there again is 83 at ruxton road and a look at 50 at sandy point. that camera shot foggy as well. remember wjz 13 is always on so for traffic information log on you can always log on. back over to you. >> here is what people will be talking about today, a man wearing a ski mask storming on to a high school campus and attacking a student and the whole thing is caught on camera. wjz and monique griego are live with the video that has gone viral. good morning. >>> good morning. that video has already been viewed by more than half a million people. in it you can see the masked man attack the student but then he gets more than he bargained for. the shocking fight happens in seconds. the man in blue wearing a ski mask swings at a high school student. in one punch the 16-year-old football player knocks him out. students tell wjz the fight wasn't a surprise. >> people were just saying that he was going to get in a fight with some guy but nobody said it was like going to be a parent. >> police said the intruder came there to fight the football player who was picking on his 15-year-old rela

at ruxton road. fog is an issue. of the beginning of a delay. 95 at 24 problem free at the moment. no delays down towards the fort mchenry. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to kurt kronke of the mta system. good morning. >> good morning. we have a delay 12 to 50 minutes. light rail is on schedule. more trains on schedule on the penn, camden, and brunswick lines. the 30 bus diverting at edmondson and swann. i am kurt kronke. now back to john collins. >> thank you. we have clear skies overhead. fog is trying to develop in some areas. west of the mountains, indiana and parts of ohio getting some rain. that will not make it east of the mountains today. let's look it some numbers. you say if there's been warm. the average temperature so far this month has been 53.9 degrees in baltimore. that puts us at the third warmest average temperature so far this month. that is in recorded history. we will see what happens by the end of the month. it will be

at ruxton road. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> police find the suspect of a deadly shooting in montgomery county dead inside a home. the original and shooting happened in kensington on tuesday morning. police say a man allegedly shot a woman during a domestic dispute inside the van and pushed her outside the van and kept driving. he apparently shot and killed himself. a man is in the hospital after an officer opened fire in cecil county. troopers say they saw a man with what appeared to be a silver handgun. they ordered christopher thomas to drop the gun. one trooper fired several shots heading thomas in the legs -- hitting thomas in the legs. >> a big night for rick santorum. tara mergener is live with this morning's report. good morning. >> good morning. mitt romney was hoping the raises would help propel an to the nomination. he was upstaged by rick santorum. >> we did it again. >> rick santorum sweeps primaries in alabama and mississippi. >> everybody is talking about all the math and

right at ruxton road, and we are problem-free coming down from the beltway into town. that's the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> on to our big story -- mega anticipation for an extra mega jackpot. tonight's mega millions is worth an estimated $540 million. >> and it doesn't too much to make the dream, that's for sure. our reporter is live in northwest baltimore with the mega millions madness. hey, nadia, you bought your ticket yet? >> i think i'm going to do it after work when the lines die down, but it has been incredibly crowded the last couple of days, as you can imagine. with so many people around the country buying these tickets, the jackpot can climb even higher than the current $540 million. and with all this excitement, mega millions has hit a fever pitch. while the soda pop shop in catonsville has already sold about 1,300 tickets this week alone, the mega millions jackpot is worth an estimated $540 million. after taxes, when everything is said and corn the winner could you walk away with a lump sum of nearly $260 million, or a yearly payment of $13.8 million. b

average speed to the top speed, 47 for the west side, 83 is running at full speed, there is 83 at ruxton roade is a live look at 83 at old pimlico road. this traffic report is brought to you by your toyota dealer. back over to you marty and don. >> all right, this morning's coffee is with audrey and lily andrews, it is furnishyed by cuties, audrey and lily, welcome to the eyewitness news morning edition, what is up ladies? >> thank you. well, we are making our turkey pita tacos. >> wait, hang on one second, i just have a question. who were you just looking at on the other side of the camera. >> those are our parents. >> those are your parents. >> uh-huh, mom and dad. >> i was just considered you had your look of concern on your face, were they pointing at what you were making. >> no. what they were saying, they were doing our little thing, which is an air hug -- >> show me an air hug oh- >> -- across the room the moment. >> show me an air hug, give me an air hig. so we are talking right off the bat about clementine and mandarin oranges and you have made something with them. >> we actually hav

this is 83 at ruxton road, very light. >> welcome back. nine minutes after 5:00. cloudy skies in downtown baltimore, but dry around the city. 51 degrees at the maryland science center. had a front go through a few hours ago, and we're still picking up a little bit that have stuff eastern on the eastern shore counties, back down into southern maryland. if it's raining at your house, it will be ending very soon, and then things will clear up as we go into the afternoon. 49 at the airport. 41 in taneytown. significantly cooler in the northwest suburbs. forecast for today, we'll start out in the 40's, wind up in the mid to upper 50's this afternoon. we'll get some sunshine as we head through the day today, but it will be significantly cooler than yesterday. when we come back, we'll take a look at the forecast for the rest of the weekend. >> covering the nation this morning -- one person is dead, several others wounded after a gunman opened fire at a pittsburgh-area psychiatric hospital on thursday. officials say the gunman was armed with two semiautomatic handguns whe

also a stalled car southbound on the jones fall at ruxton road. moving over to 695, we are moving at good pace but getting crowded on the beltway west side as we look at baltimore national pike. and a look at i-95 north of maryland 43. same scenario picking up especially in the southbound lanes on the right side of your screen as you head to the top side of the beltway. and for your mta update, the 10 train 403 running 10 minutes late this morning. also mta reporting a minor delay on the bus lines due to the weather conditions, wet streets and foggy conditions out there this morning. charley, back over to you. >>> he he is accused of almost 100 arsons throughout southern california. coming up next, the suspected l.a. arsonist. >>> and a way to keep up with the value of your meat. what rules go into effect today. we will look at that when good morning maryland continues on this thursday march 1st. >>> 5:55. 55 degrees outside and five things to know this morning a hearing is scheduled for the former faa administrator in virginia on dui charges. bab

at ruxton road. southbound traffic not tracking any delays down towards 28.hat is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> the race for the white house is entering the home stretch. >> one day left before voters go to the polls in 10 states. tara mergener has this morning's report. good morning. >> this is a potentially pivotal moment in this race and may provide a clue as to whether anyone can stop mitt romney. deciding races may be ohio. mitt romney -- >> government keeps on raising your taxes. >> and rick santorum running neck and neck. >> this is a tough state for us. we have a money disadvantage. with a great grassroots campaign. >> ohio has a large number of delegates and could play key role in deciding which republican gets the nomination. voters in 10 states will go to the polls. mitt romney got a boost with an endorsement from the house majority leader. >> mitt romney is the only candidate who was put forward a bold plan for the future. >> newt gingrich is counting on a victory in his home state of georgia. >> you lose all credibility if the folks who know

included at ruxton road. one accident at russell street in the city. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> a road construction worker is recovering after being hit by a car. >> police are searching for the driver who did not stop at the scene. kim dacey has details. >> the victim's friends are questioning whether the driver was drunk and did not realize they hit a person. 35-year-old ricardo jobes was working along interstate 95 south just before caton avenue appeared they say he was observing safety protocol by working in the two lanes closed to traffic. a driver veered into the construction zone, hit jobes, and took off. police believed the car has headlight damage. said his lege shattered. >> it is a big guy. i'm sure if the was somebody that was my height or shorter, they would have been run over and would not have made it. >> jobes is listed in fair condition. towns says he loves his construction job and was named employee of the month on friday just hours before the accident. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> a boy is recovering after he was hi

at ruxton road. southbound traffic very light into town. this is the north side it york road. light volume around the area. we will let you know if any problems develop. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> can the health-care overhaul survive without its cornerstone? >> the supreme court takes up how the rest of the health care law could stand if the individual mandate is found to be unconstitutional. tara mergener has more. >> good morning. today the case wraps up was some final issues including whether any of the law can stand up if the individual mandate is struck down. protesters swirled outside the supreme court as it faces the ultimate test. >>on tuesday, the heart of the case. if it is constitutional. the government said yes. >> congress is regulating existing commerce, economic activity that is already going on. >> but critics including the 26 states challenging the laws say to not congress' law to say what to buy. >> it does not give congress the power -- >> much of the session was dominated by intense questioning by the conservative members. >> what is left if

ruxton road, southbound traffic is problem free. on the north side of greenspring, inner loop traffic and we're looking at a nice start over towards the j.f.x. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to kurt kronke of the mta system. good morning. >> good morning. we have a delay on the 40 bus. the 30 bus diverting at edmondson and swann. no delays on the penn, camden, and brunswick lines. light rail and metro subway on schedule. >> good morning. we had a little touch of winter with some scattered snow showers as far north as southern maryland. now high pressure is taking control on the east coast. high pressure, the wind is coming out of the north and northwest. chilly temperatures are spilling down. temperatures in the 20's to start the day. there is a weak disturbance we're watching coming across the great lakes. it is produces some light snow around detroit and cleveland. that should stay north of us. some of the clouds may spill down into maryland. right now t

at ruxton road. very light volume down towards the city. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> the historic health care reform lot enters its second day of hearings. >> at stake is the heart of the overhaul -- whether to the constitutional to require americans to purchase health insurance or face a fine. tara mergener has more on that story. >> good morning. this debate boils down to whether parts of this law are unconstitutional. virtually every american will be affected by the answer. as the high court hears the challenge to the health care reform law -- >> what do we want? >> obamacare! >> when do we want it? >> now! >> protesters on both sides of the debate hover outside the supreme court. >> the government's never meant to be mandating what we need to buy. >> i think it's important that people know that they're supportive. >> on monday, the justices signaled they are ready to move forward after 90 minutes of debate about whether an obscure tax law could derail the case. >> all this talk about tax penalty -- it's all beside the poi

at ruxton road. light volume coming down from the beltway all the way into town.o delays on the harrisburg expressway. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to kurt kronke of the mta system. good morning. >> good mning. we have a delay, 20 to 25 minutes late. canton and penn trains on schedule. light rail and metro subway on time. we have a diversion at ford and lawrence on the one bus -- fort . >> it is cold. we have not had this kind of weather for a long time. high pressure is in control on the east coast. the wind is relatively calm. it was a little breezy last night. that helped us out with the temperatures. we do have clear skies and there is a bit of a breeze. it will not be as windy as yesterday. 34 degrees at the airport. the temperatures are close to the 20 posner the pennsylvania line. 31 in rising sun. you guys will probably sneak into the upper 20's right before sunrise. lots of sunshine today. 52 to 57 this afternoon. the average high temperature is 58. we'll have a day below aver

this is ruxton road and southbound traffic on the j.f.x.ontinues to move well down towards northern parkway and into town. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. ava marie joins us live from an organic restaurant. it sounds like they have some great food. if you confine some tofu for me. >> we are at jack and zach food. they are located on north charles street. you enter on pleasant street. h and jack.th zac you guys do focus on local and organic food. you could stop a curried veggie burger. >> it has rice, garlic and a bit of a spicy kick to rit. all organic and local ingredients. >> you can see all the ingredients. this is a unique flavor, especially if you try to be a vegetarian meal. you can see the local ingredients. temperatures in the mid 60's today with a lot of clouds. a chance for rain later tonight into tomorrow. i will give this a try. he said watch out for the kick because of the curry. mmm. it does have a kick. >> that is a good-sized burger. >> 6;38. 38 degrees on tv hill. ever get the >> a home and malaysia has a unique per

at ruxton road. no problems to report into town. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> the gop contenders for president are looking to find a sweet home for the message in alabama and mississippi. >> tara mergener joins us live with more on how today's primary could impact the rest of the campaign. good morning. >> good morning. according to the tolls, no one is a shoe in in either state and today's outcome could be deemed changer. -- could be a game changer. with the stakes high, the candidates are making pitches via land -- >> it is great to be here in alabama. thank you! >> mail, and media. >> mitt romney -- >> rick santorum. >> as front-runner mitt romney urges voters to speed him toward the nomination -- >> hi, there. how are you this morning? >> his wife is on the campaign trail trying to give him a boost. >> i think it's really time for us all to coalesce and recognize that the battle now is against obama. >> a surprise win in either state would be a breakthrough for romney, easing doubts about his chances of rallying co

road. they storch from 95 to the harrisburg expressway. ruxtonles per hour on average to get used to that spot. if you travel near the annapolis region, let's give you a live view of traffic. 83 at ruxton road near the j.f.x., not too bad. we will switch over to a life of traffic at the harrisburg expressway. nice right here. once you get closer to padonia, things slow up towards the beltway. >> it is it beautiful start for us this wednesday. temperatures are very comfortable. 57 degrees at the airport. now remember pressure at 31.3. near the pennsylvania line, in the 40's. lots of sunshine, high temperatures between 73 and 78. nice as it gets by this time of year. there maybe a couple of lingering showers on st. patrick's day. >> we will have another update at 8:55. that's been wrapped in a flaky crust stuffed with a gooey center toasted up all golden brown then given a delicious design? a toaster strudel. pillsbury toaster strudel. so delicious...so fun. here's a better idea... pillsbury grands! flaky layers biscuits. in just 15 minutes, the li

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there is a look outside at 83 at ruxton road, no delays on the harrisburg expressway.he west side you can see brake lights to the right. sun glare could be a factor there as well this morning. this traffic report is brought to you with your toyota dealer. >>> marty and jessica, back over to you guys. >> all right. not 1 but two ladies are representing the baltimore metropolitan region in what is a leming end dear event the pillsbury you know cook off. this morning's coffee with is with susan and laura. this interview was furnished by pill bier. take it away. >>> ladies and gentlemen, welcome -- [ cheers ] >> -- thank you. >> -- the coste coolest thing about this, they have not met. you have been talking on the phone, e-mail and what not. you are from the same area. it is almost unheard of. what do you think of her? >> oh, she is great. i didn't know -- >> -- competing head-to-head or different divisions. >> no. i am in the appetizer category, laura -- >> -sweat treat. >> if you are competing head-to- head would you be as nice? >> i would be, she is absolutely wonderful

sky eye chopper 13 is over northbound 83, near ruxton road. the driver was taken to shock trauma, but the extent of his injuries is unknown. the accident is cleaned up. all lanes now, reopened. >>> dash cam video from an unusual traffic stop in montgomery county, has some saying holy license plate, batman. >> southbound 29 at prelude. and again, no tags. it's just got the batman seal. >> okay. >> how are you? >> all right. how are you? >> good. >> police pulled over the driver of a black lamborghini for having illegal tags. the driver was dressed as the black knight, mask and all. batman whose legal name is lenny robinson gave his name and let him go after posing for a few pictures. >>> the caped crusader. >>> still ahead. a school bus full of children, caught in indiana remassive -- indiana's massive tornado. >>> scary moment. firefighters battling a blaze in michigan, the roof begins to collapse. >>> and how much is too much of a chemical used in food packaging. >>> meteorologist bernadette woods has your updated first warning forecast. ,,,,

right at ruxton road, no delays coming down from the beltway.h over to a live view of traffic on 295 to the south of 175 going away from us. southbound traffic still moving pretty well from here all the way down to the capital beltway. and that's the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> well, if you have to put gas in your car, chances are you're paying morn you did just yesterday. >> prices are up for the 13th day in a row. the national average now at $3.88 a gallon. the prices are prompting political debate. 11 news reporter emily schmidt live with how gas prices are factoring into the race for the white house. good morning, emily. >> stan and mindy, good morning to you. today the road to the white house is focused on 485 miles of oil pipeline, a pipeline that president obama would like to see fasttracked ads part of his energy policy. but his rivals say that is not nearly enough. when gas prices go up 18% in less than three months, frustration rises too. >> i blame it on barack obama, the presses himself. >> it will show at least half of americans

at ruxton road coming toward us. southbound traffic looking very good from the beltway all the way into town. we're looking at a delay-free start there. that's the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's see what's going on as far as the forecast. >> good morning, everyone. you can see the high, thin cloud cover on traffic cameras there. that's the leftovers from the rain showers we had last night. we got a little cold front going off the coast. that's going to change the temperatures dramatically from yesterday. yesterday, we were in the 70's. today we'll be in the 50's. still along the boundary, we're still picking up rain showers across the lower eastern shore f. you're watching us down there, skies will clear up for you guys over the next hour or so as well. the back edge of the cloud deck, the thin clouds, all the way up around state college, so it's going take to have take a while. sunshine will break through, and it will actually turn out to be a pretty nice day. winds will stay with us, gusting out of the north

at ruxton road. once you get below ruxton, slow from this area towards coldspring.p to 70 degrees this afternoon. average high is 51. 54 in taneytown. we are watching some rain coming across the ohio valley. probably not until 6:00 or 7:00. this is headed in our direction. clouds will thicken and ahead of that system during the day. breezy and mild, with rain showers this evening. high temperatures between 67 and 72 degrees. rain ends early tomorrow morning. morning. a little chilly on this is an angus steak and egg sandwich. it's a tremendous morning. angus, man! angus! dunkin's new angus steak and egg sandwich makes any morning special. try one today. >>> 8:00 now on this thursday morning. it's the 8th day of march, 2012. however, it feels a lot more like the middle of april here in rockefeller plaza. our crowd is loving it. 56 degrees. we're hoping for a carbon copy of this day on monday when the hit group one direction will be taking over our plaza for a live concert. boy, matt, that will be incredible. we have been getting people asking for a spot on the plaza

there is a live look outside at 83 at ruxton road. traffic report is brought to you by your lexus dealer. >>> back over to you. >> thank you. >>> in the news this morning a man wearing a ski mask storms on to a high school campus and tries to attack a student and the whole thing is caught on camera. monique griego is live with the video that has gone viral. >> reporter: good morning, after one, the attacker was apparently there to confront the teen about bullying his relative but he ended up getting more than he bargained for. the shocking fight happens in seconds. he swings at a student. in one punch he knocks him out. police say he came to confront the student who was picking on his relative and police say they plan to file charges against the masked man and his cousin. back to you. >> a group of men now in police custody in connection with a brawl inside a townhome. police say two people were stabbed when a fight broke out on tuesday. five men now face attempted murder and assault charges. >>> four men are arrested after police say

ruxton road, from the beltway, smooth ride all the way into town. > -- tony, over to you. >> chilly start, but no rain. that will come tonight. there's not much of a wind. in the northwest suburbs, temperatures drop off even further. 32 in frederick, 33 in taneytown. warmer near the water. increasing clouds, chance for rain showers this evening and overnight and come -- overnight. . showers possible to start the day on saturday. it should taper off in the afternoon. sunday it look >>> 7:30 now on this friday morning. it's the 30th of march, 2012. we have a large crowd visiting the plaza this morning. i'm sure many of them are hoping to hit it big in tonight's mega million drawing for a record $540 million jackpot. who wouldn't be looking forward to that? meantime inside studio 1a i'm ann curry alongside hoda kotb who is in for matt. >> hi. i decided i'm going to take the $19 million annual payments instead of the lump sum. i've been thinking about it. i'll just take it every year. how about that? >> i like it. meantime, we're going to have an exclus