>> good morning and thank you for joining us for 11 news today. >> let's get a check on our forecast. >> after a day of cloud yesterday and chilly temperatures, we will reverse

the trend today. we are shooting for sunshine this morning with a high temperature of 64 degrees. we'll take a look at the seven- day forecast in a few minutes. >> we are tracking nothing at the moment. it is looking good on the roadways. for the moment, 55 miles per hour on southbound 95. no problems on the west side or the major roads leading up to it. here is a live edition of a couple of spots. starting with the harrisburg expressway. here is alive in view of the

beltway at the key bridge. dannell delays to report here. back to you. >> thanks. a message to light rail commuters who are heading north, pack your patience. >> those tracks remain closed after an accident since the operator of the train to the hospital. jenniferranciotti joins us live with more details. >> the mta has a shuttle bus service in place for light rail riders. they say it will be this way until further notice as the investigation continues in tuesday's crash. tuesday night, crews worked on what was left of the tractor- trailer that hit a light rail train head on. >> it is miraculous that we only had one person injured. >> i heard a bank. i saw through the window what happened. it was scary. >> the track was hauling in the

plastic containers tried to make a right turn over the light rail train tracks. a train carrying seven passengers slammed into the trap spending it around -- it around -- truck spnning it around. the passengers freed themselves. >> people got off the train shaking. we brought water and blankets for people. it was horrible. >> shuttle bus services will be in place until further notice. we are told that the operator of the train is expected to survive. right now she is in shock trauma

in serious condition. there is no word on when the investigation will be complete. wbal tv 11 news. >> baltimore county police said they did not suspect foul play in the death of a grandmother. she was discovered monday night and side of her home. investigators are originally called her death suspicious, but they now have ruled that out. >> the efforts to allow the and a net sale of alcohol has been put off once again in maryland. there are concerns about underage drinking. lawmakers say not passing the bill is giving tax money to other states. >> we are losing money to

neighboring jurisdictions because our citizens are having their 1 cents to the district of columbia, west virginia, which means the neighboring jurisdictions are collecting our tax revenues. >> there will be seven other states that allow internet sale of one which could generate $90,000 a year for the city of maryland. supporters hope that the legislation will pass next year after elections. > how much is too much when it comes to protecting yourself on the roads? there is a bill that would raise the minimum amount of auto liability insurance required for drivers. the insurance premium taxes would put a big chunk of revenuea bill was passed yesterday. watercooler question of the day. what do you think of a bill that would force drivers to increase the minimum liability coverage on their car insurance? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com.

>> the battle over health care reform continues. they are facing challenges from state capitals. the president is not on a huge offensive to sell the message to the public. our reporter has the latest. >> the president heads to iowa to make a sales pitch for health care. today he signed an executive order related to the measure. a day after signing a historical health care bill into law, the president will sign an executive order referring -- reaffirming that federal funds will not be used for abortion. it was needed to secure the votes of democrats for the landmark legislation. >> after a year of debate and a historic moment, health care reform is no longer a promise but a lot of the land.

>> attorney generals from more than a dozen states filed suit against the government. >> i am confident that the court will declare the new health care reform law unconstitutional. >> there is a new effort to repeal the law. more controversy on the senate floor as lawmakers debated over fixes to the reform measure. >> i want to remove some of the remaining sweetheart deals. >> this amendment is a stunt. >> the senate resumes debate on a number of amendments this morning and is expected to go late again today before it takes votes. the bba ltv. -- wbal-tv. >> coming up, a new study is

backing up doctors' recommendations to help extend your money. but how much middle age women should exercise to maintain their weight. >> it has been a nice morning commute. commute. we will let you know of any >> yes some things get better the more they get together. mmmm... velveeta shells and cheese. the best side of dinner.

>> temperatures are in the 40's by now. we should make it up to the 60's. the forecast for today, around 64 degrees under mostly sunny skies.

it will be breezy. we will take a look at the seven-day forecast in a few minutes. over to the news desk. >> doctors are saying to stop smoking, eat better, and live a longer life. researchers found preventable factors such as high blood pressure, being overweight, and the smoking can reduce your life expectancy by five years. they estimated the number of deaths that could of been prevented if those risk factors had been reduced. smoking cuts to. five years of a man's life. -- 2.5 years of a man's life. >> how much exercise should be getting based on your weight.

middle aged women and men should be exercising 60 minutes daily to maintain their weight. if you increase the intensity from a walk to a job, you can cut the time in half. >> it is sufficient to reduce the risk of a developing chronic diseases. >> heavier women should not be discouraged and should still have an hour workout in their daily schedule. >> not much more information about men. >> sorry. coming up, these shoes are making one for a lot of money.

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>> good morning. checking on the morning commute. no problems or delays to report. 60 on the j.f.x.. problem free of the area roads. 11 minutes is your drive time in this area here. here is alive appear on the harrisburg expressway north of the doubt. volume is on the light side. here is a live view of the key bridge. we are looking good on the east

side. that is the latest. let's check the buses and trains. we have some delays on the light rail. >> no delays but the shuttle buses operating all stops north of ammonium. the 11 bus is diverting northbound. it is due to construction. the 21 best is diverting as well. the trains a looking good. now back to tony pann. >> good morning. let's say good morning to sandra hill is in a vineyard in baltimore county. >> that is right. they are not open yet.

around me are some lush vineyards. it is very beautiful. this is the oldest family-owned vineyard. it was established in 1945. they have homemade stew that is amazing. it is paired with some of their first winds of the season. chicken potpie stew, beef stew, shrimp and sausage gumbo. there is live entertainment. tickets are $12 for adults.

you can get a tour of the vineyards when you come. a pretty decent weekend weather wise. it should be dry for the most part. you will be able to see more around here. take a look at hd doppler. nothing in our neck of the runs. a really nice spring day. snow in colorado. it will give us another chance of rain thursday night into friday morning.

>> i have been there. it is a beautiful part of the state. he picked a good spot this morning. we will talk to you in the next half-hour. it should be ok weather wise today. the storm that was here yesterday is, in new england. plenty of sunshine on this wednesday. this afternoon, and we should be around 64 degrees. that is our high temperature for today. many are thinking about taking the boat out this time of year.

it could be choppy on the open waters of the chesapeake bay. this storm will get closer to us tomorrow. the front will be off to our south. we will have rainshowers thursday as temperatures drop off. it will occur also into friday morning. high temperatures will only be in the mid 50's. inches stay dry this weekend. there may be rain sunday night. next week, a chance for showers on monday and tuesday with high temperatures only in the mid 50's.

over to the news desk. >> thanks. chances are you did not take a walk in the shoes of people like this. they are hoping to win the title of the rotten sneaker champions. this person won the title and a check for $2,500.80 paid trip to new york city. she got hers and 30 by playing hard at girl scout camp and doing what for -- she got hers by playing hard at girl scout camp in doing walking for charity. >> take a look at this. one minute pressed up against this tractor-trailer unable to move her car away because the

bumper was hooked on the truck. the driver finally noticed and safely pulled onto a ramp. no one was injured. >> that must have been terrifying. i am glad nobody was hurt. coming mutt -- there is so much more ahead on 11 news today. >> including one of your answers to our watercooler question of the day. good luck. here is a look at the winning lottery numbers from last night.

>> a new details about the personal life of a judge to married a domestic abuse suspects. the judge divorced from his wife last fall. the settlement is still dragging on. today we are expected to learn how the mayor plans to reduce the city's $120 million budget deficit. she joined the council president yesterday in giving up their pay raises. the money will be returned to the city after it is deducted from their pay.

>> how much is too much when it there is a bill that would raise the minimum amount of auto liability insurance required for drivers. the insurance premium taxes would put a big chunk of revenue in the state. a bill was passed yesterday. >> that brings us to one of your answers to our watercooler question of the day. one person writes, you have got to be kidding me. i have been driving for 33 years and i have never had it at all accident and i have always had a car insurance. why should i be penalized for the irresponsible actions of others? we should have a fines for those the drive on suspended licenses. this is stupid. keep emailing those responses to us. we will read more in the next hour and post all of them on the front page of our website.

police are releasing the identities of the officers involved in a traffic stop sunday morning. >> here is money is this. but some are battling over a winning power ball wateree ticket. >> now it is time to show you the world's oldest pay. you'll meet it later. >> that was not a reference to you tony. >> thanks, i appreciate that. things looking really good today. we will surely the seven-day forecast in a few moments. >> the morning commute is pretty smooth out there. we will let you know how things are shaping up on the roads as we get into the 6:00 hour comin.