Shooter Charged + New Gun Safety Initiative

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain in the morning. High: 83 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in St. Louis:

1. A Metro East man has been charged with the shooting death of a 16-year-old. Farnesio White, 28, of East St. Louis, is charged with first-degree murder, felon in possession of a firearm, and intimidation. The charges stem from a Sept. 7 homicide at 84th Street and Washington Avenue in East St. Louis. (KMOV.com)
2. Mayor Tishaura announced the formation of a new initiative composed of downtown civic, business, governmental, and community leaders to activate downtown’s cultural potential while improving public safety. The group, the Downtown Engagement and Public Safety Initiative will engage stakeholders across downtown St. Louis to improve public safety while presenting a positive vision for an activated and engaged cultural destination. (RiverBender.com)
3. 37 dogs who were displaced from Hurricane Ida have been rescued and are looking for homes in St. Louis. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
4. A water main break has caused flooding at the south St. Louis intersection of Macklind and Sutherland avenues. (KSDK.com)
5. The Cigna and Oscar health insurance teams will offer new small-business plans in St. Louis. (St. Louis Business Journal)

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Today in St. Louis:

• SLPL Community Blood Drive - Central Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Pop-Up Farmers Market for Seniors - U City Farmers Market (10:00 AM)
• Grafting the Grape: Climate Change in Art (3:00 PM)

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