we hope in the not too distant future the other lane will open. there is a full blown investigation as we speak. osha has been here. we will cooperate fully. this is a private company that was hired. this is not new technology. i was here 10 years and never had an incident like this happen i would like to thank the personnel and the fire and police department for the spectacular assistance. they are always here to help in a time like this. him and myself will be happy to answer any and all questions. ed: you are getting a live update of the scene. just to reemphasize, the

the southbound lane and we expect to fully open soon. seems to be a good conclusion. jc: great. and we turn it over to harvey now. harvey: it is not up to me, but it is a persistent pattern. we did hit 90. the 20th time that happened this warm weather season. the air has driepped out so markedly since earlier today the humidity was 31% and i even starting a dry out around nantucket. a beautiful and comfortable evening is ahead. the temperatures in boston will drop into the 60s, but the out lying areas in the comfortable 60 gz. we have so many systems to follow in the tropics. the one closest is this one south and east of the carolinas. : it prompted a tropical storm warming and it will make its next closest path. probably will become a

to us. we will talk about that in a little while. ed and jc? ed: it has been three weeks that a woman was murdered while out for a jog in prince tom. jc: and so far there have been no arrested. julie? reporter: jc and ed, they say they have received more than 990 calls to the anonymous tip line dedicated specifically to this until there is a name to the suspect they worry if the killer is still nearby. >> whether he is gone from the area, i'm sure he is long gone, but you don't know. >> it has been three weeks since this quiet country town was rocked by tragedy. she was hurded -- murdered after going for a run near her mother's home. the bright and beautiful 27-year-old desperate to bring

more restless. >> it is small enough and light enough. >> there was a slight increase in sales which is a few miles from where they were found. with no way of knowing whether they are local or long gone they come looking for some peace of mind. >> people are looking at information of what they should have and then they come back. they want something that will make noise. like pepper spray that became easier to buy. >> they want something else with them. anything to feel safe. reporter: police cannot give tips about what they received, but once the calls comes in the fusion center prioritizing the walls by what seems most credible and numerous and investigative acts are being taken every day.

jc: today was the first day of classes at the new sandy hook elementary school. 400 new students uh tnded there. it was built in the replace of the school of the masacre. ed: it was a charcoal grill that is blamed for a five-alarm fire that tore through a 200-year-old home in deerfield. the flames reaching 60 the air as they bat dash battled to keep the flames from spreading. howard said it was his own mistake that caused the fire. >> i didn't go back and check the grill leak i have in the past. i didn't think about it. obviously it caught fire. ed: and then fighting the fire was made more difficult by the drought. another fire and this one in

looked suspicious. the mill was used for a straining -- a training site for the fire department. no fires were ever set during training. one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion. >> fitchburg police are asking for help from a man in an armed robbery. the suspect is 5-5 and has a neck tattoo. authorities say the car w be involved. it is likely missing the front hub cap as you can see on the driver's side. ed: we were making hips all afternoon, but the start of school is here for many. jc: making it easy for parents making school lunches. options that are just as healthy as -- just as easy as packaged foods.

you. jc: colin kaepernick and his backlash. a little improving traffic on the westbound side of the mass pike. at least it is moving. let's look at 93 southbound. as you look from mass avenue to route 3 a half hour of problems. you can see it slow in both directions on the pike. 93 to newton corner is tolls to i-95. and a little slow in pockets on 495 on both north and south sides just north of the pike.

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ed: the teacher of the year doesn't go back until tomorrow , my daughter, but many places started today. jc: that's right. we want to help parents make it easier and healthier. now the food that can fuel your kids with little effort. reporter: is this really what you want your kids reporter: the professor of nutrition at tufts university says packaged pea paired foods full short. >> fried chicken nuggets which i can't imagine eating cold. reporter: even this benign apple sauce can improve. >> this one has 2002 teaspoons of sugar per serving. reporter: it took less than five minutes to make this alternative of remember four components. a rainbow of whole fruits,

blueberries, red peppers and grapes. it has plenty of color restaurant whole grains and protein power like had you thank you re1k3 provalone in whole wheat poohy tau. juice boxes -- wheat bread. >> they are low knew nutrient content. >> stick to water or low fat milk and throw in a cookie for dunking. treats arey. of several you select. >> the more you involve the kids in the selection the more they are likely to eat it and make things finger friendly. the easier the lunch is to eat the more likely they will eat. it tomorrow morning, how you can double up and pack your lunch and the kids at at the same time. wcvb newscenter 5. ed exped there is another concern, the start of the school season means the start of the sports season. how many parents ask how much is too much?

finds having your child play only one sport may put them at risk for injury. it recommends children should play more than one sport until they turn 15 or 16. kids who play many sports tend to have a higher chance of playing their sport of choice by the time they reach college. jc: new drones today. ed: still to coming the billions expected to generate. jc -- jc: and relief for those who need the epipen. harvey: one hurricane and two tropical depressions. where these forms are headed where these forms are headed and where are the for all those pokers, where these forms are headed and whe prodders, shuckers and sniffers, all stop & shop produce is triple checked. we're focusing on fresh... ...so you don't have to guess.

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drones weighing below 55 pounds less than 100 miles an hour and only during the day. >> this is part of a larger administration push to strike the right balance between safety and innovation as we undergo one of the most dramatic period of change in the history of transportation. reporter: critics say the regulations are missing a key safety required to obtain a traditional pilot's license. but that had why was -- that idea was struck down. sally kidd, wcvb newscenter 5. ed: a cheaper, generic version of the epi pen will be hitting the market. it will be available in several weeks and will cost $300 for a two-pack. that's a lot of money, but that's half of the money it

triggered outrage. jc: the zika virus spreading to singapore. they say tests confirm local transmission in two neighborhoods. most of the people infected were construction workers. and theme parks are making sure people feel safe with free mosquito repel -- repellant. there were 12 cases in florida, but none near orlando. statements saying they have stringent mosquito control programs in place. ed: we have an interesting start to the hurricane season, harv, or are we in the middle? harvey: we are kind of the middle, but the start of the peak. you were hearing us talk about gaston, but others are very close to both happening. that's this tropical

of the carolinas carolinas and this one near the weapon tip of -- the west tip. it will move farther away from bermuda and the east coast of the united states. not so with this tropical depression it probably will not make landfall, but a -- along the coast there are tropical storm become a reason. it would be farther away from the east coast. it will never get that close but you get the ground swells that emanates hundreds of miles and that's what can because the rip current risks we will have this week and weekend. this is tracking this track and the other one will take something of a similar track as well. as you know we are in a drought. that's no secret.

that's why those two will probably not come that close to us. 85 in boston after hitting 90 today. most of the areas were midto upper 80s. what a different feel now as dryer air is spreading in so steadily and so quickly. beautiful evening for the game at fenway and low temperatures late tonight delightful. low 50s and low 60s. i know there are some school and this is going back on wednesday. seems like every day going forward a new group is going to school. if you have a last day off, a pleasant day along the coast and the beach, but keep an eye out for the rip currents which could be significant. it takes care of tonight to be delightful. high clouds late in the day.

its approach, but not until the middle of the week. tomorrow while we see a few high clouds late day wednesday we will see more in the way of cloudiness. a spot shower or thunderstorm is possible. it looks like the front that will come through may stall a little on thursday. that could be a better chance of getting rain. the chances are best over southeastern mass then the dry air takes over. as for the labor day weekend as we get near it, toward it and start it we will have a cool north, northeasterly wind especially along the coast with the tendency for the temperatures to moderate for the end of the week. it loose like a fine week and then warming up for labor day weekend.

away, but enough to churn up the sea is what we have to keep an eye so -- an eye on. jc? jc:, harvey, thank you. new research finds millennials are moving back home in record number. emily reamer explains why. reporter: after five years at a fast-paced new york magazine momentous decision. she was heading across the country to move in with her parents. >> they were so excited when i said i would move home. >> we thought it sounded great. reporter: it is temporary. she is taking pre-med before she heads off to nursing school in the fall. at first it was idealic and then after a few months she realized it is a small house. >> i am an only child so they are a little obsessed with

should you have? >> clarify from the start. let them what you are okay with and not okay with. reporter: is there a curfew? what about using the car? getting on each other's nerves is par for the course. >> they have issues with practical things. >> to have been ypped and then -- been independent and watching your every move violently judging me has been the big -- biggest challenge. >> clarify things like chipping in cleanliness. they recommend clear household contributions like the dishes oring coulding and don't forget to act your age. >> you will feel better if you try to act like an adult and your parents will be happy for that as well. >> and do some soul searching ahead of time. >> if you don't think you like your kid now, don't do it. >> it has been fun to get to

i would do it again. well maybe not again. >> wcvb nice center 5. ed: fit bit is targeting swimmers with one of the new devices. it is a fit bit 2. you can leave it owe in the shower and taking a lap of. it has a fit bit two and it is four times larger than the previous model and can be dressed up or dressed down. fit bit will phase-out the existing v tag will remain the same. dress up and dress down? >> we are now dress -- dressing up. jc: he is standing by his decision not to stand during the national anthem. ed: the support and backlash cal lynn cap kaepernick is dealing with. >> a crane tips over on an area of the bridge and two

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zuckerburg talking about how to use communication technology toy -- to alleviate poverty. they say they will expand internet access in developing countries. jc: colin kaepernick is standing by his decision to sit down during the national anthem. he said he did it to bring awareness against police brutality. those who don't agree actions say what he is doing is disrespectful. reporter: he is known for his action on the field. but now -- >> i will continue to sit. reporter: it is what colin kaepernick is refuse -- refusing to do on the sidelines that has him in the middle of a firestorm. >> when there is significant change and i feel like that flag represents what it is supposed to represent i will stand. reporter: the 49er quarterback saying he will take a stand by sitting. refusing to stand up for the national anthem.

brutality against african-americans. his decision is being met with outrage. >> here is my absolute to you. and even fellow athletes saying he is being disrespectful. >> i get he can do what he wants, but there is a time and a place. show respect. reporter: while some teammates say it is his prerogative. >> kap did what he did and he has a right to do that. regardless of what my opinion is. reporter: chip kelley the 28-year-old will face no repercussions. >> it is not my right to tell them not to do something. that's his right as a citizen. reporter: and in a written statement the players are encouraged, but not required to stand during the playing of the national an -- anthem. jc: he clarified that it does not mean he does not honor the military.

big sendoff. jc: newscenter 5 at 6:00 starts right now. >> daring rescue caught on camera. only sky 5 is there as they were pulled to safety. ed: dangerous december cover re. this home packed with weapons and explosives. the man accused of threatening to use them on police. harvey: tracking the tropics. several storms and disturbances and tracking where each one is headed. vacation nightmare. >> it actually burnt a hole in the floor. anchor: the common item firefighters warn you should not leave plugged in. >> this is wcvb newscenter 5 at 6:00. reporter: a crane tips over leaving them dangling over the bucket. the sky 5 chopper is there as they were brought to safety.

atwater right now. john? reporter: ed, the workers were stuck there for two hours helpless under this bridge. if we push in closer you can see the white bucket truck out there. that is the truck that rescued the two workers. the workers are a hundred feet above the river. they were stuck until the rescuers could get to them. the crews brought in this other bucket truck. the arm was dangling over the edge. thankfully the wearing harnesses when they dropped an estimated 5 to 10 feet. they were doing inspections under the bridge and a woman who saw it all describes the tricky effort to rescue them. >> they maneuvered the basket into place. he had to go behind and around the bucket and opened the door of the yellow basket and help the men into his basket. now you had three full grown

reporter: the workers are safe and the investigators are blaming a malfunction with the truck. they are out of norton, massachusetts. all protocols appear to have been followed. osha is investigating this accident. there was also a driver in the truck. amazingly the workers stuck for more than two hours were taken to the hospital to be checked out. they are going to be fine. john atwater, wcvb newscenter 5. >> he is accused of collecting weapons and chemicals and homemade bombs. >> he made fume russ threats against a mosque and the police and even the president. we go live outside the federal courthouse where the suspect was arraigned. shawn?