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WRC News4 Midday April 14, 2016

Right now a new push to push up the minimum wage in d. C. Mayor Muriel Bowser just held a News Conference about making the minimum wage 15 an hour. Molette . Reporter absolutely, aaron, good morning. And they just finished up with the mayor about ten minutes ago and some of the folks are right behind me. Their focus today is on folks who work in the Home Health Care industry. Those are the people who take care of some of the most vulnerable, the sick and the elderly. And also joining them, airport workers today to fight to live and work in the city. Lowwage workers bring their fight for a 15 minimum wage to d. C. s city hall. One check is the bills, and thats it. And i have to go to family members sometimes for reporter Tiffany Hunter is losing a days pay under the current 13. 84 an hour to be here and to speak out for the 3,000 or so Home Health Care aides in the city in the fight for 15 push thats already made its way to other major cities across the nation. Caregivers and airport workers demanding more money and the right to form a union. I was even threatened by a manager that if i wanted to join the union that i would be let go. So, im not scared of the threa threats. Im here and im fighting for the 15. Reporter here at the Wilson Building with an ally in mayor Muriel Bowser, who promises to do her part to help, proposing legislation to reach 15 an hour by 2020. And one of the biggest things that we can do to fight for them is make sure they have a fair wage. And so, thats why washington, d. C. , are going to fight for 15. Reporter and the mayors promise to fight for 15 has to go through the councils legislative process, and these guys behind me are keeping their fingers crossed that a vote could come in their favor in a few months. Were live this morning outside the Wilson Building, molette green, news4. Thanks, molette. Well, if 15 sounds like a high minimum wage, it really is. Heres some context. It would be the highest minimum wage in our area by several dollars. Montgomery county is also talking about a 15 minimum wage, but it wouldnt be that high until 2020. Right now their minimum wage is 9. 55. Prince georges county has that same minimum wage right now and will boost that number up to 11. 50 next year. Everywhere else in maryland, the minimum wage is 8. 25. Virginia uses the National Minimum wage, which is 7. 25. Im Erika Gonzalez at the live desk. Happening right now, a mar northeast. The labor unions will endorse former d. C. Mayor vincent gray for ward 7 d. C. Council. Gray jumped into the race last month. Yvette alexander is the current ward 7 representative and is running for reelection. Weve got a crew headed to that scene and we will have much more on the story first at 4 00. Aaron . Erika, thank you. The wizards are looking for a new head coach. The team made it official this morning, they fired coach Randy Wittman after 4 1 2 years on the job. He took the team to the playoffs last year and the year before that. This past season, the team was 4141. Right now, a big scare in japan, a powerful earthquake there. The quake measured a 6. 4 and shook the country about 8 30 this morning. Were getting our first look at some of the damage while authorities check Nuclear Facilities to make sure everything is intact. When a major earthquake hit japan five years ago, it caused a giant tsunami and a nuclear disaster. 20,000 people died. Casualties in todays quake. Switching gears now to talk about weather, amelia segals in the storm team 4 weather center. Right now gorgeous, beautiful sunshine, a temperature around 56. And im showing you the dew point temperature. This talks about measure. We show you the dew point when were talking about human conditions, and thats when dew point would be 65. So, its very dry out there. And because it is so dry, thats making for sunny skies. Barely a cloud in the sky right now, and that will be the case as we head on into the afternoon hours. Temperatures, though, still running below normal. Normal about 67. By 2 00, a temperature around 61. 4 00, a temperature of 63. That will be our high for the day, so comfortably cool. 6 00 this evening, a temperature of 62. And by 8 00 p. M. , were down to 57. So, walking the dog later tonight or going out for the jog, probably want to grab at least an extra layer. Coming up, im going to have a look at weekend temperatures. We do start to warm up, but well let you know by how much coming up developing, an investigation into how and why a Deputy Constable was shot in houston, texas. Police say someone shot the constable four times from behind last night. They say the shooter was targeting Law Enforcement. Police are questioning a man in connection with this shooting. The constable was wearing a protective vest. Police say he had wounds to his abdomen and near his heart but that hes expected to survive after eight hours of surgery today. Also developing this morning, police in austin, texas, are investigating an officerinvolved shooting. Weve learned the officer is a s. W. A. T. Team member and is currently in stable condition. Were also told the suspect is in custody at this time. Right now people are hitting the polls in maryland for early voting in that state. Were watching several key races, including one for the u. S. Senate and two congressional districts. If you plan to take advantage of early voting, heres what you need to know. It runs through thursday, april 21st. Voting lasts until 8 00 p. M. We have a list of the early washington app. Search early voting. One of the key races is in maryland, senate race between Donna Edwards and chris van hollen, both vying to fill the seat of barbara mikulski, the longest serving woman in congress. I want to bring jobs and opportunity, education that works for people, no matter what zip code they live in, and i think that this is an opportunity for voters to make a choice for the future. Edwards currently serves in the house for marylands 4th district. She spent part of the morning greeting commuters at the largo metro station in Prince Georges County. Meanwhile, van hollen, who represents marylands 8th district, also courting voters in Prince Georges County. He joined rushern baker, Joanne Benson and other africanamerican leaders in the community at the curry sports and learning complex in landover today. Van hollens current district includes montgomery, frederick and carroll counties. Three candidates are leading the pack and are for your vote. State senator jamie raskin says hes the candidate with the strongest record of legislative experience. Kathleen matthews is campaigning as a wellknown former news anchor and businesswoman who will work for workingclass families. David trone is a businessman who is spending more than 9 million on his campaign. Trones tv ads stress his independence. There are six other democrats also in the race. Now, in the 4th district in maryland, ten candidates are running for Donna Edwards congressional seat. The three frontrunners are former attorney general former Lieutenant Governor anthony brown, former Prince Georges County states attorney glenn ivey and state delegate jose lean pigney melnick. The 4th district encompasses parts of prince georges and anne arundel counties. Coming up, more on the race for president. Tracie potts will let us know who needs to have a Strong Performance at tonights democratic debate in brooklyn. Happening today, well hear from the family of an alzheimers patient who died after going missing at a park in in the 85yearold was at the park with residents of the assisted living facility in december. Phipps phipps family says he was unsupervised and wandered off and was found dead one month later. They will make a statement this afternoon. The arlington Memorial Bridge needs some 250 million in repairs, and its running out of time to get that money. The National Parks service has until tonight to apply for federal funding. However, that request needs a local government to sponsor it. Both virginia and d. C. Say the Parks Service didnt ask them in time. If the bridge is not fixed, it could be closed to traffic, which includes more than 60,000 cars that cross that bridge every day. Right now theres a House Oversight hearing where they are talking about takata and the latest deadly case out of texas. According to the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration or nhtsa, the latest death has caused a spike in people checking the status of their vehicles through the the takata inflaters can explode with too much force and spray shrapnel at drivers. Yesterday another 85 million airbag inflaters were added to the more than 28 million already slated for repair. Todays hearing will address how much more time will have to pass before all of these vehicles are fixed. Consumer reporter susan hogan is watching the story closely and will have an update on todays hearing first at 4 00. Thanks, erika. Metro is in the hot seat after a bus hit a woman in arlington last month. The woman just filed a 25 million lawsuit, accusing the driver of being negligent. She claims she was in the crosswalk with a walk sign when the bus hit her. Her Attorney Says she got a concussion and broken arm from that incident. Well, do you have plans for Summer Vacation . New numbers this morning may make you think twice about flying and drive instead. Plus, get ready to rock the red. Slapshot isere in our h in annapolis, she battled republicans joseline penamelnyk for congress. Yes and the nra to pass the toughest gun safety legislation in the country. Ill take on the tough fights to expand Social Security and keep the doors open to planned parenthood. My mom is so tough shes willing to fight anyone whos going to pay him more than us for doing the same job. Im joseline penamelnyk, and i approve this message. Dont you just love it a heartbroken mothers outraged after a judge says the sister of her sons killer can leave juvenile detention. In 2014, kuwane small shot brenda wilson. His sister was accused of luring the 16yearold victim to an area before the shooting. On wednesday, a judge ruled that the sister can head stay in probation for two years. Her brother is serving a 50year prison sentence. The wife of the ann rundowney county sheriff tells our News Partners that her husband did not hit per. Sheriff ron bateman was charged with assaulting his wife on sunday. Elsie batemans attorney released a statement, in it saying her husband asked her to leave the house. Thats when she says they got into a heated argument. She says her husband did not punch or hit or kick her. Sheriff bateman has publicly said the same thing. However, a probable cause document says that Elsie Bateman told the police on the scene that she was thrown against the wall and hit in the left side of her face. She does not plan to pursue criminal charges. New information is released in connection with Prince Georges County Police Officer jacai colsons death. According to court documents, the gunman, michael ford, apparently asked his two brothers, now his codefendants, to record his planned suicide and send it to the world star hiphop website. Officer colson was killed by friendly fir of the district 3 headquarters in landover. It was also revealed yesterday in court that fiveyear officer Taylor Krause was the one who fired the shot that killed colson. We have just learned Atlanta Braves player Hector Olivera is out of jail after posting a 10,000 bond. He was arrested yesterday when Arlington Police were called to the Ritz Carlton Hotel wednesday morning for an apparent assault. Police tell us the woman allegedly assaulted and olivera knew each other. Olivera was supposed to appear in court today. Hes waived his appearance. His attorney will be there on his behalf. He was in town for a game against the nationals. Bryant, on his way its a onepoint game kobe, kobe, kobe, one of basketballs superstars, is officially finished with his basketball career. Kobe bryant went out in style, shooting 60 points, leading the lakers to the win last night. He retires with the third most time. He won five championships. Tonights two big games could make your evening commute a mess out there. First 4 traffics Melissa Mollet will show you your options coming up. Plus, well go live to the national cathedral. Reprs from thatai for a cup of coffee just because youre a woman. So why does congress think its ok that women get paid 20 less than a man for doing the same job . Ill fight for pay equity, to protect planned parenthood, choice for women, and expand paid and family leave. Now some politicians will belittle this as a womens agenda. More proof that we just need more women in congress. Im Kathleen Mathews and i approve this message. Im Melissa Mollet. Here are just some of the stories lighting up social media this morning. Beyonces new athletics well, it hits stores today. According to fashionistas, the pop diva partnered with british businessman and top shop owner peter green. There are more than 200 items to choose from the new ivy park line. Looks pretty cool. Expect to wait a while, though, if youre trying to buy online. It seems the items are a very hot commodity. And saturday marks the 154th anniversary of d. C. Emancipation. Social media editor Britney Johnson has more on whats going on in the district. Reporter this saturday marks the 154th anniversary of d. C. Emancipation, and to celebrate, there will be a huge parade taking place. And just a reminder, tomorrow all City Government workers will have the day off because it is a Public Holiday in d. C. For more information on how to get involved in the parade or times and location, just search emancipation day in our app. All right. Thank you, brittany. And drone fans, listen up. Espn is bringing drone racing to tv. The network has struck a multiyear deal with the internationro sport. The first event to be shown will be the 2016 u. S. National drone racing championships that takes place in new york city in early august. Barbara, back to you. Lets go caps lets go caps rock the red and go caps. Thats the message weve got and weve got to get you going on it today. Yep, the caps start their hunt for lord stanleys cup tonight at 7 00. The caps played so well this year, all sorts of excitement around this team Going Forward into the playoffs. You see im wearing my red today. Nice move there. Weve got the red with us. Manager don fishman is with us accompanied by some red rockers, and of course, slap shot over there. Were all getting excited about tonight. Were ready to go. Well, tell me about the team. What do you think . How are they feeling today . We had the second best regular season wev e we had finished first in the league, 120 points, so expectations couldnt be higher, although of course, were pretty nervous, too. I was going to say, theres little bit of pressure. I mean, even with the older guys, guys who have been around for a while, a lot of new guys, too, theres pressure going into the playoffs. And the playoffs in hockey especially are so tight. Every series literally is close. Everyones expecting a long series. So, youve got to be good, but lucky, too. I heard your manager saying yesterday, lets just pretend like this is a regular game and not get the guys under too much pressure. Is that your message to the team . I think thats right. We just try to take it one game at a time. They usually are long series. Theres a lot of tense moments, so it all starts tonight at verizon center, and it continues saturday. Were asking all the fans to wear red and wear it to work, too, which youre doing, which is great. Here we are. I have to ask, just because thats what journalists do. Weve had some early exits from playoffs in the past. And sorry, slapshot, i know. He didnt want us to talk about that. But yeah, so, how are you feeling . P theres a number of things that make this Team Different from past teams. Ovechkin, obviously, again is spectacular. He scored 50 goals, but hes got a fabulous supporting cast. We have a great goalie in braden holtby. He had a second straight 40win season. Weve got a young player, evgeyi kuznetsov who led in scoring this year. Of course, weve got backstrom, some additions, williams at forward. So, were deeper and stronger. And slapshot agrees, were ready to go. How do we get involved . At games, at the carnegie library, that was great. But theyre never on the ice, right . Sometimes. Okay. Well be looking for you at the game tonight. Slapshot, are they going to win . Absolutely. You bring the cup back here after you win this all, okay . All right. All right, good deal. Thank you to the red rockers. Thank you for coming and being with us today. Lets go, caps. Lets go, caps. Rock that red. Were going to becl watching whats happening in the quest for the cup right here and online. Check the nbc washington app for some of the oneonone interviews with the players, like when Carol Maloney talked to tjason schumera last night. An invention that could keep millions safe, especially in remote parts of the world. 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