for water. thousands of people have been over billed. >> jane miller joins us with more details. >> frequently we get complaints from people about getting the water bill and wondering where did that amount come from? of it confirms they have plenty of company, and there is more. >> these new homes in baltimore county have been getting a really good deal. >> you have lived here a year? >> since january. i have not on one of water bill. >> water has been provided for free. the failure to build the neighborhood was among the revelations the city's board of estimates today as the city auditor's kick off a half dozen problems with the system for keeping track of how much water people actually use. 38,494 accounts, according to a

public works official over billed. in some cases, office says there was no actual meador -- peter readings for 4.5 years. there was little documentation for $40 million in building adjustments. like the street and baltimore county, there were no bills sent to 1000 corporate accounts from 2008-2010. >> that is revenue we are not collected. city comptroller a victim of the problem. rates costsater weight going up, even with all the inefficiencies. >> the ever it thus increasing rates are needed to cover the big-ticket expenses of an aging water and sewer infrastructure. >> , the amount you're talking about is barely a drop in the bucket. >> they blame predecessors for

not updating the billing system sooner. automatic meter rink is in the works. more than 1800 people work for the city and se water and sr department. >> think you. meanwhile, it is a go for a five-year contract between the city into promoter for the baltimore grand prix. this after the city approved the deal with downpours racing. joan kraft and the city council president both voted against the deal. the city terminated the contract after the group failed to pay millions of to the city and its vendors. many protested here in baltimore against the secure communities program, which was expanded today in the city and montgomery county. under this program referred to

as ice, fingerprints will be reviewed by the department of homeland security and databases. this is already done by the fbi. a protest was also held in rock hill earlier today. -- in rockville. >> in session 2012, texas hold them could soon become a to a parlor near you. it will pave the way for las vegas entertainment games and making their way through the general assembly. one of them is a possible deal killer. david collins is following the money and joins us live with that story. >> momentum is growing for table games, but also now wildcard in the mix, one that could cost baltimore city and and randall county. -- anarundal county.

did rick figures showing slots revenues are up 3% over december, there is a growing appetite to put table games into the mix. a huge crowd in support of table games gathered for a committee hearing on several pieces of table game legislation, but one of the measures is considered a wild card that could be real expanded gaming. it would allow them to operate in prince george's county. national harbour is mentioned as the preferred site. >> national arbor provides us with a unique opportunity to take advantage of the district of columbia, and i-95 corridor, one of the busiest highways on the east coast to build a high- in the destination facility. >> overall it will bring about $2.5 billion to the state of maryland during the construction in the first five years of the construction phase. it will bring about 2000 jobs to the state. >> mike miller supports opening

a slot parlor, but his preference is our raceway. if a six-casino site is ok, the casino next to the mall could lose millions. i do not want to see anything to jeopardize the much-needed revenue. >> baltimore planned casino stands to lose money, too. the mayor pledged the money to lower property taxes. eaker added this could spark lawsuits. the prince george's gaming bill provides a sweetener. operators who now get 33 percent would not get 40%. >> the bill will need a super majority in the house and senate. 29 boats in the senate, 85 in the house. take of the mayor does not oppose the bill her office says,

because it bans gaming statewide. it has to ultimately be decided by voters through a referendum. >> meanwhile, the senate has postponed a debate on the same- sex marriage bill. mike miller wanted to give members time to draft amendments to the legislation. yesterday a committee voted 7-4 to send it to that senate floor. it passed the house by a narrow margin. any changes to the legislation now will kill the measure. a vote on final passage is expected later this week. >> the jury in the murder trial of george hughley is on its third day of deliberations. he is charged with killing yardly love. we a closer look at today's

deliberations. >> the jury has been deliberating for 8.5 hours, and we have breaking news to tell you about. the judge was meeting with jurors to get a status update. he just had another one at 6:00, and the jury has indicated it would like to deliberate another half hour this evening. that does not mean there will necessarily come up with the verdict, but it does indicate they're making progress in this case. a long day of deliberations for the jury in the george hughley murder trial. randomly selected alternate jurors, women, a graduate students and research scientists were the best, but told they were subject to recall just in case something unforeseen happens to a jury member. given the high-profile surrounded the case, the judge was not want to take any chances with the jury, which consists of seven men and five women. the first action of the day happened 90 minutes into

deliberations. the judgry asked the judge for the meaning of reason. >> i think they're trying to figure out doesn't have to be a strong reason, it doesn't have to be a frivolous reason? it just shows they are thinking carefully about what they're supposed to be doing. >> lloyd snook says the shows the jury is taking the job very seriously and paying attention to the instructions. however, the longer it goes, it is better for the defense. >> if they felt it was a pretty clear case of guilt one way or another, they would have already decided. usually the clearest case is for guilt. >> another question concerning 3 jury instructions on whether they contradict each other. one has to do with intent. the other has to do with causation of death. the judge responded by acting

the jury to rephrase the question, but it never did. as far as the most serious charges, it is found guilty, he could get 20 years to life in prison. second degree murder with light up -- what bantam 5-40 years. voluntary or involuntary manslaughter would be anywhere from no time at all to 10 years in prison. >> just to reiterate, moments ago the jury making it clear to the court would like to deliberate another 30 minutes to an hour this evening. we do not know if that means they will come up with a verdict. we will be back here tomorrow morning most likely at 9:00. life in charlottesville, virginia. -- live in charlottesville, virginia. >> police are looking for two men who robbed a convenience store and shot a customer.

they want you to take a close look at the surveillance pictures. they rob the store and shot a 46-year-old man. it is unclear how much cash the suspects made off with. it is reported he is expected to survive. >> still much more ahead. including the latest in sports, plus -- >> a showdown tonight in arizona. the gop presidential contenders hit the debate stage. what to watch for coming up. >> mild spring temperatures and a chance for a few showers and thunderstorms. the forecast read ahead. right now, 59 degrees.

>> in tonight's commit it 2012, the race for the gop nomination is becoming a two-man race. >> all candidates will meet on the debate stage in arizona. sally kit is in washington with that story. >> political analysts say a lot has changed since the last debate. rick santorum will likely be under greater scrutiny tonight, given his recent surge in the polls. >> polls show rick santorum gaining ground in arizona, a state considered a win for mitt romney. addressing the partyers in tucson, he criticized mitt

romney as someone who ships you when it is politically convenient. >> a track record that stands solidly of the things we are talking about. not someone who has been a well- oiled weather vane. >> he also referred to him as of johnny-come-latelies to the conservative cause. >> campaigning in mesa, ariz. -- >> mitt romney outlined a new tax proposal that would limit deductions and exemptions comer protect relief for high-income americans. take out i want to make sure you understand the deductibility of home mortgage insurance. at the back of the pact, newt gingrich and ron paul. >> i think newt gingrich will be interesting to watch. he has fallen off the front pages. people did not think he is contention anymore, but that is usually where he does his best.

>> arizona and michigan hold primaries on february 28. polls showed they are tied in michigan. rick santorum is leading national polls. now, your 11 insta-weather- plus forecast with tom tasselmire. >> unseasonably mild weather across the region today, but not a record high. 47 normal. we his 63 at b.w.i. marshall. 65 at the inner harbor. low temperatures were even quite mild. the normal is still down below freezing at 28 degrees. dropped to 7 degrees on the state back in 1973 for the record low. nothing in the rain gauge so far today, but there have been showers approaching from the west. little bit of snow and sleet mixed into the north. southeast michigan, the temperatures around the mid-

atlantic and on into the polka those are mild. -- pokanos. most of the heavy significant rain will be well to the south and east of baltimore. even out that way with the mild weather coming garrett county expects a little rain tonight. looks like it will clear up by morning, which will benefit the stage for another mild day to borrow. temperatures again the way up there. 39-47 to buy. more like a normal high temperature for this time of year. a slight chance for scattered showers. subset earlier this morning of 5:51. underneath the clouds, a couple of hits and showers. the main storm in canada. now just a week weather disturbance coming through. strong growth cold front taking shape in the northern rockies tonight. this will raise south and east. this is the one that might

finally push the spring-like weather out. it will grab on to the arctic air in the hudson bay and bushes south and east. this will certainly turn a lot colder on friday afternoon going into saturday. tomorrow on the warm side of the approaching front. partly cloudy conditions at 3:00 in afternoon. tomorrow night different starts to approach. moister increases. that little line of showers is probably the cold front coming through maryland. it is a strong front and will come through in the morning hours on friday. friday high temperature will be in the morning. the temperatures will fall during the afternoon that would generate snow showers in the mountains. by saturday after it will be cold and left for a possibility of a flurry over the weekend. tomorrow, partly cloudy day. high of 60-65. west wind at 10-15.

on the bay, southwest winds, temperatures in the 40's for the water. eastern shore locations slight chance for a shower tomorrow evening. better chance for rain friday morning. how about a 70 degree reading saturday in ocean city before the cold front arrives? the seven-day come to 63 tomorrow. 65 on friday with a thunderstorm in the morning. windy in cooler as we go into private with a flurry possible. -- windy and cooler as we go into friday with a three possible. >> danny o'brien was contacted while he was under contract. despite that, they have with did the terms on where he can transfer. they will take their argument directly to vanderbilt.

they have filed a formal complaint with the southeastern conference about franklin in vanderbilt's. they would like to restrict him from transferring. all three players cannot transfer to any school they choose. o'brien has not yet announced his intention of where he plans to transfer. because he will graduate this spring, he will not have to sit out before playing a season at another school. the turks basketball coach likely will not have a trip in the n.c.a.a. tournament to close out the first season at maryland. he continues to lay a solid foundation for the program. the win last night was the biggest of the season. it comes on the heels of the biggest loss. they came back late. sean mosley, a top of the art. -- top of the arch. james patent put maryland of to

stay for the wind. the turks 5-7 with three games left before the conference tournament. missouri has the name of the show-me states. oriole fans deserve a show me attitude before getting excited about this year's team. among the 11 pitchers fighting for a spot for the starting rotation, the former rockies pitcher, adjacent hamilton. -- jason hamilt. he wants to show he can become a dependable starter. >> obviously 200 innings is a benchmark for all starting pitchers. i have yet to get there, but i have come close in three consecutive seasons due to injury or something else. by main goal is to get to 200.

i get deep into the ball game and not easily win some ballgames. >> if you think of a marriage between golf and matched madnerch madness, this is what u would have. tiger woods has won this event three times, most recently in 2008. a 52 foot putt, and it is perfect. lose the match to all square. last hole to decide this one on 18. tiger again with the putter. this one from about 12 feet. closes out the win and it faces to the second round. stick around, tom tasselmire stick around, tom tasselmire with the

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>> coming up tonight at 11, the search continues for two armed suspects. how you might be able to help with that investigation. the gop white house hopefuls prepared to show down in arizona. this could impact the results of major primaries next week.

>> mid-'60s and february. >> a couple more days of it. tomorrow is my old, 63. falling temperatures on friday. maybe just at 15 miles per hour on friday. colder conditions. kind of a chilly sunday. it will feel a little bit colder over the weekend. keep an eye on the beginning of march. you know iting, is. >> of course, we will be on hughley verdict watch. the judge said the latest the record tonight is 10:00. thank you for joining us. see you tonight at 11:00.

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