🌱 Expanded Summer Safety Plan + High-Altitude Balloon

Hello, hello! I'm back with your fresh edition of the St. Louis Daily, fresh off the presses. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

A brief morning shower or two. High: 68 Low: 53.

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

1. St. Louis officials have announced expanded youth programming to engage the city's youth throughout the summer months. The officials hope that the programs will provide a safe and supportive environment that will keep neighborhoods safe. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department will also be performing concentrated patrols to prevent violence this summer. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. See STL Tours is the perfect way to explore St. Louis. The program offers a dozen guided tours and 24 different themed tours. The tours were created by Tennessee transplant Amanda Clark. Tours explore issues such as death, the Delmar Divide, and city innovations. (St. Louis Public Radio)
3. It's time to look to the sky because a high-altitude balloon is traveling through the region today. The balloon titled HBAL593 may be visible to St. Louis residents as it continues its travels from South Dakota. The balloon began its journey on May 3 and can be tracked using this link. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

Today in St. Louis:

• Lap Time At Lewis and Clark Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Grab and Go After School Meals At Lewis and Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Saint Louis Zoo celebrates the anniversary of its Animal Always statue installation. This iconic piece of St. Louis was unveiled in 2006. (Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department shares some amazing artwork drawn by one officer for another. Click to view. (Facebook)
• Saint Louis Science Center highlights the South American Piranha. Click to learn more about this ferocious fish. (Facebook)

That's it for today! 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.