🌱 St. Louis Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Good morning, St. Louis! I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning with your new edition of the St. Louis Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town, including updates on:

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But first, today's weather:

Snow, 1-2 in. High: 41 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories today in St. Louis:

1. Thousands of Ameren customers without power Wednesday morning (KMOV4)
2. St. Louis chefs, bakery and bar among 2023 James Beard Award semifinalists (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
3. Snowfall hits Southwestern Illinois and St. Louis region (Belleville News-Democrat)
4. St. Louis director makes feature debut with thriller filmed in St. Charles, Granite City (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
5. St. Louis County Councilman Mark Harder running for Missouri State Senate (KMOV4)
6. Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock show at Enterprise Center was no laughing matter for some (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
7. 'This huge magnificent beast': Mountain lion hit by car in Franklin County (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
8. St. Patrick Center in downtown St. Louis takes a multilayered approach to assisting the unhoused (Feast Magazine)
9. St. Louis attorney rises to shareholder at Littler (Missouri Lawyers Media)
10. How a St. Louis Blues Hockey Stick Became a Holy Relic [PHOTOS] (Riverfront Times)
11. MoDOT to provide updates as crews clear roadways across the area. (KSDK.com)
12. Live updates: Snow slows St. Louis area traffic, cancels schools (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
13. Kendrick Smith creates Build a Yes to boost St. Louis jazz (St. Louis Public Radio)
14. New St. Louis Police Chief Robert Tracy addresses approach to rise in crime (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
15. St. Louis Asian American support group offers healing in English and Mandarin (St. Louis Public Radio)
16. St. Louis Public Schools District continues to struggle with lack of school bus drivers (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
17. Leaders break ground on East St. Louis Public Safety Center (KMOV4)
18. Homicide detectives investigating separate shootings minutes apart in south St. Louis (KSDK.com)
19. Recipe: Cider Vinaigrette (Riverfront Times)
20. Recipe: Ang Ka Stroll (Riverfront Times)
21. Welcome to the RFT's Winter Flavor 2023 (Riverfront Times)
22. Recipe: Chocolate Nut Loaf (Riverfront Times)
23. Recipe: Chooch’s Popcorn Chicken Seasoning (Riverfront Times)
24. Recipe: Oxtail Stew (Riverfront Times)
25. Latest on winter storm expected to move through St. Louis area (KSDK.com)
26. Voters to decide Manchester annexation in battle with Sam Page (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
27. Clayton financial firm NISA Investment Advisors to move, expand to larger office space - St. Louis Business Journal (The Business Journals)
28. Woman sentenced for her role in ‘Sweetie Pie’ star’s death (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
29. Breakdown in procedures allowed gun-wielding juveniles to go free (KMOV4)
30. Driver involved in single-car crash Monday in north St. Louis identified by police (KSDK.com)

Today in St. Louis:

From my notebook:

• Saint Louis, MO: "WHEN YOU SUPPORT ART, YOU SUPPORT SAINT LOUIS. 💯🎨 We’re rolling out a loaded line-up of artists at The 314 Market TOMORROW at @thehawthornstl. Come hang out with some of the most talented artists in the city. See you tomorrow. ‼️‼️..." (Saint Louis, MO via Instagram)
• Saint Louis Zoo: "Due to the forecast of inclement weather, the Saint Louis Zoo will be closed Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in the interest of public and employee safety. Only staff directly related to critical operations will be expected to report to wor..." (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• Saint Louis Zoo: "The Saint Louis Zoo is closed today, Wednesday, January 25, due to inclement weather; the Zoo is closed in the interest of public and employee safety. Only staff directly related to critical operations will be expected to report to work...." (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: "It was all smiles for Music Director Stéphane Denève and composer Kevin Puts following the world premiere of Kevin's Concerto for Orchestra. Met with an immediate standing ovation, Concerto for Orchestra showcased the virtuosity of the e..." (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)
• St. Louis County Parks: "Come out to the parks for a fun afternoon of hiking, poker, GPS, and treasure-hunting! Hike through the woods using your GPS unit (or a GPS app on your smartphone) and search for hidden containers. Inside the containers are tokens - grab..." (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)
• Saint Louis Science Center: "During First Friday: Black Panther (Feb. 3) @ 7pm, attend a presentation on Historical African Martial Arts with Da’Mon Stith! There will be demonstrations of the traditional African warrior arts that inspired Black Panther and an explor..." (Saint Louis Science Center via Facebook)
• St. Louis County Police Department: "View from the Emergency Operations Center" (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• City Museum, St Louis, MO: "Catch us on the third floor and swing by for tacos, quesadilla's, nachos, and pinball. ⚡️" (City Museum, St Louis, MO via Facebook)
• St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: "This week, Music Director Stéphane Denève leads your orchestra in Jean Sibelius' Symphony No. 2, described by some as a "confession of the soul." To get ready, take a look back at another recent SLSO performance of Sibelius' music: the A..." (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)
• St. Louis County Parks: "St. Louis County offices will delay opening Wednesday until 10 a.m. due to inclement weather. A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect at 6 p.m. Tuesday for our area." (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)
• Pride St. Louis: "Are you wanting to be part of the 2023 Pride Royalty Court? Here's your chance! We are now accepting applications for the Royalty Court. Pride Royalty website (https://www.pridestl.org/royalty). Go to the PrideSTL website to download the..." (Pride St. Louis via Facebook)
• Saint Louis Science Center: "Vote for the Science Center! 🥳 We are so honored that a panel of experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors have selected the Saint Louis Science Center as one of the nominees for Best Science Museum and Best Free Museum in USA Today’s 10Best..." (Saint Louis Science Center via Facebook)
• Saint Louis, MO: "@regionalartscommission grants open February 13. 🎨 Leading up to 2/13, RAC will be providing support to artists & art programs to help you have the strongest application possible. As the presenting partner of The 314 Market, @regiona..." (Saint Louis, MO via Instagram)
• Saint Louis Science Center: "#ArtifactoftheWeek Cottontail Rabbit, Sylvilagus audubonii ✨ January 22nd was the official start of the Chinese New Year in 2023, marking the end of winter and beginning of the spring season. Each year, an animal from the Chinese zodiac ..." (Saint Louis Science Center via Facebook)
• Administrative Assistant Lake Saint Louis Police Department, Lake Saint Louis Police Department: "Snow Parking - Please move your vehicles off the street once snow begins." (Nextdoor)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming St. Louis Patch newsletter? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com