🌱 $3M Scratch-Off From Circle K + Lunar Eclipse + Hepatitis In Kids

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the a.m. High: 82 Low: 62.

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

1. A woman won $3 million from a scratch-off ticket purchased from a St. Louis Circle K. The lucky winner, whose name has not been disclosed, purchased the $30 "Big Riches" scratcher at the gas station located at 2090 Craig Road. According to the Missouri Lottery, the average chance of winning $30 or more from a "Big Riches" scratcher is 1 in 2.66. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. This weekend's rain is expected to clear just in time for St. Louis skywatchers to see a total lunar eclipse tomorrow night. The eclipse's most noticeable part will come when the moon begins to enter Earth's dark inner shadow, known as the umbra. Here in St. Louis, that event will start on Sunday at 9:27 p.m.; the totality phase of the eclipse will last nearly an hour and a half. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. Missouri health officials are investigating about 10 cases of a mysterious form of hepatitis that has affected otherwise healthy young children. According to Dr. Janis Stoll, a pediatric gastroenterologist who cares for patients at St. Louis Children's Hospital, the hospital has seen an unusual spike in acute hepatitis over the past few months. Officials with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services are reported to be working with the CDC in the investigation; they have not yet reported where the cases were reported or how severe they were. (STL Today)

Today in St. Louis:

• Camp Congress for Girls At Missouri History Museum (10:00 AM)
• Brian Clarke: The Music Of Bruce Springsteen (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The world's largest bounce house is coming to the St. Louis area! Visit the link to learn more about Big Bounce America, headed to Brookdale Farms from Friday, Jul. 8 to Sunday, Jul 10. (Riverfront Times)
• Over the past few weeks, a bus driver shortage has resulted in some St. Louis Public Schools students being left at home and at school. Leaders with the district say there is a shortage of about 20 drivers, and the issue has persisted all year. (KMOV4)
• MarketWagon is an online farmer’s market that connects St. Louis area farms with new customers. Find produce, eggs, dairy, baked goods, and more on the MarketWagon website. (KMOV4)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll be back in your inbox Monday 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.