>> what kind of weather can we expect? [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. >> the sunrise is gorgeous. there will be a storm moving in from the mountains. i think it will miss us again in baltimore. we could see some hit or miss rain showers later today. some clouds are starting to build up. we have a chance for rain or snow shower today, 30%. that will be most likely south of baltimore. that is the best chance of seeing the wintry mix.

we will come back and check the seven-day forecast. >> good morning. nothing weather-wise to deal with. southbound 95 at 32, an accident. there could be some lanes closed. edgewood, southbound 24 approaching 95, watch for possible delays. no delays for the south on 95 and looking good towards the 895 split. running smoothly on eastbound 70 in towards the beltway. 11 minutes is your drive time -- eight minutes on 895 from the 95 merged down to the harbor tunnel tolls. the northwest corner checking out just fine. this is york road on 83. no sign of any delays and

looking good down to the beltway. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> baltimore police are investigating how a girl ended up dead in an alley. >> her brother made the disturbing discovery in northeast baltimore on sunday. kim dacey is live with the story. good morning. >> family members say the girl was 13 years old. she was out roller skating with some friends but did not come home. she was reported missing 1:00 on sunday morning. her brother was out looking for her and found her body in an alley in the 1600 block of cliftview avenue. police say her body shows signs of trauma. they are not sure how she died. her family was devastated by the news.

>> she was a good kid. she was a very good kid. she went to the school right here. she never had any problems. she was a good kid. >> the autopsy is scheduled today. detectives continue to investigate. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> two firefighters recovering from injuries after battling a fire. crews were called to a burning home in arnold. the ceiling collapsed on the team inside, injuring two of them. smoke detectors allowed family inside the home to escape safely. the details involving the indictment of john leopold. the rank-and-file of the police force will meet to discuss a no-

confidence vote against him and the police chief. there was a similar vote from lieutenants. he allegedly instructed officers to drive him to sexual encounters in parking lots. >> a deadly shooting in a northeast baltimore. this happened around 2:30 on sunday morning. somebody shot monae turnage during a fight at the 7-eleven. in west baltimore, a person was shot and killed on oxford court. in southeast baltimore, a man was shot multiple times by five or six men on north gay street. a man said he was robbed and shot by six to seven men on potomac st..

police say they do not believe these incidents are connected. five people are recovering from stab wounds after an altercation in edgewood. this happened on metal would court -- meadowwood court. the fifth victim showed up at franklin square hospital with stab wounds to was lower torso. all five will be ok. >> someone reportedly shined a laser into the cockpit of a plane landing on saturday night. the plane was able to land safely. a father and son will each spend 18 months behind bars after cheating the nsa.

they were convicted of billing the national security agency for hours never worked. they must also pay restitution and served 18 months of home detention. a third relative will be sentenced on wednesday for role in the crime. >> committees are waking up to devastation. at least 38 people must do what the overwhelming grief of losing loved ones. >> better communities are perring for anything but a normal monday -- battered communities. the high school has been torn apart. there are other signs of survival. crews looking to pilot what they

can. --crew is looking to pile up what they can. >> she is probably 70 and she lost everything. >> more than three dozen families know that will not find any hope. lost loved ones in the storm. first responders found the toddler fighting for her life. her mother, father, and six brothers already gone. -- and two brothers. >> we were going to pray and i will tell that little girl, i will teller that it is time for her to meet her mommy and daddy. >> while those behind now fight for their overwhelming grief as they face the difficult struggle

to survive. jay gray, wbal-tv 11 news. >> 6;07. 31 degrees on tv hill. a $10,000 surprise for an apple fans. >> rush limbaugh is apologizing to a woman who advocated birth control. you can share your thoughts in our water cooler question of the day. looking for a boy leads crudes to a bottom of a well. >> the baltimore improv group is holding a play and it is called "unscripted." >> we have an accident in howard >> we have an accident in howard county and another

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>> good morning. we're back with a live view outdoors. a few clouds out there. 35 degrees downtown. i am live and we're talking about an unscripted play called "unscripted." you have a couple more shows coming up. i'm with the artistic director. improvised

play. >> this is a two-act play. we encourage people to come to the show with props. will incorporate the props into the show -- we will incorporate the props into the show. it is made up on the spot. >> this is different than a typical improv. >> you have a number of troops doing shorter shows and doing quick cuts between scenes. or things like "whose line is it." will have a sustained narrative -- we will have the sustained narrative. people can go to bigimprov.org

and continue tickets. >> this thursday through saturday and also running next weekend. it changes every night. we're showing snow on the raider move to west virginia and virginia and heading our way -- we're showing snow on the radar. these guys are such characters. they are entertaining themselves this morning. >> very talented to be able to do that. they invite the audience to bring in props. like a vibrant and a giant snowflake -- >> you'll have to come to see. >> thank you. a storm system is producing some snow south of us. 30 at the airport.

31 in cockeysville. it is a little chilly this morning but we don't expect any precipitation for the morning commute. with the seat some stuff later this afternoon. high clouds moving in from the west -- we could see some stuff later this afternoon. producing some pretty good snow in west virginia. the trajectory will be into the central part of virginia. recent activity on the north side around ohio. i think the accumulating snow will stay south of us in virginia. st. mary's county could get some snow. central virginia, two or 3 inches of snow. we will miss another snowstorm again. we have a chance for rain or snow shower with the best chance south of town.

high temperature between 41 and 546. beautiful weather coming up through the middle of the week. close to 60 on wednesday. mid 60's on thursday. more rain late thursday into friday morning. it should be dry again on saturday. >> we are tracking some accidents and we start in howard county south on 95, there is an accident being worked on. you may see some delays in edgewood on southbound 24 approaching 95. speeds around 46 on on 95 near the tunnel. 54 on the west side outer loop from liberty down towards 70. this is 95.

southbound traffic at 32. a bit of a delight prior to the accident scene. -- a bit of a delay prior to the accident scene. a smooth ride on the j.f.x. southbound into town. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> thank you. an amber alert for a missing child incident recovery effort at the bottom of a well. police began looking for samuel jones when he disappeared from his backyard. the body of the child was found in a well. crews are still working to bring the body up to the surface. blogger puente declared victory in a presidential election -- vladimir putin. exit polls show he won by a

landslide. rush limbaugh has apologized to a law student. he called her a slut and a prostitute after she spoke out about health insurance coverage for birth control. he said he chose the wrong words and did not meet a personal attack on a fluke. several of its advertisers announced he was pulling commercials from his radio show. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. do you think rush limbaugh's apology, for remarks made about sandra fluke, is sufficient? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> as bank fees continue to

rise, the number of people using credit eagan's hit a record. -- easing credit unions hit a record. the number of members is nearly 92 million. many took evanish a bank transfer day. the number of colleges offer a degree in the new game designed nearly doubled last year. a starting salary of around $54,000. those with graduate degrees shoes the starting salaries around $62,000. apple and oreo cookies hitting milestones. verizon is tops when it comes to a wireless carriers in baltimore. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> fewer verizon users are

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years young tomorrow -- 100 yearsr. take a moment and take a picture and sheer a picture on their facebook page. i'm jane king for wbal-tv 11 news. >> to use separate the cookie? >> i like to separate the cookie. >> 30 degrees on tv hill. an accident in howard county causing some delays this morning. >> a big championship win. keith mills will explain. >> 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 are not tracking anything significant delay-wise but when women start to see some delays on 95 southbound in howard county at 32 because of an accident.

this is in the area of 295. this is building in the southbound direction heading down towards 32. we will keep you posted. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. a chilly start to the workweek this morning. 30 at the airport. 27 in taneytown. late this morning, we have a chance for a couple of rain or snow showers. it will clear up late in the day and high temperatures will be in the 40's. we will come back and check the seven day forecast going into the weekend. here is keith mills. >> thank you. good morning. the women's basketball team at maryland has won the acc championship. the terps beat georgia tech.

alyssa thomas comes up big again. number 25 had 29 in a spectacular performance. georgia tech right back. marshall had 25. tied at 63. she gets the ball and goes o end.o and tio maryland wins but marshall nearly hits this shot to tie it. senior day for the terps and sean mosley. his hot with his new coach -- his hug. he puts his shoulder down and drives.

he did it inside and out. he hits the three. virginia pulls away in the second half. sammy zeglinski had 20. 10 seconds left. terrell stoglin ties the game. he gets it back. this would win it. just off the front of the rim. mike scott played tough. maryland plays wake forest in the acc tournament. the finals of the mac conference tournament. the winner goes to the ncaa. the coach was ecstatic. the greyhounds have not been to the ncaa tournament since 1994.

loyola by five at the half. 70-60, loyola wins. the orioles open an exhibition match with a split squad double header. >> thank you. 6:27. >> is it monday? >> much more ahead of next hour. >> the body of a girl turns up in an alley in baltimore. i have the latest on the police investigations. >> gop hopefuls have one last day to make your pitches before super tuesday. have the latest on the campaign trail. >> we're checking on some accidents for you to avoid and

we will check on delays as well. >> ava marie were at a baltimore improv group is holding an improv group is holding an unscripted play

>> 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. the dome is over baltimore again. >> it is a lot and nothing can get in. we will miss a storm south of us. let's look at the forecast. we will start out dry this morning. chilly but dry. we have a chance for a chance for some rain showers during the middle of the day. it to clear up late in the afternoon. high temperature in the 40's. >> a tragic ending in the search for a missing girl. >> her body was found by her brother in an alley in northeast baltimore.

kim dacey joins us live with the latest on this investigation. >> family members say the girl is monae turnage. just 13 years old. she was out with her friends on saturday night, but she did not come home. >> we kind of figured that something had to have happened because she didn't come home, and that is not like her. >> she says her niece went roller skating with friends on saturday night but never came home. the family reported her missing around 1:00 a.m. her brother found her body on cliftview avenue in northeast baltimore. >> the boys are walking along the alleys and they had been walking the alleys trying to find her. >> she does have some signs of trauma. we're not quite sure what she was killed from. >> people in the neighborhood watched police activity as they started the investigation last

night and are saddened by the news. >> it saddens my heart. it does. i pray for the whole neighborhood all the time. >> they have to live with this for the rest of their life. >> you have to turn yourself in. >> her mother was visibly upset. she said monae will be sorely missed. >> she was a good kid. she was a very good kid. she went to the school right here. she never had any problems. she was a good kid. >> the autopsy is scheduled for today. that will tell detectives how she died. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> a police officer is recovering after being struck by an alleged drunk driver. he was conducting a traffic stop

in ellicott city when his car was rear ended. one person was arrested for driving under the influence. the officer's injuries are not life threatening. >> the race for the white house is entering the home stretch. one day left before the voters in 10 states had to the polls. tara mergener joins us with more on the story. good morning. >> good morning. this is a potentially pivotal moment in this race. it may provide a clue as to whether anybody can stop mitt romney. super tuesday's deciding race may be ohio. mitt romney -- >> government keeps on raising your taxes. they blame the other party. >> and rick santorum running

neck and neck. >> this is a tough state for us. we have a money disadvantage. we have a great grassroots campaign. >> ohio has a large number of delegates and could play a key role in deciding which republican gets the nomination. voters in 10 states will go to the polls. mitt romney got a boost with an endorsement from the house majority leader. >> mitt romney is the only candidate who has put forward a bold plan for the future. >> newt gingrich is counting on a victory in his home state of georgia. >> you lose all credibility if the folks who know you best repudiate you. >> ron paul needs a break. -- needs a break through. >> in alaska there's a chance we will come out with a majority of the delegates. >> mitt romney is getting help

from barbara bush. she is setting up robocalls on his behalf in ohio and vermont. tara mergener, wbal-tv 11 news. back to you. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. a few things to watch for. the accident on southbound 95 at 32 has been cleared. we are tracking an accident on the outer loop at 295. 37 from approaching 795 down towards 70. 59 on southbound 95 coming out of white marsh. the volume is starting to build. 56 on southbound 83 down from padonia road appeared the j.f.x. in good shape into town. this is 95 at 32.

looking better now of the accident is clear. this is 095 at 175. we're seeing southbound delays -- this is 295 at 175. ava marie is that the theater this morning. >> we're talking about an improvised play being run by the baltimore improv group. i'm here with the director and a player. >> improvised set, improvise props. everything is improvised. bigimprov.org. come get tickets. friday and saturday this weekend and next weekend. >> you have had a lot of

training in improvising techniques. will test out your skills -- we will test out your skills. >> we start out very cold this morning. >> bring a sweater. >> a chance of a wintry mix. >> bring your sweater. >> eyes of 50 and 60 on tuesday and wednesday -- highs of 50 and 60. do not bring a bikini. a little nippyp at night time. clearing up over the weekend. sunny and bright. i would get out and exercise. >> he did that without a script. that works out.

we will go back to it mindy and stan. >> that is like carlotta -- >> "bring your sweater. it is cold." >> in minnesota family puffed up with pride. >> we are still taking your answers to our water cooler question of the day. do you think rush limbaugh's apology, for remarks made about sandra fluke, is sufficient? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com.

>> they are mushing their hearts out in alaska. 66 teams started on the journey as the race to become the first to cross the finish line. the winner should cross the finish line in about eight days. >> talk about frozen fish. a family decided to make more than the usual snowman. giant power for fish -- a giant made at of snow.

they are pretty talented. that is very neat. >> 30 degrees on tv hill. still ahead, your answers to our water cooler question of the day. >> we will check on the major roads for the delays. >> we have a nice warmup in the seven-day forecast. the clouds are thickening up. the clouds are thickening up.

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from injuries they suffered. crews were called white burning home in arnold. the ceiling collapsed on the team inside. their injuries are not life- threatening. the school system is taking steps to prevent cheating scandals. the city will spend $360,000 on testing monitors. there will also issue a video message about the consequence of cheating. 16 schools are being investigated in some form for allegations of cheating. a deadly shooting in northeast baltimore. this happened about 2:30 sunday morning. but shot terrence joyner.

no arrests been made -- somebody shot terrence joyner. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. we have an accident in the outer loop and you may start to see some delays. delays beginning at 795, 32 miles per hour heading down towards edmondson. around 56 and running smoothly. 61 on southbound 83 coming down from padonia road. problem free at the moment. this is white marsh. southbound traffic continues to run smoothly. we have more of volume on the west side. this is 295. we have some of volume down towards 32 in the southbound direction. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11.

ava marie is having fun this morning to do some improv. we love what they did with the weather. >> they can improper just about anything. they have a new production that they are running. it is called "unscripted." that takes some talent to come up with that material. you have props to help you. >> you can get tickets at bigimprov.org. bring props. none of the characters come out estoppels with characters or props. -- none of the characters come out with characters or props. >> interesting. >> i would want to ask you a question -- this man has been

dead a long time and i don't think it high pressure front is a good explanation. >> and the plot thickens. the audience can bring their own props. >> that keeps the show different. the crazy jump from your basement -- bring the crees the basement. from your you can get tickets at bigimprov.org. >> we show a storm system coming in from the west and probably passing to the south. the big question, to snow or not to snow? >> you are showing your classical side. want to see you participate in a skit with them.

>> that was it. >> that is what we're teasing. on the plus channel at 7:15, ava doing improv. that looks like fun. question is to snow or not to snow. there will be snow in southern maryland and the lower eastern shore counties but maybe not baltimore. 28 in westminster. it is a quiet but chilly start. the cloud seven thickening up as the storm moves out of the mountains. t a potent storm -- it is a potent storm. there's a little bit of snow on the topside out of pennsylvania. that makes that the baltimore area. -- that may clip the

baltimore area. there could be some accumulating snow across the lower eastern shore counties. the accumulating snow will stay south of baltimore. variable clouds but a chance for a rain or snow sure. high temperature between 41 and 46. if we do get back, it will be during the middle of the day. clearing in chilly tonight. temperatures drop back into the 20's. nice weather coming up over the next few days. 60 on wednesday. a chance for rain late thursday and into friday morning. that should get out of the way by the time we hit the weekend. it looks good for friday and saturday. >> time now for a last look at one of our big stories. a tragic ending in the search for a missing girl. kim dacey joins us with the

latest on the investigation. >> family members say the girl was 13 years old. she was out roller skating with some friends but did not come home. she was reported missing 1:00 on sunday morning. her brother was out looking for her and found her body in an alley in the 1600 block of cliftview avenue. police say her body shows signs of trauma. they are not sure how she died. her family was devastated by the news. they say she was truly a good kid who will be missed. >> it is the investigation stand -- where does the investigation stand? >> they are waiting on the autopsy. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news.

.> an exclusive coming upp live interview with a survivor who was injured while trying to help a family. what is a like to be a contestant on "the voice"? fran drescher talks about her new sitcom. that is all coming up next. this morning we asked -- do you think rush limbaugh's apology, for remarks made about sandra fluke, is sufficient?

>> we will post more of your answers on the front page of wbaltv.com. >> 6:52. 31 degrees on tv hill. >> coming up, we'll take a last look at weather and traffic before you head out to start your day.

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>> good morning. it is 30 degrees at the airport. 35 downtown. a storm is on the way. tony will have more details. i am in problem this morning at

7:15 on the plus channel as a talk about the unscripted play. how about you improv the weather? you like a village people. this will be fun. a storm will pass south of us. we have a chance we may see some rain or snow during the middle of the day, 30%. the snow dome is locked over baltimore again. there could be snow went virginia and d.c. nice weather tuesday and wednesday. >> we have an accident at 295. malaise on the north and west side. we start in the white marsh area. -- normal delays on the north and west side.

we switchover to traffic on 295. we're seeing some southbound delays. >>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. and ava doing improv. 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. >> follow breaking news and weather any time at wbaltv.com, and stay connected with us on facebook and twitter. [ female announcer ] what would you call an ordinary breakfast pastry

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