want to order up this waffle to go. >> you got it right. i'm impressed. >> i earned my check this . hope and tragedy after the colorado massacre. what you need to know to stay safe equipment your water may look a link funky today. we'll explain why on this wednesday. good morning. do not adjust your set i can see from the monitor down here mike andry dressed almost the same, you are not letting that go. >> the bopsy twins.

>> good morning. >> things are nice outside. this is the first morning i was happy to get up to. >> we will not be as humid and they will be seasonal. let's break it down we get a little break today. warm and less humid. seasonal temperatures. coming in at 68 in woodbine. good morning. 74 now. and the independent winds are light. that's where we will be feeling comfortable as we head throughout the day. the radar is dry now, it will be so as we go into the afternoon. all the activities you don't have to put them in for the morning. as you go throughout the day. we will see a nice day and feeling it on tap.

we'll show you what is going on. and the delays at charles street off 695, speeds are reduced. and a lombard street closed downtown because of the water main break. convention due to construction delays. looking good this morning. and smooth sailing. 9-5 and 83. an 11-minute ride. an emotional day for a colorado family. the first of the victims being laid to rest. and the 23-year-old was in the theater. it took almost 20 hours to find out she died.

we have good news, overnight we got the photos of a survivor. hugo medley was born on tuesday. his parents were in the theater at the time of the shooting. his father is in critical condition. he was shot in the head and is in a coma. and christian bale made a trip to the hospital visiting the victims of the shooting. he posed for photos and those recovering yesterday. he and his wife visited the memorial laying down flowers. a campaign urged bale to visit and warner brothers said the star was there on his own. and the massacre has ignited the gun debate. now you have to show what is a good and substantial reason for a permit a judge has lifted the stay that a portion of the gun permit law is unconstitutional

n two weeks, august 7th. the restrictions to carry will be relaxed. parents if you have strollers pay attention. and now a recall on 200,000 strollers. there is a risk of entrapment and strangulation for infants if they are not harnessed properly a six month old died when an infant was trapped. areas have passed. power is back on, some people are up in arms about the power outages. they are not remaining quiet about this. >> a few people figured out if they signed up and they have to

investigate. they sounded off. and they did not pick out a storm but outages during irene and along with the late join storm that kept them in the dark. on an day the clocks are bleaking when they come home. and they will consider the complaints and make recommendations for change. >> you ought to have a feeling that is a peaceful place and my mom wants to be at home she can be at home. >> and there have been concerns about reliability. we have equipment where it makes sense to do that. >> now bge will hear more when the meeting start next month. and building a casino may be closer to reality.

the house speak ser meeting with others at 4 to talk about holding a special session to talk about gambling f that happened they will go forward with plans and adding table games. don't be alarmed if you turn on your faucet and green water comes out. public works is testing the pipes using a green dye it is to find weaknesses in the pipes t is unlikely you will come in contact t is non-toxic. and this is severe weather rolls through leaving thousands in the dark, this is familiar. details on the damage and clean up now underway this morning. and reports say one in four children in maryland is obese. this morning we talk to an advocate to get kids in charge in making healthy choices. and we have a good looking shot behind me. the roads are clear.

we have travel delays. construction delays. that's in a bit. new york. there it is. a good looking shot. we'll have more good morning maryland.

and it is 4:39. thousands in new york waking up in the dark and severe weather uprooting trees and knocking down power lines and hail and high winds whipping across the state at the height of the storm. and 12,000 customers were in the dark. over in the windy city, hot weather being forecast. 180,000 people there without power. storms and winds made for a messy morning commute on tuesday a storm forced arrival and departure delays at the airports. and we have a check of the

forecast. >> we know this. >> we do. the storms that were you talking about, we got a severe thunderstorm here. again yesterday we could see isolated storms that's what we saw. today high pressure and we are going to be nice and dry outside. let's talk about what is going on now. we do see a complex of storms back across the plains there. you can see it around south dakota and minnesota. and unfortunately chicago, you can get another round of showers and storms as they go throughout the day due to the fact they have a risk for storms but again back at home here we are nice and dry. we will stay that way. get out there and enjoy. the forecast hour by hour today. 818 what i'm going with. that's where we should be for this time of year. let's check and time saver traffic. you like the forecast. >> this is great. and it is beautiful now.

the roads are good and all of our roads are good. let's get into the tieups. and eastern baltimore and lombard and northbound at the bridge you will see tie ups due to the repairs. that's a long determine pattern. we'll show you the shot and this is 695 and the pike. so far so good. another check on traffic in a bit. back on to you. >> huge fire forced many from an apartment building. how everyone managed to get out and the search for a new place to live. he moved on up and took us along for the road. we look back at the life and times of sherman hensley. he was george jefferson. we're back in a bit. ñ'

in. >> teen accused of killing others. he is charged with killing 3. and new plans to get care is opening today. patients first is expanding the urgent care services t is opening a new facility on the road across from the odenon shopping center. and restaurant week kicks off friday but chefs will be going head to head in a cook off. you can sample their appetizers and pick your favorite t is at har pore place and starts at noon. get your credit card ready. two stores preparing to open their doors. you can chop at j crew.

anthropolog. why is a women's store. and the man known as george jefferson has passed away. sherman hensley was found unresponsive in his home. he was in all in the family and the jeffersons. he was 74. 4:45 here. go ahead. >> so, mike, what you are wearing today. all right. got you. >> geez. >> where were you on the conference call. >> she did not answer. >> i didn't get it. >> you look nice. >> we're a little color co- ordinated. >> we have the construction problem and other issues minor at best. we'll get into the detail and show you the cameras coming up.

we haven't had this in a while. we feel good. 67 now at manchester more the same and 68 in emmits burg and germantown. 70s in chestertown and middle town. you are around 71. we talked about the dew points. in 590s. dozens of people without a place to live following a fire in prince george's county. this is the fire in the district heights. this was last night. a police officer saw the flames coming out of the apartments. he yelled out for people to get out. they can't didn't have much time before it spread. a woman had to leave her dogs. >> i watched my kids burn. they were my kids.

>> it took 100 firefighters an hour to get it under control. no word on the cause. the atm is the easiest and fastest way to get cash. but be aware of your surroundings. they believe the samemm commited a number of robbed -- armed robberies. they are seeking money by foot or through the atm window. he's gun and commits then at night and weekends. >> he is a black maleis his face is covered he arrives in a vehicle t has been different for most of the crimes. >> he has struck a variety of banks, frederick road. a baltimore native is remembered at honorable for his service. brandon pepper was killed in afghanistan. the department of defense said

the 31-year-old died when his unit was attacked. he graduated from kenwood high school. he joined the reserves. and his body was -- body was brought home on tuesday morning. and if you have shortages that made it difficult for some to get prescriptions they need the most. today a congressman is testifying before a committee on how he wants to solve that problem. it is believed that some drug companies are creating a shortage to mark up the prices. and the congressman launched an investigation into the company and presenting findings to the senate that's later today. and 16 jurors will hear the details of the drew peterson trial. he is charged with the drowning of his third wife. he is the only suspect in the 2007 disappearance of his fourth wife stacy but has not been charged for that. opening statements will start next week. the case is expected to last a

month. and she continued collecting welfare after taking home a reward from lottery winnings. a sentence sentenced amanda clayton to probation. we told you about this. she pleaded no contest to fraud. she said she realized she made a mistake. her aimportant said she is repaid $59,500 in food aid and -- 5500 in food aid. one in four children here are considered overweight. and we are here to talk about a program that is being launched. apples for twinkies. >> thank you for having me t is startling. and here in maryland one in four kids are overweight. what we said in the report we're releasing today that this

is due to the availability of fresh healthy food. and. >> this is something the first lady talked about in the past because in so many neighborhoods and what not it is easier to get the processed foods than all natural foods. >> it is easier to get processed or natural foods. when you are concerned about weight half of your plate should be fruit and vegetables. >> one of the easiest things are what is involved. you have apples and twinkies. why the difference. >> since 1995, we have spent $18.2 billion of taxpayer money subs tising -- subsidising the junk food. corn starch and soy bean food additives t is cheaper to buy

twinkies than apples. >> and the subsidies that go out is less, right? >> much less. apples is one of the only that does receive subsidies, receive as fraction of the subsidies that junk food. >> you will be with us throughout the morning. we'll continue this conversation i'm choked up there. you will be with us and we'll continue the talk. thank you for being with us. heavy rains caused a bridge to collapse sending two cars into the fast moving water. let's go to weather now. >> we are not dealing with any rain today. we had storms, severe in nature in frederick county. high pressure will do it today. we are feeling good. 67 and 75 in baltimore. 75 in hagerstown and the front has worked through. they have turned around to the north. that's what we're seeing in

baltimore at 5 to 10 miles an hour. and over towards hagerstown. and a whole lot. and showers to the north and north carolina but around home we are nice and clear dealing with mainly clear skies. we'll get lots of sunshine as we go into the afternoon. there is the high pressure that wild be building in as we go throughout the day. we have a chance for showers in nature as we head into tomorrow. things will shoot back up. i would not be prized if we get a heat advisory for tomorrow. not today for tomorrow. we can see friday still a chance for scattered showers as the heat will continue but as we look at the hour hour forecast. we can break it down.

8:00 t will be nice out there. we look at lunchtime. eat outside. 83 degrees. dodo some gardening, 88 it will be warmer but that's where we should be for this time of year. a great day to watch the o's game. that is around 84 degrees. winds out of the northwest at 5 miles an hour. here to check the forecast. enjoy today feeling like in the triple digits. we will see the temperatures as we head into the end of the weekend. and good morning how much are the roads looking. 97? >> hot. i know. here is what is going on this morning. an issue 895 that you have. that's where this construction pattern that's been in play and northbound as you are

approaching the bridge you will find the delays. 695 as you go to exit 12. that is shut down because of roadwork on route 3. and 372. detour to 12 b. and take a look. 95 and route 43. looking good at this hour and the drive times looking good. there the commute should take you four minutes between 43 and 695. i-95 and 83 an 11 minute ride and 95. that will take you 12 minutes. charlie. >> heavy rains cause a bridge collapse. where the driver drivers were heading. >> new yorkers sounding off about the plan to limit the size of the sugar drinks. we'll fill new and hear from them when we continue.