St. Francois County

Jan 22, 2026

Governor appoints associate circuit judge to 24th Judicial Circuit

Gov. Mike Kehoe's new appointment will serve in St. Francois County and fill a vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Joseph Murray III to the circuit bench.

Apr 8, 2019

Judge dismisses discrimination claim against franchise

A Farmington woman’s discrimination suit was dismissed on summary judgment after a ruling that the plaintiff did not name the proper parties in various documents related to the matter. The […]

Jan 8, 2015

Nixon appoints Horn as new 24th Circuit judge

Gov. Jay Nixon appointed St. Francois County Associate Judge Wendy Wexler Horn, of Farmington, as the new Circuit Judge for the 24th Judicial Circuit on Jan. 2.

Aug 30, 2013

Jurors brought in for October lead case

On Thursday morning, about 155 potential jurors traveled to the Civil Courts Building in downtown St. Louis to fill out a 15-page questionnaire designed to detect bias.

Feb 11, 2013

Family of accident victim settles for $450,000

Family members of a passenger killed in an automobile accident have settled with a Bonne Terre restaurant and bar that allegedly sold the car’s driver a significant amount of alcohol. Crossroads Restaurant & Lounge agreed to a $350,000 settlement in exchange for a release of all claims against it.

Oct 28, 2009

Supreme Court hears habeas case

The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday about whether a St. Francois County inmate who pleaded guilty to a crime while behind bars should be released. In 2003, Anthony […]