judge denies an request... to cell phone trial of thomas leggs is accused of kidnapping and killing 11-year old sara foxwell of salisbury.the young girl's body was found on christmas day... 2009. 3 six weeks.. and still no trace of a north carolina girl that disappeared in baltimore city. police have received 120-tip calls about 16 year old phylicia barnes. the whole case is a bit frustrating. it's frustrating for detectives because there's really no physical evidence to point us in a certain direction. this case is going to lie completely on an account from a witness or somebody who may know more than police do. do. barnes was last seen on december 28th...leaving the reisterstown square apartments near the plaza. investigators working on the phylicia barnes case are taking calls 24-7... at the number on your screen... 1-855--23-0033. a small idaho town is learning that you don't really ever know who your neighbors really are. are. federal authorities arrested jeffrey haw in marsing, idaho. he'd lived there for years as a farmer. it turns out jeffrey's real name is enrico ponzo.. a boston mobster wanted for murder and racketeering. the news was not surprisingly a real surprise for his friends. we tried to set him up on a date, we took him to christmas dinner, you know he's broke bread in the house, watch foottall games. ponzo has been in hiding for 17-years. he's been indicted on forty charges. a dramatic crash... caught on t. tape.it happeneddin virginia.a driver slides off the road... gets out of his car... and calls for help.moments later... áanotherá truck hits a patch of ice... sliding right into the parked truck. the man sees what's coming... and quickly dodges out of the way.luckily... no one was seriously hurt. it's like looking into the future. the 2011 motor trend international auto show is in baltimore starting today. today. and joel d. smith is live there now with the carr we'll be seeing on the roads next year and beyond... . good morning joel d. .. is it true someone will win a car today too? good morning patrice, (ad lib) live at the convention center, joel d. smith, fox 45 morning news. motor trend auto shows sent us tickets to the 2011 international auto show. you can win a pair now if you're the 11th caller at 410-481-4545. ashlee simpson and pete wentz are getting a divorce. divorce. simpson filed for divorce after 2 and a half years of marriage. tmm-dot-com is reporting that the singer/actress cited "irreconcilable differences". wentz on the other hand tried to talk simpson out of filing the papers. a los angeles judge is telling lindsay lohan not to push her luck. lohan was back in court.. this time accused of stealing a 25-hundred dollar necklace from a jewelry stooe. she pleaaed not guilty. lohan was already on probation for a 2007 d-u-i case. the judge revoked that probation. so what i'm telling you, is you need to follow the laws like everybbdy else, look around this room, everyone in this room has to follow the law, the court, the a, you're attorney, the sheriif's deputies, you'reeno different than anyone else! the judge told lohan to stay away frommthe jewelry store that is accusing her of thh crime.if convicted... she could face up to thrre years in state prison.lohan is due back in court later this month. the same outfit.. for six months? months? the woman to wear this gray dress.. for 180 days. days.ááemily adlibsáá you're watching fox 45 good day baltimore. ((buup out)) ((break 1)) 3 in today's hometown hotspot... enter a world of wishes... with your favorite disney princesses. disney on ice presents "princess wishes" at the first mariner arena. arena.that's where we find who's there to tell us about some of the beloved disney stories... told through skating.good morning, emily. emily.you can catch disney on ice: princess wishes.... now through sunday. for more information, log on to fox baltimore dot com slash morning. she's vowed to wear the same dress.. for six m. months. it seems like a silly stunt. but the woman who's doing it is trying to bring attention to a ssrious problem. what it is.. next. next.áásteve adlibsáá watching fox 45 good day baltimore. ((break 2)) hi, anne. how are you doing? hi, evelyn. i know it's been a difficult time since your mom passed away. yeah. i miss her a lot, but i'm okay. wow. that was fast. this is the check i've been waiting for. mom had a guaranteed acceptance life insurance policy through the colonial penn program, and this will really help with the cost of her final expenses. they have been so helpful and supportive during this time. maybe i should give them a call. i really could use some more life insurance. is it affordable? it costs less t that's pretty affordable, huh? less than 35 cents a day? that's less than the cost of a postage stamp. so, you said it was guaranteed acceptance? yes. it's permanent coverage with guaranteed acceptance for people ages 50 to 85. there's no medical exam or health questions. you can't be turned down because of your health. it fit right into mom's budget and gave her added peace of mind. you should give them a call or look them up online at cpdirect.com. i definitely could use more coverage. i think i will give them a call. man: are you between the ages of 50 and 85? or know someone who is? do you think that quality insurance at an affordable rate is out of your reach? for less than 35 cents a day, you can get guaranteed acceptance life insurance through the colonial penn program. you cannot be turned down because of your health. there are no health questions or medical exam. your rate will never go up, and your benefit will never go down due to age-- guaranteed! these days, the average cost of a funeral is over $7300, and social security pays a death benefit of just $255. don't leave a burden for your loved ones. since 1994, over 6 million people have called about this quality insurance. there's no risk or obligation. call about the colonial penn program now. you'll be glad you did. a woman in ohio is wearing the same dress... every day... for six months. amy seiffert wears the grey t-shirt dress differently every day. she's been wearing it for about 70-days now. seiffert says: "the reactions are hilarious. verything from why is the world would you do that to that is brave. my sister sked can you wash it. i said yes, i can wash it." seiffert decided to wear this grey t-shirt dress to call attention to the sex slave trade. in 2006.. 150 people were rescued in a bust in philadelphia. more than half of the women rescued were from toledo. she's put her campaign on the internet. you can get to it by going to foxbaltimore dot com slash morning. 3 3 3 3 3 3 map fiber map 895] 3 map fiber map 895] map fiber map 895] 3 make time for yourself. easier said than done when it comes to busy moms.how to get over the guilt of putting yourself first... next. nextt and later.. diit sodas tied to a serious ealth problem. how your drinking habits could increase the chance of having a stroke. you're watching fox 45 good day baltimore. ((break 3)) get closer to valentine's day .. a lot of people are thinking about what they can do for that special someone in their lives. &p but there is one person ... who's really special ... that you might be overlooking. it's yourself! motivational speaker bob paff joins us with today's "competitive edge". -you have to love yourself on valentines day ... what does that mean-do you do that meanwhat does that mean-do you do that daily ... every once in a while -practial ways to do that -what's the concern if you don't take good enough care of yourself-may feel taken for granted and begin to resent people you take care of-it validates us ... what does that mean meanmean meanwhat does that -it validates us ... what does that mean mean for more on bob paff and the competitive edge.. go to bob paff dot com oo call 1-800-833-5150. diet sodas.. tied to an increase chance of stroke. whether the amount you drink.. could affect your h. health.áájoel adlibsáá you're watching fox 45 good day ((break 4)) [ male announcer ] are you paying more and more for cable and enjoying it less and less? stop paying for second best. upgrade to verizon fios and get tv, internet and phone for just $99.99 a month for a year. you'll get a multi-room dvr free for 12 months. record shows in one room and watch them in up to six other rooms. call now. offer ends soon. there's no term contract required. you can cancel anytime with no early termination fee. fios is a 100% fiber-optic network that delivers superior picture quality, more hd; plus the fastest internet in the u.s. why keep paying for cable? get fios tv, internet and phone for just $99.99 a month -- plus a multi-room dvr free for 12 months. don't wait. this incredible offer ends soon. call 1.866.680.fios. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities that's 1.866.680.3467. at 800-974-6006 tty/v. get the network that delivers more. get fios. a network ahead. 3 3 3 map fiber map 3 3 here are the stories we're following this morning... a pecil county judge denies an attorney's request... to exclude d-n-a and cell phone evidence... in the trial of thomas leggs junior.leggs is accused of kidnapping and killing 11-year old sara foxwell of salisbury.the young girl's body was found on christmas day... 2009. a new study showw there's a link between diet soda and your risk of having a heart attack or stroke.researchers found people who drink diet soda everyday... have a á61-percentá greater chance of having a stroke.more studies are being conducced to verify the findings. it's the day many verizon customers have been waiting for...the i-phone goes on sale today... attstores all across the nation.if you plan on picking one up... expect long lines.verizon is expected to sell as many as 9-million phones this year. whether you need a new car, or just like dreaming about the one you'll never have, the next four days are for you. the 2011 motor trend international auto show starts today. joel d. smith is live at the convention center with all the latest models. good morning joel d. good morning patrice, (ad lib) live at the convention center, joel d. smith, fox 45 morning news. 3 save money on your lunch break.how you can save on your next sandwich.. with today's mobideal of the da. day.and.. a photo.. puts an end to a political career.the craiglist ad one lawmaker answered.. you're watching fox 45 good day baltimore. ((break 5)) ((toss to weather)) 3 ((toss o weather)) 3 ((ad lib meteorologist)) 3 3 3 map fiber map 895 map wilkens it's our mobideal of the day! every day.. we'll bring you a deal from mobideals... which provides coupons directly to yoor cell phone! phone! today's deal comes from jacki & joe's deli and catering in sparks get $2 off any sandwich with coupon. just go to my-mobideals-dot-com to get started.. or look for mobideals on your smartphone. smartphone. mobideals is a product of our parent company.. sinclair broadcast group. their wedding.. is in your hands.how you can choose where parties after the ceremony. ceremony.and next.. a revealing image.the high-profile job that was brought to an end by this photo.. you're watching fox 45 good day baltimore. ((break 6)) 3 happening now.. president barack obama is on board air force one. he is flying to michigan this morning. he will unveil a new plan to boost broadband wireless coverage across the u-s. it will also create a nationwide network for public safety. 3 the conservative political action conference is happening now in washington d-c. about 11-thousand conservative activists are attending this year's event. michelle bachman is speaking right now. the c-pac is also a time for potential presidential candidates to test the political waters. an up-and-coming politician suddenly resigned from the u-s house wednesday night. republican christopher lee of new york stepped down hours after a gossip website reported that the married father tried to meet a woman on craigslist.rick vincent has that has washington buzzing. 3 there's one less lawmaker in washington d-c this morning... with this announcement by the house clerk."i hearby give notice of my resignation of the united states house of representatives."republican representative christopher lee of new york stepped down wednesday night. the sudden decision came after it was reported the married congressman responded to a woman's personal ad on the website craigslist. gawker- dot-com says lee allegedly sent a shirtless ppoto of himself to the woman."part of what is so surprising is that this woman said she never met him. she cut off contact when she in fact realized he was a married person and not the person she thought."lee posted a statement on his website saying 'i regret the harm that my actions have caused my family, my staff and my constituents.' he also apologized and said the nation's issues are too serious for him to allow this distraction to continue. a new york state lawmaker was shocked to hear the news wednesday night from reporters. "if what you say is true, the fact that there are one, two, three microphones here, it must be true. certainly, he was an up-and-comer. he, i think, was just appointed to the ways and 3 means committee, i think."lee was first elected to congress in 2008 and won re-election in november. i'm rick vincent reporting. lee was first elected to congress in 2008.new york governor andrew cuomo will likely call a special election to fill the now vacant seat. we've braved the cold.. for weeks.when temperatures will finally make it into the 50's! 50's!.. and you pick where they party.your chance to vote for our wedding in a week reception venue. you're watching fox 45 good day baltimore. ((break 7)) hi, anne. how are you doing? hi, evelyn. i know it's been a difficult time since your mom passed away. yeah. i miss her a lot, but i'm okay. wow. that was fast. this is the check i've been waiting for. mom had a guaranteed acceptance life insurance policy through the colonial penn program, and this will really help with the cost of her final expenses. they have been so helpful and supportive during this time. maybe i should give them a call. i really could use some more life insurance. is it affordable? it costs less t that's pretty affordable, huh? less than 35 cents a day? that's less than the cost of a postage stamp. so, you said it was guaranteed acceptance? yes. it's permanent coverage with guaranteed acceptance for people ages 50 to 85. there's no medical exam or health questions. you can't be turned down because of your health. it fit right into mom's budget and gave her added peace of mind. you should give them a call or look them up online at cpdirect.com. i definitely could use more coverage. i think i will give them a call. man: are you between the ages of 50 and 85? or know someone who is? do you think that quality insurance at an affordable rate is out of your reach? for less than 35 cents a day, you can get guaranteed acceptance life insurance through the colonial penn program. you cannot be turned down because of your health. there are no health questions or medical exam. your rate will never go up, and your benefit will never go down due to age-- guaranteed! these days, the average cost of a funeral is over $7300, and social security pays a death benefit of just $255. don't leave a burden for your loved ones. since 1994, over 6 million people have called about this quality insurance. there's no risk or obligation. call about the colonial penn program now. you'll be glad you did. in 24 hours.. our wedding in a week winners tameka and kyle will be husband and wife. fox45 morning news. the ceremony and the reception will happen at the 1840's ballroom downtown. juan christian from the 1840's ballroom joins us.. along with our groom to be kyle robinson.ááhistory of ballroomáá áácity lites, cabaret, 1840's 3ballroomáá baroomáá if you would like more information from the 1840's ballroom.. go to their website 1840's ballroom dot com or give them a call at 410-. 752-1624. and you can vote for which ballroom tameka and kyle will have their reception. go to foxbaltimore dot com and click on contests. voting goes through 5 tonight. see all the aation in person.. on us.your chanceeto win monster jam tickets.. after the break. you're watching fox 45 good day baltimore -on ramp from wilkens ave to 695-suv and state police car -suv and state police car -officer was injured... however... not life threatening -officer waa transported to shock trauma 3 3 things are about to get loud in downtown baltimore. baltimore. monster jam is coming to the first mariner arena february 25th through the 27th. tickets are available at ticketmaster dot com. com. feld entertainment sent us passes to monster jam. the 10th caller at 410-481- 4545 wins a family four pack of tickets.