🌱 Proposal For State To Take Over PD + Fake Pedestrian Signs

Hello, everybody. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the St. Louis Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 81 Low: 55.

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

1. St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has sent a proposal to the Missouri state legislature asking the state to take control of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The proposal suggests the takeover if the city is unable to reduce the St. Louis region's crime rate. The proposal also requested a single prosecutor oversee cases in both the city and the county. Governor Parson says it is not the state's role to take over control of a city's police department. (KMOV.com)
2. St. Louis's South Grand business corridor has a number of fake signs placed at street crossings. The signs read "All pedestrians crossing any St. Louis street should wear a helmet while crossing such street." The signs are meant to highlight the recent increase in pedestrian fatalities occurring in St. Louis. In 2022, 11 pedestrians have been killed so far, along with two bicyclists. (KMOV.com)
3. Last night was National Night Out in St. Louis. The celebration featured a number of block parties throughout the city. Leaders and residents participated in the event meant to raise awareness for drug and crime prevention. The St. Louis City Board of Alderman changed the event's date from August to October to avoid the summer heat and election conflicts. (Fox 2 Now)

Today in St. Louis:

• Word I At Weber Road Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• Story Time At Lewis & Clark Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Native American Art At St. Louis Art Museum (10:00 AM)
• Wacoal Fit For The Cure At Dillard's (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis County Police Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for Mr. Jerald Townsend. Anyone with information about Townsend's whereabouts is asked to contact the department. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• The next Meeting of the Full Board of Aldermen is scheduled for Oct. 7 at 10:00 a.m. Click the link for public viewing instructions. (City of St. Louis)
• St. Louis' Weekly Board of Public Service Meeting will be held in City Hall's Room 325 on Oct. 11 at 1:45 p.m. (City of St. Louis)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.