Eric Eighmy News Today

The Missouri Supreme Court has recognized the Taney County Juvenile Court for outstanding work over the last fiscal year.

A judge in the 46th Judicial Circuit, which covers Taney County, is facing the possibility of a lawsuit from a former Branson entertainer, following a ruling from the U.S. 8th

The 8th Circuit ruled that a Missouri judge crossed the line when he personally escorted the kids to jail and stood there while they removed their clothes and belongings.

Respect for the legacy of William ‘Dub’ Duston and for the will of Taney County voters showed to be key factors in the decision of the judges of the 46th

A Missouri judge who jailed two children “had a little bit of black robe disease” and may have thought his power was “a little bit more than it actually was,” an appeals court judge said.

Five men are seeking to step up to become the next Taney County Prosecuting Attorney.

This report is part 29 of an investigative series looking into reported corruption in the Missouri Judiciary and family courts. For the rest of the investigation visit the catalog here....

Any parent would want to hold someone accountable if that person put their children in “cold, smelly” jail cells. But if that person happens to be a judge, it can be incredibly difficult to do so. A case in front of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit last week could help make it clear, however, that even judges aren’t above the law.

This report is part 28 of an investigative series looking into reported corruption in the Missouri judiciary and family courts. For the rest of the investigation, visit the catalog here....

Judges across Missouri, including some in the Springfield area, will be up for either re-election or retention when voters hit the polls in November.