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Morning St. Louis! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what the new Becky Thatcher riverboat brings to the Arch.
  • How new Medicaid rules could jeopardize coverage for St. Louis residents
  • What made Lionel Richie's Muny finale feel like a family reunion?

Also on today's calendar: Steve Gonsalves Live: A Life With Ghosts and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Turning sunny and very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 100, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Becky Thatcher arrives in St. Louis, joining Gateway Arch riverboat fleet (marinelog.com) — A newly renovated Becky Thatcher riverboat has arrived on the St. Louis riverfront and will soon begin sightseeing and dinner cruises alongside the Tom Sawyer at the Gateway Arch. Bi-State Development spent millions upgrading the larger vessel, which just completed a 10-day journey from the Gulf Coast and is now awaiting final Coast Guard certifications and staff training.
   

2. Missouri Medicaid changes raise fears of more coverage losses (stlamerican.com) — New Medicaid rules taking effect in January could put thousands of St. Louis expansion enrollees at risk of losing coverage as Missouri adds six‑month reviews and new work or community engagement requirements. Local advocates like Paraquad and Legal Services of Eastern Missouri warn that people with disabilities and others who qualify for exemptions may still struggle with confusing paperwork and verification, leading to more procedural terminations.
   

3. Lionel Richie powers through for a high-energy night at The Muny (stlamerican.com) — Fans at The Muny in St. Louis got a high‑energy, career‑spanning Lionel Richie show that closed the venue's 2026 season, despite his recent health scare. Backed by a tight band and local opener Lamar Harris, Richie mixed Commodores classics, solo hits, and a reflective "We Are the World" moment that touched on unity and the current social climate.
   

4. President Trump says Venezuela oil deal will lower gas prices, but analysts express skepticism ahead of Labor Day (firstalert4.com) — St. Louis–area drivers heading into Labor Day are seeing average gas prices around $3.80 per gallon, closely tracking the rest of Missouri while Illinois drivers pay more. Analysts say President Trump's new oil deal with Venezuela is unlikely to bring quick relief at local pumps, especially with the ongoing war with Iran disrupting global oil supplies.
   

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    Monday August 31
  • The Yard Affair
    University of Missouri-St. Louis Millennium Student Center and Student Services (MSC), Century Roo
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • School Picture Day
    Gateway Science Academy High Commons New Building
    7:30 am
  • Taste of St. Louis - Takozz and Community Impact
    University of Missouri-St. Louis Millennium Student Center and Student Services (MSC), Patio
    11:30 am
  • TRIO Welcome Back Meeting
    University of Missouri-St. Louis Millennium Student Center and Student Services (MSC), SGA Chamber
    12:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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