🌱 Congresswoman Cori Bush Arrested + The Paws To Party Auction

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the St. Louis Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 97 Low: 71.

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

1. A St. Louis County Police Department officer was involved in a car crash in north county on Tuesday. The incident occurred around New Halls Ferry and Lindbergh in the afternoon. The identity of the officer has not been released by the department. The officer is being treated at a local hospital for minor injuries. (KMOV4)
2. U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush has been arrested in Washington, D.C. She was arrested during an abortion rights protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court building on Tuesday. Several other congresswomen were arrested with Bush. She represents Missouri's first congressional district which encompasses St. Louis County and St. Louis City areas. (The Edwardsville Intelligencer)
3. The Paws To Party Auction has returned to the St. Louis area. The auction will be on Sunday, Aug. 14 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. All auction proceeds will support the animals at Open Door Animal Sanctuary. Click to purchase tickets to the auction dinner. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Fresh Produce At The Lewis And Clark Branch Library (8:30 AM)
• Dental Health For Children At The Lewis And Clark Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Dungeons & Dragons At The Mid-County Branch Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Saint Louis Zoo has unveiled renderings of proposed experiences at the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park. Click to learn more about the project and for the full album of renderings. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department reminds residents to take valuables out of vehicles and to secure homes. Theft prevention is a community-wide responsibility. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• St. Louis City's Citizens' Service Bureau handles residents' requests. Click to submit a city service request or check on the status of an existing request. (City of St. Louis)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— 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.