ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– Happy Tuesday! Meteorologist Matt Mackie says it will be humid, with showers and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures are expected in the high 80s.
Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal in the Idaho college murders. Also, NYSPHSAA has denied La Salle’s appeal of a postseason ban. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know this Tuesday, sponsored by the CDTA.
1. Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in Idaho college murders case
NewsNation has learned a plea deal has been offered to Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, and he has accepted. Sources confirm the prosecution has proposed dropping the death penalty in exchange for Kohberger pleading guilty to committing the murders and to a burglary charge.
2. Steve Caporizzo retires from weather after 35 years at NEWS10
Monday was Chief Meteorologist Steve Caporizzo’s last day forecasting the weather after 35 years at NEWS10.
3. One dead, multiple injured in Westerlo tractor trailer crash
A family of six, including three children, was involved in a serious crash on Monday morning in the town of Westerlo. The crash took place shortly after 10:30 a.m. on County Route 401.
4. Advocates question NY Prisons’ heat protocol | NEWS10 ABC
Advocates for those who are incarcerated at New York State Prisons say last week’s extreme heat was tough for people inside the facilities.
5. NYSPHSAA denies La Salle’s appeal of postseason ban
On May 16, Section 2 banned all La Salle Institute sports from postseason play in 2025-2026 after the executive committee ruled the Cadets baseball team violated a NYSPHSAA participation rule. La Salle filed an appeal to NYSPHSAA to overturn the punishment. On Monday, that appeal was denied.
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