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5 things to know this Monday, June 12

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:10:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Monday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we should expect warm and muggy conditions early on, followed by a few potential evening storms, however nothing severe. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! After the Philip Schuyler statue was removed from in front of Albany City Hall, a time capsule was discovered underneath where the statue stood. Meanwhile, thousands lost power in Rensselaer County following a mass power outage in multiple towns. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Monday morning. 1. Time capsule found at Albany City HallA time capsule was discovered on June 10 at City Hall in Albany. The removal of the Philip Schuyler statue earlier that day led to the capsule being unearthed.2. Philip Schuyler statue removed from Albany City HallThe statue of General Philip Schuyler that stood in front of Albany City Hall for nearly a century is gone....

Janae Edmondson set to have another surgery today

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:10:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A teen recovering from a devastating injury that almost took her life is making strides in her recovery.Janae Edmondson lost her legs in a downtown St. Louis crash earlier this year. She's scheduled to have another surgery Monday. Her mom posting her GoFundMe page is an important step toward getting her prosthetics, so she can walk again. Monday is also Janae's 18th birthday.Her mom shared that Janae really didn't want to have this surgery on her birthday, but she would have to wait 3 weeks before they could schedule it if she didn't do it on her Monday. So she's having the procedure Monday instead of waiting. Janae Edmondson set to have another surgery today Her mom saying - "This girl is made different and really wants to walk soon."Janae was in town from Tennessee for a volleyball tournament back in February when she got hit by a car at the 11th and St. Charles Streets downtown. She was walking back to her hotel with her family when police said Daniel Riley failed t...

Crews responding to church fire in Warrenton, Missouri

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:10:24 GMT

WARRENTON, Mo. - Emergency crews are at the scene of a church fire in Warrenton early Monday morning. Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter is flying over the area, located at the 'Abundant Life Church' right off Interstate 70 on Northwest Service Road, where the building can be seen covered in smoke. Fire fighters are continuing to calm the flames. ‘Worst roads in America’ : St. Louis man makes viral videos in push for change The cause of the fire has not been revealed. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Metro Transit changing more than 40 routes today

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:10:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Significant schedule changes are starting Monday to more than 40 metro bus routes, impacting riders on both sides of the river.The Civic Center stop by the Enterprise Center will be a busy area for MetroBus riders. Metro officials are calling the shifts a quarterly service change designed to improve transit services, but they also say the changes do include some service reductions and that workforce shortages are an issue that Metro is trying to deal with as well.Metro officials told FOX 2 that schedule adjustments are being to made to 30 routes that will reduce the frequency of service or temporarily suspend service altogether during low ridership periods on weekday evenings and weekends. We're also told those changes will allow resources to be shifted to routes and times when there is higher demand. ‘Worst roads in America’ : St. Louis man makes viral videos in push for change Schedule adjustments are being made to seven routes to try and improve on-time performance ...

O'Fallon, Missouri carnival ride flash sale happening today

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:10:24 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - A deal on tickets Monday for the O'Fallon Missouri Heritage and Freedom Festival, July 1 through 4. They're offering a 20-hour flash sale. You can buy a wristband Monday for all-day carnival rides. For $20, that's a 40% saving from the regular price of $35. ‘Worst roads in America’ : St. Louis man makes viral videos in push for change The festival will also feature food, music, and fireworks. The group '38 Special' will perform on July 4.

SSM Health and St. Louis Area Food Bank host food fair today

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:10:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - SSM Health and the St. Louis Area Food Bank are also fighting food insecurity once again. They're hosting another drive-thru food giveaway Monday.It starts at 9:00 a.m. at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital on Clayton Road. Janae Edmondson set to have another surgery today The hospital and the food bank say healthy food helps good health care. The event is free and open to everyone.

J.B. Pritzker to sign bill that defunds libraries that ban books

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:10:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Governor J.B. Pritzker will sign a bill Monday to keep libraries in the state from banning books. ‘Worst roads in America’ : St. Louis man makes viral videos in push for change It would stop funding any city or school library that bans books based on race or sexual orientation. Illinois republicans opposed the bill, calling it an over-reach of government power.

Forest Park hosts Muny's 105th Opening Night tonight

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:10:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's time once again for you to say 'Meet Me at The Muny.The 105th season opens Monday night in Forest Park. There are seven shows this summer. ‘Worst roads in America’ : St. Louis man makes viral videos in push for change The season starts Monday night with "Beautiful - the Carole King Musical." Then there's Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast, 'Chess,' 'West Side Story,' 'Little Shop of Horrors,' 'Rent,' and 'Sister Act.' 

Archdiocese restructuring appeal deadline today

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:10:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Monday is the deadline for parishes in the St. Louis Archdiocese to appeal merger or consolidation plans.Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski announced the 'all things new' plans two weeks ago where 178 individual parishes will be consolidated to 134. ‘Worst roads in America’ : St. Louis man makes viral videos in push for change These parishes will be overseen by 107 pastors. The changes were made because of a declining number of priests and fewer Catholics attending mass.

Stop gun violence panel discussion taking place tonight

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:10:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A non-profit is addressing gun violence in the St. Louis area.The breaking Generational Poverty Foundation provides resources to people dealing with suicide, bullying, and gang prevention. Monday, they'll hold a panel discussion to discuss how to address gun violence, gangs, police, and rebuilding a safer community. Janae Edmondson set to have another surgery today The discussion starts at 7:00 p.m. at 4112 West Florissant Avenue.