will things run more smoothly than last year? >> will it stick around for the rest of the day? 11 news today continues right now. >> you are watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, and late breaking. this is 11 news today at 6:00 a.m. >> good morning. >> i am stan stovall. thank you for joining us. >> will the rain be a problem for the people? >> things will get better this afternoon. let's take a look at the doppler. switching down through the county. some light rain run columbia. this will be around for the next couple of hours. cannot rule out the possibility

of a shower. most of the rain will be this morning. we will take a look to the forecast. first, let's see what is happening on the roads. >> thank you. we will see how the rain impacts your ride this morning. this coming in at 1:40. be careful in the westminster area. the monument street is close, due to the same call, once again. that is advance of the grand prix. watch for additional delays. another spot we want to give you a heads up on, to weigh traffic pattern. they're doing bridge inspection throughout the early morning rush. about an 11-minute travel time.

five minutes to go south on 95. but still a live view of traffic real quick. so far, so good. definitely building in volume. so far, running smoothly. that is the very latest. >> students had back to the classroom today hours after a shooting in the cafeteria. >> a 17-year-old student shot and remains in critical condition. the student is in custody. i can imagine it will be a very tense and emotional day. >> we are expecting students to start arriving within this hour. it was a very traumatic first day.

school officials and police admit this could have been a lot worse if not for the quick action of the staff here, including the guidance counselor who stopped the shooter. >> this is d.c. on the news. you cannot see it in real life. >> students were eating lunch in the cafeteria around 10:45 when police say one of her schoolmates fired off his gun shots. >> a young man who identified as a student at entered the cafeteria. if he revealed a weapon he had concealed. >> i heard it, i got up, i ran out. i didn't know what it was. >> the victim, a 17-year-old special needs students. police did nothing the boy was targeted. officials have not commented on the suspect's motive the day he acted alone. the alleged shooter has not been

charged so we're not identify him by name. on the facebook page, he uses the name, suicidal smile. his of days before school said, first day of school, last day of my life. his parents divorced two years ago. his father told the associated press that his son was bullied and friends of the family agreed. >> hung out when we were younger. neighbors. >> they're all real nice people. always good people. >> students were evacuated. they came back to start the new year all over again. >> how do you send a ninth grader back to school? >> a woman who is not related to the suspect issued a statement on the family's behalf, saying, we are horrified. we did not see thisnd prayers ae with the victim and the victim's

family. for more, we had live to shock trauma this morning. >> the 17-year-old victim does remain in critical condition. first, information overload. that is how many students are describing the events yesterday. understandably overwhelmed. last night, committee members gathered to reflect on it all and let it absorber and think and -- and a sink in. they gathered to reflect on the events. some expressed concern about going back today, but others are looking forward to getting back to some sense of normalcy. >> all i can do is pray for them. re he gets better because he did not deserve that. >> i'm nervous, but i know there'll be a lot of security there. i will feel safer. >> as for the 17-year-old

shooting victim, he has not yet been identified. the nature of his injuries are still unknown. we are expecting an update from officials here. reporting live, wbal-tv 11 news. >> you can see more pictures and video on our web site. beacon also watch updates on our smartphone. >> she has picked a new top cop. anthony has been tapped to replace the baltimore police commissioner. his first day on the job will be september 27. he is expected to introduce him later today. we will speak with him right here for his very first live interview. >> in high gear, finalizing preparations.

monday, installed last minute things to the seat. they promise that getting to downtown should be a lot easier. >> thursday is the most challenging. the other thing we did learn last year is that once the business week was over, as we got into friday afternoon, from then on things really opened up. >> we are told several downtown companies plan to close for business on thursday and friday. for a full list, ahead to our web site. >> that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. using getting out of the city will be easier this year than it was last year? share your response on wbaltv.com or send an e-mail.

>> with the cross hairs taking aim on new orleans, a very serious threat to portions of the north coast. -- to the gulf coast. some expected to be a category 2 hurricane of the time it makes landfall meanwhile, officials in new orleans seem to be poised to take another direct hit. >> i want to assure you all that there is nothing that the storm is going to bring us that we do not believe we are prepared to handle. >> airport officials say airlines have canceled all there are arriving and departing flights today. many gulf coast schools and businesses are closed through wednesday. >> former pennsylvania senator it is rushed to the hospital. >> this into the archbishop of

san francisco, in trouble with the law. next. ava marie, live at this stage fare. detaíúñ

>> good morning. we are starting off with a live a view from skycam. we would get to the forecast in just a little bit. i am live at the maryland state fair. he had a little rain on sunday. ok, a lot of rain. you are a chain saw carver. >> i did. they're all going to get auctioned off. we have one auction on wednesday and one on labor day. those proceeds are going to go to the state fair scholarship fund. >> that is needed. people come here tomorrow and bid on one of your carvings. when can they see you do it as well? >> i have showtimes at 3:00, 5:00, and 7:00. -- or, 1:00, 3:00, and 7:00.

>> i'm going to put on my earphones. safety glasses. that is important, too. we will let you get to it. i'm having some issues. >> that is good stuff. >> i started out ice carving. i started maybe 20 years ago.

>> very good. >> you can come here tomorrow. every day, 10:00 a.m. i cannot even get it on. >> the head would be knocked off. >> the chainsaws amazing, don't you think? >> that is a lot of detail with the chain saw. pretty impressive stuff. all kinds of cool stuff to see down there. it is a monday start for us this morning. you'll feel that when you step out. this is nothing of any consequence. i think as we had to the afternoon, it will taper off. it will be a fairly decent

today. as you know, just a little bit of rain. give yourself a couple extra minutes. here is an update on traffic. you can see almost the beginning of what looks like an eye developing here. that is why it is still a tropical storm. only 70 miles per hour. it will probably become a hurricane of the next couple of hours. you can see that starting to show up there. i bet on the next advisory day updated to a hurricane. this is a various spot on the computer models. it is very important. as you know, the eastern side of the storm, that is were all the storm surge goes. if the storm goes just to the west of new orleans, the ones below sea level will get that

storm surge. even if it is a category one storm, it can cause a lot of damage. here at home, like rain and sprinkles. as we had to the afternoon, we will see some sunshine break to the clouds. 87 degrees. very nice. sunshine for the next few days. humidity will be gone. trough to the 50's, probably. -- dropped to the 50's, probably. maybe on sunday or monday. that is a long ways away. we have to see what happens when the storm comes ashore. it will be very nice. let's see what is happening out there on the roads. >> good morning to you. we will talk about those in a moment. first, less it to an accident. also seeing some closures

in the city. due to the cynical repairs, shut place -- shut down. all of those will be closed through the weekend. that is because they are doing some inspections on the westbound side. let's take a look at the impact on the northeast. not too bad. usual delays there. here is 50's. it is major league delayed. that is due to the two-way traffic pattern. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. over to you. >> some of our top stories this morning. arlen specter remains in the hospital this morning after becoming seriously ill. he was diagnosed six weeks ago with a serious form of cancer and had a flare up of the

disease. he has had numerous illnesses over the decades. including a brain tumor. he made national headlines after leaving the republican party to become a democrat. the man who will be the next archbishop has been arrested for drunk driving charges. he was picked up saturday. he is known as a opponent of same-sex marriage. for the first time since the tragedy in aurora colorado, the families of the victims are gathered for a press conference. they are expected to read a statement and take questions for the media. 12 people are killed. -- 12 people were killed. >> in this morning's consumer

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heart function and help the people. the chevy volt may be running out of power. they plan to halt production after weaker-than-expected sales of the electric car. there temporarily closing the plants as they gear up for production of the chevy impala. investors wondered if or when the fed would do more to stimulate the economy. how likely are you to get into a car crash? pretty likely to live in washington, d.c. travers of the nation's capital are the most accident-prone. it into a collision about once every 4.5 years. baltimore travers said the second worst record. crashes every five years, four months. next ellis -- phoenix and san diego are the safest cities. >> number 2 on the list? >> that is why we pay a lot of

insurance. >> the time is now 6:19. the orioles are battling for the playoffs. highlights and he joins us live in the studio. >> take a look the last chance of winning the maryland lottery numbers.

>> now, traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. problems up there in a couple of

areas. we of an accident to watch for. be extra careful there. an accident is wrapping up. the sinkhole is being repaired once again. that is an advance of the grand prix. watch for closures along lee street. the baye headed for bridge, there are doing bridge inspections. eastbound is in a two-way traffic pattern. especially for folks heading from the eastern shore. let's take a look at 95. you can see building in volume. speaking of delays, this is what it looks like on the eastern shore, making your way toward the bay bridge. you are going to need some serious extra time this morning.

that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> thank you. with a little bit of light rain to contend with. there is some light rain stretching along the corridor down into the city. this is moving southeast. it is already starting to clear out. today, a chance for rain showers early this morning. maybe just a couple sprinkles later on. a high temperature of 87. we will take a look 57-day forecast calling over to the weekend. first, we send it over to the man. >> now, 11 sports with keith mills. >> thank you, everybody. the orioles will begin the night in second place in the american league. just 3.5 games in back of the yankees.

their 13th-straight one-run and win. who are these guys? here is not the team in the season began. he hits a home run. one-a zero. bases loaded. he was on the team as well. in the eighth, stocks regained. he leads the majors in home runs. he scores a run and it is 3-to chicago. he does not miss that baby. the orioles win. now in second place. >> the biggest close i've ever had. standing in the moment. here's the pitch. a chance to have 750 batting.

that is a challenge to stay together. challenge things utterly important. >> the orioles and the oakland tied. the ravens play their final game thursday night against the rams. he was placed on the physically unable to perform list. he would have gone to iraq if yet been placed on injured reserve, his season would be over. >> the time now, at 6:27. here's a look at what is coming up in the next half hour. >> a 17-year-old student remains

in critical condition after being shot. details are next. romney and ryan, both heading to tampa. that story, coming out. >> after the heavy rain this weekend, the maryland state fair is open for business. details coming up. details coming up.

>> not a big deal. couple of sprinkles. keep that in mind. light rain is possible. early this morning, it will be a monday start. then we will get some sunshine. have a slight chance for showers

later today. the high temperature, 87. ruhle check the seven-day forecast. >> thank you. in just a few hours, classes will resume. after yesterday and within nightmare shooting. >> the alleged shooter is in police custody. kim basic kicks off our team coverage this morning. she is live with the latest. >> good morning. students and staff are starting to arrive at the high school behind us after a dramatic first day yesterday. school officials assess the situation. it could happen a lot worse if not for the quick action of administrators and staff, including the guidance counselor who stop to the shooter. students at the high school were eating lunch in the cafeteria around 10:45 when police say one other schoolmates fired off two

gunshots. multiple sources tell all of the news that a 17-year-ago special needs to was injured in the shooting. police do not think the boy was targeted by the suspect. officials have not commented on the suspect's motive but said he acted alone and brought the gun to school disassembled in his book bag along with 20 rounds of ammunition. the alleged shooter has not been charged so they're not identify him by name. on his facebook page, uses the name, suicidal smile. his last post said, first day of school, last of my life. the family told people that the teenager was very smart and bullied. >> we were neighbors. always good people. >> a woman who was not related to the suspect issued a statement on the family's behalf saying, we are horrified. we did not see this coming. our thoughts and prayers are

with the victims and the victims' families. for more, we have a life -- we had to shock trauma. >>hat is right. the student is still listed in critical condition this morning. we'll have more on that in just a moment. committee members gather to talk about the days of events and try to make sense of it all. >> silent prayer offered a welcome contrast that many experiences during and after the school shooting. >> i'm scared. you never know what is going to happen. three hours into his first day of high school, the freshman found himself and a cafeteria when a gunman opened fire. >> ever in says you never forget your first day. i will definitely never forget it. >> he was hoping to gain some perspective on what unfolded here. as parents and children

reflected on the shooting, sympathy for the victims. >> my heart goes out to them. all i can do is pray for them. i pray he gets better because he did not deserve that. >> while some students worry about going back to school today, others are focusing on the good deeds that were done in the midst of the unthinkable. especially those by the guidance counselor who is being hailed as a hero. he graduated from the very same high school. the new baltimore county school superintendent spent the day with the aftermath. >> when i came on board, i met with our fire marshal as well as our police chief. we were well-prepared for the situation. i will say it again. there really did a great job

following the school's crisis plan. >> as for the 17-year-ago student, off his identity has not yet been revealed. the nature of his injuries are unclear. we know he is still listed in critical condition. we are expecting an update later on this morning. reporting live, wbal-tv 11 news. >> in today's 2012 coverage, the republican presidential ticket will arrive later today. trouble storm is it threatens to overshadow the convention. >> thank you. 'sul ryan's wisconsin hometown, cheese heads and all, sent him off. some supporters think about heading out. >> i made evacuation plans before i left. that is all set up for the family.

>> is it bears down after katrina. catching a flight back home to new orleans. >> we do not want to be away and not there to take care of our home and our animals and everything else. >> there maybe a few more empty seats. >> we're planning on tuesday, wednesday, and thursday. >> it is frustrating for organizers. there is so much in the air that you cannot block anything down. you are trying to move people all around. >> for now, ann romney is slated to speak. her mission, to show a softer side of romney. >> you can tell when my mom is there with him. you see a different side of him. she does a good job of humanizing my dad. >> both ann romney's have been practicing their speeches of the new england. that is why he is coming today. he wants to watch his wife

delivered. >> good morning. closures in a fact due to that single being repaired. we also have a grand prix closures to report. that is in advance of the grand prix. all the way through the weekend. even bigger delays as he traveled westbound on 50, approaching the bay bridge. that is because the eastbound is to devote-way traffic patterns.

not having an impact here. making your way westbound, you will need extra time. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. us check-in with ava marie. does want to let you know in case you did not notice. >> i will attempt the chain saw as well. >> that is pretty awesome. i think once you go to that, you

never go back. we're coming up on the seven-day forecast. we are expecting a little bit of rain and may be some isolated thunderstorms. beautiful weather wednesday and into friday. it is the weekend we have to watch out for. some moisture from isaac could have our way. things are looking beautiful. we will head back to you guys at the desk. that was pretty fun. >> do not mess with her. she can feel the rush. 6:39. this is the former queen of daytime still hollywood's top honor?

>> rosy o'donnell is a married woman. she wrote in a blog that she and her partner got married back in june. the comedian and talk show host said it postponed their wedding due to her illness. as a result, they got married in private. this is not the first time rosie has dropped some big news on her blog. last week she wrote she recently suffered a heart attack.

>> oprah is still the queen of the mountain when it comes to being the highest paid celebrity. the magazine estimates that she earned -- between may may 2011, 2012. steven spielberg came in third. in fourth place, jerry brock camera. dr. trade rounds out the top five and pulled in $110 million. >> i cannot fathom that. in a calculated to figure that out. >> 6:43. still

>> welcome back to a 11 news today. the headlines this morning, baltimore city police are investigating a carjacking that ended in gunfire. the victim tells police said two men entered the car at gunpoint. that was just after 7:30 last night. he managed to escape the carjackers, but not before being shot in the lake. the baltimore mayor has picked a new top cop. officials of the mayor's office tel 11 news that the police chief of former long beach will take the job, but he retired earlier this month. his first day in baltimore will be september 27. he is expected to introduce the new commissioner later today. we'll speak with him on 11 news today. his first live news tomorrow morning.

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>> now, traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> the big story this morning, developing westbound. you're going to need plenty of extra time this morning. that're doing bridge x -- shutdown your traffic pattern eastbound. we just want to let you know that we heard from a motorists that said it took 30 minutes to go 1 mile going westbound on 50. that is how things are going there. unfortunately, dealing with problems elsewhere. watch for delays in westminster. seeing the delays on southbound , those delays continue down to edmonton. approaching to 95, getting word of some debris. southbound to under 95, heading toward 100. those volume related delays this

morning. let's give you an update on the bay bridge. this is deceiving because it looks fine. no problems getting into the toll. here is what it looks like. major delays. traffic is barely moving as a travel toward the bay bridge this morning. again, you're in a two-way traffic pattern in the eastbound span. if that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. we checked in live with ava. -- ava marie. >> we are getting excited for the maryland state fair. here is like see and what is the horse's name? how cute. you're already writing in the horse show. is that exciting? >> yes. >> how long have you been horse riding? >> if i have been on and off a lot. >> the horse is still waking up.

[laughter] >> i live far away from where i train. >> what is this horses' names? >> ferngully. what do like about it? >> just that it is a sport. >> the best of both worlds. the horse announcer here, you move through the ranks. you have been working at the state fair for ever. >> i started out as the office boy in 1946 and have been here every year since. >> you have really seen this progress and growth throughout the years. >> it's changed a lot at that time. >> what can people expect from the horse shows? >> if we have a horror show every day. today, these young ladies will be writing. the next day, we have thoroughbred breeding class's. the forces are in here. we finish up on monday.

>> very exciting. the shows are happening throughout the entire week. >> what is happening today? >> will start promptly at 8:30. >> very good. so much happening here as the maryland state fair. we have food, everything. we'll head back to tony in the weather center. we're getting them up early in the morning, too. >> the biggest change you have seen in the last 40-something years, is it the deep-fried or something like that? >> tony wants to know the biggest change. >> it really is that the audience, the people who come here are more urban, suburban. back in the old days, there were all farm people. >> this is a whole new site. >> indeed.

back to you. >> appreciate that. 40 years. anyhow, we will talk to ava again in the next hour. 72 in randallstown. a monday start this morning. you will feel that. a little bit of light rain out there. there are some light showers along the chesapeake bay. this will continue to drift down the southeast. back into annapolis over the next half-hour. not a big deal, but you might want to take a big -- you might want to take an umbrella. as we had to the afternoon, i expect some sunshine. the best chance of rain will be this morning. isaac is still a tropical storm with sustained winds. some satellite imagery here, it looks like a little eye starting

to form their. it will probably become a hurricane. it still looks like it will come on shore. unfortunately, some are round of new orleans tonight. the exact track of that eye is very important. if it comes in just west of new orleans, all of those areas that are below sea level will get a storm surge. a chance for some rain showers early this morning. i think it will clear out as we had to the afternoon. the high temperature right around 87 degrees. of the forecast, very nice. if the humidity will be gone. probably dip into the 50's. not bad at all. as we head into the weekend, if it is left of isaac is in maryland, it looks like it will be on sunday and monday. we want to see what happens after the storm comes onshore. back to you guys.

>> time for a last look at our big story. it will be an emotional day as students return to class, for one day after a student shoots another in the cafeteria. we're joined the live with the latest. how are victims doing this morning? >> if we are hearing that the victim is still listed in critical condition. if we will have more on that. first, information overload. if that is how students describe what they felt yesterday. last night, students, parents, family members, all gathered at he lutheran church to reflect on the days of events. some reflect concern about going back to school. others look forward to normalcy. we're told the victim is a special needs a student at the school. for right now, the nature of his injuries are still unclear. reporting live, wbaltv.com.

>> it really is. let's give you a live view. if you're heading out on the eastern shore, was down 50 is at a crawl off because the eastbound is in a two-way traffic pattern. will take awhile to get through those delays. also, southbound 75 delays heading towards the beltway continue on the west side. >> if a little bit of light rain to start the day to day. >> thank you for joining us today. today. >> back with a live update

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