the race is far from decided. with 88% of precincts reporting, rick santorum and mitt romney are in a virtual tie. nbc is projecting ron paul a finished third. former speaker newt gingrich is in fourth place. we have more on tonight's big race from to morning, iowa. >> this race has had so many ups and downs. tonight was no exception. too close to call as the results were counted by hand. mitt romney, rick santorum, and ron paul were locked in a tight race. >> is -- it is a delight to bridges of it in such an important event. we have a lot to say about what direction the country goes in. >> i am a proven, time-tested conservative. >> with your help, we will try to lead the movement.

>> people realize how important this is. it is not just about iowa, but the nation. >> the first in the nation contest kicks off the 2012 presidential race. some have been campaigning for over one year. the next stop is new hampshire, where the one candidate who did not respect in the caucus had this to say to the winner. >> a message to the winner of the iowa caucus. it would be welcome to new hampshire that nobody cares. >> a bit of sarcasm from jon huntsman. >> by the way, democrats also held their pockets as president obama addressed his supporters by video. the president told them that they have made the difference in helping his administration meet promises he made when he first ran for president in 2008, like ending the war and passing the health care law. we invite you to check out tonight's results as they are

coming in. there is continuing coverage on our web site. for complete results of tonight's race, in-depth analysis, plus reaction from the winners and losers, you can check out the live wire link at the top of the home page. >> the democratic government association reports to raise more than $20 billion in 2011. it is chaired by governor o'malley and it outpaced the money raised in 2007. the associated press reported that axilon corp. was a generous donor. they donated to under $50,000 between january 1 and june 30. tonight, our news team has learned that the housing authority of baltimore city is on the wrong end of an extraordinary legal matter. the citizens are choosing to pay millions of dollars involving

under a court cases. it appears the most dramatic step will be taken to make the city pay up. our investigative reporter has the story. >> there are 21 vehicles on the list. trucks, vans, even a bobcat, all owned by baltimore's housing authority and about to be tagged by the city sheriff. a lawyer is set to collect more than $2 million. the money was awarded in judgment to people who claim they were led poisoned wine -- when they lived in the housing as children. the mayor insists the city cannot afford to pay the judgment without affecting services to public housing residents. like any other who refuses to pay their bills, their property can be taken. >> once we get the list, we will deal with an auctioneer and optionee vehicles off. it will be a public option advertised in the paper. anyone can go and bid on a

vehicle and all of the funds will be used to pay the judgment. >> the schurick is working on tagging hundreds of the authorities computers. they are to be taken to help pay the judgment. the city spend a lot of money fighting the cases in the legal fees and interest. in this case, the amount is $2,593,000. with 10% interest, and it jumps by another $259,000. >> it is hard to believe that the housing authority has continued to spend more and more money to fight a judgment that they have already lost. it would be more economical just to pay the money and not have these vehicles up for grabs. >> this issue has been argued in both state and federal court. a housing spokesperson says the vehicles that will be tagged will remain in the possession of the housing authority at least for now. other cases involving on paid

lead-based judgments were resolved by garnishing the authorities bank accounts. >> a second person has been charged in the bleach fight that shut down a walmart. 27-year-old ebony modem is facing assault charges. investigators say odom and theresa jeffress and got into a fight when he began pouring chemicals on her. the incident sent nearly 24 people to the hospital, experiencing symptoms from the fumes. we have an update involving a robbery and stabbing on the light well near the cherry hill station last month. according to police, to people are in custody and authorities believe they uncovered the weapon used in the stabbing. one is already in jail and the other has been charged. she will appear before a judge

today, who said her bell at $150,000. good news for residents living near a water main break in landsdowne. the 36-inch water main is fixed and the water has been restored. a main broke after midnight, forcing several schools to shut down. by afternoon today, officials were able to get the water back to the affected customers. >> some low pressure complaints here and there. it is stable now. we should be in good shape. >> officials believe a faulty valve is to blame. we also learned the main valve was made from pre-stressed concrete pipes, which dates back to the 1970's. the same material used in the main that burst a few years back. a man is dead after a car accident in northwest baltimore. the 66-year-old victim was standing in the middle of the road in part heights avenue when he was hit by a car. it happened around 3:30 this

afternoon. the driver remained at the scene and police say no charges are expected to be filed. the accident remains under investigation. portions of 93 and 95 were crippled by rush-hour snowflakes. you can see from the shot of this road that there was not much accumulation, but just enough to make the road too slick for some drivers to navigate. we are live in a house and with the latest on the earlier rush- hour jams. >> for many, tonight's flurries added up to not just be a picturesque destiny, but if you happen to be in a -- on a thoroughfare tonight, you learn how even a mild winter squall can complicate your commute. >> where there has been so, it has also been very icy underneath. >> the evening commute turned into a torture as commute for those caught in a snowfall in northern baltimore county.

>> nothing at all in some places and in other places, a different story. >> drivers tried to escape the snow. the problem was not heavy accumulation, but just enough to create slick conditions on roads that were already congested. >> not much sticking to the road. we have had heavy traffic and you put a snow shower down there and it made traffic last a bit longer. >> state and highway trucks were treating the rose, but they could not keep up with the quick winds that brought on icy conditions. >> we were prepared to keep the trust through rush-hour and we were glad we did. once that happens, we can i get into the traffic as everyone else is in there. >> commuters in eastern baltimore got caught in the squall. 95 north froze adding stress to

an already difficult trip. state officials are confident that those who endure the problems on tuesday night will not experience the same problems wednesday morning. >> we are not worried about refreeze, but our crews are going to stay out. >> officials say make sure your car is properly winterized, making sure you have a scraper and your tires are fresh. >> our chief meteorologist will have more on the front that caused those weather-related backups in his full forecast a little bit later in our newscast. remember to turn to 11 news today when there are weather- related school closings and delays and traffic problems. that begins at 5:00 a.m. investor services have confirmed hartford county's bond rating. their fiscal management and low

debt burden were a standard in issuing the rating. standard and poor's also reaffirmed that rating today by assigning these ratings, is a safe place to invest and do business. nearly a quarter of the million of -- nearly 250,000 jobs will be added to the state economy. that is proved the theory that environment regulations for the county. the bay cleanup encourages jobs. >> it has been estimated that just for the chesapeake bay pollution reduction plan, over 230,000 jobs will be created simply in the storm water and sewage treatment plant upgrade area. >> the report outlines new economic findings and takes a closer look at the different job possibilities created because of chesapeake bay pollution limits.

coming up, a new warning for those who drive past stop school buses. and tonight's education alert -- the extra set of eyes watching and the new penalty could be facing. plus, did you get it yet? playoff fever. it is alive and well for of the state. the ravens first home playoff game in five years. >> how a family was reunited with their dog four years later. a good lesson for all pet- owners. >> temperatures are plunging and there are a few more snow showers in the forecast. details ahead.

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>> in tonight's education alert, opening statements have begun on a federal lawsuit alleging state policies that can be traced to segregation hurt maryland's is starkly black colleges. the trial began today and will last six weeks. the coalition for excellence and equity in maryland education alleges that process is carried over from the dates of segregation put historically black schools at a competitive disadvantage. a new warning tonight to drivers in baltimore county who drive past stopped school buses. patrol's stepping up patrols in their roads where children get on and off buses. police are prepared to find drivers as much as $570. they could also be issued a three-point driving and on the on their driving records. >> they may not pay attention and maybe in a hurry, thinking they can pass the school bus before the lights start passing.

any of those situations, distracted driving, not paying attention. >> there are helping police track down violators by writing down license plate numbers and the make and model of cars. they will then issue a number of driver warnings. to an unlikely reunion between family and pet. a dog missing from owens mills was found four years after he disappeared. a microchip was the key to bringing the dog home to his family. what is the story about? >> they never thought it would see their 10-year-old collie again. the microchip ended up being the key to a happy homecoming. >> jesse was 12 years old when their dog disappeared from their home. >> he just got out but always came back. we were not able to find him one

day. >> they spend hours searching every day for months. that was four years ago. they had given up hope but then they got a call two days after christmas. >> completely unexpected. my mom was like, we found him. i was like, what? >> four years after he disappeared, a good samaritan found roaming a street. he took into animal part -- to animal control and employees were able to track the family down. they had taken some good advice from their bed years ago. >> we followed our standard procedures of scanning the animal for a microchip and we were lucky enough to find a microchip. >> it is about 1 centimeter long and inserted between their shoulder blades with a needle. it has identification and contact information. animal control has used it to reunite families with their pets but never after such a long period of time. >> you never know what is going to happen.

>> he was a little beat up and they did not know what he had been through, but the reunion was all that mattered. >> he still looked really good. he looked a little bit older. we got a new doll, but not as good as dodger. >> they live in north carolina now and made the trip to maryland as soon as they found out that he had been found. many shoppers are including microchips with their adoptions or requiring them. the cost is between $20.50 dollars. reporting live in the studio. >> if you are wondering, our show has not gone to the dogs. an interesting story out of utah that may prove that cats have nine lives. officials at west valley animal shelter say a cat named andrea had not been adopted for 30 days. when shelter officials tried to put her to sleep, she survived. they tried to euthanize her again but discovered she was still alive, despite initially detecting no vital signs.

the shelter decided to let her live. tonight, andrea has been adopted and has a brand new home. >> now your 11 weather forecast with our chief meteorologist. >> as we heard before, a few snow showers and heavier squalls coming at an unfortunate time, during evening rush hour, causing slippery conditions. those have all but fallen apart. skies are clear temporarily. with clearing skies and lighter winds, we are set for a cold fourth day of january. the low at the airport has been 20 degrees. that is the current temperature. a trace of snow down that way. the first time we have not talked 32 degrees for a day in baltimore since last february. the coldest day in quite some time. the record low goes back to 1879. these guys have cleared out.

-- the skies had cleared out. western maryland, with about 1 foot of snow. in the eastern part of the state, the weather is gusty at times. a gust of wind coming by with this air. it feels like nearly zero in those western suburbs. a wind chill reading of 8 degrees. there is a wind chill advisory in effect for parts of west virginia. the winds out there have begun to die down a little bit. mostly clear in the morning. 10 in the suburbs and 18 at the inner harbor. a couple of benchmarks as temperatures go are in sight right now. our first morning in the teens since last february. last time we were in the single digits was last january. last time we got below 0 was way back in 1996. it has been a while. this cold is going to scoot off the coast and get out of here.

20 degrees in baltimore. a lot of warmth in the middle set to come our way. we have got to get through tomorrow with another cold day and maybe a few more snow showers as this fast-moving low pressure in the upper midwest producing cloudiness in the ohio valley. that is driving south and east and so tomorrow evening, the potential is there for brief snow showers. not a lot showing up on our futurecast. you can see the cloud cover, an indication there may be a passing flurry tomorrow. after that, the skies clear. a cold one tomorrow. a flurry in a few stocks -- in a few spots and a west wind of 5- 10 miles per hour. the eastern shore will see the same scenario. maybe a flurry and temperatures climbing by 10 or 11 degrees on thursday. on the eastern shore, lower will be some clouds and son.

up to 44 degrees on thursday, 55 degrees on friday, rain arriving saturday and sunday. >> playoff fever is heating up in baltimore for ravens fans. it took just 14 minutes for the playoff tickets to sell out. the ravens ground crew was out painting the town on federal hill and city hall. keeping up with the demands of the newest ravens t-shirts. >> the fans, they kind of just bring our peace alive. it is an awesome feeling, what our fans do for us, and we try to do it for them by winning games. >> the harder they play, the louder we cheered. if you're looking for playoff tickets, get ready to shell out a pretty penny.

>> awards coming for ravens players and the terrapins get their final warm-up before heading into the acc schedule. suddenly, there when street does not seem warm enough. >> across america, it is a mega millions. it is tuesday, january 3. tonight's jackpot is estimated at $16 million. you must match five white balls plus the golden balls. our first number is 15, followed by 36, 2, 3, 22. now for the mega ball. tonight's number is 23. 15, 36, 2, 3, 222

>> 11 sports. >> ray rice led the team in rushing yards this season.

those kind of accomplishments tend to draw a lot of attention. he won the afc player of the week award today. the second time this season he picked up the honor. he finished the season with over 2,000 yards combined, rushing and receiving. he joins marshall faulk as the only receiver to have 1500 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards in a season. he got stronger as the season when on as most players bodies were down. >> this guy works really hard, not just in the off-season, but during the season. what he does as far as training his whole body and conditioning, i think he gets stronger as the year goes on. that has shown up in the last few weeks. >> with their kicker back to good health, they released shane graham today.

he hid from 48 yards and 43 yards. to fill a roster spot, they promoted an offensive guard from the practice squad. the first playoff -- the list of those who will not travel to denver continues to grow. he is unusually vulnerable to altitude sickness. he became extremely ill from playing in the high altitude. be honest caused him to lose his spleen and gallbladder because of oxygen deprivation. mike tomlin says he does not want him to play at that altitude. the bears' coach will keep his job. they finished their season 8-8. decosta will likely draw

interested for the position. basketball taking on the easy trick of trying to wrap up the warm-up part of their season before the dive into the acc schedule. taking on cornell tonight. 70-62, maryland wins. howard in the backcourt got off to a great start, but the terps never got that start going. they were hot early -- 16-0 after howard makes a spinning move. they continued to work the ball inside. maryland up by 16 at the half. in the second half, a different story. here comes the big red. from the left through -- from the left wing, cutting the lead to 8. cornell pulled within a single point. then it was also time for the

terps. lin saves the ball from going out of bounds. who is there? he finishes it off and save the play. the terps knock off cornell, 70- 62. no big off-season splash for the orioles this summer. they sent brandon snyder to texas for cash. if you need a war fought on a cold night, the orioles begin spring training in six weeks. tom

>> it feels really cold out there today. >> temperatures are dropping fast. maybe another round of snow showers tomorrow evening. after that, a significant warm up. that leads to a chance for rain saturday night into sunday. this will only be around a short period of time and another warm up into the weekend. >> de think the station has something to do with the degree? >> 11-11-11. it has been like that every day. >> that is a look at the news. the tonight show is next.

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