🌱 Charges For High Speed Accident + Vacant Property Bill In MO Leg

Happy Friday, St. Louis! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower in spots. High: 62 Low: 43.

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

1. A man has been charged with 12 felonies and two misdemeanors for a car crash that put two city police officers and five other people in the hospital. Kohl Parker was driving almost 100 mph when he struck a police vehicle and stopped SUV on Jan. 24. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
2. The Missouri House of Representative passed a bill that would change how vacant properties are sold in St. Louis. Representative Joe Adams of University City said that the legislation could help the city and county gain control of unused properties. House Bill 2218 now moves to the Senate for approval. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
3. A local predator is behind bars after attempting to lure girls into his minivan in Kirkwood. Still, neighborhood members have expressed concerns about children's safety. NCMEC recommends parents teach children to get permission before going anywhere with anyone, stranger or otherwise. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

Today in St. Louis:

• Grab and Go After School Meals at Lewis and Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Saint Louis Zoo posted a photo of a scaly friend. The West Asian Blunt-Nosed Viper is one of many endangered species being provided assistance at the Armenian Conservation Breeding Center. (Facebook)
• Saint Louis Science Center invites you to a classic Nickelodeon evening. May 6 will feature slime, cartoons and a free screening of Good Burger at the Science Center. (Facebook)
• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is receiving $1 million in federal funding. The support will pay for ongoing music education programs. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.