tomorrow. >> will it's a drive for the rest of the week? 11 news today continues right now. [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 everyone. >> i am stan stovall. thank you for joining us on 11 news today. >> wendy. >> is is pretty windy. hold onto your hats. i brought extra hair spray. you will need it today. the concede the latest cold front. the gusts are up to 35 miles per hour. 46 the current temperature. these winds are going to keep the temperature is down today. breezy for lunchtime. breezy as you head out to work. more sunshine. slightly warmer temperatures. we want to test coming up. let's head to traffic pulse 11.

>> i like your insight. i was worried when it's too windy. what is going on on the road? closed at woodstock ave. that is due to fire activity. looking at speeds arod 62 on the north side. moving well. 57 on the west side of a loop. problem-free as well. no problems to report towards the beltway. traveling south on 83. the skillet that drive times. eight minutes -- down towards 32. here is a live view of traffic in the area of 95. looking good at the moment. we're up to speed. let's switch over to live view of traffic. when the warnings are in effect

over there at the bridge. we're looking at it smoother ride. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> are big story this morning. a campus in morning -- mourning >> please hold a $2,000 reward might lead to an arrest. -- police hope a $2,000 reward might lead to an arrest. >> many students and about their classmate's desk through facebook and richard. the crash happened at 1:45 saturday morning at the air section of washington avenue. police said the 20-year-old was walking when he was hit by a car traveling in the same direction. he was found dead at the scene. >> everyone is excited -- mostly

shocked. it was a fun night. wake of the next morning, two kids are dead. >> $80,000 reward is being offered for any information leads to the rest of the driver. -- a $2000 reward is being offered for any information that leads to the arrest of the driver. >> another student was found inside of his off-campus involvement. it is believed he is an iraq war veteran. he died of cardiac arrest. >> baltimore city police are investigating the shootings this morning. the first happened around 4:00 p.m. on sunday. year-oldld the 25- victim was shot in the chest. he is in serious but stable condition right now the second

happen at 7:30. that victim was taken to johns hopkins hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. tennis center, police found an elderly man shot. no word on the conditions of either of those victims. anyone and information -- anyone with information can call the baltimore city police. for the second time this week, police are investigating a murder in the same neighborhood. he was shot multiple times in the chest and killed early sunday morning. it comes in the heels of the did the stabbing just a few blocks away. needless to say, residents are very concerned. >> it makes me feel creepy. it is like, i do not want to do nothing. i do not even want to send the kids to school. i want to stand on the bus stop and be there when they get home. >> i think the city is moving into the county. their activities, they're bringing them into the county. that is what is causing these mishaps.

>> the information is asked to call the metro crime stoppers at 1-866-7- lockup. >> one resident may not be heading to work. still waiting to find the winner of the mega millions jackpot. one purchase the ticket as a 7- 11. >> it was a quick pick. there is someone ticket purchased by the player. at that time. >> the mystery maryland winners will split the jackpot. we may never know who the big winner is since maryland law allows them to be anonymous if they choose. >> in commitment 2012, republican candidates have three gop primaries tomorrow.

this could help mitt romney further his standing. good morning. >> with 42 delegates at stake, and mitt romney is leading the way. >> i am not counting the delegates before they hatch. >> polls show mitt romney poised to take all of wisconsin's primary on tuesday. >> i will keep working very hard and hope i get a good, strong sendoff from wisconsin. >> just ahead of the race, congress editor ron johnson gave him a thumbs-up. >> he is ready, aiming, and able to lead this nation -- unlike president obama. >> even as the former massachusetts governor continues to pick up delegates and republican support. >> is in the vestiges of our party to get behind the person who is obviously going to be --

it is in the best interest of our party to get behind the person who is obviously going to be our nominee. >> said we have not accepted -- will not counted the delegates yet. >> i am trying to win the nomination. the votes have not been counted. >> mitt romney is also on top of the polls here in d.c. and maryland. >> santorum, a gingrich, paul, none of them talking much shopping embrace? with the chances of them reaching that 1144 delegates to get the nomination? >> clearly, mitt romney is on a whole. yes more than half the delegates so far. if he keeps of that pace, he is on track to get this nomination. rick santorum needs a 75% of the remaining delegates. newt gingrich 85%. for ron paul to get the nomination he would love to collect nearly all of them. >> thank you.

newt gingrich is spending his last days before the primary right here in maryland. he will hold a rally at the frederick motor co. at 11:00 this morning. and then later at 2:00 p.m. he will address supporters at the college. >> it will be a must-see tv tomorrow morning on "the today show." sarah palin will share the couch with matt and al on tuesday. she is no stranger to tv, a commentator on fox news. this be the first time for taking on the role of of a show host. that brings us to our water clear question of the day. what do you think of sarah palin hosting "the today show?" you can send us an e-mail.

>> in this morning's session 2012 coverage, the clock is ticking for them to reach a budget they can both agree on. members are confident it will work out a budget. both versions contain income tax increases but are different how they are applied. meanwhile, the house committee is expected to review something that could allow black jack. they are encouraging the senate to adopt a house and pledged. >> concerns about possible engine fires over gm vehicles. we have details. >> plus, a horrific accidents says more than one dozen people into a deep ravine.

>> it looks like there will be even more ways to have it your way at burger king. starting today, what is being added to the menu and why. >> a cold front has passed through. the winds are picking up. the forecasts after return after the break. >> taking on your morning commute, looking pretty good out at the moment.

>> welcome back to 11 news survey. the time is 6:15. you can see the sun is starting to come up. it officially rises at 6:50 this morning. temperatures are pretty mouth right now. 46, 43 in gaithersburg and frederick. a cold front came through last night. that is why we saw some 50's hanging near southern parts of maryland. even those temperatures will not be warming too much. those winds are really picking up. you have to grab the steering wheel out on the road this morning. wind gusts up to 35. 21 in cambridge. 32 in ocean city. expect the winds of to continue to be steady throughout the day.

just to be up to 30 to miles per hour. 57 out in the mountains. everyone dealing with quite a bit of sunshine, especially as the day goes on. but because the front came through in the skies are clearing out, it will be much cooler. bob we have some patchy frass possible. -- we have some patchy frost possible. the cold front is pushing down to our south. eventually, slightly warmer temperatures coming in from the west. a big bubble of heat. it will mostly slide down to our south. while it was in the 90's yesterday, parts of kansas will only c 60's for the next couple of days.

wednesday, breezy. a slight chance for showers. mainly that is only about 20% chance of that. high pressure into the next weekend. maybe even on easter should be sunny. friday looks good for the first opening game for the orioles. we had to traffic pulse 11. >> good morning, everybody. not a bad start as a major way out there for this monday morning. close at woodstock due to fire activity. other than that, speeds are up. making your way over towards providence. checks out just fine on the west side. 63 coming down. we're looking good at the tunnels. also a nice start as you make your way towards the airport. let's see what is going on out

there. 95 and 395. inbound ramp coming toward us. problem-free at the moment. we will switch to the live view of traffic. continuing to move well down towards the north and parkway. we will let you know when those start to develop. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> thank you. taking a look at our top stories. people accused of scatter a woman's body parts. friday, police found even more remains. four were charged with helping in disposing the body parts. police say she was stabbed and suffocated before being dismembered in a bathtub. >> at least five people are dead after an rv plunges on a kansas highway. as many as 18 people are

believed to be in that vehicle. it is back to class for many of the students. they had their schools wiped out in a tornado last month. this is all that was left of the high school. beginning today, students will finish out the school year. the school have to pay rent to use the space. >> this morning's consumer alert, college loans are popular but more and more parents are seeking aid to pay off their first stages of their career. reports from smart money find that more parents are taking off taking out loans to pay for kindergarten. the cost rose. many of those loans to not come cheap. interest rates are anywhere from

4% to 20%. after losing its crown as number 2 of the fast-food chain, burger king is overhauling its history. earlier this year, wendy's outsold averting to become the second-biggest fast-food chain in the u.s. speaking of birding, ben and jerry's as well. things are heating up for general motors. one of their vehicle lines is being probed for engine fires. more in this morning's bloomberg business report. >> good morning. general motors under fire. the minister shin has been receiving reports of fires in the chevy cruise. -- cruz. as it is the vehicle stopped, it was engulfed in flames within

minutes. there have been at least seven reports of fires for chrysler's jeep wrangler. this morning, we get a reading on manufacturing. the s&p extended its biggest quarter advance. the burger chain is hoping to win back customers of the major ad campaign kicking off today. expected revamped menu with salads, just like mcdonald's. burger king is expected to give away free samples. the company is hoping customers will come into stores for a recent product line. at the new-york stock exchange 4 wbal-tv 11 news.

>> the academy is reaching out to think one of its donors. this comes as the cosb'y's donated $2 million. the service mostly low-income high school students. 6:20 end of 44 degrees. >> they may not be going to the n.c.a.a. champion game, but they did come up big. a look ahead to tonight's men championship game. >> do not forget to e-mail us your answer to the water cooler question of the day. what do you think of sarah palin hosting "the today show/" send us an e-mail.

>> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers.

>> now, traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> the good morning to you. looking at your morning commute -- a new problem coming in. an accident on 97. you may start to see some delays there. we do have some closures in the city.

that is due to fire activity. we're looking at a bit of a slowdown there. we are at 49 miles per hour. coming out of white marsh, beyond that, looking good. in fact, we can give you a live view. traffic moving well into the tunnel. tore looking at a nice start the key bridge. we want to give you a heads up on that. not showing any delays yet. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> thank you. as you mentioned, we do have those wins out. skies are mostly sunny. gas get up near -- gusts get up

this afternoon. with the small ones, we do have an advisory out towards the bay a lasting until 8:00 this evening. we will have details on the seven-day which includes quieter conditions and warmer conditions. >> now, the 11 sports with keith mills. >> good morning. the male college basketball season ends tonight in new orleans. baylor and notre dame will pay on the women's final. headed back to the championship game for the second year in a row banks to baltimore's brittany mallory. in overtime, the senior took over. gets the pass knocks down the three, and the irish are up three. a little later, again.

she takes her time, nails the three in overtime. notre dame beat connecticut, 83- 75. her mom and dad in denver. what a moment for them, back in the finals. dylan in their opening day starter tomorrow. the birds closed out the major league as part of their spring schedule training yesterday. first of two home runs who has been nursing a bad shoulder. this one in the third. it is two one, -- 2-1 tampa. a grand slam and another home run and later.

in golf, a tough day in the final round. two double bogeys. it goes past the fair way. trying to lead it back. past the bushes. obviously past the hole. any chance of winning is passed. sweet shot here. finished up four shots back. the masters begins on thursday. tiger woods among the favorites. >> thank you. 6:27. a tragedy at campus. >> today is the first day back on campus after students found out two of their classmates died

over the weekend. we will have that story in a live report. >> the process continues as the call for the arrest of the alleged shooter of trayvon martin grows louder.

>> live, local, late-breaking. this is wbal-tv 11 news today. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> and good morning, everybody. welcome back. i am stan stovall. >> ava, drying out this morning, but it will not last long, hot? >> unfortunately, it will not be enough. it was so dry in march. two inches above normal. today we are currently at 46. humidity at 63%. the clouds are starting to break apart. we have some strong winds. gusts at 45. do expect gusty winds throughout the day. it gets warmer in the seven-day and we have a slight chance for rain coming up. >> students will return to class as to the without two of their own. >> within just a few hours, two

students died within just a few hours over the weekend. we're live to explain what happened. >> good morning, stan. many students becoming back for the first time since this weekend's tragedy. many found that the incident through facebook and a printer. >> everybody is really upset. mostly shocked. it was just a fund of nine -- a fun night. wake up, to the real students dead. >> police say a 20-year-old was walking northbound when he was hit by a car traveling in the same direction. the junior was pronounced dead at the scene. >> i was outside. we woke up this morning. i heard about one student in the hit-and-run. it was shocking and then there were reports of another one. >> almost 12 hours later, the body of a second student was found inside an apartment off

campus. police said the 27-year-old was found by his roommate. he is believed to be an iraq war veteran and died from cardiac arrest. the medical examiner is try to determine how he died. >> we have done anything like this happen for the past two years i have been here. >> both students were active at fraternity members. their deaths have shaken the entire greek community. >> there is a $2,000 reward for any of the information that will lead to the arrest of this driver. reporting live, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the 29-year-old baltimore manned shot during a confrontation has died. he was shot after reportedly pulling some kind of weapon on police. he was seen fleeing the scene of a disturbance. the officer was not hurt.

meanwhile, police searching this morning for a suspect. police found the unidentified victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. just before midnight friday in a 900 block. he was rushed to john hopkins but did not survive. >> a nine-year-old girl had to be rushed after a freak accident with a lawn mower. fire officials said the girl was playing at her home. her father accidentally backed over the foot with a lawn mower. no word on the severity of her injuries but we are told they are not life-threatening. supporters of trayvon martin's shooting -- the investigation. >> the calls for justice rang out again. >> i will not stop for my trayvon or your trayvon.

from the pulpits to the parks and practice fields. the same growing message -- arrest the man who killed him. >> nobody had the right to kill anybody. >> 28-year-old community watch volunteer, ga. a zimmerman, shot and killed a teenager. screens can be heard from this 911 call. his family and an attorney says it is him calling out. >> forensic audio experts analyzed the calls. >> the test concluded it is not the voice of mr. zimmerman. mr. zimmerman's lawyer refused to discuss the results. >> i have no comment.

>> if there are charges in the case -- >> george zimmerman acted in self-defense. police are all trying to answer that question with a grand jury skid to convene in less than two weeks. >> meanwhile, members of young adult church groups will gather. >> now, traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> let's get you up-to-date on the roads. if you're going to travel in the next few minutes, we are tracking a few problems. we have an accident. we are hearing that it is off to the right shoulder. we will let jan know of any delays there. to 35 m.p.h. on the west side. 61 coming in on eastbound i-70 towards a 40.

here is a quick, live look at traffic. coming toward us, southbound traffic looks pretty good. no problems to report. either one is a good bet this morning. we are off to a nice start here. no sign of delays as you approach the beltway with that? and on the shoulder. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> thank you. you can see the sun started to come up. you have clear skies, but you are facing some strong winds. we could see gusts up to 40 at any point today. high temperatures near 60 degrees in baltimore. 57 in the mountains. a lot of sunshine today. it will be turning colder. we could see patchy frosts in

the area tomorrow morning. slight chance of showers, mainly to our south. we get slightly cooler. highs around 60 every day. it looks like it should be dry. >> thank you. the time now, 6:47. a crash course on the highs and lows of marriage as they tied the knot when we come back. >> we're still taking chances to a water cooler question of the day. what you think of sarah palin hosting the today show on tuesday? share your response or send us an e-mail. -dad, why are you getting that? -that's my cereal.

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literally taking a plunge into marriage. they bet 4.5 years ago -- they met 4.5 years ago in japan. it decided to marry each other with a ride on the steepest rollercoaster. there they go. sliding under the customized shoulder straps of the ride. been made it official at the very top. family and friends were waiting below to cheer them on. >> wait till she gets into the marriage. >> [laughter] i'm glad you went there because i did not want to have to. >> 6:40. it will be a roller coaster. still ahead, a look at the top stories and the answer to the water cooler question of the day. >> a check on your morning commute. we will update you on delays as well. that is next. >> we were all thinking it.

the ups and downs of marriage. the winds are picking up, gusting up to 35 miles per hour. we will see warmer conditions coming out.

>> welcome back to a 11 news today. people are injured after a vehicle crash. the driver of a car failed to stop at the light. they collided into a car driven by a 17-year-old. it spun around and collided with a truck. she was ejected from her vehicle and flown to shock trauma where she is listed as in critical condition. the driver promptly reported the

crash. she is in stable condition. >baltimore city police are investigating three new shootings this evening. we are told a 25-year-old victim was shot in the chest. they're in stable but serious condition. along east 22nd street, that the domestic and to john hopkins with multiple gunshot wounds. police said they found an elderly man shot. no word on the conditions of either of those victims. anyone with information on those shootings should call baltimore city police. we are still waiting for the local winner to come forward for freddie's huge mega millions of jackpot. huge mega millions jackpot.

we may never know who that local winner is since maryland law allows them to remain anonymous if they choose. >> whether you have been driving for five or 50 years, you might be doing something wrong. the old fashioned way of holding your steering wheel could actually be dangerous. bob hansen explains. >> people today hold it steering wheel of their car in all sorts of positions -- hands on top, the bottom, or on both sides. we have been told to think of that will as a clock. it is 12:00 on the top. 6:00 at the bottom. >> where do most hands go? i usually do it 10:00 and 2:00. >> in use in more 11:00 and 01 o'clock. -- 1:00. >> what feels natural is

considered dangerous. it is all about the air bags. it can deploy at more than 200 miles per hour. >> when the air bag deploys, it goes up and out. it will send your hands and arms into your face. that can cause all sorts of serious injuries. the auto club, the traffic safety demonstration and others are saying to hold the wheel in a 9:00 and at 3:00 position. on the outside of the air bag. >> if you can minimize serious injuries to the face, why not do that? >> there's also a new vice what -- i should hold the wheel. you should hold it with your fingertips firmly and the thumbs pointing up. when you're on the outside, the air bag deploys, coming up and out. your hands from the outside. >> like this? that is awkward. >> usually 3:00 and at 9:00. i usually do. >> you do not see too many

people using the 3:00 and at 9:00 position. no one is opposed to changing, but they committed it might be tough. >> creatures of habit. now, traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> interesting story. to not let that discourage you. just as long as you're holding onto the steering wheel, it is all good. moving on to the roads. we're traffic -- we're tracking one problem. other than that, closed at woodstock avenue due to fire activity. still looking good. 56 traveling down towards the beltway. just getting to get a little sluggish there at liberty. about a 10-minute travel time down to 32. a quick, live look at traffic. coming down, southbound traffic

looking pretty good. a lot of kids are off from school this week. 95 at route 24. the problem free at the moment. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> thank you. no matter how you hold that steering wheel, you definitely want two handsome mr. will today -- we have some very strong winds coming in from the north west and east. 18 at downtown baltimore. 22 at cambridge. not as strong when you head into western maryland. they're up to about 12 miles per hour. temperatures in the 40's and 50's. 41 in westminster. the temperatures are much cooler the further north you go. overnight, that cold front is down to the south. we of the sky is starting to clear out around baltimore.

we will see sunshine into the afternoon. temperatures near 60 degrees. it will warm up into the seven- day. we will be in the 80's once again. some of this east -- some of the siege will be heading east and push for the to our south. the high today -- 59 around baltimore. a 57 in the mountains. breezy winds. as the skies clear out, patchy frosts could form. the seven-day forecast shows reduced to warm things up. next chance for rain, wednesday. but it is pretty minimal for now. >> time for a last look at our big story. a deadly hit-and-run kills a student. we're joined life in townsend.

what can you tell us? >> this is the first day back for many students. many of them found out about the incident through facebook or twitter. the crash happened around 1:45 saturday morning at the intersection of washington avenue and york road. police say the 20-year-old was walking when he was hit by a car traveling in the same direction. the junior was pronounced dead at the scene. a $2,000 reward is being offered for any information that will lead to the arrest of this driver. reporting live, wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you. for a look now on what is coming next on "today show" here is matt lauer. >> good morning. the winner the make millions a jackpot comes forward today. we will talk about that. also, a new court documents about why the police did not

arrest josh powell after his wife disappeared and before he killed himself and his two young sons this morning. the parents will be here to react in an exclusive live interview. oprah's often silent partner speaks out. and have no your true identity can be the key to personal happiness. plus, get your guess is in now. the legend is returning to make a big announcement. and, have you heard? sarah palin will be the guest host today. she will check in and get some advice. much more on this monday morning. >> a reminder that tomorrow morning the woman who created the blog scarymom.com will

discuss her new book. >> aren't we all kind of scary? 6:52 end of 40 degrees. >> still ahead, a last look at weather and traffic before

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while i do not agree with her political views, she is a smart woman. >> this is a ratings booster. most of the people who are sara-bashers will watch looking for ammo. i think she will surprise a lot of people and do well -- bring it, sarah. >> she is not intelligent enough or articulate to execute such a task. >> the morning commuter at the moment -- >> bring it. >> i am bringing it. there is a problem there. right lane is close with an accident. you're also looking for some fire activity. as a result, some slowdowns developing right around liberty. still moving well. let's switch over to a live view of traffic as volume picks up there. we will show you what it looks

like coming down from the bel air exit all the way towards the four mchenry. consider it brought. >> we are drying out. grab the steering wheels. breezy gusts. mid 60's. drive for opening day on friday for the orioles. >> to wonder if you can drive with your knees. i doubt it. >> you are asking for a ticket. >> we're back with a live update at 7:25. >> have a good day. >> follow breaking news and weather any time on wbaltv.com. stay connected with us on facebook and twitter.

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