🌱 Arch Lights Shut Off To Help Birds Fly + Powerball Player Wins Big

Good morning, St. Louis! Let's get you started this Saturday with everything you need to know going on today in St. Louis.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with a strong t-storm. High: 76 Low: 58.

🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in St. Louis and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top 3 stories today in St. Louis:

1. The spotlights illuminating the Gateway Arch will be turned off during the first two weeks of May in an effort to help migrating birds more easily find their way. Representatives from the National Park Service say 40 percent of the nation's migratory waterfowl use the Mississippi River corridor during migration, and turning off the lights will help limit confusion. They will go back on Sunday, May 15. (The Edwardsville Intelligencer)
2. A local Powerball player hit the jackpot with a winning lottery ticket purchased at a Schnucks Market. The winning ticket was bought at the grocery's location on Arsenal Street, and lottery officials say the chances of winning the $50,000 prize are one in 913,129. According to the lucky winner, two of the winning ticket numbers matched her daughter's birthday. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. The St. Louis Business Journal's annual awards program is seeking nominations of influential businesswomen. The program recognizes women who excel in their careers and have made an impact in their local community. The deadline to submit a nomination is next Friday, May 6. (The Business Journals)

Today in St. Louis:

• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions At Lafayette Park (9:00 AM)
• Landmarks Walking Tours At Downtown St. Louis (9:00 AM)
• Little Boy Blue: Losing A Child With The Mourning Society At The Field House Museum (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Saint Louis Zoo formally welcomes the arrival of Reka! Reka is a 3-year-old female Amur tiger that joined the Zoo in November 2021 upon a recommendation by the Association for Zoos and Aquariums. (Facebook)
• The city's first Plant-Based Restaurant Week, featuring 15 local plant-based restaurants, starts May 1. View the full lineup of participating restaurants at the link. (Feast Magazine)
• Join the Saint Louis Science Center for First Friday: Nick at Night on May 6. Find out who will get slimed and don’t forget to dress as your favorite Nickelodeon character! (Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Lowered Costs for 2022, Get Your Cannabis Card from Home! (May 4)
• Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (May 9)
• Online discussion for specialists in the field of roof Repair In St. Louis, Mo (May 24)
• Add your event

That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.