leanne jackson report for wjz from gary where young and old gathered to remember the man and his music >> reporter: fans mourn the latest michael jackson. gathering at a memorial in the town where it all began. >> we are giving this because we never want to say good-bye to michael jackson. he put gary on the global map. >> michael jackson! >> reporter: fans from gary and all over the country waited for hours outside the steelyard baseball park to hear performances of michael jackson's greatest hits by a variety of artists. the reverend jesse jackson and michael's father, joe jackson, were among those who came out to celebrate the icon's life. >> and we are focused on michael on the end. the a-b-c of michael jackson is gary, born in gary. >> reporter: the jacksons moved to gary when michael was 11 after the jackson five recorded their first album in 1969. the group became a singing sensation. and michael jackson's solo career later shot him to superstardom. michael'sum signature was his bedazzled glove. everyone here was given a right one to wear on the right-hand to honor the king of p

. >> reporter: in gary, indiana, leanne jackson, to. ews. >> and stay with "eyewitness news" for complete coverage of jackson's death and remembrance wjz is on for instant updates a slide show of his life and extra video log onto wjz.com. >>> a new report gives us a positive sign the local ecomony may be improving. for the first time in more than two years, home sales are up in the baltimore metro area. according to a local multiple listing service nearly 2400 homes were sold in the area last month. falling home sales and credit federal tax credit for first time buyers likely behind the surge in sale. >>> last month we were named the most courteous drivers in the country but that doesn't mean we are good drivers i'm cording to a recent stot studdie baltimore has some of the worst drivers in the usgigi barnett explains we have a greater chance of getting into accidents. >> reporter: out of 200 cities, baltimore drivers are second to the worst. that's what a new report released this week by all state insurance company discovered. >> it's k

entertainment industry gathered to say goodbye and thank you to michael jackson in a moving ceremony that drew a worldwide audience. leanne gregg has more from los angeles. >> the arena turned cathedral was full of fans from around the world. a tribute fitting for a king. in the world of pop, michael jackson wore the crown. >> offstage he was shy, soft spoken and child-like. but when he took the stage in front of screaming fans he turned into another person, a mast master, a take-no-prisoners showman. >> a star-studded list of entertainers highlighted the work that spanned more than four decades. but he will never really be gone. he's going to live forever and ever and ever and ever. in >>♪ gone too soon >> a celebrated man with a sometimes troubled life. it was an outpouring of love with an emotional high point from jackson's 11-year-old daughter. >> and i just want to say i love him so much. >> a final farewell from a man who shared his life and his music with the world. leanne gregg, nbc news, los angeles. >> that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. what was your most memorable moment from the michael ja

jackson. >> several celebrity friends and hundreds of friends packed the staples center. leanngg has more on the story. >> the arena turned cathedral was full of fans from around the world, a tribute fitting for a ki king. in the world of pop michael jackson wore the crown. >> offstage he was shy, soft-spoken and child-like. but when he took the stage in front of his screaming fans he turned into another person. a master, a take-no-prisoners show man. >> a list of star-studded entertainers highlighted his work that spanned more than four decades. >> but he will never really be gone. he's going to live forever and ever and ever and ever. >>♪ gone too soon >> a celebrated man with a sometimes troubled life. it was an outpouring of love with an emotional high point from jackson's 11-year-old daughter. >> and i just want to say i love him so much. >> a final farewell from a man who shared his life and his music with the world. >> that brings us to the water cooler question of the day. what was your most memorable moment from the michael jackson memorial service? e-mail your respons

leanne gregg. >>> new developments on the michael jackson case for you today. first the investigation. week after jackson died, there was word that five doctors were being questioned. now a source close to the case tells nbc news 19 doctors are w under the microscope. but it could take months or years to take action against them. and investigators found several bottles of prescription drugs at the singer's home. also some new information today regarding michael jackson's estate. his mother, katherine, is reportedly still deciding whether to fight for more control of the estate. she already has temporary custody of michael jackson's three children. also, word today that aeg, the company selling the rights to more footage taken during michael jackson's last rehearsal possibly so they can turn the footage into a movie. some hollywood studios are bidding $50 million for the rights. >>> some small two-door cars are getting high marks for safety. the insurance institute for highway safety gave the ford focus and volvo c-30 top scores in front end and side crashes. also getting top stores, tw

high point from jackson's 11-year-old daughter. >> and i just want to say i love him so much. >> reporter: a final farewell from a man who shared his life and his music with the world. leannec news, los angeles. >> it is still not clear what will happen to jackson's body. a private service was held yesterday in the hollywood hills, but some family members would like him to be buried at his beloved neverland ranch. >>> it is 5:51. we'll check on traffic and weather. >> we'll go to tom keirein sitting here to tell you about the weather for today and the rest of the week. >> the sup sun is up and sitting in the western sky on this wednesday morning. there's the sunrise. a live picture from the city camera on this perfect summer morning. low humidity now at 68 in washington. montgomery, fairfax and prince george's counties in the mid-60s. take a look at radar, no atitn around the region. off to a delightful start. in the low 70s right near the chesapea bay. farther to the west and north, loudoun, frederick, howard county as well as falling and prince william, it is in the 50s at this hour. around the neighborhood network, montgomery village is at a cool 61 with a dry, comforta

jackson. police say they're bracing for an influx of possibly hundreds of thousands of people to the downtown area. leanneregg has the latest. >> reporter: fans from around the world will fill the same arena where michael jackson spent his last nights rehearsing for his comeback tour. 1.6 million signed up for the random drawing of 17,500 tickets to the memorial service. the lucky ones will be able to collect their tickets today after this e-mail notification went out sunday telling them they had won. some will get a seat in the staples center, others at an adjoining theater for a simulcast. >> you can see why this is so amazing for us to be a part of history and to be there for a man who we've admired for really everything that he's done in terms of entertainment. >> reporter: a service expected to be in part a concert tribute. >> there's a lot that we still don't know about what's going to happen at the memorial. >> this is a major challenge to put together thousands of celebrities and thousands of regular people. >> reporter: as preparations continue, law enforcement is bracing for the onslaught of fan

leanne gregg, thank you very much, reporting live.no >> thanks. stay with us all day long, of course, fonu cononing cereag ichael jackson's memorial service.de pofvirovieiv l gecorainveeg bning at001:eg ts afternoon. you can watch it right here on nbc 4. >> today's news 4 morning person is described as super woman. george johnson say h isife fran has dedicated her life to public seice. she served six years working for the clinton administration and ho now retired. r,veweve she gets up every day, brepesaris medication, kfast, lunchnd dinner. she also cares for her children, grandchild and is currently planning a wedding for both her .ilen dr wow. if y know someone like fran johnson, e-mail their sto and a clear, close-up video or picture to morning person@nbcwashington.com. >> that is "news 4 today." thank you for staying with us. >> stay connected with us. we're on facebook and twitter. wake up with us tomorrow morning. we start at 5:55 a.m. have a terrific day. >> bye. whee! happy days are here again. whee! ooh. celebrate summer with giant and enjoy mouthwatering fruits and vegetables at prices you can handle. like sweet cherries, just $1

leann gregg has more from los angeles ♪ we are going to see the king ♪ >> the arena turned cathedral was filled with fans, a tribute fitting for a king. in a world of pop, michael jacksone the crown. >> off stage, he was shy, shauft spoken and child like. but when he took the stage in front of his screaming fans, he turned into another person. a master, a take no prisoners show fan. >> reporter: a star-studded lis of entertainers spanned more than four decades. ♪ ♪ i'll be there >> he will never really be gone. he is going to live forever and ever and ever. ♪ >> reporter: it was an outpouring of las vegas whove w outpouring from his 11-year-old daughter. >> i just wanted to say that i love him so much! >> reporter: a final farewell to a man that shared his life with the world. some day they would like to see his body married at neverland. >> even president obama gave his thoughts about the legacy jackson left behind, speaking from moscow yesterday, the president called jackson a cultural phenomenon. >> michael jackson, like elvis or sinatra, when somebody captivated the imagination of the country for that long, and they pass away and people pay attention. i assume the