5 things to know this Wednesday, February 12

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Wednesday! Meteorologist Matt Mackie says it will be cloudy with the development of snow this evening and temperatures in the high 20s.

Troy has declared a state of emergency due to a rock salt shortage. Also, a Bethlehem graduate made her way to the U.S. Women's National Team for the 2025 SheBelievesCup. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know this Wednesday.

1. Keeping Troy safe during a rock salt shortage

So far this winter, it’s not the amount of snow but the frequency of storms that’s created problems with rock salt in Troy. Whether it’s one inch or a foot, the plows and salt have to come out.

2. Bethlehem grad Claire Hutton makes U.S. National Team

Playing for your national team at the highest level is an honor only few get to experience. Bethlehem graduate Claire Hutton is set to become one of the few.

3. Rensselaer County leaders push back on Dunn landfill permit

Shutting down the Dunn Landfill has long been discussed in Rensselaer County and quality of life concerns are the reasons why. NEWS10 was at the county meeting where legislators and community members took sides against the governor.

4. Patrol car crashes in Mayfield on way to snowmobile accident

A Fulton County Sheriff’s Office patrol car was totaled on Tuesday near Sunoco on Route 30 in Mayfield. Sheriff Richard Giardino said the deputy was responding to a snowmobile accident when the crash happened.

5. Man convicted in fatal boat crash released from prison

The man convicted of killing an 8-year-old girl with his boat on Lake George is no longer in prison.