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In today's newsletter:
- What could a University City lawmaker mean for the County Executive race?
- How a University City resident helped land a major Olympic-stage event
Also on today's calendar: Monday Night Group Run – University City and 5 more events.
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- Saturday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 45 and low of 24 degrees.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 39, low: 26.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 53 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Zimmerman announces candidacy for STL County Executive (firstalert4.com) — St. Louis County Auditor Jake Zimmerman has entered the 2026 race for County Executive, setting up a competitive Democratic primary. State Senator Brian Williams of University City is also running, giving local residents a direct hometown connection to this high-profile county contest. 
• 'Once An Olympic City, Always An Olympic City' (timesnewspapers.com) — A University City resident, Tim Ryan of the St. Louis Sports Commission, helped bring the U.S. Figure Skating Championships to St. Louis, drawing thousands of visitors and national TV exposure. Local skaters and coaches from nearby suburbs are reveling in the chance to share the ice and spotlight as the city leans into its Olympic legacy.
📸 Around University City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in University City
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★ Featured events ★
- CHH and Gospel Dance Party
Brew Bites, 6662 B Delmar Blvd, University City
9:00 pm
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- City Council Study Session - MSD Clear Water Project Update
University City Calendar , 6801 Delmar Blvd , University City
5:30 pm - Monday Night Group Run – University City
Big River Running Company , 606 North and South Rd , University City
5:45 pm - City Council Meeting
University City Calendar , 6801 Delmar Blvd , University City
6:30 pm - Traffic Commission
Heman Park Community Center , 975 Pennsylvania Ave , University City - Urban Forestry Commission Meeting - Virtual
University City Calendar
6:00 pm - Basketball, Boys Freshman
Costilow Field House
4:15 pm - Basketball, Boys Junior Varsity
Costilow Field House
5:30 pm
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Akeem Woods: St louis with Ashley Gavin!
Helium Comedy Club , 1151 St Louis Galleria St , Richmond Heights
7:00 pm - LATE NIGHT DATE NIGHT - Night Out 21+
Painting with a Twist , 28 The Blvd Saint Louis , Richmond Heights
8:00 pm - City Council Meeting
City of Overland Calendar , 9119 Lackland Road , Overland
6:00 pm - Housing Court
City of Overland Calendar , Consolidated Municipal Court 10405 St. Charles Rock Road , St. Ann
1:00 pm
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
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- Press Release
01/07/2026 UCPD Mourns the Loss of K-9 Officer Ryno After 8+ Years of Service University City, MO 01/07/26— The University City Police Department… (Nextdoor ) - Overland Police Department reports a vehicle accident on southbound I-170 south of Page Ave, and MoDOT alerts about a stalled vehicle on I-64 WB at I-170 with all lanes open.
10:43PM on Jan 8: All lanes of I-170 South past Page Ave are closed, with the left and right shoulders also closed, expected to last from 10:30 PM to… (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
St. Louis
- St. Louis City firefighters receive long-awaited promotion (firstalert4.com)
- Historic St. Louis buildings revived by Kranzberg Arts Foundation as vibrant cultural hub (ksdk.com)
- Affinia lands Port Authority grant for residency program (stlamerican.com)
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