dennis callahan was 70 years old when he passed away last week from a heart attack. >> denis callaghan was a guy that was somewhat bigger than life. he had enthusiasm and optimism that was infectious to everyone. he made a great impact in this county in this community. he always had his priorities straight. it was about his wife and his kids and his grandkids first. >> can was mayor from 1985-1989. after that, he was the director of parks and recreation. he was appointed chief administrative officer in 2006. >> he was a loyal friend, competent. he gave me the unvarnished truth. he did not sugarcoat it. once i made a decision, he stood by it and supported it. >> denis callaghan was loved by family and friends and respected by those he worked with. >> he has really left a legacy. he made my job a lot easier. i'm really going to miss him. he was a great boss. he will miss -- be missed, for sure. >> he knew what would be best for the citizens of the county and he fought to make sure he got those things for the people of this county. >> wbal-tv 11 news. >> now, your 11 insta-weather plus fo

dennis callahan died wednesday morning of a heart attack in his suburban home. visitation is scheduled for 2 clot-5:00 p.m. -- chilcot-i've got. a memorial service is scheduled for monday morning at 10:00 a.m. mr. callahan was 70 years old. -- to clot-bought a plot. >> george huguely was accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, yeardley love, from cockeysville. police officer said they responded to what they thought was an alcohol over dos -- overdose when they found her body next to her bed with a bloody and bruised face. they said they concluded she was a victim of an act of violence. officials at towson university are considering installing a vending machine for the morning after pill on campus. the university in pennsylvania added the machine on their campus. university officials tell us they do anticipate some backlash, but they are committed to promoting safe sex and preventing unwanted pregnancies. maryland will soon receive $960 million as part of a landmark deal between the federal government and mortgage lenders. the nation's five largest banks will now p

. >> dennis callahan passed away this morning after suffering a heart attack at his home. he had been elected mayor of annapolis in 1985 and served until 1989. the current mayor directed that all city blacks creek -- at half staff until mr. callahan has been laid to rest. -- that all city flags fly at half staff until mr. callahan has been laid to rest. >> the start of the college lacrosse season means incredibly high expectations for one local school, and their coach could not care less. i doubt what, later in sports. >> a wintry mix continues in the area tonight. i know what to expect as we head to the end of the week. 36 at mine was earned over the south pacific in 1943. vietnam, 1967. i got mine in iraq, 2003. usaa auto insurance is often handed down from generation to generation. because it offers a superior level of protection, and because usaa's commitment to serve the military, veterans and their families is without equal. begin your legacy, get an auto insurance quote. usaa. we know what it means to serve. >> as campaign season heats up, something we hear a lot ab

dennis callahan died in his severna park home. he was 70. he was the first pick to be in the cabinet of john leopold where callahan served as the chief administrator. >>> now to the latest on the condition of this dog. this is a pet bull believed to be a dogfighting bait dog who was found badly injured. the dog was found six days ago in linthicum. it was in severe pain and could barely movement kelly swoope joins us to explain how the dog is being nursed back to health. >> reporter: the dog was a bait dog. his name is rocky road. animal control officers found the dog in bad shape in the 600 block of andover street. the doctors agreed to treat the dog free of charge. the doctors said the injuries are those consistent were a dog used as bait. his condition is solely improving but animal control is still looking for those responsible. >> we're investigating to see if we can find out how he came to be in this condition f you have information, we're asking that you give us a call. >> reporter: if you have any information you're asked to call anim

. >> sad news to tell you about, former mayor dennis callahan has passed away. he passed away of a heart attack. he was 70 years old. he is survived by his wife, two sons and several grandchildren. >> still to come on wjz's eyewitness news at noon, truly a shocking beating caught on tape. now police say neighbors have had enough. details coming up. >> a parent's nightmare, a terrifying scene caught on tape. we will tell you what happened and where. >> and a winter weather system is heading our way. meteorologist bernadette woods will have more in the forecast coming up. >> complete coverage continues with don scott, jessica kartalija and first warning weather with marty bass and ,,,, >>> a new twist in the tragic murder-suicide that claimed the lives of two young boys in washington state. now police are releasing 911 tapes. >> there is two little boys in the house and they are 5 and 7 and there is an adult man, he has supervised visitation and he blew up the house and the kids. >> a social worker made that call for help while accompanying those boys on a visit t

. >> bureau ravens are now finalized for the former mayor of nablus, dennis callahan. visitation is from 2:00 to to 5:00. a memorial service is scheduled for monday, february 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the united methodist church. mr. callahan died wednesday morning of a heart attack at his home. he was 70 years old. >> now, your insta-weather forecast with chief meteorologist tom tasselmyer. >> it has been such a mild winter, maybe you have forgotten just how cold it can get in baltimore in winter. we are now entering into the 113th anniversary of the worst arctic outbreak to ever hit baltimore. this is like alaskan cold, or at least north dakota poll. february 9, 1899 started a five- day stretch of bitter cold, the coldest it has ever been around here. february 10 was the coldest day on record in baltimore. the high was three and the low was seven below zero. that was in 1899. these are all records for the lowest high temperature in those days. on the 13th of february, 15.5 inches of snow came with a nor'easter rolling up the coast. it was on this day it began back in 1899.

acb and perhaps hundreds of people packed a methodist church to say goodbye to the former mayor dennis callahan. he died last week from our heart attack. many spoke about what it was like to work for mayor cowhand. -- mayor callahan. once once i made a decision he supported it. >> he knew what was best for the citizens of the county, and he fought to make sure he got those things for the people of this county. >> denis callaghan was 70 years old. >> the remains of we need used and are back home in newark, new jersey. not rigid of whitney houston are back in newark, new jersey. -- the remains of the whitney houston are back in newark, new jersey. >> many questions remain to be answered about what killed her. >> the body arrived late monday night in her home state of new jersey. early in the day, remains were taken to the funeral home, where it was prepared for the flight back to her home town of newark, but as she made her final flight, questions continue. the los angeles county coroner's office confirmed bottles of prescription pills have been found in the hotel room and that they are looking i

. >> the city of annapolis is mourning the loss of its former mayor, dennis callahan. he passed away this morning after suffering a heart attack at his home. he was elected mayor of nablus in 1985 and served until 1989. flags have been ordered to fly at half staff until mr. callahan is laid to rest. -- he was elected mayor of annapolis. he was 70 years old. >> two people are recovering after an accident in southwest baltimore. investigators say the officers in the the officers suffered minor injuries when his cruiser had a cold or around 7:30 tonight. a civilian was also hurt in the accident -- when his cruiser hit a pole around 7:30 tonight pit a deadly head-on crash in baltimore county around 4:00 this afternoon. police say one person was ejected from a vehicle when the cars collided in perry hall. another person was taken to hospital in serious condition. police have not confirmed if the weather was a factor. >> we are not in the clear just yet. shelton dutes is live in north baltimore with what could be in store for us overnight. >> that winter mix came and went to

the city of annapolis is mourning the passing of the former mayor, dennis callahan. he served until 1989. flags in annapolis have been ordered to fly at half staff until he is laid to rest. he was 70 years old. >> two people are recovering after an accident in southwest baltimore. the officer suffered minor injuries when his cruiser hit a pall on wednesday night. a civilian was also hurt. that person suffered non-life- threatening injuries. there was a deadly crash on wednesday afternoon. one person was ejected from a vehicle in perry hall. another person was rushed to the hospital in serious condition. 33 degrees on tv hill. a change in the rule when it comes to where women can serve in the military. >> and attempted kidnapping and were the mother was at the time of the incident. >> this is the beltway york road. thisy be a bit icy morning. morning. >> welcome back. 5:09. 37 degrees downtown. things are pretty quiet to start the day. we have some rain and snow in the forecast. things are quiet. 28 in emmitsburg. 33 at the airport. the forecast for today -- we will s

. >> a very somber day in annapolis as friends and colleagues remember former annapolis mayor dennis callahan. he died this morning after suffering a heart attack in his home. he was elected mayor back in 1995 and served one term. john leopold called him a trusted friend and adviser. >> it has been almost six months since that deadly stage collapsed at the indiana state fair that left seven people dead and dozens injured. >> tonight the state department commissioner is saying those in charge did not do enough to protect the people there. that is next when we cover the nation. >> where i am has been snowing all afternoon. as you can see behind me, so far it is not sticking. a live report, coming up. >> the indiana state department of labor is lifting major safety violations following last summer's deadly stage collapse at the state fair. they are citing the company that built the stage for being indifferent to safety standards, citing three major safety violations in relation to the collapse. could the stage toppled onto a large crowd of people who had gathered to watch the country do osha obe

. >>> annapolis is mourning the loss of former mayor dennis callahan. he died of a heart attack. he was 70 years old. he served as annapolis mayor from 1985 to 1989. he later served as the chief administrative county officer in county government. he ask survived by his wife, children and several grandchildren. >>> julius henson, campaign consultant, trial on the robocalls. why henson will have to wait to try to convince a jury of his innocence. derek? >> reporter: well, one of the prosecution's key witnesses is ill. doctors' orders, he will not be available for days. it is a temporary setback to a case that has been brewing for 15 months. >> reporter: while republican bob ehrlich campaigned for governor, his campaign team, led by paul schurick, agreed to hire julius henson to help them win. >> we made the call. >> reporter: henson now admits that he made at this time call. before polls were even closed, the call hinted it came from democrats, who were winning. there was no need to go vote. >> we're okay. relax. >> reporter: the robocall never mentioned that it was really coming f