these items may want to think about repeating a course in remedial selling. more on this embarrassing error when we come back. >> a cold front moved through last night but did not generate any showers. we will have more on the forecast coming up. >> there is an accident on i-70. there are closures' remaining in there are closures' remaining in effect shh. shh! [ chattering ] delicious authentic iced lattes from dunkin' donuts. made with real espresso, milk, and whipped cream, to help you take a break from reality. treat yourself today. america runs on dunkin'.

>> good morning. 76 degrees downtown. we had a front that moved through last night. the sun will be up shortly. the temperatures are around the mid 70's. that is right now.

the macy and isolated thunderstorm this afternoon. partly cloudy -- we may see an isolated thunderstorm this afternoon. partly cloudy. the winds are not going to be a factor. the surf temperature in ocean city is mild. a good chance of showers and storms as moisture continues to apple trade from the atlantic. we do have a tropical storm danny out there. we have this front. stalled out last night. did an have a source of energy to come through. right now this is unimpressive

as far as tropical systems go. 50 miles per hour sustained winds. it is about 773 mouse to the east of ocean city. it is going to get the closest to us by friday night saturday morning. the northeast quadrant is the great area of greatest impact. we are in the better quadrants so we should not see much impact. we may see some rip currents around the ocean city area. it may affect new england and close to the canadian maritime by the second half of the weekend. we will watch this closely, but i think we will dodge the

bullet. an unsettled weekend. it's 30 percent chance of rain on sunday. nice weather on monday and tuesday of next week. it will be comfortable with an humidity. >> as far as your morning commute, let's see what is going on now there. westbound i-70, the accident is off to the side. some closures in the city, utah at baltimore street. roadwork because of the water main break repairs happening along saratoga. all lanes are closed. it is at green street. speed sensors are looking good this morning.

no significant delays get. in nice ride on the inner loop going towards the j.f.x. that is the latest. over to you. >> firefighters are trying to get a handle on the wildfires in southern california. they do not an -- know how long it will take to control it or how it started, but it is contained. carolina is asking gov. markit is happening after he admitted to having an affair. some are considering impeachment proceedings because the governor used some money from the state

for personal trips. a best-selling author is being remembered after passing awayhe is remembered for his novels. he is most widely known for his coverage of the o.j. simpsonhe comes some very talented family. his last novel will be published in december. was highly successful. turning in their gas guzzlers for more gas division cars endedmore than $690,000 were submitted from car dealers. the ford explorer was the vehicle traded in the most.

choked in them. are carrying this product. the courts in the blinds can act as a news which can produce a strangulation potential. some children have already died. for a list of recall items on and click on consumer. -- go to our web site at wbaltv.com and click on consumer. >> gross domestic product figures are being released this morning. gdp is the widest measure of the u.s. economy. the economy contracted at a faster pace in the second quarter than previously estimated. companies made either bigger cuts in inventories than previously thought. stocks are edging slightly higher.

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i am reporting for wbal-tv. >> a school board is getting an "f" or spelling. no one bothered to spell check the souvenirs that had the word "education" spelled wrong. the company regrets the error but will not make up for it because the spelling was approved by someone at the school. >> how embarrassing. we will have another check on weather and traffic straight ahead. >> the state fair returns. we will give you an advanced toward. >> to not forget to e-mail your answers to the watercooler question of the day. what do you think will be the lasting legacy of senator ted kennedy? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com (announcer) get our best back to school prices...

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plus, night and day doorbusters go to jcp.com and see everything on sale. style, quality and price matter. jcpenney >> good morning. we are checking on a morning commute. we have a new accident coming in in howard county. watch for delays there. plus of i-70 approaching route 79. an accident is still sitting on the shoulder. saratoga is blocked at green street. that is due to the water main break repair. take pennsylvania as alternate. utah is closed. watch for posted the doors of their. drive times are up to speed this morning. here is a live look at traffic

in white marsh. 95 is running smoothly. here's a live view of liberty road on the west side. slug it conditions on the outer loop at liberty. over to you. >> banking. partly cloudy today. here are the temperatures out there. a 76 downtown. 69 at the airport. mild in ocean city at 80. 84-87 in central maryland. slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm this afternoon. tropical storm danny continues to churn with 50 mile per hour winds in the an antic. it is heading towards the northwest. it will be right off of our sure. it will not make landfall anywhere near our state. more details coming up. >> hopefully the weather will

cooperate for the maryland state fair which opens tonight. here is a preview of what you can expect for what some are calling the 11 best days of summer. >> it is one of the most look forward to the events of the summer. if you like rides, good food, and animals, you will like the maryland state fair. because of the economy, a bargain. >> we have a free concert. it is with their admission. friday night is boys to men. >> this is the president of the maryland state fair. he expects the attendants to be the same as last year around 450,000. more people are staying close to, and this fair offers something for everyone. >> is a combination of the old tradition and the new. our carnival has a couple of

new rides. >> like the win server and something you will only right here. >> the only one here in the u.s., the crazy chopper. it goes 30 feet high in the air. this is something the whole family can have a fun with. >> it carries the whole family. it is pretty exciting. >> something tells me that one person will be up in the helicopter. there is much more to come in the next half-hour of 11 news today. >> baltimore police are investigating an officer- involved shooting overnight. i have that story in a live report. >> we are tracking tropical storm danny which is likely to affect as late friday night into saturday. details are coming up. >> i am nikole killion in

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senator ted kennedy. >> our washington bureau reporter joins us live with more details. >> good morning. the senator's body -- massachusetts for the next two saturday just outside of washington. to date a farewell tour begins for senator ted kennedy. his body will be escorted from the home to the library in boston. he will stay there for a memorial service friday evening. >> we will celebrate his life. >> a place where kennedy prayed daily during his daughter's own battle with cancer is where the eulogy will be delivered by president obama. >> he was a guardian for america lewis the defender of a dream. >> he will then be buried in the arlington national cemetery. he will not be far from the capital and where there is a makeshift memorial there.

>> he was a great man serving in the senate during this last century. so many of his foes embrace him. >> there are many expected to speak at the memorial service tomorrow night. wbal tv 11 news. >> can you tell us more about what is planned are ready? >> in terms of when his body is transported from his home into boston, it will be passing by a lot of places that were very important in his life such as

the church where his money -- mother was baptized. it will be passing by his office where he was the assistant district attorney in massachusetts, one of his first jobs in the state. and not a nostalgic places he will be passing by. it will be interesting to see how many people turnout today. >> thank you. >> a woman was involved in a police shooting yesterday. >> our reporter joins us live with more details. >> a routine stop became a chase first some baltimore county police officers. the driver got away, but the passenger was not so lucky. it was just before midnight when to baltimore city police

officers tried to pull over a toyota camry in the 4900 block of hazelwood ave. they followed the car until it stopped. >> as the officers got out and approach the camry, the driver put it in reverse and tried to run the officers down. >> at least one officer tried to fire the weapon. the officers followed the car, but the driver ditched the car and fled on foot. officers were unable to get him. the companion ticket. >> we learned that a female passenger was injured in the arm. we do not know whether she was hit by a ground that the officer shot where hit by a piece of glass that broke. >> she was taken to the hospital for treatment. no officers were injured, but they were shaken up after the incident. police are still looking for the driver. if you have any information, contact baltimore city police. wbal tv 11 news. >> thank you.

howard county students will -- harford county students will head back to class today. they are forbidding the use of cell phones in the classroom and cannot have it on vibrate. if it is discovered, it will be confiscated and only be turned when the guardian comes to the school to retrieve it. >> we are building in volume and we will see delays very soon. westbound i-78 approaching route 29 there is an accident on the shoulder. utah is blocked due to the water main break repair their. saratoga is closed in both directions near greene street.

speed sensors are looking good this morning. no delays in the white marsh area. northbound 295 watch for that disabled on the shoulder. over to you. >> there are a few more cloud around today. partly cloudy skies at the afternoon. 84-87. an unsettled weekend is ahead. a lot of cloud all around. good chance of scattered showers and stores mainly tomorrow night into saturday morning. it could get some large rip currents in the areas of ocean city waters. a minimal impact over the area. we have a fraud that is stalled out.

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as she prepares to become a buddhist nun. >> one person or a sign saying i cheated and this is my punishment. he did this wednesday during the morning rush. his wife made a deal with him after she caught him cheating. he will be on the corner every morning for the rest of this week. i wonder what she might be doing. >> right. i wish him the best of luck. c> right. i wish him the best of luck. coming up, we will take a look at the headlines from this morning. >> we will take a look at your morning commute. some closures remains in effect in this city. an update coming up. >> nothing falling from the sky. patchy fog that is burning off. a quiet weather day to night --

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after-school programs, higher will see a reduction in the budget. a motorcade will carry kennedy's body to boston where he will lie in repose in the library that he developed in honor of one of his slain brothers. >> that brings us to the watercooler question of the day. >> we ask what you thought would be the lasting legacy of senator ted kennedy. >> one person says the kennedy family has pushed for health care and it will be interesting to see help obama's health care plan does.

>> one person says that kennedy thought every ill could be taken care of by every government program. now we are reaping what he stoats. generations will feel his legacy as thwe have higher taxes among other things. we will post all of your answers on the front page of our website at wbaltv.com. >> some problem spots in howard county. an accident on westbound i-70 approaching 29 on the shoulder. and near columbia road, there is an accident there. they are picking up in volume in certain areas. some road closures due to road repair work. utah is closed along with saratoga.

here is a live view of traffic at white marsh still running smoothly. there is a live look at harford road where they are developing some delays. over to you. >> it is in the low 70 around the area. a front came through last night in stalled out of the area. it should be burning off quickly. partly cloudy skies for most of today. nicholas location will be the mountains. 74 is the forecast high. 86 is the forecast higher in central maryland. 85 on the shores of ocean city.

a, they there as well -- a calm day there as well. 72 degrees downtown. it may see some showers and thunderstorms for the evening. in coming moisture is a result of tropical storm danny which is moving up the eastern shore -- seaboard. it is not an organized system. the 50 mile per hour sustained winds are still turning. it will move to the northwest at about 10 miles per day. it will take a turn to the north. we have a chance of seeing some impact from the system tomorrow night for saturday morning.

it may be a category one hurricane by 6:00 a.m. saturday morning. it may produce some rip tides and currents. a minimal impact in central maryland from this. we could see some heavy downpours and some scattered storms. it will be unsettled this weekend. we are on the good side of this potential hurricane. we will got a bullet here. 79 and they called it tomorrow. and settled over the weekend was scattered showers and storms. we get a brief glimpse of a fall on monday, tuesday, and wednesday. the humidity and ice temperatures. >> shooting involving one of their own.

>> just before midnight, two officers tried to stop a late model toyota camry on hazelwood ave. the car did not stop until one particular road. the driver, an unknown black male put the car in reverse and tried to run the officers down. the least one officer fired his gun. the car raced off to arizona avenue where the driver went on foot. the female passenger was hit in the right arm either by a bullet or shattered glass. she was taken to the hospital. no officers were injured. police are still looking for the driver of the car. if you have any information, call baltimore county police. the bba el. >> thank you. coming up today on>> police tell us a woman was -- coming up today on coming up today on "oprah."

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>> westbound i 70 approaching 29, an accident off to the side. and at columbia road, an accident there in howard county as well. volume is building on the outer loop. watch for closures along utah and baltimore street in saratoga at green street due to ongoing road work at both locations. we are starting to see some slow going southbound. here is a live view of traffic heading over towards providence.

>> itself like clear sailing. >> that is by next week. tropical danny in the offshore. we have a russian the area. scattered short -- scattered storms coming over the next couple of days and possibly the weekend. mid to upper 70 could be on monday, tuesday, and wednesday, low humidity. much to look forward to it. >> thank you for joining us for 11 news today. will be back that 7:25 for an update.

bill >> this is a wbal tv 11 editorial by president and general manager. >> it is that time of year. more than 1 million students in maryland are heading back to school. they are showing progress for the sixth straight year. school officials are looking to improve the public school system. there is no question the quality education is the key to helping us emerge from the current economic downturn. we need better prepared students

to meet the needs of the global economy. more challenges such as the swine flu and assessment tests to ensure graduation are being faced by the students. it will take the efforts of teachers, parents, extended family, neighborhood, and friends to make this school year is successful one and a productive one for all the students. it may take extra effort, but the investment in our students is better for the future and our economy.