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Missouri Court of Appeals Southern District unveils Burrell portrait
The court honored retired Judge Don E. Burrell with a portrait ceremony in Springfield recognizing his nearly 30 years of judicial service.
Missouri waste company settles sex discrimination suit for $200,000
Allied Services settles a sex discrimination lawsuit for $200,000 after failing to hire qualified female garbage truck drivers in Missouri.
Judicial commission announces candidates for Southern District vacancy
The Appellate Judicial Commission announced the 10 applicants vying for a judicial vacancy with the Missouri Court of Appeals Southern District who will interview on April 21.
Springfield cited in St. Louis County criminal case on election advocacy
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is charged with election advocacy violations, citing Springfield's similar publicly funded election materials in his defense.
Applicants sought for Greene County judgeship
The 31st Circuit Judicial Commission plans to meet Sept. 13 to select finalists for a newly created circuit judge position in Greene County. Applications for the judgeship are due by […]
Medical respite programs give homeless a place to recuperate
Marie Carr was homeless on the streets of Springfield when she lost her balance and fell a few weeks ago. Carrying her belongings and her emotional support animal — a […]
Peebles graduates from Heart of America Fellows Institute class
Andy Peebles, of Carnahan, Evans, Cantwell & Brown in Springfield, has graduated from Class I of the Heart of America Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate […]
Signature Collection
If you’re looking to buy John Hancock’s John Hancock, Rick Schnake is the person to call. When he’s not practicing law, the Springfield appellate attorney with Neale & Newman is an autograph collector and dealer. His side business of 15 years, History In Ink, has allowed him to read the mail of some of history’s most famous — and infamous — figures.
Lawsuit: Nurse gave 83-year-old man fatal dose of fentanyl
Relatives of a man who died of a fatal overdose at a Springfield hospital have filed a lawsuit. The suit says 83-year-old Nelson Tyler came to the emergency department of […]
Lawsuit: Nurse gave 83-year-old man fatal dose of fentanyl
Relatives of a man who died of a fatal overdose at a Springfield hospital have filed a lawsuit. The suit says 83-year-old Nelson Tyler came to the emergency department of […]
Suit alleges ‘senseless’ police chase led to deadly crash
A man whose wife was killed when a fleeing motorist caused a four-vehicle pileup in Springfield is suing the city and four narcotics detectives. Dustin Sowards blames the death of […]
Suit alleges ‘senseless’ police chase led to deadly crash
A man whose wife was killed when a fleeing motorist caused a four-vehicle pileup in Springfield is suing the city and four narcotics detectives. Dustin Sowards blames the death of […]
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