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5 things to know this Thursday, April 27

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:23:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It's almost Friday, everyone. Happy Thursday, and happy National Babe Ruth Day to all who observe. According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, after the fog clears this morning, we should see some more seasonable temperatures with high winds in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team pulled a dead body from the Mohawk River on Thursday. Police believe the identity of the body to be Ryan Liszewski. Also, a former Schoharie Central School District Custodian was arrested on child pornography charges. The charges were not connected to students, according to the district. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning. 1. Police located a deceased male in the Mohawk RiverOn Wednesday morning, the New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team recovered the body of a deceased male in the Mohawk River...

Ghent teen to announce NY Jets first round draft pick tonight

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:23:30 GMT

GHENT, N.Y. (NEWS10) - It’s the night football fans have been waiting for, the first round of the NFL Draft! Tonight, a boy from Columbia County will be taking to the stage to help the New York Jets announce their first round draft pick.13-year-old Kyle Stickles has been given the opportunity through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 11. Rodgers hopes to help Jets add to ‘lonely’ Super Bowl trophy Before Kyle heads to Kansas City, he made a stop at the New York Jets Training Center in New Jersey. He even got to meet one of his favorite players, Garrett Wilson, and throw the football around on the field.Leading up to tonight’s announcement, the teen has been practicing in the comfort of his own room. Watch the NFL Draft tonight on ABC and #WakeUpWith10 to see Kyle's big moment on the world stage and learn about the road it took to get there.

ACSO: Albany man attempted to steal homeowner's car

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:23:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested on Thursday for attempting to steal a homeowner's car while allegedly in possession of crack cocaine in his underwear, according to the Albany County Sheriff's Office. Derrick Ruffin, 43, faces several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputies say around 2 a.m. they received a report of an unwanted man on a property attempting to steal their car. According to deputies, Ruffin entered the homeowner's garage on the property with no right to do so and found their car keys inside.After an investigation, deputies say Ruffin had over 10 grams of crack cocaine in his underwear. Deputies say Ruffin is currently on New York State Parole for similar offenses. I-88 crash closes right shoulder near Exit 25, Rotterdam Charges:Third-degree burglaryThird-degree attempted grand larcenyThird-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceFourth-degree criminal possession of ...

I-88 crash closes right shoulder near Exit 25, Rotterdam

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:23:30 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511NY, a crash on I-88 eastbound near exit 25; NY 7, in Rotterdam, has closed the right shoulder. Drivers in the area should expect slower traffic.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Details regarding the crash are limited at this time. Stick with News10 as more information regarding the crash becomes available.

Crews responding to house fire in Jennings

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:23:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Emergency crews are at the scene of a house fire in Jennings, Thursday morning.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is flying over the area, located on the 2000 block of Switzer Avenue, where smoke can be seen coming from the back of the home. Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing No word on the cause of the fire or injuries. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Mayors request help from Army Corps of Engineers over flooding

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:23:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A coalition of mayors from cities along the Mississippi - from Wisconsin to Louisiana, are in St. Louis Thursday to get an update on the flood forecast from the National Weather Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.It comes after an emergency management committee met in Clarksville, Missouri Wednesday night to prepare for possible flooding along the Mississippi River. The city plans to build a removable flood wall. Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing Some of the current river levels are slowing down work a bit. They hope to have the flood wall completed within two years.

'Kickin' It for A Cause' event happening tonight

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:23:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A monthly town hall event to address federal COVID-19 benefits coming to an end is happening Thursday in St. Louis.Congress ended the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. It included a requirement that medicaid programs keep people enrolled during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Congress ended that late last year.As states end the enrollment provision, millions are at risk of losing medicaid coverage. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say 'Kickin' It for A Cause' will give resources and help to people in St. Louis - particularly in underserved communities. It will navigate the change in public benefits. The town hall event is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Bait St. Louis.There will also be music, games, and free food.

New SSM Health children's developmental center opening today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:23:30 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - A new SSM Health Cardinal Glennon's children's hospital facility opens Thursday in Edwardsville, Illinois.It's a Knights of Columbus Developmental Center, located at 7325 Marine Road. The center will provide a variety of services for children with autism and developmental concerns. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say That includes speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy. The center is funded in part by a $1.5 million grant from the state of Illinois. 

Rally to stop quo warranto case happening today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:23:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A rally is happening Thursday to try to stop Attorney General Andrew Bailey's efforts of removing Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner from office.The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists organized the march, which they said is to protect the rights of St. Louis voters. They explained that the unelected Missouri attorney general should not be able to remove twice-elected Gardner from office without consulting with St. Louis voters. Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing That march is at 4:00 p.m. in front of the Attorney General's Office on Olive Street.

Missouri House approves measure to keep ousted officials from running again

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:23:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS -  The Missouri House looks at a proposal to ban Kim Gardner from running again for St. Louis circuit attorney, if removed from office.Republican Brad Christ from south St. Louis County brought up the bill Wednesday. It would bar any public official who is removed by a quo warranto case from running for that office again. Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing The house added it to a crime bill that is being drafted in the final weeks of the session. The package needs another vote in the house before moving on to the senate.