The Jefferson County Public Works Department has announced that two bridge closures are scheduled for later this month.
Read More »Court voids opinion that voided Schuyler County prosecutor’s election
Elected Schuyler County Prosecutor Lindsay Gravett will remain in office, despite a recent appellate court ruling that voided her election.
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Read More »Reuter, Kreitler to lead Jefferson County Council
Choosing a new chair for the Jefferson County Council on Jan. 13 was quick and easy, but finding a vice-chair involved more work.
Read More »Burger King prevails in North Kansas City eminent domain case
North Kansas City has lost an appeal over its attempt to condemn a Burger King in what it contends is in a blighted area. The fast-food restaurant is the only property the city doesn’t control in a 57-acre parcel slated for redevelopment.
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Read More »State Senate kicks off new criminal code effort
State lawmakers have begun their push to get a massive revision of the state’s criminal code across the finish line.
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Read More »ABA honoring St. Louis attorney with national award
The American Bar Association has named Jason Sengheiser of St. Louis its 2013 National Outstanding Young Lawyer.
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Read More »KC lawyer Wirken will challenge part of $230k verdict
Former Kansas City lawyer Jim Wirken says he’ll appeal only part of a $230,000 jury verdict rendered against him last week.
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Read More »State high court orders new trial in stabbing case
A man who was stabbed in 2007 can have another trial because a key defense witness lied during his trial in St. Louis Circuit Court, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
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Read More »Little leeway in probation periods, state Supreme Court rules
The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that a judge couldn’t revoke two defendants’ probation after their probationary terms had already ended.
Read More »State Supreme Court rules on probation revocations, expert witness
The Missouri Supreme Court issued two rulings this afternoon.
Read More »Justices reject farmers’ suit against Monsanto
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to let organic farmers and seed sellers challenge Monsanto Co.’s patents on genetically modified seeds.
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