🌱 Steve's Hot Dogs Break-In + New STL On The Air Host Announced

Good morning, St. Louis. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 80 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories in St. Louis today:

1. Steve's Hot Dogs was the site of an unsuccessful break-in early Friday morning. The incident occurred around 3:18 a.m. at the storefront on South Grand Boulevard, where surveillance video showed three men entering the store in search of cash. The store's employees had locked all valuables away, and officials say the thieves left empty-handed. (Press Release Desk)
2. Elaine Cha has been named the new host of St. Louis on the Air after an intensive search process by St. Louis Public Radio. Cha brings more than a decade of journalism experience to the role and most recently served as the senior manager for external communications at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri. St. Louis on the Air will return from its broadcast break on Oct. 24, and Cha will begin at the helm on Nov. 7. (St. Louis Public Radio)
3. Hang those jackets back in the closet, St. Louis — warmer air has arrived for the weekend. Forecasters anticipate weather will remain dry and warm this weekend, with a low chance of a spot shower on Sunday. The city’s forecast next week includes rain and cooler temperatures. (KMOV4)

Today in St. Louis:

• Trash Bash At River Des Peres (7:00 AM)
• Wizard Run At Forest Park (7:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Saint Louis Science Center for a free, kid-friendly Halloween event on Oct. 29 or Oct.30! Highlights of the Science Spooktacular will include a Graveyard Golf putt-putt challenge, a Frankenstein Escape Room, Creepy Chemistry and Pumpkin Splat shows, and more. (Saint Louis Science Center via Facebook)
• Carrie Underwood and Jimmie Allen will perform at the Enterprise Center on Saturday, Nov. 7. Learn how you can win tickets during the 'Live in the Lou' sweepstakes! (KSDK.com)

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Events:

• Online zoom meeting with the experts of St. Louis roofing company (November 5)
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That's it 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.