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5 things to know this Thursday, March 16

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Friday just called and said they'd be here tomorrow. Happy Thursday! It looks like we're in the clear weather-wise according to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, as today will be a transition day between the nor'easter and our next weather system. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany filed for bankruptcy. As part of the announcement, under the Chapter 11 filing, legal actions against the diocese would halt, and Parishes and Catholic Schools of the Diocese aren't a part of the filing. Also, the Saratoga Race Course will offer access to both the clubhouse and the grandstand for the same price starting in 2023. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.1. Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany Files for BankruptcyBishop Edward Scharfenberger announced on Wednesday the Albany diocese had no choice but to file Chapter ...

ECOs find gun in Hamlet after suspect flees on foot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:52 GMT

KIAMESHA LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Department of Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) found a gun tossed by a fleeing suspected felon during a foot chase near Kiamesha Lake. ECOs did not release the suspect's name, but they say he faces several charges in Sullivan County. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! ECOs say, along with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, they worked to find a handgun tossed by a suspect who fled on foot on Tuesday, February 28, near Kiamesha Lake. Due to conditions in the area, a K9 was sent in to try to find the missing handgun. The K9 couldn't find the gun, and ECOs used a metal detector to find it where they determined it was most likely thrown. The metal detector signaled the gun under snow in a ditch, and a deputy sheriff and ECO carefully uncovered the loaded .45 caliber handgun.

Town-wide cleanup in Halfmoon starting March 22

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:52 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Due to the nor'easter that came through the Capital Region on Tuesday, the Town of Halfmoon Highway Department announced a town-wide cleanup to start on Wednesday, March 22, weather permitting. The cleanup will help residents safely and properly get rid of any downed trees, branches, or brush. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Residents are asked to bring their storm-related broken tree branches and brush to the curb, with larger ends facing the road. The Halfmoon Highway Department will start picking up tree branches and brush in the southern part of town, then work north. If a resident misses the cleanup, they may bring brush to the Transfer Station during operating hours free of charge. “Our Halfmoon Highway Department Team has been working around the clock in response to the winter storm," said Bill Bryans, Town of Halfmoon Superintendent of Highways and caretaker of the Transfer Station. "...

Andrew Bailey files another petition in Kim Gardner case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed new court documents late Wednesday night as part of his ongoing effort to have St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner removed from office. The documents indicated that Bailey plans to strengthen his original case.Bailey's latest filing says he wants to put everything on hold until next Tuesday. That's when Bailey shared that he will file an amended petition to his original motion, saying Gardner should be removed from office because she isn't doing her job. Bailey also wants the court to set a June trial date for the case.Part of Bailey's new filing explained that "the amended petition will provide respondent with notice of additional allegations that support the claims. For her removal and notice of additional evidence that the state intends to rely on to prove those allegations." Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Police investigating ATM break-in

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Someone broke into an ATM in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood.Police were called to the U.S. Bank branch at Hampton Avenue and Eichelberger Street at around 4:00 a.m. Top story: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police When they arrived, they found the front of the ATM had been ripped off. Officers didn't say if the thief got away with any money.This is an open investigation. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Jury awards $15M to mother of man who drowned in Mississippi River

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis jury awards $15 million to the mother of a man who drowned in the Mississippi River.According to our partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, back in 2019, 22-year-old Casey Redmond was working for Osage Marine Services when he and a supervisor were called to service a barge which was littered with debris and not equipped with non-slip coating. Top story: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police That's when Redmond slipped and fell into the Mississippi and drowned. His body was never found.Prosecutors claim Osage Marine Services didn't make sure the barge was clean or safe, and didn't try to rescue Redmond after he fell. This is the second time in recent years the company was ordered to pay millions over a drowning.

Mercy and SSM Health not requiring masks for visitors, patients, and staff

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Mercy and SSM Health are no longer requiring visitors, patients, and staff to wear masks at their facilities.Wednesday, they became the first major St. Louis area hospital to drop Covid-19 protective measures. They shared that it's because cases have gone down. Trending: Daughter roasts Alton dad in sweet and funny obit People with Covid or who have been exposed to someone with it within 10 days will still be required to wear a mask. Mercy employees with medical or religious exemptions from getting the Covid or flu vaccines will also be required to mask until at least March 31.

Woman accused of harassment faces another bond hearing today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A woman caught on camera in a viral video harassing a Latino family in south st. Louis is being held without bond, but that could change after a court hearing Thursday. Top story: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police 54-year-old Judy Kline is charged with burglary, property damage, and unlawful use of a weapon. A judge denied bond last Friday, but set another bond hearing for Thursday.

Ancient Order of Hibernian Parade in Dogtown kicks off St. Patrick's Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Patrick's Day is Friday. It kicks off with the annual Ancient Order of Hibernian Parade in Dogtown.  You can start the festivities Thursday. St. James the Greater Catholic Church on Wade Avenue celebrates a special mass and traditional dinner Thursday night. The Jewish holiday of Purim also starts Thursday night. Trending: Daughter roasts Alton dad in sweet and funny obit It celebrates the biblical story of queen Esther, who saved the Jews from annihilation in ancient Persia. There's a Purim parade Friday afternoon in University City.

Funeral arrangements for Sgt. Mason Griffith finalized

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:52 GMT

OWENSVILLE, Mo. - Funeral arrangements for Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith have been finalized.Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, March 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Owensville High School. That's at 3336 Highway 19 in Owensville, Missouri. Top story: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police The funeral will follow. He'll be buried at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Rosebud, Missouri.