They can expect when the school doors open. Also students in one Annapolis School return to class after a terrifying morning. What investigators have to say about the explosion that rocked the building. Those stories straight ahead on this thursday morning, thank you for joining us. Im megan pringle. And im charlie crowson. A cold start to the thursday morning. Very cold. It hurt today. It did. Make sure those kids have their gloves and their mittens as they head to the bus stop right lynette . Exactly. Dont forget the hat as well because we want to keep the heat in definitely. As we look at the temperatures we can see 20s across the bard here right . We can board right . And we should be at 25, 24 degrees now for this aim of the year time of the year. A lot of o temperatures coming in the temperatures coming in below average. Now marylands most powerful radar it is dry. And we have all the sweeps on were scanning the skies trying to see if were going to get any type of rain or snow and thats not going to happen. We will be dry this morning and that will continue through the afternoon and also evening. The planner well, still stays cold. 27 degrees when youre waking up around can. By 10 00 temperature at the freezing degree mark and just a few degrees above that by lunchtime. Lets get a check now of the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. Good morning. Good morning lynette. Well we have a crash to tell you about right in baltimore city. This one is on west pa taps key avenue right at annapolis road. This is what 95 looks like at the fort mchenry tunnel. Traffic moving eight along, no problems whatsoever. Looking at the eight minute road to the teleplay is a. The other toll plaza. The other drive times, 695 no delays on the east side. 11 minutes on the outer loop from 95 all the way up to 83. And the west side nice and clear 11 minutes as well on the outer loop from 795 all the way down to 95. Megan and charlie, over to you. Were now following breaking news for you on this thursday morning. And this is not the way you want to start the new year. Two people are dead in a house fire and that house completely destroyed in northeast baltimore. This morning abc2 news linda so is live on the scene at meant bellow terrace montebello terrace with the very latest on this. Reporter the fire broke out just down the road in one of the homes up there. This is the 3,000 block of montebello terrace, this morning when we spoke to a fire investigator, he said two men died in the fire. Five people made it out safely including the pregnant woman. The first victim was found inside the house on the first floor. The second victim was discovered outside right by the basement door in the back of the house. Were hearing reports that victim may have gotten out safely but was trying to get back inside when he died. The fire broke out just after 11 30 last night in the 3,000 block of montebello terrace. Thats right off harford road. And right behind the safeway. When firefighters got here, the fire was so intense they couldnt make it inside. A second alarm was killed and firefighters eventually were able to get inside. Thats when they discovered the body of the first victim. Now the five people who made it out safely including the pregnant woman. They all had nonlife threatening injuries. Three of those people were taken to the hospital for evaluation. Fire arson investigators dit look over the house as standard protocol to determine what caused this fire. We dont know at this point if the home had working Smoke Detectors, the Fire Department does want to tell if you you need a Smoke Detector in your house, just call 311. For thes will come out and in firefighters will come out and install one for free. Linda so, abc2 news. Right now, its been about three weeks since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in newtown, connecticut when a gunman killed 20 students and six adults there and today the students head back to class this time at a different school. Abc2 news Sherrie Johnson is live this morning in towson. Reporter yes, megan we are here live at Baltimore County public schools. They have a new program here where they have officers that are patrolling schools. Its all a part of the keep a Check Program at all Baltimore County schools that do not have a School Resource officer assigned directly to the school. Officers are stopping by the schools during each shift to ensure that everything is safe and secure. The School Shooting in newtown that left 26 people dead including 20 Young Children has districts on alert and Baltimore County the superintendent says there are security plans in place. Dr. Dance says they are considering enhanced security options that ore districts are using like badges for all staff and students as well as cameras and a buzz in policy at the doors. In Howard County the superintendent there says their looking theyre looking at security upgrades for their schools as welt. Her team looked at potential vulnerabilities in the system identifying at least two schools that need physical changes. She says newtown is an important reason to update safety plans and procedures. I talked to Baltimore County police and they will be patrolling the schools with that resource officers until further notice. Reporting live in towson, Sherrie Johnson, abc2 news. It will be business as usual at baits middle school in annapolis. A boiler room caught on fire and it actually caused an explosion that rocked the kill. Two maintenance men were hurt but they will be okay. All the students were fine. District officials have run air quality tests and they determined that the building is safe for students to return to class today. Police in one Missouri Town are no longer allowed to go to the dennys on duty. Earlier this week they went in to order food and they got the order to leave unless they got rid of the weapons. The manager approached the plain clothes detectives after a customer noticed one of the officers had a gun. The officers identified themselves as detectives but the manager still told them to go or lose the weapons. As they were leaving, another manager came out and said theyre police officers, its okay. But they decided at that point theyd had theyd been harassed enough. Theyd been embarrassed more than enough. So they exited the restaurant. Dennys apologized released a statement saying in part quote dennys policy permits Law Enforcement officials to carry their firearms inside the restaurant and we regret any misunderstanding. The newspaper that published the online interactive map of handgun permit holders in two suburban new york counties has hired armed guards to protect the office. This comes after negative backlash from the map publication. The presence at journal news comes after gun owning blogger christopher fountain posted the home addresses of the newspaper staffers on his blog. A passenger was dead upon arrival at a houston airport. Houston police say the 25year old woman died on afflict from brazil and her death right now is under investigation. The airline says that the flight to dallas was diverted to houston because of the sick passenger. It did not share any details about the illness but said efforts were made on board to save that womans life. Maybe just a sign of the season but this morning, there is another incident of something falling through the pond. This time its not a person. Its a puppy. Were going to show you how firefighters rescued this little guy from the icy waters. Who hasnt been annoyed by robo calls . Now, you have a chance to do something about it. Youre going to see how your government is taking your input on this growing problem. Thank you for joining us on this thursday morning. We seem to be seeing a lot of these lately. Another dramatic rescue on the frozen pond . Its all caught on camera. This time not a human needing help. Its a dog. The puppy fell through a partially frozen water in missouri. One firefighter strapped on waders and walked into the pond with a basket. He eventually coaxed the dog to come to him and then pulled the animal to safety. The dog was given oxygen and a number of warm blankets needed after Something Like that. Lynette. We see this all the time. We had a story about it yesterday in california. Now a pet in missouri. They remind me of flooded roadways. Just dont go on the ice because you dont know if the ice is going to break. Just dont do it to be safe. As we check out whats going on close to home, not a whole lot. Basically dealing with just clouds this morning. These will burn off as we go throughout the day. And we will get some sunshine in here as High Pressure does its thing. And as we look at these temperatures their cold this morning. Theyre cold this morning. Look in manchester were in the teens there. 19 to be exact. Bel air at 22 and 24 joppa and also timonium. Now a check now of the traffic with lauren cook. Good morning. What do you have for us . Good morning lynette. Unfortunately we have a crash in baltimore city. This is right on west patapsco avenue at annapolis road. Now if you are headed to the tunnels fortunately everything will be up to speed. No problems getting through the fort mchenry tunnel or the harbor tunnel. If you are headed out to 695, heres what it looks like in parkville at harford road. No problems traveling the inner loop down to 95 and the outer loop normal 11 minute ride right now from 95 all the way up to 83. Thats a look at your abc2 timesaver traffic. Megan and charlie, over to you. All right, we have a reminder for you this morning. Middle sex Elementary School is closed today and thats due to a water main break. Again, that is middlesex School Closed today because of a water main break. Security is getting tighter at airports and now the numbers are even showing. I. The new weapons on the new numbers on weapons seized by tsa agents in airports. No, thats what the families are now saying about showing up for the Upcoming Event hat that colorado theater. We have details on what the theater is doing and why theyre saying they want no part of it when good morning maryland continues. Like a lot of things, trying to find a better job can be frustrating. So at university of phoenix were working with a growing list of almost two thousand Corporate PartnersCompanies Like microsoft, American Red Cross and adobe to create options for you. Not only that, were using what we learn from these partners to shape our curriculum, so that when you find the job you want youll be a perfect fit. Lets get to work. 5 46 right now. The restaurant in federal hill is facing some pretty serious charges this morning. Matthew lasinski is accused of raping a woman in the bathroom on new years eve. According to police the woman said she had selfdrinks at light street at the restaurant. While in the bathroom she claims she was sexually assaulted by the 29yearold. Police say the woman was treated and released at an area hospital. The restaurant put a statement about the allegations in part reading one of our team members has become the victim of the worst injustice ive seen in my lifetime. We have video as well as witnesses that directly contradict the accusers allegations yet hes still being charged. What happened to innocent until proven guilty. Many families are telling the theaters owner no, they dont want the see a true to see a free movie there. They say sin mark invited them for an evening of remembrance and a free movie. That is a blatant lack of respect for the families. Theyre looking to boost their boost their own ticket sales with the grand reopening to the public. The mayor of aurora sent a statement saying the theaters reopening may be painful for some but healing for overs. He says thats why its important families have a choice in that matter. Pretty alarming stat for you this morning. For those of you who travel by plane, more than 1500 weapons found by airport screener last year. Thats up 200 from 2011. Atlantas airport had the most with 80 guns found through november. Thats followed by dallas, phoenix, and houston. Not clear if the increase is because more people are traveling with weapons or the tsa screeners and new technologies are doing a better job finding them. Time now for five things to know on this thursday morning. U. P. S. Is expecting more than half a million packages being shipped back to retailers today. People will be sending back the things they got over the holidays and either didnt fit, didnt like, or didnt want. Starbucks wants you to kick the habit of throwing away the paper cups. Starting today the chain is selling 1 reusable plastic cups to cut down on waste. The ecofriendly cups will look familiar and similar to those paper versions bearing the starbucks logo. Detroit officials are expected to release the citys crime stats later today for 2012. Its poised to see the highest murder rate in nearly 20 years. Roughly 53 homicides per 100,000 residents staggering numbers. Mediation talks between the nhl and players went well into the night but still no agreement has been reached. Neither side is saying if any progress is being made. The nhl commissioner says a deal must be reached by january 11th for the 48 game season to be played. The 113th congress will be sworn in today. Vice President Joe Biden will preside over the swearing in ceremony for the senators. Thats set for this afternoon. The house will also convene and choose this terms speaker. All right, weve all dealt with it before. The phone rings and you pick it up and its a prerecorded message and always seems to be when maybe youre doing something important. The federal trade commission is looking for solutions to combat these robo calls. Theyre running a contest to find the best idea. If you win, you get 50,000 and a trip to washington, d. C. To present your solution. The ftc has received more than 200 submissions so far. Arent we broke . I thought the government was broke. You know we elect these people. They hire these people. Theyre i mean its i find it to be a very interesting contest. All right were going to start paying lynette for the weather. Its rough. All right, hows it looking out there . Its cold out here megan and do bundle up as you step out the door. Look at the 20s. One lone 30 in Chesapeake Beach right now. But we have 23 degrees in mount airy as well as bel air this morning. In 28 degrees in stevensville. 26 in catonsville also goldsboro and 28 in federalsburg. We do need the heavy coat as you step out the door this morning. High pressure is going to build in as we go throughout the day. You can see it back towards the west. Stuck inbetween two systems here. But we will win out as we go through time. If you like the dry weather. Now, this is whats going on on future trend. Its going to keep us dry as we go through the next several days. Not much change in the forecast except temperatures will begin to bump up a bit. So slightly warmer and when i say slightly, i mean slightly. Its not going to be that much warmer. Dont think that were going to be seeing the 70s or 60s for 50s for that matter. Now lets go ahead and check out whats going to happen through today. We have the hyper local forecast for you and were looking at the mid 30 end zone a lot of spots. Mid 30s in a lot of spots. Also into parkton and also bel air this afternoon. Northeast more of the same and essex at 37 degrees. More of the same in annapolis this morning. And columbia at 36 degrees. As we head over towards the eastern shore, well, it looks like 35 in elkton on down to easton coming in at 37 degrees for our high temperature. Yes, that is below average. If seven day forecast looks like this as we go through time we can see the warming trend. I pop back in and see you tuesday. Close to 50 but not quite. Going to fine tune this for you. Lets get a check now of the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. Come on 60s and 70s right . Why does it have to be a slight warmup. Not fair. On 95 everything nice and clear here at caton avenue. No problems getting down to 395. We have a crash though not far from this scene right on patapsco avenue on annapolis road. Heres 6895 and parkville at harford road. Normal 11 minute ride right now on the outer loop from 95 all the way up to 83. And the inner loop will be clear as you make the push down to 95. And as we take a look at the other abc2 timesaver traffic drive times no delays on the west side of the beatway. Its going to take you eight minutes to travel the outer loop from 795 down to 70. And 95 nice and clear on horde county. A 12 minute ride northbound from elkridge all the way to downtown baltimore. Thats your traffic. Megan and charlie, over to you. The ring and a glass of champagne, hiding it in the center of the cake. Marriage proposals can get creative. Is that what you did . On the jumbotron didnt you. 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