The following candidates will become associate circuit judges in Missouri after winning county-level primaries Tuesday in races that will not include opposition from another party.
Read More »Voters say yes to amendments on gun, privacy rights
Amendments to Missouri’s Constitution intended to enhance the right to bear arms and expand search and seizure protections to cover electronic data earned voters’ approval Tuesday.
Read More »Suit arising in Kansas finds home in Missouri
A Missouri appellate court said Tuesday that, in some rare cases, plaintiffs can file suit in any circuit court in the state. (Updated)
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Read More »Nixon puts critical spin on sales tax measure for roads
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, a Democrat, says an election today on whether to raise the sales tax may bestow an unwanted honor on the Show Me State.
Read More »Study says public defenders’ hours fall short
A new study says Missouri’s public defenders are spending far less time on cases than they ought to be.
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Read More »U.S. Courts warn of phishing scam
Federal courts are warning of an email scam that claims recipients were selected for jury service and frequently asks for personal information.
Read More »Pevely Board approves controversial comment policy
The Pevely Board of Aldermen's plan to make changes to the public participation process has angered some residents.
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Read More »County executive candidates make pitch to public
Three Democrats and three Republicans are campaigning for Jefferson County executive in the Aug. 5 primary election.
Read More »Judges in survey say jurors rarely use social media
Federal court jurors rarely use social media during trial, according to U.S. district judges’ responses to a survey.
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Read More »Supreme Court ends suit over stock backdating
The Missouri Supreme Court said Tuesday that a long running class action lawsuit over a stock options-backdating scandal at a former St. Louis company cannot go forward.
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Read More »Execution date set in 1994 murder case
Leon Taylor is now scheduled to be executed September 10, according to a release from the Missouri Supreme Court.
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