🌱 Young Girl Still Missing + St. Louis Reimburses Remote Workers

Morning, friends! I'm here with your fresh copy of the St. Louis Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Increasing cloudiness. High: 41 Low: 34.

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

1. Police are still searching for a missing 12-year-old girl. Akiyah Jefferson has not been heard from since last week. On Jan. 12, she left a family home and walked in an unknown direction. Anyone with information should contact Detective Tom Taylor at (314) 615-5391 or call the police department at (636) 529-8210. (KSDK)
2. A St. Louis scratch-off player won a $1 million prize last week. The winner, who purchased the ticket at QuikTrip in the 2700 block of Dunn Road, played the "Millionaire Blowout" game. This win marks the third million-dollar prize won through Missouri Lottery in 2023. (Fox 2 Now)
3. Six remote workers will receive backpay, thanks to a St. Louis judge. On Thursday, a judge ordered the City of St. Louis to reimburse six employees whose remote work wages were taxed under the city's one percent earnings tax. Each of the six employees said they conducted the work outside the city's boundaries and, therefore, shouldn't be taxed under the law. (KSDK)

Today in St. Louis:

• 16th Annual Loop Ice Carnival At The Delmar Loop (11:00 AM)
• Les Miserables At Fabulous Fox Theatre (2:00 PM)
• Jags Does Dylan: Bob Dylan Tribute At The Attic Music Bar (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you visited the Baby Elephant Café at City Museum yet? Taking its name from an acrobatic juggling act featuring Circus Harmony’s Director, Jessica Hentoff, and her partner, Karen Gersch, museum-goers can find the cafe on the third floor next to the circus ring and enjoy circus staple foods, such as ice cream, cotton candy, and popcorn. (City Museum, St Louis, MO via Facebook)
• Tomorrow is the free Eagle Watch at Fort Belle Fontaine Park. Starting at 10:00 a.m., interested folks can grab binoculars and join the St. Louis County Parks History team to see some eagles! Be sure to dress for the weather and wear hiking shoes. Hot chocolate will also be offered. (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity in St. Louis? If the zoo is your happy place, consider applying to be a volunteer — interviews are happening now! Docents can choose their volunteer schedule and receive specialized training and ongoing education from the zoo. (St. Louis Zoo via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.