>> good morning. i am live at the superdome for purple friday in new orleans. >> help wanted. we find out how many americans are looking for jobs when the labor department releases its latest report. >> we are getting off to a snowy start in some areas. the forecast as we continue. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 6:00 a.m. >> good morning. happy purple friday.

i am sarah caldwell. >> i am stan stovall. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> we saw some flurries on the camera. let's check the radar. snow.t, puffy most of the significant snow has been in annapolis. there is another band of snow in howard county. this is a dust-up. temperatures will be around freezing. it gets windy this afternoon. look at the high temperature for the mountains today, only about 16 degrees. there is cold air to the west.

>> good morning. no snow on the road to just shed. most of the flooding has cleared. we're up to speed on the west side. this is the camera at liberty road. 65 on 95 in the area of white marsh. travel along 795 and we're in the green north and southbound. 60 miles per hour at owings mills boulevard. this is southbound traffic at york road. there could be a tap on the brakes. king great in howard county on 70. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> our big story as we head

into super bowl weekend, baltimore is gearing up for the biggest purple friday ever. >> people are filling up the amphitheater at the inner harbor. sarah sampson joins us live. good morning. >> good morning. we started seeing the first fence about 4:30 -- the first fans. even the runners this morning are wearing purple. people are very excited. we have some defense behind me. -- we have some fans behind me. there are signs that are being handed out.

even some ravens four-related fans. tell me what is on your sine. >> i'm expecting a baby any day now. >> can you show me if you can still dance? [cheers] it.there you have t lots of excitement this morning. this is the place you want to be if you're a ravens fan. jennifer franciotti is down in new orleans. we're having a great time here. >> sounds like everybody is having so much fun. a real chance to show that our fans get ready for the big

game. we're here at the superdome. we are starting to see ravens fans all over new orleans. they are having loads of fans. the players sat down before the media. number 5 has thrown eight touchdowns and no interceptions. only five other quarterbacks have to accomplish that in postseason play. as for how joe flacco fails about ravens fans, knows we're one-of-a-kind. >> baltimore is unbelievable. football is everything there. it was pretty cool just to see that and people were wearing everybody's jerseys.

>> we'll hear from john harbaugh coming up at 6:30. now back to you guys. >> our comprehensive coverage continues on our website. you can watch a connection of ed reed to the big easy. >> one man is dead after a double shooting. this happened last night about 10:30. two men were found lying on the ground. one victim died at the hospital. no word as to a suspect or a possible motive. >> the banks of the patuxent river are returning to normal this morning. the low-lying areas found

themselves more than waist deep water. dozens of families had to evacuate two. shelters -- dozens of families had to evacuate to area shelters. >> i think everybody is like, this is too cold for this to be going on. >> one person died in the flooding. rescuers recovered her body before the floodgates were opened. >> there was a code blue alert for people living on the streets or without heat in their home. outreach workers went looking for them. >> we see people that may not have utility services that may

want to come into the shelter because it is so-ca cold. >> a reminder about using generators in enclosed spaces. there are fire dangers by space heaters and candles. >> 6:08. 30 degrees at the airport. there is a new topping four piezza. >> a standoff between a survivalist and police in alabama. is could drag on for days. >> the fans are getting ready for the biggest purple rally of for the biggest purple rally of them all

>> now weather and traffic together on the 1's. >> good morning. kim dacey checking on your morning commute. one spot where flooding is reported. there are signs to direct traffic. 70 moving east down, 65 miles per hour near 29. east and westbound traffic is moving just fine.

same story of the harrisburg expressway at york road. northbound is very light as well. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. ava marie is live at the inner harbor with the biggest purple friday rally of the year. >> we have been here since about 4:00 a.m. this morning. they are so excited to be here to support the ravens and to be on the "today" show. the crowd is starting to build around the gate. i think the city is so excited to have baltimore in the national spotlight. i hear al roker is in san francisco this morning. baltimore fans are so proud of the ravens.

i will be talking to natalie morales. i will teacher what it means to be a ravens fan. that means learning the chant and learning the squirrel dance. i believe she is coming up. hello, natalie. good morning. >> this is crazy. this is great. i'm so excited to be here. >> can you believe people have been here since 4:00 a.m.? >> i expected nothing less. >> al roker is in san francisco. >> what are you going to teach us? >> the squirrel dance.

we will talk to the mayors. they will tell us what their wager is. >> there are a lot of fans here. thank you. star of the chance -- start the chant. people are excited at the rally. we'll go back to john. >> the winter weather has come our way. we do not need any more of the cold stuff. there are a few flurries falling on t. most of the snow has been to the south. that is some pretty good snow shower activity. there's another band still at last,

carroll county. that will move it across the area, too. temperature-wise, we're right around freezing. 30 at the airport. 32 at martin airport. there is some rain down on the lower eastern shore. western edge is out and hagerstown. that is moving on east. then we will be done with that. cold air coming out of canada. temperatures in the single digits in the upper midwest. right around freezing for the high. if we get an inch i'll be surprised. it will be windy this evening.

dear weather advisories in the blue-shaded counties. for a while, another clipper comes through on saturday. that will move through late saturday into sunday morning. today, tomorrow, and sunday, we have a light snow chance. this morning, saturday evening, and early on sunday with high temperatures near freezing. >> thank you. a boy is recovering from a gunshot wound to the neck. happened on thursday in atlanta. it is believed the victim was the intended target. the standoff continues in

alabama for a third day involving a man who shot and killed a school bus driver and took a boy hostage. he remains in an underground bunker after taking a child hostage. neighbors described him as a loner and survivalist who is scheduled to appear in court next week for threatening neighbors. chuck hagel will be back on capitol hill again today. he was questioned about his opposition views on the iraq war. he is expected to win confirmation and become the first enlisted men to serve as defense secretary. >> the super bowl is big business but not all those businesses are legitimate.

more than $30 million worth of fake nfl merchandise has been seized. to national shipments of counterfeit merchandise were targeted. fake jerseys and baseball caps were confiscated. they have shut down 313 websites and have made 23 arrests. the labor department will release the january jobs report. hallie jackson gives us a preview. >> economists are predicting we will see basically what we have been seeing. the unemployment rate around 720% for the third year in a row -- 7.8%.

>> we will see positive economic growth and job creation this year. >> the economy shrank by a tenths of a percentage point. >> president obama spent an entire election promising americans ever return to robust economic growth was right around the corner. >> there was a fourth quarter economic shrinkage. the economy is seeing some bright spots. more people buying cars. when it comes to unemployment, the long-term outlook is grim. >> building study and near 8% is not where we want to be.

>> some of the biggest challenges revolving around what is happening here in washington and the uncertainty over the debt ceiling. hallie jackson come wbal-tv 11 news. >> seeing a shift for the super bowl. the commercials are more of a start than the players. jane king has the bloomberg business report. veggies over pizza? >> i know. i'm not sure if i believe that. lockheed martin is seeing record profits on the horizon. the cfo says the company is not looking at any planned job reductions. facebook is trying out gift cards to get users stay on the

site longer. now they include target. a down day for the markets yesterday. futures this morning are looking positive. we do get the january jobs report ahead of the opening bell. an executive says under armour is looking to hire outside talent this year and looking to beef up their presence overseas. ravens fever is sweeping baltimore. 91% of the people watching the game are looking for to the commercial. ads to be aer the a

big part of the game. at the new york stock exchange, i'm jane king, bloomberg news, for wbal-tv 11 news. >> now weather and traffic together on the 1's. >> good morning. 22 minutes after 6:00 a.m. it is a friday morning. the degrees is the temperature. northwest wind is at 5 miles per hour. the wind is going to pick up today. flurries and snow showers this morning. we do not expect any snow to accumulate. high temperatures just above freezing. a cold day with just a hint of snow. >> we have a couple of problem spots in anne arundel county. flooding has shut down patuxent

river road. the inner loop west side of the beltway is looking good, 11 minutes. seven minutes on 795 southbound in howard county. southbound traffic is moving freely. well on 895 in and out of the tunnel. >> 6:23. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. tell me you love me. tell me i'm beautiful.

tell me we'll grow old together. in sickness and in health. tell me that i'm still the one. that you need me. that i'm your super hero! tell me you'll never let me go. tell me you miss me. that's all i need. [ female announcer ] for everything they need to hear this valentine's day, there's a hallmark card.

>> the super bowl is more than a game. >> one of the biggest draws is the halftime performance by beyonce. all eyes will be closely watching the singer. >> it is estimated more than 110 million people will watch the halftime show starring beyonce. she admitted to lip-synching in d.c. she said her performance at this time around will be live. >> ♪ o say can you see

>> reporters got quite a treat, our own private concert. she sang the national anthem in all of its glory. >> ♪ o'er the land of the free ♪ >> then it was time to get down to business. everybody was asking about lips in d.c. she assured everyone they will get a live performance. >> i will be singing live. i am well rehearsed. this is what i was born to do. this is what i was born for. >> she has posted some hints as to what the performance will be. she told reporters it was important for her to perform. and her family is from the area. >> when i was driving up i got chills. this is where my family is from.

new iberia, louisiana. it makes be emotional to have the halftime performance. i think about all my heroes. >> there was a question about whether her husband would make an appearance. mum was the wrod. >> i cannot give you any details. i'm sorry. [laughter] >> she joins a list that includes madonna, the who, bruce springsteen, and u2. outside the superdome, lowell melser, wbal-tv 11 news. >> going to be exciting. 6:28. you may soon be in luck if you find it difficult to drive 55. a push to put the pedal to the metal. >> we have some closures in anne

arundel county. >> we are getting ready for the biggest purple friday of them all

>> you're watching wbal-tv 11. live, local, late-breaking. this is 11 news today at 6:00 a.m. >> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. aldwell.ah cal >> i am stan stovall. happy purple friday. >> with had some flurries but no accumulation. 30 degrees around mill river with a light north northwest wind. the snow will be moving out of the picture. we will see some sign this afternoon. >> we have some problem spots at anne arundel county.

route 50 at davidsonville road, a closure. there was flooding from a couple of days ago. 55 near liberty road. there could be some snow but both loops are moving just fine. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> testimony resumes in the murder trial for michael johnson. prosecutors tried to show johnson considered fleeing the country after phylicia barnes' death. the defense pointed out despite those messages, johnson never confessed to the crime. a judge will decide next week whether the alleged shooter at perry hall high school will be

tried as an adult. prosecutors say robert gladden is a remorseless teenager that wanted to make a name for himself. the defense said that he has shown remorse. the judge said he will make his decision by february 8. john leopold will have to wait longer to learn his fate. he was found guilty of two counts of misconduct. john hammond is serving as the interim executive. >> there's one area of common ground and that is driving fast on maryland highways. a measure to raise the speed limit to 70 in western maryland. it is an idea whose time has

come. >> i think we have a number of roads that having a 70 miles per hour speed limit is perfectly fine and would move traffic better and safer than with the limits that we have at the present time. >> the state highway administration is expected to weigh in before the end of the legislative session. >> ravens fans are celebrating like there is no tomorrow. >> they are doing it with a rally lout am proud enough to be heard in new orleans. sarah sampson is live in the thick of it. >> it is so much fun to be here. there is so much energy. we have lots of fans behind us.

the amphitheater is full of people. they are waiting for the "today" show to begin. we have some dedicated super fans. >> into the game today. go ravens. >> we have some dedicated fans. ravens band has just arrived. they are getting ready for today. there is a lot going on. natalie morales is joining me today. you have been practicing the squirrel dance. >> we have been working on it. this is a warm up. >> will do this grand style.

>> let's start the chant. [chanting] >> now the squirrel. ok. [chanting] >> yes! >> we have this. >> can you believe this crowd? this is amazing. a couple hundred people here. thank you, a baltimore. that is a volunteer band. you get a sense of how much profit the city feels for the team. >> al roker is in san francisco

this morning. i don't think they will have anything on this path rally. >> you guys bleed purple. >> we have a friendly wager. when the ravens win, al roker will be wearing poe, the giant costume. if for some reason, i will be wearing a miner outfit. everybody wants to see al in a ravens costume. >> we have an exclusive wager with the mayors of baltimore and san francisco. we have the band here and lots

of fans. it's a crab -- lots of crab on the menu. >> thank you for being here. we have another segment coming up. thank you for that. >> that was so grad eat. >> she is a good teacher. >> we have a skyteam 11. 6:38. how does the animal kingdom weigh in on the ravens'

>> now weather and traffic together on the 1's. >> good morning. kim dacey checking on your morning commute. we have a couple of situations in anne arundel county to update you on. enclosures on route 50 at davidsonville road. flood yet earl sullivan road along the river. 12 minutes on the outer loop on the west side down towards 95.

there are some snowflakes down the busy road. 53 into the fort mchenry tunnel. southbound traffic picking up just a bit. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. it is cold and western maryland. snow showers in the forecast. 16 degrees in western maryland. flurries and snow showers this morning. it will be very light. >> what did the bears think of the ravens chances for the super bowl? this is a grizzly bear and a zoo. he has made his own prediction. he was presented with two banana

piles. he chose our boys in black and purple. >> that is a bear. look no further than the jimmy fallon puppy predictor. there were two bowls of food. most of the puppies -- in the end, there you go. going to be the ravens. ravens all the way. >> an overwhelming majority. now >> i can bet -- >> now i can bet your house.

jennifer franciotti is in new orleans for the super bowl. >> captain roy to cheer on the ravens. what a h

>> good morning. kim dacey checking on your morning commute. we have a crash at philadelphia and jones road.

t 32, one to watch for. looking good on the major roadway so far. 53 into the fort mchenry tunnel. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. temperatures around freezing. another band of flurries to the west moving through parts of baltimore county. not much to the west of that. it is a limited storm. some raindrops on the lower eastern shore. this disturbance will be floating to the east. cold and windy conditions behind it.

here's a look at the forecast. 30-35. temperatures do not change that much. windy conditions by this afternoon. 15-25. winter weather advisory is. ies. winter storm conditions in far western maryland. we have snow for the next three days. late saturday into sunday, maybe some light snow. 30's over the weekend for highs. no major storms expected in this forecast. cold conditions. there have been a few flurries. >> the flurries have been coming

down. temperatures are above the freezing mark. i'm here with some dedicated fans. some are catching a flight to new orleans. >> i am craig. >> i am tony. we work downtown. the super bowl doesn't come every year. >> this is the place to be. we get to speak with natalie. did you see the squirrel dance? >> i give you a b. get into the rhythm. >> are you so proud of baltimore? >> they are going to win.

>> what are your plans for the super bowl? >> hang out with friends. >> we're getting ready for the "today" show. we continue our coverage as well. live in downtown baltimore with the crowd is going wild. back to you. >> pretty backdrop with the snow falling. >> time to go back to new orleans. >> it will be brother against brother with an nfl championship at stake. jennifer franciotti is in new orleans. >> hey. i like how you said "new orleans."

the brothers will sit down today. much has been made about the harbowl. they'll answer questions and talk about the big game. a lawyer for this week -- earlier this week it was their parents that sat down. they have very different personalities. john is more funny. jim is more serious. >> you fight for everything. the fight for the extra hot dog. >> i have less than half the experience he does unless they hav-- less than half the experience he has.

>> ravens fans hoping for the same experience several thanksgivings ago. it is proposed friday in new orleans. i can wait to celebrate purple friday in the big easy. stop by the inner harbor. pulsebeat -- help us beat al roker in san francisco. go ravens! >> thank you. ed koch has died at the age of 88. he died early this morning. he rescued new york city and won a national reputation with his trademark question, "how am i

doing?" one man is dead after a double shooting in edgewood park. this happened about 10:30 on thursday night. two men were found lying on the ground. when a victim died at a hospital. no word as to a suspect or a possible motive. >> good morning. kim dacey checking on your morning commute. we have more accidents around the area. is 1 just north of the city at greenspring. another at philadelphia and jones. eastbound 100 at telegraph road, watch for closures. closures possible in all those areas. the is is 895 at the tunnel and

everything is moving fine. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> we will take a quick look at the radar. most of the snow is in howard county and baltimore county. not much to the west. most of it will occur during the next hour or so. we expect a high of 34. it will get windy this afternoon. >> thank you. 6:53. 6:53. >> we will be right tell me you love me.

tell me i'm beautiful. tell me we'll grow old together. in sickness and in health. tell me that i'm still the one. that you need me. that i'm your super hero! tell me you'll never let me go. tell me you miss me. that's all i need. [ female announcer ] for everything they need to hear this valentine's day, there's a hallmark card.

>> here are some stories you'll find at 7:00 a.m. on wbal plus. they say if -- it's not weird if the works. a local family takes superstitions to the extreme. >> how about a substitute for chicken wings?

a substitute for chicken wings? [laughter] >> traffic that busy in a very. there is a crash at greenspring. there is another at philadelphia. eastbound 100 at telegraph, another one. >> a couple of inches of snow in carroll county. i would like to see some pictures of that. please send them in. >> thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> we will be back with a live update at 7:25.

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