Editorial Standards

Latest News Today maintains rigorous editorial standards. Our team verifies information from trusted sources and provides context to help readers understand complex stories.

Last Updated: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 05:57 PM
Category: Id

Editor's Note

Latest News Today provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of breaking news stories. This article is part of our ongoing coverage of wbna16815535, bringing you verified information from trusted sources with added context and expert perspective.

Why This Matters: Understanding the full context of this story helps readers make informed decisions and stay updated on developments that impact our community.

$254 million jackpot winner yet to claim prize

The only winning Powerball ticket for a $254 million jackpot was purchased at a suburban St. Louis grocery store, state lottery officials said Thursday.

The only winning Powerball ticket for a $254 million jackpot was purchased at a suburban grocery store, state lottery officials said Thursday.

The ticket matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday — 9, 19, 29, 42, 53 and the Powerball number 17.

The winner, who has yet to claim the prize, has the option of receiving the money over 29 years or accepting a lump-sum payment worth $120 million before taxes.

Dierbergs will get $50,000 for selling the ticket for the seventh-largest jackpot ever in Powerball, which sells tickets in 30 states and the Virgin Islands, said Susan Goedde, a spokeswoman for the Missouri Lottery. She said the prize was the 14th largest ever sold in the world.

“We’re very excited,” assistant store director Patricia Cook said. “Our associates are hoping it’s one of our regulars. We have some people who come in every day.”