🌱 Two Victims Shot Outside Of Hospital + Fundraisers For Ukraine

Happy Wednesday, St. Louis! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 52 Low: 31.

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

1. A security guard and a teenager were shot outside of a south St. Louis hospital on Monday night. Just before 11:30 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired outside of South City Hospital, also known as Saint Alexius Hospital, in the 3900 block of South Broadway in St. Louis' Dutchtown neighborhood. The victims were shot at by two people inside of a silver Chrysler 300 and are said to have stable vital signs. (KSDK.com)
2. Next week, St. Louis County will be hosting a hiring fair. Those in need of a job can stop by the Spring Into A New Career fair at the Crossings at Northwest Plaza on March 15 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Positions are available across the county's departments and candidates can speak with hiring managers, including representatives from the police and circuit court departments. (KMOV4)
3. On Tuesday, some St. Louis area businesses hosted fundraisers for Ukrainian causes. All tasting room sales from Four Hands Brewing Company and some sales from Mission Taco Joint were donated to the Urgent Action Fund for Women’s Human Rights in Ukraine. Katie’s Pizza donated Tuesday's proceeds to a non-profit helping feed Ukrainian refugees at the Polish border called World Central Kitchen. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Remarkable Women Scavenger Hunt, At Central Branch Library (All Day)
• Grab And Go After School Meals, At Lewis and Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officer Brian Hayes continues to make a positive impact even though he is home recovering after being struck by a vehicle on Hwy 40 on Jan. 24. (Facebook)
• The Saint Louis Zoo is looking for part-time help. Come learn about job opportunities at its upcoming job fair this weekend from 9:00-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 12. (Facebook)
• Join the Saint Louis Science Center on March 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the OMNIMAX® Theater featuring its newest documentary film, Ireland, and celebrate an evening rich in Irish history, music, tradition and fun! (Facebook)

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— 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.