>> a teacher's aide is arrested for allegedly having sex with a student. i have details coming up. >> in maritime feature that is part of baltimore for a quarter of a century. >> parents and teachers rallied in annapolis to make their voices heard. >> some wet weather is heading

our way. [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. i'm mindy basara. >> and i'm stan stovall. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> 6:01. time for traffic and weather together on the 1's. >> good morning. we have a little bit of a race. i think we will be ok. it should be dry this morning. right now it is 28 degrees at the airport. the precipitation is off to the south. we will hold off until the middle of the day before the precipitation starts. this will be primarily a rain

event for us. we'll talk more in just a few minutes. >> good morning. not a bad start out there. 11 minutes on the north side. 12 minutes on the southwest corner. here's a look at the west side. volume is building around the area. still looking good on 795 near owings mills. this is the harrisburg expressway at padonia road. south back traffic is moving without delay -- southbound traffic is moving without delay. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> a familiar sight is about to ship out for the last time.

is a live look at the usns comfort. the ship will move to its news home today. is responded to emergencies during hurricane katrina and the persian gulf war. you can watch the last departure live on the air at 7:00 p.m. on our digital channel. -- 7:00 a.m. laura neuman is cleaning house. she has fired the chief of staff and an investigator for the attorney's office who challenged her for the job. a cow the attorney is also out -- a county attorney is also out.

19 people are dead after a balloon exploded over egypt overnight. 21 tourists were on board the venture over the city of luxor. only one tourist and the pilot survived. >> a teacher's aide is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. police arrested anthony farris on friday. kim dacey is live with reaction. good morning. >> harford county police say anthony farris had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl. he was working as an inclusion helper, a form of a teacher's aide, and the 16-year-old was a student. the activity allegedly took place at the school.

it happened between september and december of last year. he was an assistant football coach at the high school. he faces charges of sex abuse of a minor and perverted practice. >> very upset. irritated. i don't know what you do but it's frustrating. >> school officials did not send letters home about the arrest. a spokesperson said farris had been placed on administrative leave. that was on january 25 of this year. he is no longer an employee of harford county public schools. he is the second school employee in the last couple of weeks to be charged having sexual relationships with a student. more on that in the next half- hour. reporting live in the studio,

kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> a student could spend the next 35 years behind bars. robert gladden jr. was sentenced to life in prison. the judge noted his lack of remorse at the time of the arrest. >> the feel bad at all about the kid that you shot -- do you feel bad at all about the kid that you shot? nohis family said there's happy ending to the story. >> there's a lot of hurt people in that room today. we're hurt because denny was shot. they are heard on their end. he is a boy that is going to jail. he is going to pay for that crime.

>> police are working to identify human brains in a wooded area near overlea high school. detectives will investigate. anyone with information should call them. police have identified the victims found dead inside a burning car. alysia strickland and taewon tuck were found shot to death inside the remains of a car on friday. she is the daughter of a prominent attorney and retired judge. >> students and teachers rallied in support of a bill designed to overhaul baltimore schools. proposal would guarantee $32 million. supporters say this is the only way to carry out full scare renovations. >> we have come up with a way to

try to raise money to build schools in baltimore. that is what people in annapolis have been telling us what to do for years and years. >> the governor has not said if he supports the measure. >> 28 degrees at the airport. >> the warning about big budget cuts on a road trip today but some republicans say it is more like a road show. more on the political maneuvering as a deadline gets closer. >> winter is not over for the midwest. very latest on this deadly storm. >> a way to save her harbor

>> now weather and traffic together on the 1's. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. it is a nice start out there. we're looking at the drive time on 11 minutes on the north side. 54 on the west side. that will take 12 minutes. here's a look at the west side.

delays in place at baltimore national pike. so far so good at baltimore national pike. southbound traffic is so far so good down to the beltway. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now we check in live with ava marie. she has a look at the forecast. >> temperatures chilly to start out the day. mid 40's downtown. we are watching as the next system moves then. we'll have those details coming up. i am previewing sip, savor and stroll on march 6. i am live at ouzo bay. you which is named number-one by "baltimore -- you were just

named number 1 by "baltimore" magazine. what kind of dishes we be showcasing? >> we have meatballs. we have this with spinach. we have some homemade roasted red pepper hummus. this has vodka and citron in there. >> very fun. what do you think people will think of the restaurant? >> that they are in greece. this is our first time participating in the event. harbor east is doing a good job. people will be able to have a

good time. >> this is coming up on march 6 . you can get those tickets at harboreast.com. this is your food and your people. >> that looks fantastic. >> brand new and already number one by "baltimore" magazine. >> sounds like a great event. take an umbrella with you. 28 at the airport. we have a race going on this morning. the clouds haven't thickening up. i think we'll get the temperatures into the mid 40's by the time this visits us in baltimore.

we'll get through the morning commute without any problems. we will see the first light rain or snow developed by 11:00 a.m. a flood watch is in effect. out in the mountains, there could be some ice accumulating west of hagerstown. a flood watch for the natural area for some heavy rain late this afternoon and into tonight. we will start out with dry conditions. rain comes in at this afternoon. high temperature between 39 and 44. we will be in the mid 40's tomorrow. scatter snow showers on thursday -- scattered snow showers on

thursday. it should clear up by the weekend. >> president obama hits the road this morning to the shipbuilding yard in virginia. some republicans say the president's place is on capitol hill. hallie jackson joins us live to explain. >> the curtain is rising on another day of political theater in washington. that is the accusation from some republicans. >> this is a time to look for somebody who will lead. >> there is plenty of talk in washington. but so far not a lot of action about how to avoid $85 billion in spending cuts. >> these cuts do not have to happen. >> compromise seems like a

distant rmirage. hoping public pressure will help. the president is going to virginia if the sequester is triggered. >> he has tried to scare the american people. >> the administration says it is not a scare tactics. a deadline that is just three days away. >> it is time for them to act, but we have seen nothing. >> speaker boehner wants to see other kinds of cuts. >> how of the budget cuts impacting our economy now? >> there's a new survey showing

these experts think all the washington gridlock is slowing down the economy right now. they think that people may start buying more. it is more of the budget talks that could drag on for months that could be a big factor in a sluggish economy. >> hallie jackson, thank you. 6:18. they are digging out again in the midwest. blizzard conditions created whiteout conditions in missouri and texas. we're told at least two people have died. one year ago today, george zimmerman shot and killed trayvon martin. zimmerman maintain trayvon martin attacked him and that he shot the teenager in self- defense.

there'll be a vigil tonight in new york. >> as gas prices rise, a survey shows how far drivers are willing to go to save every penny. 68% said they would make a left- hand turn to save 5 cents a gallon. it is important to know if you drive too far, you'll end up spending more on gas the you'll save. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. how far out of your way have you driven to get a cheaper price on gas? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. a change of plans for martha stewart. your retirement plan could be

targeted. jane king has the bloomberg business report. good morning. >> we all know pressure mounting in washington over the budget issues. they may be looking at our 401(k)'s. tax deductions were considered by democrats as they drafted a plan to avert the automatic spending plans. martha stewart is supposed to take the stand today. her testimony has been postponed because of a scheduling conflict. macy's is seeking to block an agreement she made with jcpenney. one person was sick to the stomach over this deal. there was some trauma on wall

street. a big sell-off. controversy over italy's election. the country may not have a real active government. we saw stocks go down across the world yesterday. marissa mayer ruffling feathers . she wants employees working at home to start making their way back to the office. it is initiative move. this may compromise yahoos ability to get employees. 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. things will be quiet to start

the day today. the morning commute should be fine. 28 at the airport. there should be any problems for the kids this morning. rain will be likely by this afternoon. high temperature of 42. we will check the seven day forecast when i come back. >> we're starting to see a delay around baltimore national pike. traffic is slow from there down to edmondson. 50 southbound on the j.f.x. seven minute travel time between the 895 split and the fort mchenry. a pretty smooth ride through howard county on 95 south. 295 looks pretty good at 175.

that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> 6:22. the orioles did not seem to be slowing down. >> here is a look at last night's winning maryland lottery numbers. hope you have them.

>> good morning.

we begin with the orioles. three games, three wins. they beat the yankees yesterday. a good start for brian matusz. he got some help from adam jones. he will be leaving for the world baseball classic. brian roberts had two doubles. the orioles were up. nate mclouth with a rocket. 5-1, the orioles win. chris tillman starts today. college football. maryland starts against florida international at home. a game against west virginia in

baltimore at and the team they stadium. c.j. brown is listed as the starting quarterback. he was one of four quarterbacks that were hurt last year. now he's in a competition with ricardo young. he says that is the way it should be. >> there will be competition everywhere. i will do as much as i can to win the job. i know coaches would give everybody a fair advantage. anytime you can take all the reps, it is going to help. >>nfl comvine wraps up -- nfl combine wraps up today indy. >> a harford county teachers'

aide is accused of having sex with a student. >> we are checking on a busy morning rush. we will check on any new problems. >> we're previewing a fine upcoming event in harborth

>> 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. i'm mindy basara. >> and i'm stan stovall. thanks for joining us for 11 news today. we will get to your weather and traffic in just a moment. >> a convicted perry hall shooter will spend the next 35 years in prison. the judge said robert gladden jr. did not show much remorse in shooting a student. >> police are expected to get new medevac choppers this morning. there will replace the current fleet of 11 choppers.

some of them were more than 20 years old. >> the floating hospital ship will be heading to a new home in virginia. we will show you the ship leaving live. >> 6:31. time for traffic and weather together on the 1's. let's begin with tony. >> so far so good. things will change this afternoon. 32 in chestertown. we will see the rain it developed during the middle of the day. it will be mostly rain. i will talk more about this storm when i come back in just a few minutes. >> good morning. we are seeing some delays on

southbound 295 around 175 as you travel down towards 32. it is getting heavier on 95 between 100 and 175. south on 95, eight minutes from the 895 split to the fort mchenry. we are up to speed on the north and west side. we have a delay at baltimore national pike. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> disturbing allegations against a teacher's aide. >> anthony farris is accused of having relations with a student. kim dacey has more details. >> good morning. anthony farris was the assistant football coach at joppatowne high school. he is accused of having a four-

month-long relationship with a student. anthony farris was working as an inclusion helper when he was accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. his conduct allegedly took place in one of the bel air high school offices between september and december of last year. >> very upset. irritated. you know, i don't know what you do, but it's frustrating. >> school officials did not send letters home. in a statement, a school spokesperson said he had been placed on administrative leave in january of this year. as of the day of his arrest, he is no longer an employee of harford county public schools. another inclusion helper was arrested two weeks ago and charged with having sex with a

student. in response to both arrests, a county school spokesperson said all potential school employees are evaluated and undergo background checks and fingerprinting prior to being hired. >> they should not be in that type of atmosphere. there's no way to test for something like that to make sure they are not that type of person. >> he faces perverted practice. he is out of jail on bail. reporting live in the studio, kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you. it will be a busy day for legislators. the senate will begin debating the gun control bill. provision would be for people to submit fingerprinting for handgun licensing.

the senate is expected to begin debating the repeal of the death penalty with a vote coming as early as tomorrow. we have seen in the dancing in the end zone when he scores touchdowns. you can see jacoby jones on " dance with the stars," which debuts next month. he has a great chance of getting in other trophy. other nfl players have gone on to win the mirror ball. >> we have heard about the rule when it comes to staying hydrated. 8 ounces of water 8 times a day.

here's no data to a backup, unless you live in a hot climate or do a lot of exercise. >> we typically are pretty good at regulating their own fluid balance. our first center tells us when we're thirsty long before we become dehydrated. >> kathy needed drinks can be counted toward your fluid intake -- kathryn aided drinks -- caffeinated drinks can be counted toward your fluid intake. >> the notion of chicken soup's healing powers go back to the 12th century.

we asked an expert and you could hear center tonight at 11:00 p.m. >> i feel better already. 6:36. >> ava marie joins us from harbor east. >> we're peewit a fun event at harbor east, sip, savor and stroll. this is a fun event. lots of restaurants participating. >> we're introducing three new restaurants to the program. the oceanaire is a new restaurant. >> people stroll around in groups of 20. the have to get their tickets in advance. >> tickets are purchased in advance and registration is

limited. we encourage you to book your tickets early. you can go to harboreast.com. >> we will show one of the restaurants coming up after the break. temperatures today are basically in the 30's throughout the day. cold enough early on that there could be some sleet. we have a chance for showers tomorrow. maybe a wintry mix by thursday. we should see mostly dry events going into the weekend. >> 6:38. >> a priest is reaching out to children. that story is coming up.

>> we are still taking your answers to our water cooler question of the day. how far out of your way have you driven to get a cheaper price on gas? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com.

>> now weather and traffic together on the 1's. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. and most of well

the major roadways. 95 looks good in howard county at 100. with the well down towards 32. moving south on 295 -- moving well down towards 32. 35 miles per hour beginning at security down towards edmondson. by and is building at baltimore national pike -- volume is building at baltimore national pike. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> so far so good. 28 at the airport and dry. we will see a mix of rain, snow, and sleet develop. a quick check at the bay. the next high tide is that 6;41.

:41. >> a priest is known for being over the top and even dresses in ropes with comic book super heroes. he even blesses the crowd with a super soakers filled with holy water. he says this brings smiles to children's faces. >> interesting. some renditions of songs by beyonce. then there is this in south korea. that is psy with his gangnam style moves.

she is the daughter of the country's former dictator during the korean war. >> he was milking that. 6:43. still ahead, look at the top stories.

>> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. still looking good on 95 at o'donnell down to the fort mchenry. you are starting to tap the brakes at the 895 split. 14 minutes from 795 down towards 95 on the south side. that delay begins around security. traffic is filling up on the west side outer loop. the j.f.x. still in pretty good shape. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. just cloudy skies and it is dry. 28 at the airport. we have a little bit of a race.

it will be difficult to get the temperatures to move. now the clouds are holding the temperatures back. the precipitation is moving in from the south. it should arrive around lunchtime. by that time we should be above 32 degrees. i don't think we'll have any trouble with ice accumulation around baltimore. there will be a different story in the mountains. there could be some minor ice accumulations of around hagerstown. a flood watch in effect for the baltimore metro area. cloudy this morning but dry. rain likely this afternoon with some snow or sleet.

high temperature between 39 and 44 degrees. scattered showers tomorrow. maybe some snow showers. it should clear out by the time we get to the weekend. but say good morning to ava marie -- let's say good morning to ava marie. what are you doing? >> sip, savor and stroll. many different restaurants participating. you get a chance to try them out. ouzo bay is included. i'm here with the manager. what is the mood of your restaurant? plate e a small

restaurant. everything is meant to be shared. >> this is one of the items you showcasing.l be it is like a chicken caesar salad in bifte form. >> this is one of the drinks will be featuring. fresh squeezed lime juice and triple sec. >> you will see five different restaurants and bars. e ouzo bay.ll bay ouzo b you can get your tickets at harboreast.com. >> a convicted high school

shooter will spend the next 35 years in prison. the judge said robert gladden jr. did not show much reco morsse after shooting a student at perry hall high school on the first day of classes. jayne miller will follow today's hearing and will have more throughout the day on 11 news. the orioles knock smoking out of the ballpark. complete ban of smoking effective march 14. policies to accommodate smokers who wish to do so. >> a teacher's aide is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. kim dacey has the details. >> good morning.

harford county police say anthony farris had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl. it spanned about four months. he was working as an inclusion helper, a form of a teacher's aide, and the 16-year-old was a student. the activity allegedly took place at the school. it happened between september and december of last year. he faces charges of sex abuse of a minor and perverted practice. school officials did not send letters home about the arrest. in a statement, a spokesperson said farris had been placed on administrative leave on january 25 of this year. as of the day of his arrest, he is no longer an employee of harford county public schools. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> now weather and traffic together on the 1's. >> good morning. just a few delays starting to

develop. this is southbound traffic just beyond the beltway. there is a delay down to the 895 split. moving well on the north side as those delays start to develop. this is a lot of the traffic. on the j.f.x., 50 miles per hour on the southern end. very light from the beltway into town. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> good morning. we should stay dry to the morning commute. take an umbrella with you. rain will develop during the middle of the day. a quick look around the country. heavy snow in missouri.

light snow is possible in denver. there could be some flight delays in atlanta and tampa. >> time to get to your answers to our water cooler question of the day. >> this morning we asked, how far out of your way have you driven to get a cheaper price on gas? >> all right. 6:53. 28 degrees at

>> here are some stories you'll find at 7:00 a.m. on wbal plus. will say goodbye to the usns comfort. live coverage is coming up.

>> how does a car plant on the roof of a house -- how does a car land on the roof of a house? >> the morning commute is not bad. this is 95 from the northeast. 31 miles per hour on the west side. this is baltimore national pike. >> and some precipitation heading our way. >> by lunchtime we should see some rain develop. rain it had the this afternoon and this evening. a flood watch is in effect. >> thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> we will be back with a live update at 7:25. >> have a good day.