🌱 Hackers Halt Vaccine Panel + Manchester Road Closures

Get on up, St. Louis! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in St. Louis.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 26 Low: 16.

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

1. A panel conversation about COVID-19 vaccines hosted by the St. Louis County Department of Public Health fell victim to a cyberattack on Friday. Authorities say panel and audience members were "exposed to offensive images" when the event was interrupted by the virtual attack. The health department plans to reschedule the event for a future date once greater security measures can be put into place. (KMOV.com)
2. A portion of Manchester Road will be closed this weekend for sewer construction. The stretch between Hanley Road and South Brentwood Boulevard will close Friday at 9 p.m. and is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday morning. The construction was originally planned for last week but was postponed due to the snowstorm. (fox2now.com)
3. Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck a pedestrian early Friday morning. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. near South Grand Boulevard. The victim was transported to the hospital for an injury to his foot or ankle and is expected to recover. (fox2now.com)

Today in St. Louis:

• Words Of Wellness At Buder Branch Library (All Day)
• Wellness Kits: Sensory Bottles At Central Branch Library (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Want to be a Camp Counselor with St. Louis County Parks? Camp runs from June through August and staff can expect to work 30+ hours/week for 10 weeks! Applicants must be ages 16 and older. (Facebook)
• Bring your children to History Exploration Days at the Missouri History Museum on Feb. 18 or 19 to learn more about protests, progress, and St. Louis neighborhoods. Activities are designed for a PreK–12 audience. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you Monday 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.