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SPRINGFIELD - Following another strong month in fund balances, Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza is ordering the pre-payment of state pension payments in August. Total payments in August will be $1.336 billion to the five retirement systems which include $428 million in pre-payments, or nearly 50% more than the usual amount. This comes after the Comptroller’s Office pre-paid 100% more in pre-payments in July. These early payments allow the state’s five pension systems to keep more money in their investment portfolios and earn more in returns. Last month’s prepayment is estimated to produce an extra $20 million for retiree pension funds, and this month’s 50% pre-payment is expected to generate another $5 million. Comptroller Mendoza first began using this cash management tool in July 2024, under new rules she sought to better manage state finances. “Not only does this boost investment opportunities for the state’s retirement systems, these pre-payments

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For something so simple, there can be something surprisingly enjoyable about a cold drink on a hot day. It can quench our thirst, cool us down and just taste great. And during these warm months when we need to drink more than usual to stay hydrated, it’s important to choose drinks that we like, but it’s also important to choose drinks on the healthier side. Figuring out which drinks hit that sweet spot, though, isn’t always easy. To help with that, I spoke with Yikyung Park, a nutrition researcher and professor in the Division of Public Health Sciences at WashU Medicine, for her insight on which popular summer drinks are easy to say “yes” to — and which ones we should try to limit. Plain water . “The best choice!” she said. Zero calories and refreshing, with nothing extra. From the kitchen tap or bottle filling station, it’s basically free — and easy to find. Keep a reusable, plastic-free bottle in your pack or on

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Over 3.5 million acres of federal waters are no longer eligible for offshore wind development following an order from the Interior Department.

The Market Mile is a community event that gives back by powering St. Louis nonprofits. We’ve carefully selected Market Mile Race Beneficiaries that you may choose to support when you […]

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Plant of the Week: Native Persimmon. Missouri is about a month or so away from Persimmon Season. Check state park websites for information on whether you can harvest Persimmons and quantity. Persimmon trees are one of the seedlings available from Missouri Conservation’s Annual Tree Seedling Sale. Ordering begins September 2nd. Order early as they sell … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

The Ferguson Police Department is hosting a day of prayer and healing for Officer T.J. Brown, who is still recovering from serious injuries sustained during a protest marking the 10-year anniversary of Michael Brown's death.

A man was found dead in a Richmond Heights home after police responded to a possible burglary, and investigators believe he sustained fatal injuries while climbing through a broken window.

Sunday will bring hot and humid weather to the region, with a few storms possible in northern Missouri, while areas south of I-70 will stay dry and sunny, with heat index values between 100-105 degrees.

Deaths have been on the rise since the Army Corps of Engineers piled 4,700 tons of rock onto an old dam that crossed the river in Jefferson County.

Outpost Coffee is situated in the new Bel Air Social space, at 4632 Lindell Boulevard. Part food hall and part lounge, the social club is attached to the former Holiday Inn, which has been rebranded to Hotel Indigo.

Catch up on local business and nonprofit expansions, celebrations and donations.