🌱 16-Year-Old Boy Shot Downtown + SSM Health Nurse Extern Program

Hello, everybody! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the St. Louis Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

A heavy thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in St. Louis:

1. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department reports that a 16-year-old boy was shot downtown on Saturday evening. The incident occurred in the 1000 block of Washington Avenue around 9:00 p.m. The teen is reportedly in critical condition at a local hospital. As of Sunday evenings, there have not been any arrests in the investigation yet. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. A new SSM Health program has been launched that will provide students with college credit while paying for a nursing degree. The "Nurse Extern" program, which already has 78 students enrolled from 17 different schools, is meant to address the growing national nurse shortage. Externs will primarily serve at St. Louis area SSM hospitals, with a goal of expanding to facilities across the four-state region SSM serves. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. A St. Louis County church had its van stolen in the Glasgow Village area on Friday. Bishop Shaderach Martin spent the weekend searching for the van. The church used the van for its at-risk program. Residents are asked to contact law enforcement if a white van without any decals or identifying features is located. (KMOV4)

Today in St. Louis:

• Busch Stadium Classic Tour At Busch Stadium (11:00 AM)
• CAASTLC Outreach At Your Library At The Weber Road Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Teen Computer Club At The Weber Road Branch Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? St. Louis County is currently hiring for a variety of open positions. Click to view available opportunities. (St. Louis County)
• If you are still dealing with the after-effects of flooding, here is a list of Disaster Recovery Centers and information on applying for FEMA Disaster Assistance. (City of St. Louis)
• The Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is scheduled from Sept. 3 through Sept. 5. Click for information and to buy tickets. (Missouri Botanical Garden)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.