agree you this morning. it is this morning -- which are temperatures will gree wintry tl greet you. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good morning. i'm mindy basara. >> and i'm stan stovall. thank you for joining us this morning. >> not quite used to this. of spent the last month on average well above average -- have spent the last month above average. there may be frost on your windshield. 28 degrees right now at the airpor i think you'll see sunshine to start. seasonably chilly with a high near 48. i will come back and before cass for the rest of the weekend -- i

will come back and give you the rest of the forecast. >> a problem and bel air. a pretty serious accident. and overturned vehicles southbound on 97 at crain highway. watching to see if any delays start to form. a right lane closures because of fire activity. main street in new windsor, an accident still in the clearing stage. one more in taneytown. a lot going on that could tie you up. plan accordingly. this is harford road. you can see the volume building over towards providence. this is traffic in the white marsh. it is building as you get closer to the beltway northeast. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11.

>> homicide detectives are handling a shooting that occurred in charles village. it happened just before 11:00 p.m. last might. officers found an unidentified man shot in the head. no word on his condition. homicide is investigating. a federal judge will sentence the wife of jack johnson for her role in our husbands corruption scandal. she faces up to a year and a half in prison after she pleaded guilty to destroying evidence. mrs. johnson flushed a check given as a bribe down the toilet. she tried to smuggle money out of her house in her underwear. a woman faces assault charges after pointed a loaded shotgun

at two people, including a girl. police say she kicked in the bedroom door of her boyfriend's home, grabbed a shotgun, and pointed it at the men and his daughter. >> protesters at the occupy boston encampment are ignoring the mayor's deadline to clear out of the financial district. this was the scene as hundreds of demonstrators remained in the park. no word as to any arrests. students gathered on thursday at virginia tech for an impromptu vigil. 39-year-old deriek crouse was shot on campus. the comment ran into a nearby building and shot and killed himself. another vigil will be held tonight on the blacksburg

campus. >> a haskell teacher remains behind bars and charged with having sex -- a high school teacher remains behind bars and charged with having sex with two students. police say jeffrey sears had numerous sexual encounters with high school students both on and off campus. >> when the first allegation against mr. sears arose, we removed him from the classroom and placed him in a position in which he had no contact with children. >> letters were sent home to parents. counselors are on hand to assist students. >> experts say child sex abuse victims often suffer long-term damaging effects. jennifer franciotti joins is live with more on the impact these crimes can have after they happen. >> the alleged victims are

teenagers. experts say the effects could last a lifetime. experts say victims are more likely to face depression and sexual transmitted disease. the way they see an adult relationships may forever be changed. >> when you put yourself in the hands of a teacher in a school relationship, you don't always want to see that as someone being nice to you for sexual gratification. so there's always going to be an issue of trust, and being able to trust other adults -- this is not what they are going for. >> child sex abuse experts say the road to healing is possible through professional therapy and counseling. jennifer franciotti reporting. >> police are on the lookout for sex offenders hanging around children. plainclothes officers are posting in busy areas to watch out for registered sex

offenders. they have pictures and will contact police if they see anyone suspicious. >> a vehicle hit a girl near annapolis road and ohio avenue just before 5:00 p.m. yesterday. she later died at shock trauma. the driver did remain at the scene. authorities are looking for the person who shot and killed a man as he sat in is how car in edgewood neighborhood. a person passing by found the body. the car was found in harford square. deputies do not believe this is a victim of a random attacks. anyone with ever mission should call the harford sheriff's department. >> a police officer has pleaded guilty in a kickback scheme. officials say the man admitted

to steering crash victims to repair inll repaauto exchange for cash. 17 officers were arrested in all. sentencing is set for march. >> a stomach regarding your paycheck on capitol hill. the senate has rejected a competing plans to extend the payroll tax. kate amara tells us what comes next. good morning to you. >> the standoff continues in washington and it could delight cobbers's trip home for the holidays. -- and it could delay congress' trip home for the holidays. >> get it done. and if not, maybe we will have a white christmas here in washington. >> president obama says he'll keep lawmakers here until the payroll tax cut is extended and

unemployment benefits are renewed. this after two senate votes on rival tax plans resulted in stalemates on thursday. >> the motion is not agreed to. >> house republicans are planning to vote next week on a different payroll tax proposal. >> this is a no-brainer. >> if the president is serious about his committment to economic growth and jobs in this country, he'll sign this bill. >> the house plan includes a provision guaranteeing construction of an oil pipeline from canada to texas. >> the keystone pipeline project will create tens of thousands of jobs immediately. it has bipartisan support in the house and senate. >> president obama has promised to veto if the pipeline provision is attached. >> however many jobs might be generated by a keystone pipeline, there are going to be a lot fewer than the jobs that are created by extending the payroll tax cut and extending unemployment insurance. >> the payroll tax is currently at 4.2%. it would jump to 6.2% on january 1st if congress does not act. in washington, i'm kate amara,

wbal-tv 11 news. >> can give is an idea what else is in the house bill? >> in addition to the core components of extended unemployment benefits and extend the payroll tax holiday, the peril will continue in a law that lets small businesses write off the cost of new machinery. it would also freeze federal pay for another six yeatwo years. >> 30 degrees on tv hill. rapper jay-z hitting up wall street for donations. >> a fire in india. this led to more casualties'. >> you will never believe what this woman is different inside a tulsa walmart. >> it is quiet and cold on this

friday morning. we will check the forecast. >> another accident on the southwest side of the beltway and we will detail the rest of and we will detail the rest of the problem

>> welcome back. at 37 degrees downtown. it is much colder in the suburbs and there's a touch of frost in the suburbs. we have high pressure on the east coast that will keep things nice and quiet.

skies are basically clear. there is a clipper storm coming across the great lakes. this front will come through here tonight. an arctic air mass is on the other side of the front with temperatures in the teens and single digits. it will be colder going into the weekend. there's some light snow ahead of that boundary across detroit and chicago. most of us should miss us to the north. we have a 30% chance for it sprinkle or snow flurries tonight as that system goes by. right now the skies are basically clear. you can see the clouds off to the northwest. perhaps you'll see the high, thin cloud deck increase this afternoon. 28 at the airport. 31 in rising sun. 23 in frederick. lots of sunshine to start and

then a few clouds will drift and later this afternoon. seasonably chilly. upper 40's. tonight, mostly cloudy skies. 30% chance for a sprinkle or fluorine. temperatures drop back into the 30's. -- is sprinkle or a flurry. the wind will turn to the north and high temperatures will stay to the low to mid 40's over the weekend. 43 tomorrow. on sunday, sunshine for the ravens game with a high temperature near 45. it should not be too much wind. the next chance for precipitation will be wednesday and thursday and that looks like a light rain. 6:14. >> a busy friday morning. we started bel air. 924 is closed in both directions

because of a serious accident. much for added volume on 24. approaching 94 on the southwest corner, word of an accident. southbound 97 a route 3, an overturned vehicles reported. watch for southbound delays. northbound route 1, fire activity. in taneytown, an accident on 194. that involves an overturned vehicle. a lot to watch for. this is wilkins avenue. outer loop delays coming toward us as you approached the accident scene. this is 95 out of the white marsh area. building in a volume down towards the beltway. we will keep you posted on all those problems. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> the death toll is at 61 as

the massive fire sweeps through a hospital in india. the fire started in the basement of the hospital. most of the victims died of suffocation. there are reports that hospital staff fled to safety rather than helping patients. jerry sandusky is confined to his home this morning after posting $250,000 bail. two more accusers came forward and the faces more than 50 charges. police in oklahoma have arrested a woman who they say try to cook up meth side a walmart store. she had been inside the store for least six hours. one officer suffered minor injuries when one of the bottles bubbled over, burning his hand.

no one else was hurt. >> the science of the season have been good ones for retailers. sales in november were up significantly from last year. americans are splurging this holiday season even though unemployment remains high and consumer confidence remains low. how many times have you bought something only to find days later it went on sale? a new website was the city from that. it claims -- a website wants to see the from that. it tells you when to buy a product. when it comes to saving for the holiday, every little bit helps. go to a dollar store and pick up gift bags.

and items out early --said the items out early. gives in your carry-on bag -- pack gifts in your carry-on bag. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. how have you been saving up for this holiday season? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. jay-z turning to wall street for help. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. if you do not know to give that certain someone, choose a gift card. a site is out with the list with the most wanted cars. topping the list is walmart, target, and amazon.

mcdonald's and exxon landed in the top 30. if courts are more for than sweaters and electronics -- gift cards are more for than sweaters and electronics. leaders will meet to continue working on a major deal. there was a hit on stocks yesterday. the bloomberg maryland index lower on losses for t. rowe price. jay-z is holding two concerts' in february to raise money for his scholarship foundation. he says the scholarships are aimed at those at wall street. tickets will be between $500 and $125. >> mindy will buy a table of 10.

29 degrees on tv hill. >> keith mills has details on last night's steelers win. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers.

>> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. we start in bel air. there's a fatal accident. a pedestrian-in fault crash at 924. all lanes are closed in both directions. take 24 as your alternate. outer loop just past washington boulevard, starting to see some delays. some closures northbound on route 1 in elkridge. the right lane is closed. one more crashed in taneytown. also involved in overturned vehicles. this is the southwest corner at wilkins avenue. starting to build as you make your approach to the accident scene just past washington boulevard. this is 95 at 24. things start to back up closer to the white marsh area.

24 is your alternate. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. a frosty start on this friday morning. 28 at the airport and in taneytown. 23 in frederick. lots of sunshine to start. seasonably chilly with temperatures expected in the upper 40's. will check the seven forecast in just a few minutes. here is keith mills. >> thank you. the colts and ravens on sunday. the ravens must win to keep pace with the steelers. the steelers beat the browns last night. that is ben roethlisberger. he left the game in the second quarter with what he thought was a broken leg. remember and the lawrence taylor

tackle? it was not broken, so ben came back. he hits antonio brown. is goes for a touchdown. 14-3, pittsburgh wins. ben will have an mri on his leg. the ravens take aim on the colts. the colts are without peyton manning. the colts made a nice run at the patriots with quarterback dan orlovsky. .he colts wrere down

he played for randy edsall. he still has some weapons. kickoff on sunday at 1:05. the orioles have a new picture as the trade for dana eveland. big story in baseball, the big jols agrees to al big contract with the california angels. sign at c.j. wilson. that is mind boggling. baseball in a major economic crunch. >> 11 great seasons in st. louis. has some great seasons left.

29 degrees on tv hill. prize peeled for a new speed camera -- pure eyes keep your es peeled for a new speed camera. >> the airport is getting a new makeover. >> tracking a serious accident in bel air. 924 is shutdown.

>> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thank you for joining us this morning. do parents need to bundle up a little ones? >> it is cold start. give yourself a few extra minutes. it will be a typical december day in maryland. a mixture of sun and clouds. a high near 48 this afternoon. we will check the seven-day forecast in about seven minutes. now to the news desk.

>> thank you. a glen burnie high school in this teacher is charged with sexually abusing two female students. >> he is charged with having numerous encounters with the girls on and off school grounds. victims could face emotional and physical side effects for years to come. jennifer franciotti joins us with more on that. >> the alleged victims in this case are 15 and 16-year-old girls. experts say the emotional side effect last lifetime. as the investigation continues into the alleged sexual relationship between several glen burnie high school students and former teacher jeffrey sears, child sex abuse experts warn of the emotional stress for the victims. >> there will be shame and possibly be guilt, because i'm not sure what the relationship was with her peers as well as with the teachers. so there will be guilt whether

it was her that exposed the relationship or someone else. >> ruby nelson is a clinical social worker and says there are also damaging long-term effects of abusive relationships. >> when you put yourself in the hands of a teacher in a school relationship, you don't always want to see that as someone being nice to you for sexual gratification. so there's always going to be an issue of trust, and being able to trust other adults -- this is not what they are going for. >> nelson says victims of sexual abuse are also more likely to face depression, early pregnancy, or sexually transmitted diseases. the executive director of the baltimore child abuse center says abuse at any age is concerning. he says it's important to remember that teen brains are still developing. >> that's why we categorize them as children. they are still -- the synapses in their brain are still creating and they are still learning to form the right decisions that will affect them later in life. >> with respect to the glen burnie case, police say there might be more students involved. anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 410-

222-3482. reporting live, jennifer franciotti. >> a woman is charged with witness intimidation. she is accused of threatening to fight a woman who was set to testify against her boyfriend. she has been released on $5,000 bail. a man is free on $10,000 bail. gill was arrested. he said he promised to have a player from the baltimore ravens talk to students at assemblies, but that never materialized and he did not refund the money to the schools. >> a second lap of the baltimore grand prix. organize is only have $100,000 on hand

but they still owe $12 million. felix dawson would like to take over the group and has a plan to cut expenses by 50% and make the race profitable next year. some changes are coming to the airport. the airport will get a makeover. $65 million has been approved for the first part of the renovation. there will be concessions. passengers can move between concourses a, b, and c without passing through security again. >> new council members took the oath of office yesterday an scoot, alldom scobrandom

sworn in by jack young. -- brandon scott. [applause] among the items, the resolution that requires elected officials to post their financial disclosure statements on-line. >> another speed camera is going up along the beltway. on tuesday, the administration will begin operating a camera at the frederick road exit. there will be a three-week grace period. after that, anyone traveling 12 miles over the posted 55 miles per hour will be mailed a fine. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> a pretty busy ride.

incident in bel air that has 924 shut down. this involves a pedestrian and police say this was a fatal accident. all lanes are closed on 924. another accident on the outer loop just past washington boulevard. northbound route 1 in elkridge, watch for right lane closures because of fire activity. in taneytown, 194, an overturned vehicle. this is wilkins avenue. you can see a buildup in volume down towards the accident. 924 running smoothly in harford county. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. we will do the seven day forecast. cold out side and some frost. 28 at the airport.

we will make it to 48 this afternoon. a mixture of sun and clouds. calder over the weekend. we don't expect any precipitation. on sunday, it should be a typical winter day with temperatures in the mid 40's and lots of sunshine. the next chance of rain is next wednesday or thursday. >> a real live bit of christmas magic as santa claus pays a visit to families in need. >> we are still taking your answers to our water cooler question of the day. how have you been saving up for this holiday season? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com.

>> a giant panda in san diego assault snow for the first time -- saw a lot of snow. the folks at the san diego is so broad and some snow for their display which will last until new year's day. that?t is up buwith it was sunny and 75? >> a perfect stranger played

secret santa. christmas gift list was on layaway. it will not went to pay off the balance but found a secret senate pay off the balance. on the receipt was, "happy holidays from my friend." someone else went to the same walmart and paid for 13 other layaways. >> 30 degrees on tv hill. the gop candidates for president set their targets on one of their own. >> we're keeping tabs on your friday morning commute. we have incidents around the area and the worst one in bel air. we'll update you on what is happening on 924. >> we will let you know what you can expect over the weekend.

28 at the airport. stay tuned. stay tuned.

>> welcome back to 11 news today. homicide detectives are handling a late-night shooting in charles village. this happened on north calvert street. officers found an unidentified man shot in the head. no word on his condition. homicide is investigating. a high school teacher remains behind bars on a $3 million bail charged with having sex with three female students. jeffrey sears had been an english teacher at glen burnie high school since 2006. police say he had numerous

sexual encounters with female students between the ages of 15 and 16 both on and off campus. retail sales in november were up from last year and it is expected to stay that way this month. americans are splurging even though unemployment remains high and consumer confidence remains low. that brings us to your answers to our water cooler question of the day. >> we asked -- how have you been saving up for this holiday season? >> i like that idea. >> interesting.

>> very efficient. [laughter] >> we will post more of your answers on the front page of wbaltv.com. >> it is a vicious cycle. iowa is the focus and newt gingrich is the target. his opponents are now on the attack. >> i don't think he understands why our economy -- >> mitt romney, ron paul, rick santorum, and michele bachmann all hold town hall meetings in iowa today before saturday's debate. opponents are stepping up personal attacks on the twice- divorced front-runner, newt gingrich.

>> i have been married to the same woman for 25 -- excuse me -- i'll get in trouble. for 42 years. [laughter] >> i made an oath to god when i married my wife, so -- yeah, i think it's an important issue. >> they are coming at newt gingrich from all sides, hoping that while he's trying to build that plane and fly it, they can bring it down. >> ron paul joked -- >> who's that? who is that? oh, that's the guy that used to be the speaker? >> mitt romney is taking some heat, too. >> governor romney will say anything to earn the voters' trust. >> i'm not going to contort myself into a pretzel, unrecognizable to please every audience. >> but gingrich is the clear target. in south carolina where he's up on average by 20 points, he brushed off the criticism. >> i have one opponent, barack obama, and that's how our campaign is going to keep moving forward. >> one poll has gingrich beating president obama in florida and ohio. he's only three points behind in pennsylvania. his biggest primary lead right now is in ohio. he's up by 27 points.

in washington, i'm tracie potts, wbal-tv 11 news. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> the accident keep coming in at this morning. another one in harford county in the joppa region. we're still tracking a crash in bel air. 924 is closed in both directions because of a fatal accident. route 24 is your alternate. the latest is on joppa road. all northbound lanes are blocked with a part of the shoulder squeezing by on the right side. harford road near cherry hill road, a vehicle into a ditch. another problem on the southwest corner here on washington boulevard. southbound 924, as for delays because of an accident. the right lane is closed at troy hill drive because of fire

department activity. a busy morning. wilkins avenue as you make your approach to the accident scene. out of the tracking -- outer loop backing up there. drop is squeezing by on the ramp -- traffic is squeezing by on the ramp to 95. >> not a lot to talk about. high pressure is anchored over the east coast. a clipper storm is going to the great lakes and that is dropping a cold front back into the great lakes. temperatures in the northern plains in the teens and single digits. or temperatures will drop off as we go into the weekend -- our temperatures. light snow has developed around buffalo, cleveland, detroit and

chicago. we have a 20% chance for some sprinkles or flurries tonight. most likely will not see anything at all. there are a few high, thin clouds. the clouds will increase as we head into the afternoon hours and the skies will turn mostly cloudy tonight. clear and cold. 28 at the airport. 28 in taneytown. sunshine to start and a few clouds come in this afternoon. high temperatures in the 40's. sunrise at 7:14. mostly cloudy tonight with a chance for it sprinkle or snow flurry. temperatures drop back into the mid 30's. it will turn colder. the arctic air mass will modify. it will be below average on saturday and sunday.

45 on sunday. expect sunshine and not much wind for the ravens game on sunday. the next chance for precipitation will be wednesday and thursday and it looks liquid. >> a high school teacher sits behind bars, accused of having sex with three other students. jennifer franciotti joins us live in the studio to explain. good morning. >> the alleged victims in the glen burnie case are teenagers. experts say, as with any victim of sexual abuse, the effects could last a lifetime. there is a look at the suspect. in addition to peer issues after a relationship with a teacher is exposed, experts say victims are also more likely to face a variety of issues. >> we're having trouble with

your microphone. experts say the victims are more likely to face depression, early pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. the adult relationships may be changed forever. experts say the road to healy is possible for professional therapy and counseling -- the road to healing. >> a campus nightmare. an officer is killed on the virginia tech campus. the latest details live from the campus. the holiday gift guide. see some of the hot holiday gu ifts, next on "today." 29 degrees on tv hill. we will come back and check the weather and traffic together

before you head out to start your day.

>> we have a lot going on. it has been a busy morning. several serious accidents. a fatal crash in bel air. 924 close in both directions. 24 is your alternate. northbound 152. lanes are closed. an accident on the southwest corner past washington boulevard. in taneytown, two accidents at

the same location. here's a quick live look at wilkins avenue. delays will be creeping back to liberty. 152 in joppa at the 95 overpass, all the right lane is squeezing by. >> rebounding nicely. >> this is a typical maryland december day. we're starting this morning in the upper 20's with some frosts. the average is 47. it should be dry. no problems on sunday for the ravens game. back close to 50 early next week. a typical forecast. >> what choice do we have? looking for more weather and

traffic together? be sure to join us this morning for 11 news at 7:00 a.m. on wbal plus. >> you'll find more local news as well as up-to-date traffic and weather information. you can find it all on comcast channel 208, verizon fios 460, and 11-2. >> thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> we will be back with a live update at 7:25. >> have a good one. >> this is a wbal-tv 11 editorial, from president and

general manager dan joerres. >> on sunday, baltimore ravens head coach john harbaugh made a gesture on behalf of the organization that has touched the heart of our community and speaks to the place of near reverence the nfl franchise holds in our community. harbaugh presented the game- winning ball to our friend and co-worker, ron smith. as you all know, ron has been waging battle on a truly insidious disease, pancreatic cancer. ron is no longer in treatment and he has since retired from broadcasting to focus his time now instead on family, friends and the things that matter to him -- including his beloved baltimore ravens. on friday, before the team's game with division foe cleveland, the coach called ron to offer words of support, but as only the "voice of reason" can do, ron gave voice instead to our community's passion for the team and how each victory is a reminder of the rewards of hard work, dedication and passion. after the game, harbaugh acknowledged the conversation with ron. in that moment, when so often the game ball is given to a player who performs mightily on

the field, the coach reminded all of us the importance and impact of the life off the field -- the rewards of hard- work, dedication and passion. a class act to honor a classy guy.