🌱 Masks Required At Gateway Arch Park + Last Chance Holiday Events

Morning, St. Louis! I'm back with your new copy of the St. Louis Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mist, breezy; fog in the a.m.. High: 55 Low: 35.

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

1. CrimeStoppers is offering a reward to the public in exchange for information on a 2017 robbery attempt that ended with three dead. An unidentified 32-year-old man, 25-year-old Reeba Moore, and 24-year-old Dominique Lewis were found dead in a blue Buick LeSabre in the city's Fairground neighborhood. The victims were trying to flee the scene of the robbery when they were killed. The reward offers up to $15,000 for information on the incident. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. Gateway Arch National Park has announced that masks will be required going forward. This includes the Gateway Arch itself. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. The change is due to the rising number of COVID cases in the area. (RiverBender.com)
3. It's nearly 2023, which means the holiday season is coming to a close. Before we bid goodbye to 2022, take a moment to check out a few of these great St. Louis holiday activities! This is the last week for numerous light displays and events in the area, so make sure you don't miss out! Check out the list to see all the options. (Belleville News-Democrat)

Today in St. Louis:

• E. Desmond Lee & Macy’s Holiday Train Displays at National Museum of Transportation (9:00 AM)
• THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Union Station (4:30 PM)
• Laser Light Show: Queen at St. Louis Science Center Charging Station (5:00 PM)
• Brewery Lights at the Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery (5:00 PM)
• Karaoke Night at The Attic Music Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sumatran orangutan Ginger at the Saint Louis Zoo turned eight on Wednesday, Dec. 14! Click to see a video of Ginger and her parents Cinta and Merah — all of whom enjoyed treats and enrichment for the special day. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• Looking for a new career? The St. Louis County Police Department is currently hiring for a Security Officer. Interested parties can apply online. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• Plan some time this week to experience Winter Wonderland while you still can! Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park is open from 5:30-9:30 p.m. through Dec. 30. (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.