>> the dozen midshipmen have been kicked out of the academy for alleged drug abuse. we will have much more on that story from annapolis in a minute, but first, we want to update a story we have had all evening long, and that is involving the orioles legendary burk robinson. the jury has the latest. >> a pause of concern all around baltimore late this afternoon. much better used to it -- news tonight. the hall of famers deeper and infection, -- forced his way to call for an ambulance. as you will see in his statement, this trip to the hospital had nothing to do with his previous battle with cancer. robinson had planned to go to the hospital today for what he calls a routine procedure.

today, however, it turned into anything but routine. it he released this statement, "thing you for your out pouring of concern. i was scheduled for a routine procedure on march 31, 2011. the evening before surgery had developed a fever and infection. my doctors chose to admit me to aggressively treat the infection. i am responding well to the antibiotics and this has nothing to do with my prostate cancer in 2009. i ask you to give me my privacy and i thank you for my prayers." he remains in such high regard in this town that most people it refer to him by his first name. most of baltimore shares the same thought, get well soon, brooks. >> in other news, a 14-year-old is in custody after authorities say he beat his grandmother

unconscious with a hammer. the 66-year-old remains unconscious tonight. this happen on 34 straight barbotine was getting ready for school. three teenage girls have been arrested for making a bomb threat that forced several hertford county to close earlier this week. each of the girls are a bellaire high school student. they faced a host of charges tonight. >> and a felony, if they were charged as adults, could carry up to a $10,000 fine and 10 years evan brisman. >> tonight, all girls have been released back to the custody of their parents. illegal drug has gotten a sophomore mitchell been expelled from the academy. it has been the fault manchin -- midgetman to get expelled from the -- made shipment to get

expelled from the academy. >> it is all thanks to some whistle-blowers within the academy. speiss, k-two, whatever name you choose, it provides a similar high to marijuana. it even looks like marijuana. it is a legal substance in the u.s., but it got 12 shots -- 12 midshipmen expelled from the academy for either using or possessing it. >> i do not see where it is really fair, but at the same time i have a responsibility to stay clean. >> the latest manchin with get- kick out monday. kogod the only female in the group. -- the only female in the group. spice is easily found in drug paraphernalia shops and in in -- on the internet. >> it is the same as marijuana, but differently. a kind of depends.

>> the academy said the expulsions were the results of other midshipmen coming forward with explanations for top brass. >> it with what i would like to see what -- out of the people that i would like to see burning our neighbor -- navy. >> brian has just been accepted into the academy. >> i think for people who go to this institution should be held to a higher standard. >> right now, the 12 explosions could be separate cases, were somehow related. >> we have an update to a story we first reported last night. it is about a police commander who is suspended. an internal investigation is under way after a gun trace back to that person was stolen from a local business. major at the brown owns a dent in traced to him.

it was stolen from a restaurant in falls -- fells point. police are looking into how the gun ended up into the owners' position and whether the transfer was illegal >> actions speak louder than words in the department. until we figure out the incident we suspended the major. it is by no means an admission of guilt. >> brown is in charge of the special operations unit, and that includes swat team and fox- trot. >> an update on a story that deposit i-team has been falling. it involves a handful of police officers who were caught on security camera frisking patrons of a bar. the claim their rights -- their rights had been violated. police are in search of another man in a drug case.

and now to japan, where concerns over the nuclear disaster are growing after trace amounts of radiation arbor found in milk in this country. despite the low levels been found, about 5000 count -- 5000 times lower than levels of consumption, but as you can imagine it is still causing concern. kristin dahlgren has more. >> i probably would not trusted completely. -- trust it completely. >> what is trace and what does that really mean? >> it was measured in a sample from spokane, washington march 25 and another from san luis obispo california on the 24 fifth. it most likely came from a cow

that had contaminated grass or rain water. but the levels are so low that scientists say they are not dangerous. >> a lot of the things that you need could have radioactive material, but those contrary to radioactive the penetration. it is a lot more than what we're seeing from the fallout from this for it -- this japanese plant. >> it is the kind of milk that you get from a five hour flight. >> the chances of being a risk are extremely low. >> still, at little comfort for those exposed to nuclear radiation. >> every bit gives you extra risk. >> geiger counters are hard to come by on store shelves or website. some shoppers are spending a little more time to see where products come from. as the disaster in japan grows and the radiation and resulting fears are seeming to spread a little bit more each day. kristin hultgren wbal tv 11 news. >> the epa is now intensifying

its mind during of milk and rainwater. on a makers like toyota and nissan suffered serious setbacks in the quake and tsunami. it just got a lot more convenient to recharge. one of the state's first public charging stations was available today in mount vernon. it is the parking garage here by that this year-old apartment and the university of baltimore. -- b. fitzgerald apartment and the university of baltimore. >> although we did not see anyone charging near lark -- electric cars, everyone thought they were a step in a positive direction. >> this may be our first glimpse

into the future, well, at least as far as kansas -- cars are concerned. >> you will see two and then 20 and then hopefully, 200. >> the first of charging station was unveiled at a number in party grudge. the driving public can now challenge -- a parking garage. the driving public cannot charge the their cars. this universal connector can plug into any an electric car like the chevy electric or pre yes. -- pruius. >> it can communicate with the car, and that means that it can communicate with the car and how much charge it means and so on. >> these charging stations are a little ahead of their time, but ego-conscious marylanders are little ahead of their time.

>> if we do not do something about it, we will be sending into the bay. >> we have to be responsible to the planet and to conservation and the next generation. that is the future right there. >> the charging stations were installed by a connection out of annapolis, a company that owns this building paid for them. >> while the demand for electric cars may soon spiked as geist prices continued to climb, mostly -- as gas prices continued to climb, mostly because of unrest in libya. gas hit a 30 month high of -- the national average for a gallon of it -- a gallon of regular gas stands at $3.61 per gallon, that is 23 cents more than it was a month ago.

with a spike in fuel costs, it goes to a spike in fuel caught -- food costs. for all of you chocolate lovers, you may have to pay more to satisfy this week to. the maker of hershey's, tweezers and nestle, the height is due to increased costs to raw materials, fuel, materials and transportation. just in case you're wondering what a $100 million home looks like, stick around, we will give you a tour. about two weeks until lawmakers leave annapolis in a whole lot of unfinished business. plus, it was not an early april fool's day gag. spring snow, where it is falling and where it might be headed. >> and a little april snow could be an awesome story for us as we

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>> a russian investors today bought this northern california home for a record $100 million. what do you get at that point? five bedrooms, a ballroom, a home theater, indoor and outdoor gardens and more, but get this -- is the owner rich or sick of being rich? he has no plans to move in any time soon. topping our session of 2011 coverage tonight, the battle continues in annapolis as the

house and senate try to come to an agreement. many of the budget items were not part of the original legislation, things like policy changes. those things were inserted by gov. martin o'malley. while it is a longstanding practice, some lawmakers say is just wrong. >> it is just that part of the budget process is being used. while we are dealing with the certain subject matter, what the cost is going to be for a hearing, being inserted is part of this process that is part of the budget package. >> the governor has to reveal a subject -- a supplemental budget process to mark that as part of ongoing negotiations. the clock ticked down to the net -- to the end of the session, but it includes everything from the budget to the governor's top priorities. keep in mind, legislators are leaving annapolis in less than two weeks. david collins has more.

>> they are called budget conferees, a select but conferees and -- a select budget conferees and staff. however, many of the budget items being discussed include cigna began apology changes. they did not stratas legislation >> the budget we are submitting to the general assembly today -- >> the governor simply inserted the budget for proposals into the budget refining act. it is a longstanding action, but some feel that governor malley is taking it to a new level. >> it is the current budget that we knew what we were starting with with next year's budget. >> some argued they should have been appealed, that we all stakeholders, especially the public, could have participated in the debate.

>> instead of bringing in the bill on a particular subject that deals with a particular subject matter and allowing for a hearing, the inserted it into what is called this birth the project. it has become part of a budget package >> they have not paid all their undisputed taxes or unemployment compensation. and -- and the call for a vanity plates and was not discussed at a public hearing. another item that the public may not be aware of, is what it requires the state to set the bus fare about. it is a fare increase. the spending includes a $2.5 million assessment fee. it will generate hundreds of millions of dollars and there is concern that it will be passed on to patients. the public did not have a chance to discuss it. >> everybody should be concerned

about widespread use of the bertha for raising taxes. >> some of these high-profile measures, especially the couldment's projects happen at a moment's notice. >> a major highway in california has been seriously damaged after biden rocks came tumbling down last night. highway 101 could be closed for up to two weeks, possibly more, after debris caused parts of the highway just to crumble. one school district has decided to close schools for the rest of the week. and while the calendar says spring, mother nature is still thinking -- well, you can see. this snow did not stop folks from doing their daily activities, just a bit more bunnell buhp. -- bundled up. >> and now, your 11 insta- weather plus forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> we have a little bit of snow set to move across our area late tonight and tomorrow morning as

well. late spring snow is still associated with a low pressure area from our south. that is likely to swing up along the eastern seaboard and head to new england later today -- later tomorrow. you can see on the western edge of this precipitation is getting cold. there is some snow mixing in out to our west. some of the snow showers we see out there will also follow east of the mounds into central maryland it tomorrow morning. do not be surprised if you see wet snow tomorrow morning early on with chilly temperatures to start the day. only a few 100th of an inch officially at the rain gauges at the airport and the inner harbor. the last day of march, the normal high is 59. today we struggleto hit 50 -- 43 at the airport. back into the mountains where the -- where we are below freezing already, and some cold

spots out for the -- out west could have some accumulation. some snow in the northwest suburbs. that could sneak into the western parts of howard county as well. north and west where it gets a little colder, the possibility of wet snow tomorrow morning. a rain/snow meeting tomorrow morning early on and sunrise at 6:51 a.m. with brisk winds at the northeast. winter storm warnings and snow possible as the storm is welling up the eastern seaboard. it is producing thunderstorms and parts of florida right now the carolinas will move north as chilly air comes in over the weekend. it is not of -- not going to be until saturday night until things can be quite and settle

down a little bit. tomorrow, rainshowers and it stays cloudy a bid. more scattered rain and snow showers saturday afternoon. partly cloudy skies most of the day on sunday. snowfall totals, 3-6 inches out to our west. maybe 6-12 inches in the interior sections of new england from the catskills into vermont and western maine. wet snow in the morning and sprinkles in the afternoon. instead of hitting 60, will be struggling to get to 50. northwest winds strong enough for a small grass -- craft advisory. around the bay is a chilly shower to start april with temperatures around 50 after it some snow in the morning. scattered rain showers and 53 degrees on the north shore.

cold temperatures on saturday, and a bit of sunshine on saturday. the orioles come home and will greet them with some rain showers. the good news is able -- is it will get to seven next week. >> camden yards may look like the back, as compared to what they half in some american the towns. the start of baseball with a look at winter, next in sports. >> with me is maryland lottery official marsha. tonight's multi jackpot is estimated at $500,000. with me for the numbers tonight, thursday, march 31, we start the game off with 13, 36, 6, 23, 26

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>> credit to doctors and nurses at greater baltimore medical center with the first save of the cost -- baseball season. brooks robinson remains hospitalized tonight after a high fever and infections and him to hospital this morning. he did not say the nature of his infection, but earlier this evening he said that doctors aggressively treated his infection and he responded well to have to be addicts. he also said he remains cancer- free and it has no link to the successful prostate cancer treatment he underwent in 2009. for as long as they have played baseball it continues to amaze me how this board never runs out a first or new milestones. the yankees won their first home game of the season. derek jeter did something a birth never did. he got a winter -- a win in march.

mark discovered it. he crushed the ball. and then gesten, a three-run home run. he gave up a home run with the go-ahead home-run as the yankees go on to beat the tigers 6-3. the braves at the nationals in the tpg of the first inning. jason heyward opening date for the second year in a row. derek lowe in the bullpen shut out the maps. two-zero the final. milwaukee's ricky weeks is gone. he took a high heat from the strike zone and punch it out in left field. carlos gomez, back-to-back jack.

the first of the season with back-to-back home runs. bottom of the 9, reds down two. not anymore. hernandez, 3-run not walk home home run. 7-6 over the brewers. the world's get their start on the road in tampa bay. -- the orioles get their start tomorrow on the road in tampa bay. forget lawn mowers, the indians killed crew needed snow shovels to work on the field today. the unions oppose the white sox tomorrow. the first good news, no snow in the cleveland forecast. the bad news, tomorrow's high is 41 degrees. have fun hitting the ball nine degrees above freezing. the final four and trying to land toes in's next boss --

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