🌱 Mayor Appoints 2 Key Positions + Severe Weather Possible Next Week

Hello again, St. Louis! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a little rain. High: 44 Low: 35.

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

1. St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones has appointed two key policy and communications positions. Casey Millburg will join the city's administration as policy director, and Willie Prothro, Jr., has been named community communications and engagement assistant. Visit the link to read the mayor's statement and learn more about Millburg and Prothro. (Press Release Desk)
2. Forecasters say the St. Louis area could experience its first seasonal bout of severe winter weather as early as next week. A storm system developing off the coast of the Pacific Northwest is expected to bring a cold front through the Midwest, though meteorologists say the biggest threat is likely to be heavy rain and high winds. (KSDK.com)
3. A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized after he was shot near Vashon High School on Thursday. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, witnesses reported hearing an argument shortly before multiple gunshots were fired. The department is still investigating the incident. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

Today in St. Louis:

• One-Day Gospel Fest At Missouri History Museum (10:00 AM)
• Polished Prints Grand Opening Celebration At City Foundry STL (11:00 AM)
• Skate With Santa At Creve Coeur Ice Arena (12:00 PM)
• Babysitting, Bingo, & Broadway At The J. Staenberg Family Complex (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department recently visited Bryan Hill Elementary and Peabody Elementary to help students with their schoolwork. Click the link to view photos from the event. (St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (OFFICIAL) via Facebook)
• St. Louis County Parks congratulates its newest Park Rangers, who completed 12-14 weeks of training. Congratulations Rangers Lipham, Frank, Lopez, Pfanstiel, Marmonti, and Johnson! (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)
• There's still time to get into the holiday spirit at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park—a St. Louis family tradition! Click here to view designated nights and learn more about upcoming walks and carriage rides. (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.