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5 things to know this Wednesday, May 3

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:23:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- We're almost over the hump. Happy Wednesday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, by this afternoon, a couple of scattered showers and thunderstorms will pop up. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Jury selection continues in the Schoharie limo crash trial. A majority of questions center around whether or not potential jurors could be fair in this case. Meanwhile, several upstate counties are working on rural cell service solutions in light of the death of Kaylin Gillis. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning.1. Jury selection continues in the Schoharie limo crash trialNews10 got a closer look at what both the prosecution and defense are looking for in jurors for the criminal trial of Nauman Hussain, with a majority of the questions centering on whether or not they could be fair in this case. 2. Law enforcement detects impaired driving with Drug Recogn...

ADP: Schenectady man arrested for firearm possession

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:23:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man was arrested on Monday after police say they saw him walking with what appeared to be a loaded handgun in his pocket. Quadir Gibson, 18, faces multiple weapons charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, around 5 p.m., police say an Albany detective saw a man walking on South Pearl Street near Morton Avenue and saw what appeared to be a handgun in his pocket. When they approached him near the intersection, police say he was in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun. Charges:Second-degree criminal possession of a weaponThird-degree criminal possession of a weaponFourth-degree criminal possession of a weaponGibson was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court and was remanded to the Albany County Jail.

Lazy Dog Cookie Co. expands in Saratoga Springs

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:23:39 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Founded in 2001 by Amy and Keith Augustine, Lazy Dog Cookie Co. focuses on all-natural ingredients. The Saratoga Springs-based business ships their dog treats to customers across the country.Originally from Pennsylvania, the company moves from a small kitchen in their home to a 10,000 sq. foot facility in Saratoga Springs last year. The expansion is allowing the company to grow at a quick pace. Off the Beaten Path: Sweet Mimi’s Café & Bakery The company also offers cookies for horses called “horse biscuits”, as part of a collaboration with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Another best selling item is their "Pup-PIES," which is a pie-shaped treat made to celebrate an occasion like a birthday. Some of their best selling treats include Mutt Mallows, which are soft-baked cookies that are wheat, corn and soy free. Another best selling item is their "Pup-PIES," which is a pie-shaped treat made to celebrate an occasion like a birthday. Al...

Police find missing Vermont man

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:23:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Vermont State Police have found John Joy, a 91-year-old Vermont man who was reported missing Tuesday around 11 a.m. Police say he was found safe after going missing out of the Sunderland area.

Police investigating separate north St. Louis shootings

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:23:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One person is dead and another is hurt after two overnight shootings in the city of St. Louis.The victims in both shootings were adult males. The crimes happening only two miles apart and within a couple of hours of each other. Wednesday morning, investigators are sharing that there does not appear to be any connection between the cases.This happened on Thomas Street in north St. Louis, not far from Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Police are calling it a homicide. They told FOX 2 officers rushed to that area for shot's fired call just after 1:00 a.m.Upon arrival, they found a man shot outside. He was not conscious or breathing and was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial police report said the man had been shot in the abdomen, but a police official at the scene revealed that he was shot in the neck. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

7 people confirmed dead in Illinois dust storm crashes

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:23:39 GMT

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. - A stretch of Interstate 55 in central Illinois is back open Wednesday morning after closing again due to dusty conditions Tuesday afternoon.Illinois State Police said they discovered another person died in that massive vehicle pile up on I-55. It's about 75 miles northeast of St. Louis. This brings the total number of lives lost from six to seven.A windstorm kicked up clouds of blinding dust from farm fields Monday morning, causing a series of crashes along I-55 in Montgomery County. The highway was closed in both directions overnight Monday, so crews could clear the road and investigate.It reopened around 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, but then state police had to close a 20-mile stretch of I-55 again Tuesday because of similar conditions.FOX 2 also learned of that seventh victim Tuesday.Investigators explained that because of the severity of the damage, what they first believed were the remains of one person in a car, were actually two. Dozens of cars and semis crashed in...

Crews responding to car fire in north St. Louis

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:23:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Fire crews are at the scene of a care fire in north St. Louis.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was flying over the area located on Church Road near the Mark Twain neighborhood, where the car was seen fully engulfed in flames. No word yet on the cause of the fire. Grieving mom alleges CAO ‘negligence’ in daughter’s murder case FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

1 person dead, 2 injured in north St. Louis County shooting

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:23:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A shooting Tuesday night in north St. Louis County killed one person and injured two.It happened around 9:30 a.m. at a house on Halls Ferry Road at ibis Court. When police arrived, they found a woman outside suffering from a gunshot wound. She later died from her injuries. Grieving mom alleges CAO ‘negligence’ in daughter’s murder case Another woman and a teenage boy inside the home were also shot. They're expected to recover.Investigators explained that it started with an argument between several individuals in front of the house. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Berkeley Police Department holding fundraiser for fallen officer today

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:23:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo.- The Berkeley Police Department will be holding a fundraiser for a fallen officer Wednesday. Trending: St. Louis County bill that aims to ban pedestrians on the roads moves forward Officer Amir Danztler-Bey died from a stroke. The fundraiser event is Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the police station.

St. Louis congresswoman released today after being arrested for outstanding warrants

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:23:39 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A congresswoman from St. Louis is out of jail Wednesday morning after Jefferson City police arrested her for outstanding warrants.FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that police stopped Missouri State Representative Lakeysha Bosley Monday night for allegedly speeding in Jefferson City. Police arrested her when they realized she was wanted in several counties for failing to appear in court for traffic violations. Trending: St. Louis County bill that aims to ban pedestrians on the roads moves forward Bosley said she was "completely shocked" to find out she still had warrants, saying she thought they were resolved. She was released on a $300,000 bond and revealed she has already handled the outstanding warrants.