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5 things to know this Monday, June 26

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:14:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Monday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, the warm and humid weather is expected to continue throughout the day. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Albany Police are investigating two separate homicides that happened early Sunday morning. Also, the search continues for a 12-year-old girl who's been missing since Thursday. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Monday morning. 1. Albany police investigating two homicidesAlbany police announced they are investigating two separate homicides that occurred early in the morning on Sunday. Both incidents are currently under investigation.2. Albany Police searching for missing 12-year-old girlAlbany Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 12-year-old girl. Nolah Callendar was last seen Thursday around 4 p.m.3. Albany man charged with damaging statue on Lark StreetAn Albany man has been charged with k...

Senior athlete gets new lease on life

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:14:40 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Wes Boyea is living proof that it’s never too late to get in shape! After surviving a heart attack, the 74-year-young Veteran used the near-death experience as a wake-up call to sign a new lease on life. Catskill High School quadruplets, cousin graduate top of senior class Eight years ago, Wes suffered a heart attack caused by side effects of Agent Orange exposure during his time in the Army and underwent a 5-way cardio bypass surgery. Recovering from surgery, Wes had a goal to get active, so he’d be able to again compete in throwing, his passion when he was a teen. It was a long road, but he said the support of friends, family and his doctors helped him tremendously along the way. It is now Wes’s mission to inspire others, especially his fellow seniors, to be active.“When I was in that hospital after my surgery, you just think, I can't come back from this, it will never happen but anybody can get healthier. You got to know your limitations and start ...

Crews repair St. Charles water main break, historic Main Street closed

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:14:40 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Part of the historic brick Main Street in St. Charles is closed after a water main break.Crews are working right by 'Tony's on Main Street,' where the water main break happened. The damage here is far beyond just the break itself. There's significant damage to the historic Main Street where part of the street has buckled from the break. Crews investigating home explosion in Granite City, Illinois An official at the scene shared that authorities got the initial call about the water main break around 6:30 p.m. We're told the main that broke was a 10-inch main.The water main has since been fixed, and water service should be shortly. However, repairs to the stretch of historic Main Street could take much longer.

Crews investigating home explosion in Granite City, Illinois

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:14:40 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. - Emergency crews are at the scene of a home explosion in Granite City.The home exploded around 2:45 a.m. That home was destroyed in pieces and a neighboring home was damaged as well. We're told the homeowner goes to work around midnight, and their car is not here. The occupants of the second home were unharmed.Asst. Chief Rich Moore with the Granite City Fire Department said crews will be out there for some time to investigate. Their initial thoughts are this is a gas explosion. Crews repair St. Charles water main break, historic Main Street closed There was a small fire initially, which crews took care of quickly. The first home collapsed on itself, and it blew a lot of glass and debris out into the road on Dale Avenue. Here’s what Asst. Fire Chief Rich Moore told FOX 2 about the explosion."The hazards have been mitigated, Moore shared. "The gas has been shut off. The electric of that residences is shut off. The street will be barricaded for a couple of hours ...

City Hall celebrating Pride Month tonight

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:14:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis celebrates Pride Month at City Hall Monday.Several LGBTQ community leaders will be honored, including members of the Metro Trans Umbrella Group, St. Louis Queer Support Hotline, and Planned Parenthood. There will also be live music. Crews repair St. Charles water main break, historic Main Street closed St. Louis Recorder of Deeds Michael Butler says, "Our pride celebration is about embracing a spirit of inclusivity while championing equality, love, and dignity for all individuals and families."The pride celebration is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis granted 200 laptops

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:14:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Boys and Girls Club is getting 200 free computers Monday - courtesy of Compudot and AT&T.The refurbished laptops come with a 2-year warranty and free tech support. Crews repair St. Charles water main break, historic Main Street closed Compudot says the goal is to bridge the digital divide for low-income families without a computer and provide kids with the tools to better their future.

Annual Jim Butler Memorial Golf Classic taking place today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:14:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The annual Jim Butler Memorial Golf Classic is Monday.The four-person scramble golf tournament will support The Boys and Girls Club of Greater St. Louis. It includes 18 holes of golf, food, games, contests, and awards. Crews investigating home explosion in Granite City, Illinois The charity event starts at 11:00 a.m. at Norwood Hills Country Club.

Amtrak's St. Louis-to-Chicago trains running at 110 MPH starting today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:14:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Taking the train from St. Louis to Chicago will take less time starting Monday.Trains will now increase speed from 90 miles an hour to 110 between Alton, Illinois and Joliet. The new schedules for the "Lincoln service" will cut travel time by 15 minutes. Crews repair St. Charles water main break, historic Main Street closed Most of the $2 billion cost of upgrading the tracks came from the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act." Construction took eight years, plus five years of testing.

Michael and Leon Spinks getting stars on St. Louis Walk of Fame Walk of Fame today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:14:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Some recognition Monday for knock-out performances from two brothers. The Spinks brothers get stars on the St. Louis Walk of Fame.Michael and Leon Spinks made history in 1976 as the first brothers to win Olympic gold medals in the same year. They later became the first brothers to win the World Heavyweight Championships as pros. Crews investigating home explosion in Granite City, Illinois Leon Spinks was also recognized for beating Muhammad Ali in one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.

Few mpox cases in Colorado so far this summer, but risk of another outbreak remains

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:14:40 GMT

So far, Colorado has only reported a handful of mpox cases this year, but health officials are urging at-risk people to get vaccinated and consider other precautions this summer.Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, took off in Colorado and nationwide in spring and summer 2022. The virus is native to parts of Africa and typically jumps into humans sporadically when people hunt or live close to animals that carry it. Last year, however, it was spreading between people in countries where it normally isn’t found, mostly through sexual networks.The mpox rash can resemble other sexually transmitted infections or even pimples, but often causes severe pain. Some people also experience flu-like symptoms. While it’s rare, some patients have developed organ damage from mpox infections.Last year, there were at least 404 cases in Colorado, and likely more that went unreported due to a lack of testing and awareness in the first month of the outbreak. At least 30,000 people got mpox nati...