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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Man wins $174,000 Show Me Cash jackpot after stop for snacks in south St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – A man won $174,000 after purchasing a lottery ticket during a quick stop for snacks in south St. Louis. The winning ticket was purchased on May 5 during a stop at a Schnucks in south St. Louis, located on the 5000 block of Arsenal Street. The winning numbers were 7, 13, 19, 28, and 39. 'I was on my way to a ballgame,' the winner said. 'I stopped for a bag of peanuts and picked up a couple of Quick Pick tickets.' Big Give Back initiative turns parking lot into lifeline for tornado victims The next morning, the man checked his tickets and was surprised to discover he had won the jackpot. To make sure he was looking at the ticket correctly, the man took it to his wife in the kitchen to double-check to see if he was indeed the winner. The Missouri Lottery's Show Me Cash is drawn at 8:59 p.m. each day, with jackpots that start at $50,000 and grow until someone wins. According to the Missouri Lottery, the odds of winning a prize in the Show Me Cash game are 1 in 8.77. The odds of hitting a Show Me Cash jackpot are about 1 out of every 575,757 chances. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
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Schnucks launches two relief campaigns to help St. Louis tornado victims
ST. LOUIS – Local grocery chain Schnucks will launch a personal care item collection drive and a 'Round Up at the Register' campaign over the next several weeks to support St. Louis-area tornado victims. Starting Wednesday, May 28 and continuing through Friday, June 6, all St. Louis-areaSchnucks stores will hold a personal care item drive. Customers are encouraged to bring or purchase personal care items and place them in the designated collection bin at their local store. Schnucks says the items needed most include: Paper towels Cleaning products Disinfecting wipes Flashlights/batteries Bleach First aid kits Ponchos Toothpaste/toothbrushes Towels Lotion Rubber gloves Shampoo/conditioner Feminine products Baby products Diapers Toilet paper Soap Deodorant Also starting Wednesday and running through Tuesday, June 10, St. Louis-area Schnucks stores will host a 'Round Up at the Register' campaign. Customers will have an opportunity to contribute to relief efforts simply by rounding up their purchase totals to the nearest dollar. Schnucks Rewards members will also have an opportunity to donate their Rewards points as part of the Donate Your Rewards program. Boy laid to rest as daycare death investigation continues 'Our mission to nourish people's lives not only includes providing food and sustenance to our customers and careers to our nearly 12,000 teammates, it means responding in times of crisis when our communities need us most – including the neighborhood in North St. Louis where my grandmother opened our first store 86 years ago,' said Schnucks Chairman and CEO Todd Schnuck via a Schnucks news release. 'I was able to see the devastation firsthand and it is truly heartbreaking, but we know our customers and community partners share our passion to nourish and restore the community, and we thank them immensely for their efforts and actions in the wake of the storm.' All donations from both events will be shared evenly between United Way of Greater St. Louis and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. These efforts come on top of Schnucks' immediate response efforts to the May 16 tornado through St. Louis and nearby municipalities. Within hours of the tornado, Schnucks mobilized teammates and delivered assistance to the neighborhoods directly impacted in northside and westside St. Louis neighborhoods. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Riggs Brewery partners with CU union to highlight veterans
URBANA, Ill (WCIA) — With Memorial Day weekend coming up fast, an Urbana brewery is highlighting a union's program for veterans. Riggs Brewery is partnering with UA Local 149 Plumbers and Pipefitters. They canned a limited-edition American lager with a design specially made for the union. The focus: Local 149's Veterans in Piping program. It provides service members with training and direct entry into the union's world-class apprenticeship program. 'Click it or Ticket' ahead of Memorial Day, Champaign Co. Sheriff says 'We love supporting our veterans in any way we can,' said Matt Kelly, Local 149 Business Manager. 'We have a lot of veterans who we've helped get really great careers after their service in the military. We love this partnership. We love what the United Association, our international union, does to support veterans. So this is just a little thing we can do to highlight that and kind of bring recognition to the program.' Kelly said Riggs made 1,500 cans which can be found at the brewery or select grocery stores. The Schnucks in both Savoy and Champaign will get them Friday as well as Harvest Market in Champaign. He also said they're looking for a veteran-focused organization to donate some of the proceeds to. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Pure Heat's Reggie Smith aids ex-offenders' second chances
ST. LOUIS – Reggie Smith, known as the Sauce Boss, has transformed his life from incarceration to entrepreneurship and community support, with his Pure Heat gourmet sauce now sold in over 500 grocery stores nationwide. Smith's journey from prison to success is marked by his determination to provide second chances for others. He has expanded his business to include a recovery and rehabilitation center in East St. Louis and transitional houses in Cahokia Heights and North St. Louis County. 'By 24 I was in prison for the first time for drug-related charges, and for a shooting,' Smith shared, reflecting on his past. First responders discover body following house fire 'It was time to do right and build something for them so they don't have to explore the way that I did,' Smith explained, referring to his motivation to change his life for his family. Smith's Pure Heat gourmet sauce, along with potato chips and seasoning, is available in over 500 grocery stores across the country, including Schnucks stores. In addition to his culinary ventures, Smith has focused on helping former inmates reintegrate into society through a twelve-month program that includes plans for employment, group workouts, and saving money. Smith's facilities, built on faith, offer a relatable figure for those transitioning out of incarceration, as he can share his personal journey and experiences. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Smith's efforts are aimed at providing a supportive environment for individuals seeking to rebuild their lives, with transitional housing offering shared rooms and communal support. Smith's story of resilience and redemption serves as an inspiration, showing that with determination and support, it is possible to turn one's life around and help others do the same. All facts from this article were gathered by KTVI journalists. This article was converted into this format with assistance from artificial intelligence. It has been edited and approved by KTVI staff. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Schnucks rolls out more Caper Carts, diverse-owned business products
You can find original article here Supermarketnews. Subscribe to our free daily Supermarketnews newsletter. Schnucks is rolling out more Instacart Caper Carts in its Missouri stores and will debut the technology at locations in Illinois. The carts also feature a lower tray, allowing shoppers to add heavier items such as cases of water or pet food. Caper Carts, introduced at Schnucks stores in 2024, are equipped with artificial intelligence, cameras, and a built-in scale so shoppers can scan items as they shop. The carts also alert customers to promotions and discounts while they shop. The St. Louis-based grocer is also adding products to store shelves from the company's first class of the Schnucks Springboard local and diverse-owned business accelerator. Participating companies receive a four-week trial on end caps at 15 Schnucks stores, which will also host sampling events. The purpose of Schnucks Springboard is to provide education, resources and access to local and diverse-owned businesses. Companies were selected in partnership with the Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council based on their stability, incremental sales opportunity, strategic vision, and corporate responsibility, according to Schnucks. In addition to the in-store trial, company owners also received development classes, networking opportunities, and $5,000 in equity-free funding. After the four-week trial, Schnucks category managers will evaluate customer demand and sales of the accelerator products to determine whether the items will become part of the stores' everyday offerings. The first 10 participants were named last summer, and in March, Schnucks accepted applications for its 2025 Springboard cohort, which will be announced at a later date. ** Join us at Grocery NEXT, September 10-12 at the Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, Ill., where industry leaders will explore the future of grocery technology, AI, automation and evolving consumer trends. Register now to be part of this groundbreaking event!
