political reporter pat warren has the very latest for us. pat? >> that's right, the delegates are now wrapping up their business this session on same- sex marriage. what they're doing is listening to the delegates, one by one, explain their feelings on this issue, something that we've heard in debates for the past two years. the difference this year is that governor martin o'malley has put his support behind the bill. and supporters of same-sex marriage believe that will be the telling vote. the governor's vote, although he actually have one here. we last heard that they do, in fact, have the 71 votes that are needed. but, of course, no one knows that until those lights light up. reporting live, i'm pat warren. back to you. >> thank you for the update. and the senate will take up the measure, once the house action is completed. >>> fighter jets in california intercept a plane flying too close to president obama. and police make a surprising discovery. vic is in the newsroom with more on what they found. police found about 40 pounds of more mariju

that's where pat warren is. pat, has the vote started? >> the vote has not started yet. but what we are hearing since 4:30 this afternoon are the positions of the delegates who will be casting that historic vote. earlier this afternoon, there were a series of amendments that came up, all but one were rejected. and that was a clue that this may be a victory for same-sex marriage in the house of delegates. >> reporter: the same-sex marriage debate, resumed in the house of delegates today, and it looks like supporters have hit the magic number. >> one of our noes has turned to yes. a deal was cut. >> reporter: opponents was bill, now expect it to pass. >> it looks as though they've been able to horse trade and secure the final vote and flip a previous opon ept of the bill to vote for it. >> reporter: prince george's county delegate, tiffany alston, who voted against the bill last year, offered the only amendment accepted by the majority. >> if any part of this bill is deemed to be unconstitutional, that the whole bill will be considered unconstitutional. >> reporter: the si

reporting live, i'm pat warren. back to you. >> complete coverage continues now with mike hellgren, with more on what people are saying about this hot-button issue. >> reporter: denise, we got heartfelt opinions today on an issue that has divided maryland. and many believe this has become too politicized. >> reporter: as politicians debated same-sex marriage in annapolis, about an hour away in baltimore, the topic sids -- sizzled like the grill at lunch. >> what do you think? for or against? or indifference? >> doesn't matter to me. >> i think people should have the choice to do whatever they want to do. >> me, personally, i would not vote for it. >> it's not hurting anybody. so, you know, why shouldn't they be able to do it? >> reporter: recent polls show maryland voters in a dead heat. some are fed up with the politics. >> government orders. step back from all of this stuff. getting too involved in telling people what they can do and what they can't do. >> they're looking at that matter, this matter as a possible

political reporter pat warren has the results. pat? >> reporter: as expected, the senate has passed governor o'malley's same-sex marriage bill. the final vote, 25-22. that means with the approval of the house, all that is left is for the governor to sign the bill into law. however, that doesn't mean it's going to take effect right away because all sides agree that this bill is going to referendum. denise? >> all right. thank you very much, pat. and wjz will be in annapolis all night, gathering reaction. we'll have the latest tonight at 11:00. >>> still to come tonight on wjz's eyewitness news. >>> wiki leak corporal brad manning; charged protestors and those that think they're traitors. i'm mike schuh, the story next. >>> at any moment, the man convicted of killing a maryland prison guard, could learn whether he'll live or die. i'm weijia jiang, in annapolis, with the latest for his sentencing. coming up. >>> deadly midair collision. several u.s. marines killed. how did it happen? ♪ [ male announcer ] for our families... our neighbors.

reporting from annapolis, i'm pat warren.k to you on tv hill. >>> marylanders currently pay 23.5 cents a gallon tax on gasoline. >>> time now for a quick look at some of the stories you'll find in the baltimore sun. a look at the gluten-free fad. and whether it makes a difference in your health. and a preview of the men's lacrosse season. for these stories and more, read the baltimore sun. and remember to look for the updated forecast. >>> for more, the navy hospital ship comfort always found its way home to baltimore. but not for longer. the navy is moving the comfort out of baltimore permanently. >> reporter: the navy hospital ship comfort has made baltimore its home port for the past quarter century. but this will be its last year here. >> i'm sad. i'm unhappy. i was crying last night. >> reporter: former congresswoman helen elich bentley played a good part in getting the comfort to baltimore. >> we love it. we've treated it nice. everybody likes it, loves it. and we hope we can still keep it. >> reporter: but bentley know

political reporter pat warren has more on the debate. pat? >> reporter: that's right. the debate is continuing. but president miller does tell me he expects to call a vote tonight. and he says he believes the bill could pass by an even wider margin this time than it did last year. >> reporter: the senate is attracting considerably less attention than marylanders saw in the house. but the effects of the debate are still being felt. >> i was approached by a mother of a child that testified before our committee. 14-year-old girl came before us and testified against the bill. and her mother told me that her name and her testimony were posted on the internet. and she has been subjected to harassment and abuse as a result of that, threats and harassment. on the other side, the children of one of our members have been threatened and harassed for that member's support for the legislation. >> reporter: senate president mike miller expected no such motion on the floor. >> i think people recognized there is a good possibility it would pass. >> reporter: but that didn't prevent ef

pat warren has the latest on the status of the bill. hi pat. >> reporter: hello denise, hello everybody. advocates of same-sex marriage have crowded the mall. they're having their voices heard and are now awaiting committee vote. >> reporter: long before the start time, same-sex marriage advocates were showing up. governor o'malley's proposal for same-sex marriage takes gender out of the equation. >> to have and to hold. >> to have and to hold. >> reporter: it's a proposal that has divided the state. >> god bless america and god bless the state of maryland. and god bless marriage between one man and one woman. >> reporter: while house and senate committees prepare to vote, supporters of the marriage equality are making their voices heard tonight. >> we come from all difference perspectives. we all have different stories to tell. it's those stories that have been so compelling. >> i'll be giving birth to our first child. >> i jasmine and natalie married and want the same benefits. >> a vote for redefining marriage i believe is a vote agai

i'm pat warren.up tonight on eyewitness news, find out what he has in store for the state. >>> check in for more on these stories and all the day's breaking news. >> eyewitness news at 5:00 starts now. >>> inside the wild chase and shootout that left one man dead. [ sirens ] >> hear the gunfire as it unfolded and the witnesses who watched the frightening chain of events. >> hi. i'm kai jackson. and i'm mary bubala. here's what people are talking about. >> we have new information about a man who stole a police cruiser, before officers shot him to death in a parking lot. tonight, we've obtained new footage of the chaotic scene. wjz is live downtown. mike hellgren is at city police headquarters. the agency leading the investigation. mi

reporting live, i'm pat warren. back to you, mary. >> complete coverage continues live in north baltimore, where mike hellgren takes the issue to the people. mike? >> reporter: mary, a lot of them tell us it's become too political. we strove today to get you some honest and heartfelt opinions on an issue that has divided maryland. >> reporter: as politicians debated same-sex marriage in annapolis, about an hour away in baltimore, the topics sizzled like the grill at lunch. >> what are you for or against? >> doesn't matter to me. >> i think people should be able to do whatever they want to do. >> me personally, i would not vote for it. >> it's not hurting anybody. so why shouldn't they be able to do it? >> reporter: recent polls show maryland voters in a dead heat. some are fed up with the politics. >> maybe the government ought to step back from all of this stuff, getting too involved in telling people what they can do and what they can't do. >> they're looking at that matter, this matter and say -- as a possible vo

pat warren reporting. back to you. >> the governor has not released specifics. >>> a significant number of baltimore city schoolteachers are getting failing grades. according to our partner the sun 60% of the staff in some schools have been rated unsatisfactory. this comes as the school system implements a salary plan based on teacher performance. the union contends the evaluations are a way for the school system to avoid raises. >>> the ravens are in the market for another running back as ricky williams announces he is retiring. he retires with more than 10,000 rushing yards. he won the heisman trophy at the university of texas. >> give ricky williams a huge round of applause. every time they put him in last year in real spot situations rickey produced. it is easy to see why he had a career with over 10,000 yards rushing. the guy brought game to our house. and i personally am very sorry he is not going to be on the field with us next year. it was a lot of fun watching ricky williams play and i think he wa

local reporter pat warren with details on the vote. pat? >> reporter: that's right. the committee is meeting as we speak. it's a combined total of 45 lawmakers on the house judiciary. and the house health and government operations committees. they've heard a series of amendments. they listened. they voted them down. now they're on to making their final vote on what has become a very hot issue this session. >> reporter: same-sex marriage advocates packed lawyers mall last night, calling on delegates to vote in favor of letting people marry with no consideration for gender. two weeks ago, it was the advocate for traditional marriage. also in huge numbers, calling on those same lawmakers to stand up for marriage as one man, one woman. governor o'malley kicked off the session by introducing a bill that changes the definition of marriage. but also provides for religious liberty. meaning that no religious organization would be required to provide same-sex marriage. they fear challenges in court. the governor and others in favor of same-sex marriage testified friday that it

reporting live from annapolis, i'm pat warren. back to you. >> pat, thank you. and we will bring you an update tonight on eyewitness news at 6:00 and 11:00. >>> a customer says she was sexually assaulted at a local home improvement store. police say 60-year-old samuel garris, attacked a woman inside a lowe's in glen burnie. the 39-year-old victim tells attorneys, garris touched her inappropriately. he's facing sex offense and assault charges. >>> baltimore police launch an investigation into a cell phone video, that shows officers threatening to arrest a man who is recording them. wjz is live. derek valcourt has that video and talks to the man who shot it. derek? >> reporter: mary, this video is the latest in the controversy over how city officers handle citizens videotaping them on the job. >> reporter: it's early saturday morning, along croft street in federal hill. six officers all hover around a man, who appears to be detained on the ground, when scott culver see its, he breaks open his cell phone camera. >> didn't know what was going on. it was happening. i

reporting live, from the inner harbor, i'm pat warren. now, back to you. >> thank you very much, pat. the u.s. bureau of ocean and energy management could begin soliciting bids in the next month. >> that's pretty exciting. >> real exciting. >>> still to come. out of control. the new video policep police say shows some occupy protestors are just out to cause chaos. >>> baltimore is gaining a new corporate headquarters. but find out who thinks that downtown baltimore is losing out. i'm mike schuh. the story is next. >>> honoring a baltimore civil rights leader. why a new film about walter carter may never reach large audiences. >>> i'm gigi barnett at the university of maryland school of medicine. that story is coming up. >>> and another mild february evening. stick around for the updated first warning forecast coming up. okay, that looks great. were you profitable last month? how much money is in your checking account? have the browns paid you for their addition yet? your finances are scattered all over the place. mm-hmm. what are your mont

political reporter pat warren said that they convinced the mayor. >> some of the state's best students are learning in the worst environments. 70% of baltimore city school buildings are rated in poor condition, the worst buildings in the state. >> it's a feeling that makes you not want to come to school. >> i get jealous. >> reporter: mayor rawlings- blake and school super intendant, andres alonzo are asking the state for a school funding plan. instead of a project-by-project basis, the bill creates an annual $32 million block grant. >> you need to start the ball rolling when it comes to getting enough funds in the work to take a serious -- make a serious effort toward performing and improving our schools. >> i'm for everything that brings money to the school. >> reporter: city officials agree the job is too big and too expensive to accomplish without special consideration from the state. >> reporter: mayor rawlings- blake told the committee that the condition of baltimore city school buildings is unacceptable and that it's time for the quality of the facility to meet the achievements

i'm pat warren.d out what prominent democratic office holder is using those words to describe the governor's gas tax proposal. >>> another taste of winter is headed this way. >> look at that moon. just gorgeous. check in for these stories and all the day's breaking news. >> wjz eyewitness news at 6:00 starts now.

reporting from the house of delegates in anap on theis, i'm pat warren. back to you on tv hill. >> the governor also urged lawmakers to pass this bill, allowing same-sex couples to marry. >>> also in annapolis, a state delegate from baltimore is proposing the creation of a missing children's plan for maryland. the bill from delegate jim carter is aimed at improving the cooperation between state agencies and advocacy groups. it would also include more resources for police. >>> it helped to open doors to people of all ages and brought joy to millions. the creator of the long-running dance show, "soul train" is dead. live look from sky eye chopper 13, as fans party. at the parking lot of radio station here in town. gigi barnett joins us now with more on the impact cornelius had. >> and that radio station is magic 95.9. detectives confirm that the creator of a musical journey of love, peace and soul, took his own life. don cornelius was a pioneer in the music industry. >> reporter: for 35 years, don cornelius was a conductor on the hippest trip in america. so

political reporter pat warren with more on the controversial issue. pat? >> well, vic, there's obviously no mad rush to get this thing started. at first, they said, 5:30 and now 6:00. and now, of course, it's past 6:00. but delegates are beginning to trickle in for what is expected to be a very long night, as you said. and hopefully will give a better indication of just where the votes are. >> reporter: maryland's same- sex marriage bill needs 71 votes to pass. that means everybody is counting. and every vote counts. two republicans have signaled they will vote yes. but house minority leader anthony o'donnell says that may not be as big a deal as some might think. >> are there any estimates of where the vote count stands? >> yes, there are. >> they could be -- -- would be -- >> very close. >> very close one way? >> i think you'll find just about anyone who is close into that will not want to talk about numbers right now. that's how close they are. >> reporter: this postcard is going, along with these other postcards to the men and women who serve you in th

political reporter pat warren explains the questions raised about the bill today. pat? >> most of those questions centered around the religious protections in the bill. >> reporter: the house of delegates on friday passed the same-sex marriage bill, crafted by governor martin o'malley, to include protections for religious organizations with an amendment intended to send off challenges in court. questions about those protections were raised in senate committee today. >> what if the law goes into effect and is in effect for two or three years. and then there is a court case with regard to religious protections and the religious protections in the bill were struck down. >> i'm convinced that all of the religious conscience protection provisions that we've got in here are solid. they're going to step. >> but it also argued they don't go far enough. >> i think on the floor, we'll see amendments that deal with broader religious protections for people's personal, moral and religiousligious beliefs. >> reporter: but don't expect the bill to pass, since changing it would send it

i'm pat warren reporting. back to you. >>> a senate committee heard testimony on the bill last week. and is expected to send it to the senate floor for a vote. >>> still to come tonight. simply unthinkable. >> this could be life- threatening. he went to court on wednesday. and he didn't get his kids back. this is really -- i'm afraid for their lives. >>> shocking 911 calls from the day two boys were snatched by their father and murdered. what else a frantic social worker told police. >>> the catholic church bristles at birth control mandates. i'm mary bubala. more on the controversy just ahead. >>> severely injured and covered in blood. a dog is found dumped in this parking lot. i'm monique griego. coming up, we'll have more on his link to dog fighting. >>> and snow in the region. stick around for the updated first warning forecast coming up. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> another disturbing case of animal abuse. a pit bull is found beaten. monique griego has more on why police believe he came from a dog-fighting ring.

reporting live, i'm pat warren. back to you. >> and the governor has not yet released details of his plan. >>> the first amendment does not protect frawld. that is the ruling from a judge in the case of the man responsible for the controversial election day robocalls. wjz is live at the mitchell crawls. -- courthouse. the defense argued, the entire case goes against the constitution. derek? >> reporter: well, julius henson and his attorneys say that the entire case ought to be thrown out. they say no matter what was in that robocall, it's protected by free speech. and they say the law he is charged with is not constitutional. but a judge department bite. >> reporter: -- didn't bite. >> reporter: on election night before the polls even closed, a robocall suggested that governor o'malley and his ally his already won. hinting to dem cratses -- democrats that there was no need to vote. >> it's okay. >> reporter: the state prosecutor says those were an illegal attempt at voter suppression. he already scored a conviction

reporting live from annapolis, i'm pat warren. back to you. >> the senate hasn't taken any action on the bill since the hearing at the end of january. >>> shedding new light on whitney houston's final days. what hotel guests say she was doing at the beverly hilton before she died. >>> the final chapter for a convicted terrorist. his sentence for trying to blow up a plane and reaction from other passengers on that flight. >>> the baltimore grand prix is still several months away. so why are race cars already taking over the street? i'm weijia jiang downtown with a sneak peek you won't want to miss coming up. >>> a wet thursday night. more on what to expect for the weekend coming up in the updated forecast. ,, 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,

reporting live, i'm pat warren. back to you. >> the senate passed a same-sex marriage bill last year. and there is no indication that any vote has changed. >>> for the first time, the dow jones crossed the 14,000 level. it topped that. analysts say this could influence investors to pump more money back into the stock market. now, here's a look at the closing numbers. the dow finished up 15 points, just a shade below 13,000. s&p gains about a point. and nasdaq is down 3. >>> our string of mild february evenings roll along. a live look outside now. how is the rest of the week shaping up? bob is in the first warning weather center with the updated conditions. >> reporter: tonight is going to be about 10, 12 degrees warmer than it was last night. and tomorrow, about 10 to 12 degrees warmer than it was today. take a look at temperatures right now. still in the upper 40s. 48 here in washington. and 43 in oakland. ocean city at 46. tomorrow, the winds go back to the southwest. even warmer air headed our way. there could be

reporting from the house of delegates, i'm pat warren. now back to you on tv hill. >> the governor also urged lawmakers to pass his bill, allowing same-sex couples to marry. air a family who lost their son in a deadly accident is now fighting. >> reporter: the parents of nathan crasnipolar say they want to keep dangerous drivers offer the roads. the johns hopkins student died when he was run over by a car. the 82-year-old said she saw him but forgot he was there. now, his family is testifying against a proposed bill that would extend driver's license renewals and eye exams from 5 to 8 years. they are asking the legislature to reject the bill. they argue it would increase the number of competent drivers on the road. >> wjz spoke with crasnipolar today. we'll have much more on them coming up at 6:00. >>> a gas leak brings hazmat crews to baltimore. bge was working to fix the line in the 3400 block of park heights avenue today. the gas appeared to be leaking from a manhole cover. there are no reports of injury or impact to the surrounding ar

reporting from the inner harbor, i'm pat warren. back to you on tv hill. >> the u.s. bureau of ocean city management could begin soliciting bids within the next several months. >>> still ahead on wjz's eyewitness news at 5:00. an update on those abused animals inside a maryland home. how you can help the surviving pets. >>> baltimore is gaining a new corporate headquarters. but find out who is losing out. i'm mike schuh. the story is next. >>> i'm ron matz, at the homes of bergeres cookies, where there is a new twist on this baltimore classic. the story coming up here on wjz. >>> the weekend is one day closer. can we expect more warm weather? bob has more on the updated forecast. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> when constellation energy and exelon merge, their combined corporate headquarters will be in chicago. but some of their business will remain in baltimore. as mike schuh reports, not everyone is happy with their new building within the location of the city. >> reporter: the key to having more workers anywhere here in baltimore begins in annapolis. merger approval fro

i'm pat warren. coming up, governor o'malley's energy bill blows across college campuses. >>> i'm jessica cartallia. -- kartalija. meet ryan. we'll have the story and introduce baltimore to you coming up. >>> and perfect ballpark weather. and it's going to get better. stick around for the updated first warning forecast coming up. ,,,,,,,, >>> a wind energy bill gets approval by a coalition of maryland college students. the proposal still has hurdles to clear. >>> the future takes on the fossils and sets out to inherit the wind. >> wind, power, jobs. >> reporter: wind energy is an o'malley thing for the second year in a row. and the governor pitch today again. >> there's no hope that we'll ever get it. >> it uses it to jeperate wind. >> god has put it off of our shore. what we have to do is make the choice to harness it. >> reporter: and customers there v to pay for it. $2 a month. >> it's going to be more than $2 a month when you look at the general things put together for that cost. >> a lot of that

pat warren, eyewitness news. >> and the governor is expected to sign the bill next week. >>> well, as we all know filling up your gas forecast is more and more expensive here in maryland. there is no sime the prices will drop soon. crude-oil is up to $109 a barrel and drivers will be paying $4 for gas sooner than many experts predicted. so, how much are we paying in the area? the average price for a gallon of regular is $3.64. that's up 20 cents from last month. last year, $3.17 for a gallon of regular. >>> a baltimore county man is arrested for allegedly impersonating police officers. now as eyewitness news is learning more troubling news and details about his prior criminal record. monique griego with more. >> reporter: 59-year-old derek properilous is not a cop, but he likes to act like one. in january, an officer pulled him over for speeding in this phony police car. he was wearing the uniform. >> the man gets out of the car wearing a virginia state trooper uniform. the car is equiped with lights and siren. >> this is not the first time, this is back in 1998, after baltimore city

political reporter pat warren reports, february is not getting any better. pat? >> that's right. maryland drivers experienced the 5% -- 5-cent increase per gallon of gas in just one week. and in addition to the pinch of higher prices, could feel the squeeze of a tax increase. >>> the fill-up got you set up? >> i never thought i'd be paying $3.50 to drive to work. >> reporter: nothing fuels the fire of drivers like watching that pump go from zero to 60, which drivers can't control, unless it's lawmakers taxing them on top of it. whereas taxpayers would like to think they do have some control. >> reporter: marylanders are paying on average, 5 cents more for a gallon of gas this week than last. >> we can't afford to drive now. i drive 30 miles from pasadena to towson, one way every day. up about a quarter of a tank. and it cost me about $70 to fill my truck. cost me about $100 a week to come to work and fill the gasoline. >> we're talking at prices that are 43 cents ail gallon, higher than a year ago. this time, marylanders were paying $3.09 a gallon. now, they're paying $3.52. >> r

reporting live, i'm pat warren. back to you on tv hill. >>> the governor proposes adding the state's 6% sales tax to gasoline. it would happen 2% at a time over the next three years. >>> gas prices continue to climb here in maryland. this time last month, we were paying an average of $3.36 a gallon. today, we're paying an average of $3.52 a gallon. >>> another fantastic february evening across the region. can't complain about the weather. a live look outside. snow over the weekend. just a distant memory. wjz is live with first warning weather coverage. it's a full moon. meteorologist bernadette woods and bob turk have the updated coverage. >> there's no clouds. no atmosphere. no snow. gets cold at night. and warm in the daytime. around here, we had chilly air over the weekend. a little snow. right now, we're at 47 degrees, after a very pleasant day. still 49 in washington. and still 40 out in oakland. now, tomorrow, believe it or not, we'll be a little bit warmer than today. however, there are -- there is a front th

i'm pat warren. at the harbor, where the u.s.retary of the interior makes an announcement, concerning maryland's energy future. >> check in for all of these stories and all the day's breaking news. >> eyewitness news at 5:00 starts now. >>> murdered at the mall. a break in the case, after a teen is gunned down during the holiday shopping season. >> who are the suspects? and what was the motive? >> .

reporting from annapolis, i'm pat warren. now, back to you on tv hill. >>> howard county was first in maryland to impose an outright ban on the use of tanning beds we minors under 18. >>> well, all of that snow if you got any at all, melted away. >> gone. >>> here on tv hill. i mean, a trace is all we got here. let's take a look at these conditions. looks like a nice friday coming up. 39 now. humidity is down as well. no winds at all. barometer on the way back up. come back and take a look at the mild end of the week. but a much colder weekend after this. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> all righty. clear skies. going to be a chilly night this time of year. but a warm afternoon again. take a look at temps right now, as it's cleared down with cool skies. down to 39. 39 in easton, ocean city. and 36 in cumberland. cold spot, oakland, with a little snow still left on the ground, at 29 degrees up there. locally, 39 here. 39, columbia, reporting 40 at least. that's the big one, with 40 up in bel air. even though there was some snow left o

i'm pat warren, coming up on eyewitness news.he reverend al sharpton steps into the maryland same-sex marriage debate. what side do you think he's on? >>> check in for these stories. we'll have these stories as well. >>> still to come on wjz eyewitness news. the basketball star reaches a milestone at the university of maryland. >> mark has the latest on the terps coming up. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> baltimore is known to produce outstanding talent. and one of the best is known to produce major milestones. wn to sports director mark viviano joins us with more. >> it has been a season of transition in college park. and in the transition, new coach, mark turgeon, has relied on sean mosely. the coach calls mosely his rock. he helped win. it was a victory. in the win, mosely surpassed 1,000 points for his career. he scored 16 against clemson. and maryland held on for a 64- 62 victory. the senior has been a leader. and mosely says the process has included learning how to finish games with an emphasis on playing better in the second half of t

i'm pat warren, coming up on eyewitness news. a baltimore city appeal to the general assembly for more money for city schools. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> another teen dies after being in a high school. new details. >>> the owner of the centreville farm charged with neglecting 133 of her horses. but tonight, she will be getting some of them back. i'm derek valcourt, i'll explain why, coming up on eyewitness news. >>> dirt bike dangers. the nice weather has brought them out around the city. we'll show you incredible video. and take a closer look at what's legal and what's being done about the problem. >>> cooler but still delightful february evening. changes, however, are coming. don't miss the updated first warning forecast. check in for these stories and all the day's breaking news. wjz eyewitness news at 6:00 starts now. >>> students targeted. >> we have an active shooter at the high school. >> the death toll rises in an attack inside a school cafeteria. >> tonight, the teen accused of pulling the trigger faces a judge. >> hi, everybody

pat newport. why do you say it's only a good time to buy a house if you're warren buffett?you have to take out a mortgage to buy a home. and it's very tight. it's not going to get loose any time soon. >> it's not going to get loose any time soon. but you could say that's kind of a good thing that lending standards are better than they used to be but surely going to be one of the things that hold back the housing recovery. >> it is going to hold back the housing recovery. hard to tell whether the credit's too tight or not. it's tight because fhfa has tight conditions on fannie mae and freddie mac. they regulate. and it could be the case that they've gone too far. but they have the spread sheets showing that they're implementing the right policy, so i'll take them at their word. >> but at the same time it does seem data points are suggesting that we are in a recovery mode. it might be patchy, but it does seem to be pointing to a recovery. wouldn't you say this time around it's for real. it's not going to be a double dip, triple dip or quadruple dip. this time it's for real. >