-- other is victor jackson. the whole front and was smashed up. it looked like someone hit it with a baseball bat. >> drivers witnessed the aftermath of an accident that took the lives of two construction workers wednesday morning. police say around 9:00 a man driving a ford focus was found near the intersection entered a clearly marked construction zone with the left lane blocked off with their roles. >> he was in the right lane. >> police say in the process he hit and killed to how we workers. state police shut down was found 44 hours while they conducted the investigation. the driver was not hurt, but merely -- but immediately taken in for questioning. >> he will be held. after consulting with the state

attorney's office, he will be placed with the appropriate charges. >> people were shocked to learn what had happened and say it is a week of sun to everyone working in a construction zone. >> they have been working on this road since the summer, putting in guard rails all the way up. they should have known. they should have known what speed they need to be going as well. >> their hearts go out to their families dealing with such a sudden loss. take down i feel really bad. they are out there trying to make money for their family and they get killed. -- >> i feel really bad. it is crazy. >> police say charges are pending against the driver. they say they have not determined what caused him to crash, but right now they have not ruled out anything. reporting live, tv 11 news. >> a dramatic late morning chase

leads police racing through the streets of baltimore county. it started here at the 5200 block of bellaire road in northeast baltimore. after half an hour of weaving through the traffic it all came to an end. that action did not stop there. going live to captain roy taylor. you were above this as it unfolded, right? >> we are at the section where it is actually an did. we have video to show you of that chase. from what we understand, two city officers were trying to interrupt a drug transaction of 5200 bellaire road. at which time they tried to arrest the individual, she ended up driving over or striking both officers with her vehicle. then the chase was on from that point. baltimore county police helicopters and ground units

pursued throughhe northeast district into the northern district, all the way to townshend and all the way to the area of of walter boulevard where they ended up boxing her in and getting her stopped. now, we understand the two officers injured and baltimore city were taken to mercy hospital with non life- threatening injuries. there was a baltimore police officer that was injured were the arrest was made. that officer went to a local hospital. the suspect arrested, she was taken to hopkins bayview after the incident. from what i understand, baltimore city is handling the entire investigation reporting live from sky team 11. >> meanwhile in the past hour police have identified the suspect you saw in the chase as felicia -- alicia hopman of belair.

she will now be charged with drug and traffic violations. police aren't as to getting a late afternoon crash involving a school bus dropping off children. it happened just after 3:00 on mount carmel road in park than -- in parkton. they are not determined who was at fault in the accident. at this hour we're told none of the children were injury -- injured but one person was reported injured. >> maryland state police still trying to piece together what caused a nasty tractor-trailer crashed on the bill was last night that shut down traffic in both directions. at this point it looks like a mist exit may be to blame. >> a smashed up tractor-trailer spilled oil and fuel onto the beltway near the delaney valley road exit on the inner loop just after 10:00 tuesday night. police say they got there after this 1998 dodge during go cut

over from the fast lane all the way over to the slow lane to try to exit onto laney valley. -- dodge durango. >> from witnesses, they say they're were slowing and guarded over. -- they say they were slow wing and started over. take a police say this accident should serve as a strict reminder for drivers who are trying to change lanes on the highway, especially if they know they're going to miss their exit. and that means knowing your surroundings and knowing it is ok to mix your exit and get on the next one. -- miss your exit and get on the next one. as far as the driver of the suv, and tractor trailer, both were taken to the hospital as a precaution and later released.

>> tonight a 17-year-old who was struck by a car on his way to school has been treated and released from shock trauma. matthew curley wasn't across walk around 7:30 is rewarded when he was struck by a honda accord -- was struck in the crosswalk at 7:30. no charges have been filed tonight. police said one man is in custody and another still on the run in connection to a violent attack on new year's eve night. marcus evans facing assault charges after he attacked another man in east baltimore. he was leaving the liquor store at the east of eden -- corner of east top men when he was surrounded by a group of men and brutally beaten. detectives tell us they are only looking for one other person in

connection with the attack. he believes he was attacked because he is gay. >> lots of predictions during the 2013 general assembly. david collins joins us with more. >> opening day of the session is a lot like baseball at the start of the season, a level playing field and everything is possible. opening day. at time of optimism and energy wrapped around the spirit of cooperation. the house unanimously elected michael bush speaker. he humbly accepted and get a shot -- shout out to his committee men. then he reflected on what the chamber means to him. >> it is a laboratory for democracy. everyone's views are welcome here. >> would have to go back three decades to find someone other than mike miller as president. the body elected him as leader once again. michael melido about this in the

top leadership position. joked aboutalley this. >> you have managed to keep the creative tension that has allowed us to do the people's work. >> issues are too numerous to name but they include gun control legislation to repeal the death penalty, a possible gas tax or sales tax increase to replenish the state transportation fund and a measure that gives baltimore city and guaranteed stream of 32 million per year for school renovations. [applause] >the u.s. senator filed -- fired up the troops and let everyone smiling. >> if she starts the session, may the force be with you. >> controversy is brewing between its great house leaders

of the baltimore city delegation over school repair funding. more on that new at 6:00. reporting live from annapolis. >> the owner of to carroll county plumbing centers -- plumbing companies have been ordered to pay more than $1 million in fines and restitution. allstate plumbing and allstate coming heating and cooling became the focus of an investigation back in march of last year. now according to the state of maryland the companies have more than 7000 plumbing code violations, most for using unlicensed workers and charging consumers $150 for permits after installing water heaters but never obtaining the permits. >> the weather system across our area expected to go through dry, but stronger than expected. nothing measurable that i can

see so far. we still have not had a measurable participation -- precipitation. they are really not dragging in very cool air behind it. temperatures will stay above normal. a little chilly in the markets at 37. most of the nation still relatively mild. big changes headed our way for the western half of the country. brutal cold air and even warmer temperatures headed this way. details and a few minutes. >> the reason overnight colder temperatures are taking the toll here in maryland. state health officials confirmed two more deaths due to the cold. >> a high-profile military trial gets pushed back. >> hospital using a military- style creon's atmosphere to deal with the flu season. with the flu season. triage

good evening, this is flo. [laughs] yes, i'm that flo. aren't you sweet! licensed phone-ups available 24/7. call 1-800-progressive. >> the anticipation continues to build as the ravens prepared to move one step closer to new orleans. >> they are getting ready for some bone chilling temperatures

in denver as the team takes on paid manning and the broncos. skeet -- stevpete gilbert joins us now. >> that is certainly the end goal. have to get through the top seat overall, the denver broncos' first. they're the no. 1 seed overall. they have won 11 in a row. they're a very good team, but when you compare the amount of playoff experience, the refunavs have so much more. >> the line makes sense. the ravens should be a nine point underdog. just four weeks ago denver trounced the ravens in baltimore. they had peyton manning. >> they already have denver and new england often for the championship game. that is fine.

everyone will put money on that. i think i saw on the tv we were - 9. what ever. that is fine. you did not win games with the media or on paper. >> i am sure they feel the same way. i would not pay too much attention to that and what other people are saying. we're just focusing on ourselves. giving ourselves the best chance to play this game on saturday. >> most of the experts have been ignored how difficult a line of baltimore is this time around. brian marshall has returned. ray lewis get their first crack at the broncos on defense. the ravens are significantly better team today and four weeks ago. >> am going to attack everyone in my way. >> not a chip on my shoulder,

but more of an edge, aggression. >> denver has earned the right to play at home. anyone expecting a repeat of the fashion baltimore, i think your bubble is about to get burst. >> you mentioned the temperatures. it might hit 20 degrees on saturday. you have to play a mile high. coming up new, we will talk about the elevation and how much more of a challenge is it. that is coming and it was 6:00. 6:00.w at >> i would just love to post -- but some denver bobbles. if you are thinking of going to the game, be prepared to shell out big bucks. a round-trip ticket on southwest will set you back more than $950 per person. or thousand available.

a seat in the upper corner will cost as little as $95. -- there are 4000 still available. >> now, your 11 insta-weather- plus forecast with tom tasselmire. >> a couple light showers in sprinkles move across the area today. it will drop the temperature a decree or to tonight and tomorrow -- and into tomorrow. 48 degrees at b.w.i. marshall. pulling off into the 30's and far western maryland. load 40's around state college. -- low 40's around state college. lower 48, temperatures are continuing in a mild january pattern. a hint of it in the northern border. really cold air north of that. for the time being, mild weather nationwide. that will make a pushed out.

first, and that the western half of the country, which means the ravens will experience it in colorado. 39 degrees. 48 degrees in annapolis. a cooler 42 and on the town -- tauny town. we've seen the cloud coverage continue to thin out to the north and west. the cloudiness will move through baltimore tomorrow. a clearing is in the forecast. temperatures will fall steadily over night. 30 in the northwest suburbs. the sun just went down at 5:02. this will push into the ohio valley. heavy showers. this wound up storm system will stay to were west and tracked through the ohio valley but bring showers our weight on friday. it looks like that might be the first accumulating precipitation of the new year coming with this

system. once it passes by, warmer weather comes into the weather for us. a storm system will deliver of shot a very cold air to the west. this arctic air in canada will make steady progress south. mild in denver today, they will be brutally cold over the weekend. a sharp contrast with they are now and where they are going. in denver snow will accompany the front coming through friday night. snow showers around. game temperatures at 19. clouds moving in the afternoon tomorrow. a weather system pushes showers and to baltimore on friday. that will get out of here, and maybe some sun the sinking through the most cloudy skies. temperatures will be right at around 60 degrees. morning sun been partly cloudy. northwest breeze of 5-10. light breeze on the day

tomorrow. averaging five knots. western maryland mountains, mild as well. baby a few sprinkles of rain on friday. 51 tomorrow. about 50 with the showers friday. check out the weekend. the ravens will play football with temperatures around 10 degrees. we will be enjoying a cloudy day but up around 60 on saturday. 62 sunday. temperatures will trend down next week. by the middle of next week at least getting back closer to normal with highs in the 40's. >> nice here. it started just like every other day, but today the morning commute in new york city turned to disaster. >> we will tell you what happened that left more than 70 people injured. >> i'm jane miller. the facts about marilyn's death penalty and how little it is now being used as the question of repeal moves to the forefront. >> sex education for seniors is more necessary

>> a three-month delay for the army private charged in the wikileaks scandal. the judge cited extra time needed to deal with classified information. this limits the possible sentence for bradley manning if he is convicted. he is accused of leaking reams of classified documents to wikileaks. the government claims he knew or should have known it would be seen by al qaeda. alert, thes medical recent cold weather has claimed two more lives in maryland. e total is now up to four. this may surprise you, but older adults living sexually active life style, are giving rise to a

growing number of hiv cases. that is why city health officials and those in the private sector trying to spread the word. >> it has been a long time since and jessica hert sat in a sex education class. it is what seniors do not know that has officials concerned. a growing number of adults are being diagnosed with hiv. >> we looked at the numbers of people living with hiv in the city, 2010, and 45% for over the age of 50. we know this is an issue for older adults. i do not think enough attention has been given to them. they should watch their sexual habits and be aware of hiv/aids in their community. >> this is just a first step.

robert cox says testing is key. last year the city health department performed over 46,000 free hiv test. >> we should realize now there is a home test available for most pharmacies. so you can be able to test yourself in the privacy of your home. >> because safety in the bedroom is something just could use to take for granted. -- jessica used to take for granted. >> it used to be. it is not any more. i do not want to fall under the trap. i am trying to take every possible precaution so i will not. if you would like more information, contact the baltimore city health department. >> this could be huge. john hopkins researchers are hoping to use pap test to spot

more than just a vocal cancer. they will spots mutations, and in ovarian and endometrial cancer. in lab tests they were able to detect the mutations in 100% of endometrial cases and nearly half of ovarian cancer cases without delivering any false positives. they're hoping to have a version for officers -- doctors to use in offices and three-five years. a high number of reports for the flu. some hospitals are now setting up triage tents. oftentimes they're set upright outside the emergency wing, partly to protect patients from infection and help to attend them quickly. doctors are still encouraging for those of you that have not already done so to get your flu shot.

>> dozens of lives lost. grief at makeshift memorial. preventing mass shootings is the job of the task force. how they're using a national conversation to get things done. >> live in the studio. coming up, how they

>> live, local, late breaking. you were watching wbal-tv 11 news at 5:00 with stan stovall

and donna hamilton. your forecast with tom tasselmire and sky team 11 covering breaking news where you live. wbal-tv 11 news at 5:00 continues now. >> new tonight, they are considered among the cream of the crop, maryland school teachers who can add a national certification to their resumes. it is a top honor to become nationally board certified. more than 200 teachers have been added in maryland. tuton live in the studio. i hear the work to pass this is pretty rigorous. >> are told it is the equivalent to passing the bar for lawyers. teachers aren't is based on a rigorous effort that takes more than a year to complete. it measures what they know in and out of the classroom. we found one school with more than a few certify teachers on the same staff. and>> what do you do with the

stove? >> at this elementary school it is usual -- learning as usual. what is unusual to have the lessons taught by five nationally board certified teachers and school with just over 400 students. >> it is the highest teaching credential in the nation you can earn. it is a voluntary credential that teachers undertake. >> they took a break from the classroom to respond to the good news. >> really, excitement, in the next reaction was i hope my fellow teammates got it, too. >> i am pretty sure there was this pumping because there was total excitement. >> this is the achievement i have been waiting to experience. it was hard work and a wonderful team to work with me. >> teachers got support from the principal and assistant principal who sat in on the interviews.

>> when i got the news it was like thank goodness. it was so difficult and so taxing thinking about everything that you learned. >> they were judged in part based on what they are doing with students. >> you not only to learn more about teaching skills and best practices but yourself as a person. >> they are part of a unique group of more than 200 maryland board certified teachers and thousands more nationwide. this is valid for 10 years. they have the second-largest number of board certified teachers in the state behind montgomery county. live in the studio, wbal-tv 11 news. >> here's a look at the other top stories at this hour. state police investigators tried to figure out what caused an accident that killed two construction workers this morning. there were in a work zone that setting up cones on the median

when a driver beard into the works own and hit them. the driver was not heard in charges are now pending. within the past half hour troopers have identified the victims as victor jackson from washington d.c. exclusive video of a police pursuit that left three officers injured. they interrupted a drug deal in northeast baltimore. the suspect took off hitting two officers with her car. after 30 minutes they manage to stop the suspect. another officer had trouble breathing and had to be transported to a local hospital. all three officers are expected to recover. the suspect has been identified as alicya marie hoffman. now one man on the road -- on the run in connection with the brutal case of roe -- and

baltimore county. he is one of three men and charged with attacking and 01 mills woman and her son on thanksgiving. the group followed butler to their home after an incident and attacked her and her son. there is no description right now for the fourth attacker. >> a judge will rule by the end of the week whether the accused gunman in the colorado movie theaters shooting will go on trial. prosecutors laid out their case using dramatic 911 tapes from july 20 when he killed 12 people and injured many others. if the judge decides he will be tried, he could enter a plea at the hearing that day. nearly a month now since the new town massacre. a month ago before president obama mix the a proposal to curb gun violence. joe biden began support -- jill

biden began an effort for public support for the effort. arend the president's and i determined to take action. we're not going to get caught up on the notion unless we can do everything, we're going to do nothing. >> we are better than a nation with 32 murders every day in shootings in movie theaters and schools in places of worship. >> almost a month after the massive cut -- massacre in connecticut, 20 children killed, then right advocates are pushing back, some are doing teachers should be armed. -- some are arguing teachers should be armed. >> opposing efforts to ban assault weapons, gun owners will rally in washington. >> you cannot infringe upon people's right to bear arms in this country. >> if we do not deal with the

substance abuse issues and mental illness issues, we're short changing the action. >> the president is going to act. there is executive action that can be taken. we've not decided what that is yet. >> tomorrow he will meet with at the nra. >> the focus on mental health and high capacity clips could mean a smaller bite and maybe a win. any proposal to ban the sale of assault weapons could provoke a major battle. >> for the first time in its 106 year history of the nation's most prominent churches -- church is allowing something it has never done before. take of the national cathedral will host st.-sex marriages. -- >> the national cathedral will host same-sex marriages.

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>> we have breaking news for your right now. a messy scene in west baltimore. going like to captain roy taylor for the live shot. >> a water main break at west franklin. officials are just driving to the scene to assess the situation. quite a bit of water on the roadway. we do not know what will be affected for the area. we will keep you advised as this progresses. >> covering the nation tonight, a federal transportation officials want to know why a high-speed very crashed into lower manhattan dock this morning. this all happened during rush hour aboard the c street wall

street. it left 70 people injured, two of them critically. passengers say they were thrown through the air when the ferry hit the dock. passengers say everyone was preparing to get off the boat when they all went flying. >> the next thing i know, i was 6 feet in the air. i woke up from being knocked out 6 feet in the air behind me. >> i was standing up and went backwards and hit a chair. then people landed on top of me. it was a normal approach, but then a sudden crash. >> scary situation. police say the crew all past breathalyzer tests given after the crash. >> poor children are dead an investigation under way after a late-night fire tore through their atlanta home. -- four children are dead and an

investigation is under way after a late-night fire tore through an atlanta home. >> still ahead tonight, government officials say there is a dangerous problem with hybrid and electric cars that are on right now. >> another push to make the vehicles less quiet. >> for the first time ever, the national cathedral decides to allow same sex weddings. a controversial move.

>> is what is coming up on 11

news at 6:00 -- >> behind-the-scenes negotiations going on the the state house. one of the bigger issues, the death penalty in maryland. we will break down

>> one of the nation's most prominent churches will now allow same-sex marriage ceremonies. they made the official announcement today. >> opponents of same-sex marriage state is a wake-up call. sally kid joins us live with more. >> this new policy takes effect immediately. the national cathedral describes it as a historic step towards greater equality. >> for more than a century the

gnashing -- the washington national cathedral has toasted weddings, prayer services, and funerals for members of congress, president, and heroes alike. it has never allowed same-sex marriages until now. >> i have no idea why they would not be allowed to marry in such a national institution. >> this statement gary hall says they will adopt and implement a right that will enable lgbt members to share in marriage. this reflects the results of the general election with three states voted to legalize same-6 marriage. same-sex marriage. >> the cathedral says it was union with the episcopal church. >> i think it was a liberal move by a very liberal organization.

>> i think it should be a wake- up call to people that this is the future if we do not act now to protect marriage. i think something like that should be a reminder that when you change the laws about marriage, that changes our culture and future. >> the move comes two months before the u.s. supreme court is scheduled to hear two different cases challenging laws that define marriage is between a man and woman. live in washington, sally k., wbal-tv 11 news. >> 11 insta-weather-plus forecast with tom tasselmire. >> we were expecting this to track on through today and did not think there would be much in the wake of precipitation with it. a round of it-they are pretty good batch of shower activity. did not amount to much in terms of accumulation in the area, but briefly heavier shower might

have made it through. so some heavier sprinkles in spots. did not last long. for now, skies are starting to clear. we ended up with just a trace. so we still have not had any measurable rain this year. it looks like that might change on friday with some slightly heavier showers making its way through. we did manage to stay below 50 degrees. 59 for the high. still 8 degrees above average for the day. outside right now still running into 40's. upper 40's on the spot -- upper eastern shore. we will see skies continuing to clear overnight tonight as the weather disturbance that went through today gets off the coast and moves away. we should be in for a sunny start to the day tomorrow. clear to partly cloudy skies overnight. 38 degrees.

a little on the chilly side, but not too bad for january. this is clearing out. this is the clearing pattern in chicago. new storm in texas that will roll up west of amounts. it will continue to drop in mild air and bring in the first measurable rain of the year. out west a powerful cold front. behind it, about a very cold air. all the air will filter in behind it. very cold air in the northwestern part of canada. this will head south. it will arrive in denver just as the ravens are writing to play football. temperatures in the teens. it will arrive in denver just as the ravens are arriving to play football. a batch of chilly air scheduled to arrive here, but not until the middle of next week.

until then it will feel like spring. northwest winds up 5-10 miles per hour. as we get into the upcoming weekend, high temperatures that will cut 60 degrees saturday and sunday. slowly back down. by wednesday of next week, highs back to normal in the mid-40's. >> in tonight's consumer alert, we're getting a better idea of how the national market settlement is impacting homeowners in maryland. -- national mortgage the settlement is impacting homeowners in maryland. the state department of housing and community development tell us they are awarded more than $7.5 million to organizations that help homeowners in our area. two-thirds is from the national settlement between u.s. banks and mortgage service companies after their wrongfully foreclosed on millions of homeowners during the 2008 financial crisis. anyone looking to get a jumpstart on filing their taxes

will have to wait a week later the unusual for the irs to process the claim. it will get started on almost tax returns by the end of the month. that is a week later than usual because of the fiscal cliff with suspicion and possible new tax provisions. -- fiscal cliff agreement and possible new tax provisions. from taxes to credit, now is the time to get your fiscal health in order. analysts say it is important to remember you are eligible for a free credit report. that is something you should make a habit of checking at least once per year. that helps to prevent scam artists from hijacking your identity. >> they could open something in your name potentially and have it diverted to another mailbox or address and you might not know it. if you go into recognize your

credit report, you will recognize that that should not be there. >> as for the free credit reports, it is not like the ones you see on tv. we have a link on our website at wbaltv.com. be sure to check on consumer alert. finally, a new push from the federal government to make hybrid electric cars less quiet. the reason, they're so quiet pedestrians and bicyclists typically do not hear them. the national highway traffic safety board says they do not make enough noise at low speeds. now it wants those cars to make noise while traveling under 18 miles per hour. many of them run off a quiet battery at lower speeds. the federal government believes louder cars could prevent pedestrian and bicycle accidents each year. the changes will not affect hybrid or electric cars on the road right now.

the changes will be phased in for brand-new vehicles. >> the maryland general assembly has set its sights on the death penalty this year. it was 6:00, the history of the death penalty in maryland and whether or not the repeal is likely. >> ravens fans are getting ready for saturday's game. that story coming up. we perfected the pastrami sandwich --

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gearing up for saturday's showdown against the broncos, but fans are ready to roll. purple pride took over nottingham square for two hours. >> the ravens fans know it will be some give on saturday, and every fan i talked to today said we're going to win. >> we're going all the way. ray lewis will get us overa rin. >> i see if we are going to win. it will be tough, but we're going to win. >> fans are coming out to show support for the ravens. >> come out and supports the ravens. it has been a great year. we will come out to send them off to denver the best way we can. >> i cannot wait for saturday. >> we are ready for another super bowl victory this year. i am confident we will go all

the way. >> ravens cheerleaders were here who were signing autographs and having their picture taken dance. -- with fans. >> always a good turnout the whole week long. purple friday is the extravaganza. >> as ravens fans know, peyton manning is a great quarterback, but according to one ravens fan in the past when it is cold, he does not do that well. >> statistically he does not play well when it is 30 degrees or less. especially in the playoffs. >> date manning does not play very well outside. we are healthier. -- peyton manning does not play very well as outside. >> it is the fans and teams love

for ray lewis that will make the difference. >> have never been more excited for anything in my life. i was there on sunday when ray lewis took his last ride, at least at home. there was not a dry eye in the house. hope this is not the one time he plays well in cold weather. be sure to tune in tonight at 7:30. you will get a behind-the-scenes look for the prep work against the broncos. ray lewis was miced up for last week's game. you will hear the final home game of his career. >> two construction workers were killed in an accident this morning. details next. >> the general assembly session is full of predictions and the controversy is brewing

regarding the city school repair fund. details coming up here yet >. >> why repealing the death penalty may not be politically safe. >> you are watching wbal-tv 11. but, local, late breaking. this is 11 news at 6:00. >> our big story at 6:00, a deadly accident involving two workers. >> it happened around 9:00 when a car plowed through a well- marked construction zone. >> police say the driver was just released without charges, but they say charges are pending against him in the crash that killed two highway workers. they have just been identified. both were pronounced dead on the scene this morning. >>