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5 things to know this Wednesday, July 26

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:21:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A camel in a Geico commercial once asked about Wednesdays, "Guess what day it is?" Happy Humpday! Per Meteorologist Matt Mackie, we can expect it to heat up even more. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! As the state continues opening dispensaries, Republican lawmakers have proposed a bill to prohibit smoking in public. Meanwhile, questions still remain about education for school-aged asylees. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning. 1. Questions remain over education for school-aged asyleesAsylum seekers have been arriving in the capital district and questions about educating school-aged children have remained mostly unanswered. On Tuesday a meeting between the school district, the county, and the company responsible for the asylees was abruptly canceled.2. Police arrest driver connected to fatal crash on May 11On Tuesday, Thomas F. McGrath, 71, of Slingerla...

Vehicle fire in Queensbury shuts down 2 lanes on I-87

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:21:49 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A vehicle fire on I-87 Northway northbound before Exit 20; US 9; NY 149 has shut down two right lanes and the shoulder at this time. Drivers in the area should seek alternate routes and proceed with caution. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!The cause of the vehicle fire is unknown at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information regarding the crash becomes available.

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Do I Have to Tell My Spouse That I Won $100 On A Scratch-Off

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:21:49 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Lou and it's about winning on a scratch-off. Here's his email: Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I love listening to you every morning, and now I have a question of my own. So yesterday I bought a scratch off ticket while on my lunch break at work, something I do from time to time. I never won more than $5 bucks until yesterday I won $100 dollars. I cashed it in immediately and put it in my wallet and that was that. When I told my co-worker (who is a woman) that I won she asked me if I had called my wife to tell her and I said no, I didn’t even think it was something I would have to share with my wife. Well, my co-worker thought that was crazy and I have to tell my wife. She even insisted that I use the money to buy her something with my winnings. So, am I being dishonest by not telling my wife that I won a $100 dollar scratch off ticket? Does she need t...

Crime reduction event taking place today in East St. Louis after metro east shootings

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:21:49 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Bringing more crime-fighting tools to the metro east will be the focus of an event later Wednesday morning in East St. Louis. This comes as the Major Case Squad is currently investigating two murder cases in the metro east.The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center is where multiple high-ranking officials including the director of the Illinois State Police, Brendan Kelly, are set to appear in a matter of hours to announce that more resources are coming to this area to try and reduce crime. The announcement is certainly timely after the violence just Tuesday in the metro east. There are also new developments Wednesday morning in one of those Major Case Squad investigations.The Major Case Squad released an image of someone they are calling a person of interest in connection with the murder that happened early Tuesday morning at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee MetroLink Station. Stay of execution granted for Johnny Johnson Our Bommmarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was fl...

Heat Advisory issued Wednesday through Friday evening, temps push near 100 through week

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:21:49 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Heat remains our main focus. We start the mornings warm, in the 70s to around 80 in metro St. Louis, and we heat up quickly. Afternoon top temperatures will push well into the 90s and close to 100 the rest of the week. Factor in the humidity and afternoon heat indices go to 105 plus. A Heat Advisory has been issued Wednesday through Friday evening. Drink plenty of water. Stay in an air-conditioned space and out of the sun during peak heating hours, Noon to 5:00 p.m. Take extra precautions if you work outside.   St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here This Wednesday, we are waking up to scattered showers and storms. The chance for scattered rain activity will hang around through the day. The clouds associated with that activity may help to keep highs Wednesday “only” in the mid 90s, still very hot. pot showers could hang around into early Thursday as well. So may see a good downpour, while others see nothing ...

University City High School hosting July flood anniversary commemoration today

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:21:49 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - It was one year ago today, when heavy rain flooded much of university City and other areas.A flood task force, created after the flood, is hosting a commemoration ceremony Wednesday night. The program will feature flood victims, scientists, and officials from government and MSD. Stay of execution granted for Johnny Johnson They'll discuss what has been done to reduce future flood dangers. It's at 7:00 p.m. at University City High School.

One year later: Historic flooding slams the St. Louis region

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:21:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Wednesday marks one year since historic flash flooding slammed the St. Louis region, a catastrophe fueled by torrential rainfall and described by regional weather experts as a "one in one-thousand year" occurrence. Two people died from flooding impacts, more than 100 people were rescued at various stages of flash flooding and thousands of homes suffered some degree of flood damage. Some parts of the St. Louis metropolitan area reported more than a foot of rainfall on July 26, 2022. The National Weather Service tracked nearly 13 inches in St. Peters, and around one foot of rain in Clayton and University City. In St. Louis City, the day marked a new record for daily rainfall, reaching 7.8 inches and breaking a record that stood more than 100 years. In recognition of the historic flooding's one-year anniversary, a task force consisting of University City and Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District officials will gather Wednesday to discuss what's being done now to prevent fut...

ACLU of Missouri sues over gender-affirming health care ban

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:21:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Lambda legal, the ACLU of Missouri, and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, have filed a lawsuit to block the gender-affirming health care ban for minors in the state. Crime reduction event taking place today in East St. Louis after metro east shootings The ban is set to take effect on August 28. The challenge was filed in Cole County Circuit Court on behalf of three families, medical providers, and PFLAG National, and GLMA.

Green Park Lutheran School opening new playground this evening

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:21:49 GMT

MEHLVILLE, Mo. - Green Park Lutheran School is opening a new playground Wednesday.School officials say it features state-of-the-art equipment and interactive elements to stimulate students socialization and imagination. Ribbon cutting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Crime reduction event taking place today in East St. Louis after metro east shootings Students, parents, and community members are welcome to attend.

America's Center hosting 'North American Youth Congress' event Wednesday

Published Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:21:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS - More than 33,000 young adults are in St. Louis Wednesday for the 'North American Youth Congress.'The United Pentecostal Church is hosting the event at America's Center in downtown St. Louis. It's one of the largest Christian youth events in North America. Stay of execution granted for Johnny Johnson There are worship and preaching sessions and on Friday, a service project to pack 3,000 disaster relief supply kits.