situation. 55 at the airport. we should be able to get 10 more degrees out of it. high temperature expected at 65. we have a chance for some light rain. first we say good morning to sarah. >> no incidents at this hour. 63 over towards providence. 83 checking out ok. east on 70, problem free. harrisburg expressway, 66 miles per hour. five minutes on southbound 95 from the 895 split down to the fort mchenry. 10 minutes to travel south on 95 to the beltway to 32.

this is a bellaire road and problem free at the moment. very light volume. this is 83 at york road and a nice start all the way down to the beltway. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> the results are in from the florida primary. it was a big night for mitt romney. >> most of the precincts are reporting and mitt romney leads with 46% of the vote. kate amara is in washington with what happens now. >> all four of these candidates are moving on to the seven contests in february. mitt romney has momentum on this side. >> thank you so much. >> a huge win for mitt romney in

florida. mitt romney took nearly half the vote. >> when we gather back here in seven months for our convention -- >[cheerrs] hours will be a united party -- ours will be a united party. >> women of banded newt gingrich in droves. the former speaker has no plans to drop out. >> we are going to win and we will be in tampa as the nominee in august. >> and we've only gotten started now. the accounting really occurs. >> the next up, nevada.

>> i think we'll have a different result than we saw in florida. >> starting today, mitt romney will receive secret service protection after his campaign requested it. kate amara, wbal-tv 11 news. >> a vote will take place later today on a pay freeze proposal. president obama opposes a move and is pushing for a raise for federal civilian employees. a thousands of taxpayers can take advantage of the cash campaign. it offers free tax preparation for families with an annual income of less than $50,000. for a list of tax preparation sites, a visit our website, wbaltv.com.

there's a link on the homepage. >> governor martin o'malley will give his state of the state address today. jennifer franciotti is live with what we can expect. >> aides to the governor say he was still riding his address as of last night. he is expected to talk about higher taxes, specifically the gap tax which would phase in the state sales tax. it is a tax the governor is expected to say is necessary to pay for road and bridge topics. he will talk about that gas tax proposal. same sex marriage. offshore wind energy off the coast of ocean city. and a ban on new septic systems that would reduce pollution in the bay. the speech should begin at noon and will be following it.

>> you can see the state of the state address right here on tv 11. the debate continues over the possibility of legalizing same sex marriages. both sides spoke out about this year's version of the bill. it puts tougher limits on punitive limits on religious -- >> we all want the same thing for our children, protected equally under the law. >> we are concerned about the impact of redefining marriage has on all society. >> stay on top of what is going on every day in annapolis with david collins. see his previous on our website, wbaltv.com. >> a top education official

visits baltimore. there was a panel discussion and students were urged to consider the program which promises to forgive loans if they agree to work in public service after graduation. >> we have to many students who are leaving college with debt they cannot afford to pay back, much less the burden of debt that you can afford to pay back. the difficulty of watching that paycheck every single month to make sure that those ends meet. >> you can visit our website for more. 55 degrees on tv hill. a request in the trial of gerry sandusky. >> marijuana plants discovered in a new york city building. >> this is 83 and york road.

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>> welcome back. 5:09. there is some light rain and sprinkle activity. 57 degrees at the maryland science center. we will make it into the 60's today. scattered light rain showers. maybe enough to affect the drive time. maybe give yourself some extra time. 55 at the airport. off and on rain showers. it will not be a steady rain.

high temperature, 65. the average high is 42. we will come back and check the forecast for super bowl weekend. >> police clear out occupy miami protesters after a three-month long demonstration. mr. police moved in -- metro police moved in. there were a least two arrests. a request for out of county jury in the trial of gerry sandusky. the move is necessary because of pre trial publicity. they say it wouldn't be fair for county residents to isolate themselves from the institution. >> 800 marijuana plants are discovered inside a new york city building.

of the confiscated plants were 7 feet tall. three arrests were made. >> 5:11. 55 degrees on tv hill. clement adult children on your taxes may not be easy -- claiming adult children. >> we are looking at the area roads and we will let you k switching to progressive could mean hundreds more in your wallet year after year. feed me! saving you money -- now, that's progressive. call or click today.

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>> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. not dealing with any problems at

the moment. speeds around 63 on the north side over towards dulaney valley. not tracking any delays southbound on the j.f.x. in towards the city. we move well on the harrisburg expressway. all the way down to the beltway, the volume remains on the light side. 97 north and southbound checks out just fine at 100. 295 in great shape and a smooth start on 95 down towards 32 in howard county. this is bel air road. an easy ride. no problems on 95 out of the white marsh area. 895 looks good at the harbor tunnel. this is the harrisburg expressway. southbound traffic is on the light side. no problems all the way down to the beltway. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11.

now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to kurt kronke of the mta system. good morning. >> good morning. we have a delay on the 19 bus. 36 bus not stopping at washington boulevard and monroe. light rail on schedule. metro subway on time. marc trains looking good. no delays on the penn, camden, and brunswick lines. when you're away from the radio, mark transit team updates are available by phone from 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at 410-500- 4444. that is 410-500-4444. now back to tony pann. >> thank you. good morning. we have some rain to contend with today. it will not affect the drive time all that much. some light to moderate rain near the airport. some sprinkles in baltimore

city and they extend back to frederick. nothing heavy. give yourself a couple extra minutes. it will be another war day. we have high pressure off the coast. we will keep that southwest wind. that pushed the temperatures close to 65 yesterday. this cold front will come through late tonight. it has some slightly colder air behind it. temperatures in the 20's across the northern plains. in the short term it should be mild. we have scattered showers and they extend back into ohio. we keep a chance for a shower through this afternoon and into tonight. we're starting out warm already. 54 at the airport. mid 40's in the northern suburbs. we should make it back into the 60's in most areas today.

you might get a peek of the sun. high temperature between 62 and 67. the average height is 42. we will not break a record but it still will be nice. tonight, mostly cloudy skies and a chance for a few rain showers. temperatures drop back into the 40's. we will stay in the 40's tomorrow. friday will clear out and we will get some sunshine. super bowl sunday, maybe some rain moving in that might mix with a few snowflakes. temperatures will stay in the 40's. >> thank you. nearly 150 water sports fanatics will find out if they broke a record. these are skiers that stayed on their skis for a fault nautical

meyer. nine of them fell. a catamaran was modified with different propellers. 5 miles of ski rope was used for the world record attempt. >> hoping to claim your adult child i taxes? the struggling economy has forced many adults to move back home with mom and dad. housing does not qualify. a dependent must be under 19 to qualify. the adult child must have lived with the parents for more than half of the year. a recent survey shows more than half of adult cell phone owners

use their mobile device to get shopping information. there is 3% went online while inside a brick and mortar store. 24% 1 online to look up reviews of a product. you will soon be able to view nutritional information before viewing items from a vending machine. it updates the nutritional information displayed to reflect what the products are in the machine. firefighter devices are expected to be tested by april. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. how much time do you spend thinking about the nutritional content of the items when you visit a vending machine? stan says not alat all. you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> the fact that you're going to

a then the machine -- >> jane king has the bloomberg business report. hi, jane. >> good morning. the most anticipated public offering since google. facebook has chosen morgan stanley to be their underwriters and they are expected to file the paperwork today. they plan to raise $5 billion through the sale but it could be more. facebook its oversight, according to one -- facebook is over hyped. >> that would be 25 times revenue and that does not happen. linkedin was about 11 times revenue. google was only 15 times revenue. i do not understand people rushing to buy in at 25 times.

>> facebook is still one of the biggest ipo's this year. a mixed close yesterday. the dow and s&p pulling back. business activity cooling off in january. investors are eyeing amazon. reported sales were missing analysts' estimates. the kindle fire is the most was for product on amazon since its introduction 17 weeks ago. i'm jane king reporting for wbal-tv 11 news. back to you. >> moms are refusing to go to america when it comes to buying things for their babies. >> a lot of pressure to give your baby the very best. maugham's experiences anxiety and stress over this. they will shell out big bucks

when it comes to baby formula and diapers -- mom's experience anxiety. >> a farewell to a special friend in pennsylvania.

>> a trusted friend is retiring. >> the dog helps autistic children. his gift is unconditional love. >> has engaged in his life's work, taking a drink on command

or waiting for a tentative hand to pet his back. he has been delayed to the unconditional love their children with autism to not always know. >> he is always nice to me. >> i brought him in when he was quarter months old and he knew he was working with special needs kids. he didn't jump or bark. he just lay down beside them. >> kobe, thirsty. it opened the door. >> life brings changes for all of us and kobe is retiring. >> he is going to beat a house dog. >> you cannot leave without a proper party with birthday hats

and a song. birthday, dear kobe ♪ >> he is not going to judge them. he will accept them for who they are. >> isn't that what a good friend is supposed to do? >> they are trying to make me cry. that was a great story. kobe is expected to come back every once in awhile so the children can read to them. >> 55 degrees on tv hill. the rest made in connection with a body found inside a well. >> a preview of the governor's state of the state address. >> we will check the forecast

for super bowl weekend. >> a pretty good start. >> a pretty good start. an update

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go a little farther with bp gasoline with invigorate. >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good morning, everybody. welcome back to 11 news today. i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thank you for joining us this morning. it is warm already at 5:30 in the morning. >> it is in the 50's. old man winter welcome back to maryland. it will be in the 60's again today. the temperature will be about the same as yesterday. we have some rain to start the day. it is not heavy rain. give yourself a few extra minutes if you camp. let's look at the temperatures. 54 at 5:30 in the morning on

february 1. i knew that, february. >> go back to bed, tony. honestly. >> 65 will be the high temperature today with a chance for a few rain showers. >> is this wednesday or thursday? >> that was bad to get the month wrong. early.s to earo tony says a little drizzle, so be careful. give yourself a few extra minutes. 80 minutes through the construction zone at the curtis creek drawbridge. all traffic alternating on the outer loop -- 18 minutes.

this is providence and moving well on the west side past 795 and 70. on some ofat traffic the cameras out of harford county. 95 looks pretty good there route 24 to and from the edgewood region. this is traffic on 795 towards owings mills. moving very well. you can see the volume is picking up in the southbound direction. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> police have a man under arrest in connection with a body found in a well over the weekend appeared the victim was a community activist who had been missing since september. he had been shot in the head. the men knew each other and the shooting was part of a robbery.

closing arguments are expected today. lee stephens is accused of stabbing an officer in jessup. the state is seeking the death penalty in this case. >> police have identified a suspect who led police on a chase. 26-year-old monpeet chona was shot by officers during a confrontation on annapolis road. this began about 2:00 a.m. one police say he fled a traffic stop and crashed the car and stole a police cruiser when an officer stopped to investigate. he indicated he had a gun. he and three other suspects led police on another chase that ended in south baltimore. officers shot and killed him. >> police are on the lookout for

four people involved in an attempted theft and a low we stoe's store. this happened on a monday night. they're still pickup truck collided with another car. one person was ejected into a ditch and he later died. >> police arrived and there were no suspects there. we're not sure if the suspects are all male. we believe several of them are but there may be a female as well. >> police are now reviewing surveillance tape. >> jack johnson will get more time before he has to report to prison. he was supposed to begin his prison sentence on friday. plans on where he will serve

that time have not been finalized. johnson is expected to begin serving his sentence on february 18 in north carolina. isgovernor martin o'malley expected to give his state of the state address today in annapolis. jennifer franciotti has a preview. >> the government was saying he was still writing the speech as of last night. in his speech, he is expected to talk about higher taxes, specifically the gas tax, which would phase in the state sales tax over the next three years. it is a tax the governor is expected to say is necessary to pay for road and bridge projects. other topics -- job creation. he will talk about that gas tax proposal. same-sex marriage, which is part of his legislative agenda. offshore wind energy off the coast of ocean city. and a ban on new septic systems that the governor believes would reduce pollution in the bay. the speech is expected to start today at noon and it should last for about 40 minutes.

jennifer franciotti reporting live in the newsroom at. >> will air -- we will air the address live tv 11. a bill at improving the cooperation between state agencies and avid is the groups. there will establish a dna database. you'll soon be able to view nutritional affirmation before purchasing items from a vending machine. it updates the nutritional information display to reflect which products are the machine. 500 devices are expected to be tested by april. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. how much time do you spend thinking about the nutritional content of the items when you visit a vending machine? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com.

how healthy are those ding- dongs? >> the twinkies or the ding- dongs? >> why the government doesn't want information on a bird flew study published pickwick forget about an antiseptic. the more natural way to treat a wound -- forget about an antiseptic. >> we will check on the major

>> welcome back. 57 degrees downtown.

that is not right for the beginning of february. it will get into the 60's lake with a chance for some light rain. we have some light rain for the beginning of the drive time. it is not a big deal. some light showers up and down the 95 corridor. that batch it clear out and we'll get a break from the rain. we start out in the 50's and we will wind up in the 60's. you know you can tack on at least seven to 10 degrees. a high of 65. i think there will be some breaks in the overcast to help with the temperatures. off and on rain showers. mild with highs in the 60's. we will come back and check the forecast for super bowl weekend. we have a cooldown on tap for the time period. >> two research teams have

created a highly lethal version of the bird flu. >> there explaining why the research should not be published. publishing the research hold potential for harm. individuals could develop similar viruses and use those for harmful purposes, like a terrorist attack. most cases have been in southeast asia. the board cannot prevent the papers from being published. honey appears to have a sweet side effect. >> it has been used to clear up skin infections. a type of honey may be able to destroy strep bacteria. the hon it appeared to prevent bacteria from binding to wound

tissue. >> 55 degrees on tv hill. speculation continues about the future of quarterback peyton manning. >> ava marie live at the station this morning. there's some beautiful art work for an opening reception. >> spring like temperatures out there this morning. will last through the rest of the week? the week?

>> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. this is your wednesday morning commute. tony, it is your fault! 39 miles per hour on the inner loop of the curtis creek drawbridge. two-way traffic pattern is set

up but expect a delay. 58 on southbound 295. moving well down to the capital beltway. 55 in the outer loop on the west side and moving well on 95 through howard county. we will update you on our cameras. 83 at padonia road looks pretty good. southbound traffic moving without delay. this is greenspring. inner loop traffic and so far so good towards the j.f.x. a smooth start down to 28 street. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to kurt kronke of the mta system. good morning. >> we have a delay on the light rail running about 20 minutes late. marc trains on time. on the buses, the 23 and 15 buses not stopping at saratoga and howard. the one bus diverting at fort

and lawrence. updates are available on demand by phone weekday mornings from 5:00 until 9:00 at 410-500-4444. that is 410-500-4444. now back to tony pann. >> thank you. good morning. let's just make it friday. all agree? we decided this is friday instead of wednesday. we do have the cooldown on tap. but first let's say good morning to ava marie with some special guests and some special artwork. >> good morning. we have some friends visiting from havre de grace. we are talking about a gallery that is opening this weekend and great art work that will be showcasing.

i'm here with the director of the gallery and the reception is friday. it is happening this friday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and this is a chance to see some artwork. >> all the art works are from harford county. there will be jewelry, pottery, woodcarvings, all kinds of oil paintings, and we will have mosaics as well. anything that we have in the gallery. we have one artist who is an author. she has collage art and she is a jeweler. >> you said anything that we're showcasing here behind us is on cell from artists. >> yes, it is. >> this pottery will be show cast. >> this is clay pottery and hand

thrown. she uses her hands to throw it. >> this is a co-op and non- profit. you're giving the artists a place to showcase their work. >> the gallery has a co-op and the artist is responsible for sitting in the gallery and meeting the people. they received 75% of the sales and the gallery receives 25% of the sales. we have to have patrons to keep the gallery working. this reception we're having on friday, 10% of all proceeds are going and this is something we've never done before. we feel this is a good charity. >> that sounds like a good

event. this friday benefiting the committee and local artists and a charity. let's check the radar. we do have some light sprinkles across the area. we may have more rain chances as we head through the day. such a beautiful art work. >> and they are local artists. thank you, ava. we've looked at some of the other pieces. some great our work. -- some great artwork. we have some light rain to contend with this morning. nothing very heavy. give yourself a few extra minutes. we have a south wind that will bring in the warm air. a cold front is moving in from ohio.

temperatures back there in the 20's and 30's. cold air will be sliding towards the end of the week. we will have some rain because it is to warrant for snow.-- it is too warm for snow. this is not a solid overcast. this will not be a steady rain. 54 at the airport. 46 in parkton. way above average for this time of year. variable clouds is our forecast. maybe a peak of the signed between the raindrops. high temperature between 62 and 67. it will be another warm day but i don't think we'll break any records. the record high is 75. the average is 42. mostly cloudy skies tonight with

a chance for a few showers. we will drop back into the 40's. we will stay in the 40's tomorrow. we have a chance for some rain, 30%. more seasonable with temperatures in the 40's on friday. a chance for a cold rain on sunday with temperatures in the 30's. there could be some snowflakes mixing in. highs will stay in the 40's. >> thank you. 55 degrees on tv hill. coming up, we'll look at one of your answers to our water cooler question of the day. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. hope you have them.

>> time to get to one of your answers to our watercooler question of the day. we have dedicated this to keith mills this morning. >> this morning we asked -- how much time do you spend thinking about the nutritional content of the items when you visit a vending machine? keith stands there and ponders this for hours.

>> you think? keep sending us those responses. we will read more of your responses in the next hour and post all of them on the front page of our website, wbaltv.com. >> you mean everyone doesn't eat out of a vending machine? the super bowl, the countdown continues. the ravens will hold their state of the team press conference at 2:00 p.m. today in owings mills. john harbaugh will take part in that. as for the super bowl media day, tom brady front and center again. >> there is a great rivalry. there has been between york and boston for some time. it was always red sox and yankees. we have had some meaningful games against the giants. >> they put me in a situation.

this is what you're going to do. i keep my mouth shut and do what i'm told. >> i think the mindset is to try to enjoy it. this is a fun day. smile and answer some questions. this is a great situation to be in. >> i love me some wes welker. >> we do not like wes welker at all. the stadium might not have been built if not for peyton manning. speculation about his future with the colts. he said retirement is not part of the plan. >> i have no plans on doing that. i like being part of the city.

the downtown is rocking. the weather has been awesome. my brother is playing in the game. >> they will owe peyton manning $20 million or he is a free agent. he said the doctor is giving him the reports -- $28 million. >> a birth control pill recall. >> a tsa agent caught stealing ipads from luggage. >> this mutt does off the world treks for the world to say -- tricks for the world to see. >> a big cooldown going into

super bowl weekend. >> that rain may be impacting your morning rush. there is an accident in essex. we will also check on fire activity.

>> the governor gives his state of the state address. >> a big victory for mitt romney means a big blow to the newt gingrich campaign. >> when you go to the vending machine, do you care about the nutritional content of what you're buying? >> if you liked yesterday's warm >> if you liked yesterday's warm