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Hi there, Wentzville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the 30-day I-64 ramp closure will affect Wentzville commutes
  • Why a Highway 61 intersection is drawing concern from Wentzville drivers
  • What Habitat's new leader means for Wentzville's Haven Pointe neighborhood

Also on today's calendar: Read with a Ranger Story Time and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 51 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 47.
  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MoDOT to close westbound I-64 ramp to eastbound I-70 for 30-day closure (einpresswire.com) — Drivers in and around Wentzville should prepare for a 30-day closure of the westbound I-64 ramp to eastbound I-70 starting Monday, October 12, as part of MoDOT's massive Improve I-70 project. The $600 million Warrenton-to-Wentzville upgrade will eventually add capacity and redesign the I-70/64/61 interchange, with construction continuing through 2028 and more changes likely along this busy corridor.
   

2. One killed, four injured in separate weekend crashes at same Highway 61 location (warrencountyrecord.com) — Two serious crashes at Dietrich Road and Highway 61 over one weekend left a Wentzville woman dead and four others injured, including drivers from Warrenton, Foristell, O'Fallon, and Florissant. Both collisions involved vehicles crossing Highway 61, raising fresh concerns about safety at this busy northwestern St. Charles County intersection frequently used by Wentzville-area drivers.
   

3. Erin Eberhard Named Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County (boonecountryconnection.com) — Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County's new executive director will help guide growth that includes the Haven Pointe neighborhood in Wentzville, where the group just finished its 101st home. The $8 million development will eventually offer 46 affordable townhomes and ranch-style houses for qualifying families, supported by sweat equity, financial coaching, and community fundraising efforts.
   

4. Inaugural NextGen bar exam yields lower pass rate, testing disruptions (molawyersmedia.com) — Several Wentzville residents are among the newly minted Missouri lawyers who passed the state's first NextGen bar exam, despite widespread testing delays and technical glitches. The article explains how Missouri's overall pass rate dipped slightly, details problems like Wi‑Fi failures and long delays, and lists every successful candidate, including those from Wentzville and nearby communities.
   

5. Toddler Loses Mother in Fatal Missouri Crash (hiindia.com) — A 31-year-old restaurant owner was killed in a late-night crash in Wentzville while driving home from closing her St. Louis business, leaving behind her husband and toddler. Authorities say a truck allegedly struck her car from behind, and friends have launched a GoFundMe campaign to support her child's long-term needs and stability.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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