🌱 Amazon Layoffs On The Horizon? + Lizzo Plans St. Louis Concert

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the St. Louis Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

A.M. snow, 1-2"; cloudy, cold. High: 40 Low: 30.

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

1. Amazon may soon be laying off 10,000 employees — several of which are in the St. Louis region. The 10,000 employees let go will add up to about 3 percent of Amazon's corporate employees. According to an August 2022 report by Tinuiti, Amazon has 14 fulfillment facilities in Illinois alone, and two in Missouri (both in the St. Louis area). (Alton Telegraph)
2. Lizzo is coming to St. Louis on what promises to be a very special tour. The Grammy-award-winning artist is scheduled to appear at the Enterprise Center stage on Apr. 25, 2023. The 'Special 2our' will support Lizzo's latest album, "Special." For tour dates and more visit the link. (KSDK.com)
3. Four women from Texas have been charged with stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from St. Louis department stores. 32-year-old Escmira Vasile, 33-year-old Laniva Ghelmegeanu, 31-year-old Ana Curuera, and 39-year-old Desdemona Dila have been charged with stealing $750 or more. The women reportedly entered the Kohl's department store on Gravois Bluffs Plaza Drive, where they stole more than $12,000 worth of cosmetics from the Sephora inside the store. (KSDK.com)

Today in St. Louis:

• IronTriton at University of Missouri-St. Louis (6:00 AM)
• Fall Play at Ritenour (7:00 AM)
• SLCL 75th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt at Parkview Branch (9:00 AM)
• Bring Your Own: iPad And iPhone Basics I at Natural Bridge Branch (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Giraffes enjoy a nice day just as much as the rest of us! Check out Sukari, Lily, and Ella soaking up the sun at the St. Louis Zoo. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department is hiring! Visit the link to find out how you can become a CARE Report Clerk and join the team. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• St. Louis is kicking off the holiday season with lights, music, and treats on Nov. 18! Stop by Memorial Park to get in on the celebration. (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.