🌱 Homicide Investigation On Roosevelt + Abortion Rights Rally

Morning, neighbors! Helen Eckhard here with a fresh issue of the St. Louis Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 78 Low: 59.

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

1. Homicide detectives are currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 5700 block of Roosevelt on Sunday. Officers report that one man died from the incident. A woman is being treated at a local hospital for wounds obtained during the shooting. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
2. Hundreds rallied to support abortion rights in downtown St. Louis on Saturday. The supporters gathered at Kiener Plaza while waving signs that read "bans off our bodies." The rally was organized by Advocates of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri. (KSDK.com)
3. A new bill that was recently introduced to the St. Louis Board of Aldermen would prohibit developers from reducing the number of dwelling units in apartment buildings. The bill would impose a $10,000 fee for any apartment that was eliminated during a conversion project. The fees would go towards the city's affordable housing program. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Today in St. Louis:

• Grab and Go After School Meals At The Weber Road Branch Library (2:30 PM)
• Giant Board Games At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Craft Hour: Diamond Painting Keychain At The Weber Road Branch Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Saint Louis Zoo presented Doris with a birthday-themed rainbow ice popsicle. Happy birthday to this one-of-a-kind seal! (Facebook)
• Pride St. Louis is promoting Jun. 6's Pride Fest. The free event will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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.