5 things to know this Wednesday, May 15

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy humpday! Meteorologist Matt Mackie says today will be a cooler, cloudier day with temperatures in the high 60s with on-and-off showers.

First responders rescued a missing person from the Hudson River Tuesday morning. Also, a man convicted of a Colombian homicide in 2014 was found living in Pittsfield. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning.

1. First responders rescue missing person from Hudson River

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a missing person call Tuesday morning. That response quickly shifted when authorities located and rescued that person from the Hudson River. 

2. Man convicted in 2014 Colombian homicide found in Pittsfield

A man convicted of homicide in the nation of Colombia 10 years ago was in the Capital Region. Federal agents said Efrain Vidales Vargas had been living in Pittsfield.

3. Construction underway on Saratoga County Airport improvement project

Plans to upgrade the Saratoga County Airport are taking a step forward. State and local leaders said construction has started on a new terminal and aircraft hangar.

4. Push to change NYS school lockdown drill requirements

Lockdown drills have become common in schools. They are meant to teach students and staff how to respond in case of an emergency inside the building.

5. Thunder advance to Eastern Conference Final with 5-1 win over Admirals

Filip Engaras recorded a hat trick as the Adirondack Thunder advanced to the Eastern Conference Final with a 5-1 victory over the Norfolk Admirals on Tuesday night at Cool Insuring Arena.